HISTORY TOURER · BY ERA
The standouts, worldwide.
The 15 standout castles, forts & palaces, 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.
Edinburgh Castle guided history tour with entry ticket included. Royal Mile meet-up, 80-minute stories, dungeons, chapels, and panoramic views.
Most PopularSee Edinburgh Castle’s big moments in 1.5 hours with a guided English tour and skip-the-guesswork tickets included.
“Ben was our guide and he was excellent. Gave lots of information and history involved the group and added humour. The tour of the castle was very interesting and we were able to look round at our leisure once the tour had finished. Highly recommend”
Full-day Abu Dhabi sights from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan Palace, and Heritage Village—plus Corniche views.
See Bangkok’s Grand Palace and three top temples in one half-day tour with tickets, an English guide, and air-conditioned pickup.
“Grand palace and three iconic temples are the best to visit in Thailand. Our guide Mr. Panu is very knowledgeable and friendly and intelligent. He is also best taking our family pictures. 👍”
Walk the Imperial Palace East Gardens and Edo Castle ruins with an English guide, plus Wadakura Fountain Park. Small group, free entries.
“Our guide Kenta was very knowledgeable about the history of the Imeprial Palace and the Gardens. He communicated with us very clearly. And he was funny too!”
Train and coach from Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle and Cobh’s Titanic-era heritage, with a Stone kiss and guided history.
“Had a great time on our trip!”
Get styled in hanbok, tour Gyeongbokgung Palace with a historian guide, and leave with 100+ edited photos from a pro photographer.
“I am a solo traveler. We went to the beautiful Changdeokgung Palace. James and Jacob did a fantastic job explaining the history of South Korea and the palace we visited. James answered all of our questions. He was knowledgeable, passionaRead more”
5-hour Abu Dhabi combo: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr al Watan, Heritage Village, Corniche views, and Emirates Palace photo stop for $59.
Beijing Historical Tour II with Lama Temple, Summer Palace grounds, Panda Garden, plus a silk demo. Hotel pickup, lunch, tickets included.
“The Summer Palace and Lama Temple were very good and the Panda Garden at the zoo was good too. The sculptures at the zoo were as interesting as the animals. There were also two sales pitch stops which cut into the time available for Read more”
Small-group guided visit to Kyoto’s UNESCO Nijo Castle with prebooked admission, a great guide, and practical tips for palace etiquette.
“Very nice tour with Alex. Lovely bloke from Kiev, really knew his history, could answer all of the myriad questions fired at him. Good humor, easygoing, enjoyed his history lessons and anecdotes. He was a very good guide for this tour. Thank you Alex!”
Guided Himeji Castle UNESCO visit with Kokoen Garden and Engyo-ji Temple. See the White Heron tower, learn stories, and plan smarter.
8-hour guided tour from Split to Trogir, Salona and Klis Fortress, ending with Dalmatian tastings at Stella Croatica.
“In addition to Salona, Klis Fortress and Trogir, we got to do a VR experience and taste local produce at an olive museum. Would be better if the costs of the entrance tickets (EUR 19) were included into the tour price.”
Skip-the-line Schönbrunn Palace tour with entry, a live Italian guide, and garden time—made easier with expert context in 2 hours.
See Split’s Jewish sites and Diocletian’s Palace on a private 2.5-hour tour, with synagogue access and Roman basements.
“Jelena he’s very friendly and personable and seems to adapt the tours to the clients. It was fun talking to her and learning about the city. Interesting facts delivered in a very low-key and interesting manner.”
Walk Diocletian’s Palace and Split Old Town with Daniela. Small group, smart stories, klapa singing stop, optional tickets, English.
“Daniela was an amazing guide for a walking tour of Diocletian's Palace and Spilt. She had a wealth of knowledge to share about her hometown- clearly you could feel the love of her town through the joy in giving us this tour. There was 4 of us in our group- perfect size. Our tour was…”
From the Roman Forum to Angkor's temples — pick a civilisation, an era, or a corner of the map.
