Historical & Heritage Tours

Learn about life in Communist Prague on a private, 4-hour walking tour of the city that takes in important places from the Communist era. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour as you explore Prague's Old Town and the Prague Castle, visit the Museum of Communism, then see the building that once housed the Communist secret police. This 4-hour walking tour includes pickup from your Prague hotel, and offers an inside glimpse of a fascinating part of Czech history.

Explore Budapest's oldest castle on this private tour led by an historian guide. Take in the Gothic and Baroque architectural styles, the narrow cobblestone streets, and the historical details surrounding the castle while listening to your guide's commentary. Visit a Middle Ages-era synagogue, the Presidential Palace, and the Matthais Church.

Delve into one of St. Petersburg's must-sees on a private 3-hour tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral. Experience the daily firing of the fortress' cannon, and visit the cathedral, set within the walls. View the church's interior, home to the tombs of the Romanov tsars; learn about the dynasty's history, and see the bell tower and gold-needle spire. Plus, admire the city panoramas from Vasilievsky Island. Upgrade to included entrance fees.

Squeeze 1,000 years of architecture into just three hours on this Prague walking tour with a knowledgeable private guide who tells you about the different styles of landmarks in the city center, from 12th-century Romanesque to 20th-century Art Nouveau. Learn about where the styles came from and how to recognize their features as you explore areas like Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, the Jewish Quarter, New Town, the Charles Bridge and Republic Square.

Explore the rich history of Hue ancient town, a former capital and popular destination straddling the Perfume River. See the 19th-century ruins and royal tombs of the World Heritage-listed Imperial City, starting with a river cruise to Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady Pagoda). Peruse local handicrafts after a restaurant lunch and visit the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum. This full-day itinerary includes transport from hotels in Hoi An or Danang.

Catch the historical highlights of Athens in one morning on this private half-day panoramic tour. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, hear about the city's history, and pass landmarks including the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Zeus, and Parliament, along with the Acropolis. Enjoy a walk around the Acropolis' slopes, and view the best of its archaeological treasures at the new Acropolis Museum. Athens hotel, cruise port, or airport pickup and drop-off included.

Discover top South Korean attractions including Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa Temple and Cheonmachong on this private 10-hour Korean cultural heritage tour in Busan. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Seokguram Grotto in Gyeongju. Marvel at Buddhist shrines, magnificent pagodas and important relics at the 8th-century Bulguksa Temple with your private guide. After lunch in a local restaurant, visit Tumuli Park - home to the Silla royal tomb of Cheonmachong. Admire traditional gemstones at an amethyst factory. Visit Cheomseongdae Observatory, and learn of ancient Silla Kingdom history at the Gyeongju National Museum.

Book this 11-hour Private Sigiriya Lion Rock and Golden Temple of Dambulla Tour from Colombo to explore Golden Temple of Dambulla, Painting Conservation & Research Center, Painting Museum, Citadel of Sigiriya - Lion Rock, Sigiriya World Heritage Site and Sigiriya Museum

Learn about the vagabonds, heroes, and myths that belong to Bruges on a 2-hour private walking tour of the medieval center. With a guide just for you and your group, the tour has a flexible itinerary that can be tailored to the sights you want to see. Hear stories about the Burg and Minnewater Park, and finish by the historic almshouse of Begijnhof.

Visit Pearl Harbor with private transportation for a VIP experience of this historical Oahu site. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the USS Arizona Memorial, and visit other attractions at Pearl Harbor like the Visitor Center, USS Bowfin submarine and USS Bowfin Museum. You'll also take a brief city tour of Honolulu to see landmarks like the King Kamehameha I statue and Iolani Palace.

Discover the top sights and monuments of Kiev on a private 3-hour tour. The flexible tour is offered on foot, by private car, or via minibus. You're also free to choose a start time that works for you. However and whenever you decide to see the city, your private guide is with you every step of the way.  The comprehensive tour takes you to St. Andrew's Church, Hrushevskyi Street, and much more.

Discover the beautiful medieval city of Krakow and extraordinary Wieliczka Salt Mine on a private day trip from Wroclaw. With an expert private guide, explore the highlights of history-steeped Krakow, once Poland's royal capital. Admire the legendary cobbled Main Square, and check out other stunners such as Wawel Castle, the residence of Polish kings. Then, travel on to Wieliczka, a UNESCO-protected 13th-century salt mine of subterranean tunnels and galleries. Descend deep underground to explore the salt-carved chapels, church and statues - all wonders to behold - before returning to Wroclaw.

Experience Lithuania's heritage on a private, 6-hour tour of Rumsiskes' open-air folk life museum, and see history come to life in a historic village. Depart from your Vilnius hotel and travel in an air-conditioned minivan with your personal guide. Walk through the museum's four 'regions,' which include detailed reconstructions of traditional homes and workshops, and 80,000 exhibits spread across 40 acres (16 hectares). 

Explore Bangkok's rich history and river culture on a private, half-day tour through the city's most vivid sights. Board a traditional longtail boat to the floating Royal Barge Museum, and explore the King's elegant, gorgeously maintained fleet. Cross the Chao Phraya river to iconic Wat Arun, wind between the towering fins of the Democracy Monument and continue to the stately Throne Hall at Dusit Palace, now home to an extraordinary collection of handicrafts from every corner of Thailand.

Combine visits to the National Museum of China and the Military Museum on this 8-hour private tour. Learn about Chinese history, art, and military heritage from your private guide while you explore. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from within Beijing's 4th Ring Road included.

Discover New Orleans kaleidoscopic history on a 2-hour private walking tour, exploring highlight landmarks like the bustling French Quarter, Jackson Square, Cabildo, the Ursuline Convent and more. Absorb the sights and sounds of the city as you learn about its eclectic history from New Orleans' French and Spanish roots to its Creole cultural traditions and contemporary culture. A great comprehensive tour for history buffs!

Uncover the rich history and cultural heritage of Argentina's large Jewish community on a 3-hour private Jewish heritage tour of Buenos Aires, including hotel pick-up and drop-off. Visit important sites like the Libertad Synagogue, the AMIA, the Jewish Museum of Buenos Aires or the Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires, as your guide fills you in on the long and sometimes troubled history of Jewish settlement in Argentina.

Learn about the the role of the Cu Chi Tunnels, dug by Viet Cong fighters during the Vietnam War. This half-day private tour with a personal guide lets you explore the subterranean system in the morning or afternoon. Hear about the heroic struggles and ingenuity of the Cu Chi people who inhabited the legendary site. Includes private hotel transport from Ho Chi Minh City.

Memento Park is home to some of Hungary's most significant Communist monuments and visiting with a private guide means you'll gain a fascinating insight into the Cold War era. Explore the vast open-air museum on a walking tour; see statues of Communist figures such as Lenin, Marx and Engels; and browse the exhibits on Communist era surveillance.

Experience the history behind Prince William and Manassas with a VIP historical walking combo tour. Your pass grants you special VIP access to the Ben Lomond Historic Site and Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre for tours not available to the public. Your private 1.5-hour VIP tour pass includes snacks and offers discounts on other historic tours and memorable dining opportunities (own expense).