HISTORY TOURER
The standouts, worldwide.
The 15 standout 1-day tours, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.
Archaeologist-guided Pompeii day trip from Rome with UNESCO ruins, included lunch, coach transport, and a long run through Campania.
Most Popular“Very hard to differentiate between the best parts. Fantastic experience all round. Walking up Vesuvius was incredible and gave a different perspective of what happened.”
Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth ruins, and the port of Kechries from Athens, with VR and an audio guide. From $41 for 6 hours.
Half-day, small-group train trip from Rome to Ostia Antica with an English guide and entry included for a calmer look at Roman daily life.
“Our guide Alberto was very knowledgeable and passionate regarding the archeological site. He was a wealth of information but not overwhelming and certainly not boring. He was patient with the group and answered every and all questions very professionally. I would highly recommend Ostia, a place which is not frequented by many, and od course…”
Ancient Corinth and Nafplio in one day, guided by an archaeologist, with an optional summer swim at Arvanitia Beach.
“It was a great tour and the leader knew slot and shared that information enthusiastically.”
Guided day trip from Athens to Ancient Corinth and Nafplio, with a museum stop and an optional swim at Arvanitia Beach.
“Our guide Apostolis was so good! He is incredibly knowledgeable in Greek history and made the ride to Corinth and Nafplio much more enjoyable. We learned so much from him and would highly recommend this tour! Thank you also to our driver who did an excellent job getting us there and back safely.”
Full-day Istanbul highlights with an English guide, rooftop lunch, and a 2.5-hour luxury Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with snacks.
“Fabulous day culminating in a luxury sunset cruise on the Bosphorus. Great pace and excellent, knowledgable guide in Ahmet combined to make this a wonderful tour.”
Private Nikko day trip from Tokyo for up to 6: UNESCO Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, ropeway views, and luxury comfort.
Private luxury Nikko day trip from Tokyo with door-to-door pick-up, chauffeur driving, and stops at Toshogu, Shinkyo, Kegon Falls, and Lake Chuzenji.
“We had a truly wonderful experience on our tour to Nikko, all thanks to our amazing driver, Suffraz. From the moment we met him, he was kind, respectful, and genuinely caring, making us feel comfortable and well looked after throughout the day. Suffraz went above and beyond to help us make the most of our…”
Private Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok: Bang Pa-In, royal temple ruins, Wat Mahathat’s Buddha roots, river boat cruise, and roti sai mai.
“Highly highly recommend this private day trip to Ayuttaya. Our private tour Guide Polly and driver Amix provided us excellent and professional service from telling history, bring us to have good local food at local river restaurants, to well answering all our questions. Polly provided us extra information and brought us to local markets to…”
Guided day trip from Side to Eagle Canyon and Selge ancient city, with lunch by the Koprucay River and a short canyon hike.
Fly from Marsa Alam to Cairo for a guided Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar day trip.
“Great. We took a boat trip on the Nile. After that, we went to the Egyptian Museum. The guide explained everything very well. Then we had lunch, which was a buffet. We also went to a papyrus shop. Finally, we visited the pyramids and went inside. Our guide Reem and our driver Ahmed were fantastic!”
Private Nikko day trip from Tokyo with an English-speaking driver: Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, Wi‑Fi.
“Really fun, beautiful and informative day. Lucky wax Cm a fantastic driver/guide. We would not hesitate to recommend him!”
See UNESCO Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate from Marrakech in a long but well-paced day with a mountain-pass drive and included guides.
“The good, the bad and the ugly. Ait Ben Haddou is a must see. If you see one thing in Morocco make it this place. Awe inspiring, historic, storied. I still can not believe I went there. However getting there was a trip. I got picked at the Mefina in Read more”
Private half-day from Athens to Corinth Canal, Acrocorinth, and Ancient Corinth with pickup, bottled water, and optional lunch stops.
“We had a wonderful time. George was a great driver and he gave us lots of good information about Greece and about Corinth. We loved our time there and in the drive as well. The sight of an ancient Corinth and the museum was a highlight.”
Private Tokyo to Nikko day trip with a luxury driver covering UNESCO Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Shinkyo Bridge, and Kegon Falls.
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