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14 Best Half-Day Tours

The standouts, worldwide.

The 14 standout half-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.

14 Best Half-Day Tours

Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks Half-day - Santo Domingo Convent: where Lima’s saints meet a working monastery
City Tours, Half-Day, Historical Tours, Lima, Mexico & Colonial Latin America, Tour Reviews

Lima’s Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City’s Landmarks Half-day

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1.Lima’s Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City’s Landmarks Half-day

Half-day Lima landmarks tour with a licensed English guide, hotel pickup, ocean views, the Cathedral, and Santo Domingo Convent.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“I actually booked this for my parents and they had a great time. They said they're guide was super friendly and she was very knowledgeable. They also thought it was the perfect amount of time and did not feel rushed at all. Thank you!”

581 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $39.00by VIPAC Travel

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From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide - Local Food Break: Tapioca, Hot Tea, and the Hoang Cam Smoke-less Stove
Guided, Half-Day, Historical Tours, Ho Chi Minh City, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vietnam & Indochina

From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

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2.From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, documentary, command center, and WWII-era tunnel life plus tapioca and tea.

★ 5.0

“Really good tour, our guide Kevin was amazing, he is funny and very knowledgeable, 5 stars alone just for him. The place itself is a must visit and really hits home to how shocking this war was. I would advise doing atleast the 20 max people toRead more”

480 reviewsFrom $14.00by SST TRAVEL

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Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port - Museum time: how to handle lines inside the site
Athens & Ancient Greece, Cruises & Boat Tours, Half-Day, Katakolo, Tour Reviews, Tours

Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port

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5.Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port

Hop from Katakolo to Ancient Olympia on a comfortable half-day bus transfer, then explore the ruins at your own pace.

★ 4.5

“Excellent service and way cheaper than the transport offered by the cruise line. George from the office at Katakolo cruise port came with us to Olympia and assisted those who needed to buy tickets to the site. Very helpful. It was raining on the way back to the port and the driver dropped us off…”

228 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $14.48by GREKALAND TRAVEL

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Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax - Small-Group Comfort in a High-Roof Van (And Why That Matters)
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Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

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6.Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

A small-group Halifax history tour with Pier 21, Georges Island, shipping and war sites, cemeteries tied to Titanic and the Halifax Explosion, plus Dartmouth.

★ 5.0

“Paul, the gentleman who runs the tour just literally made my day. Very organized, very friendly, trustworthy just in time person with an incredible expertise in Halifax history. I spent a day with a group of other people with Paul. It was incredible. Strongly recommend this tour for everyone.”

225 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $131.43by Halifax Titanic Historical Tours

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Porto Half-Day Guided Historical Tour with Port Cellar Visit and Tasting - Meeting Point at Living Tours: Get to the Official Check-In
Food & Drink, Guided, Half-Day, Historical Tours, Porto, Portugal's Historic Quarters, Tour Reviews, Tours

Porto Half-Day Guided Historical Tour with Port Cellar Visit and Tasting

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7.Porto Half-Day Guided Historical Tour with Port Cellar Visit and Tasting

Half-day Porto tour with walking history stops and a Port cellar tasting of two styles. Includes São Bento and Clérigos.

★ 5.0

“The driver / guide was very kind and considerate and patient. The vehicle was large enough and comfortable. It was a useful tour to get an idea of the town, its layout and the tourist attractions. The pricing of the tour was also reasonable. Tour is good for first timers in Porto”

217 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $41.13by Living Tours

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Sintra Private Personalized Half-Day Experience - Pickup and Getting to Sintra Without Wasting Your Morning
Half-Day, Lisbon, Portugal's Historic Quarters, Private, Tour Reviews

Sintra Private Personalized Half-Day Experience

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8.Sintra Private Personalized Half-Day Experience

Private Sintra half-day from Lisbon with hotel pickup, Castle of the Moors views, Sintra sights, and Pena/Regaleira options—tickets extra.

★ 4.5

“We made the most of our last day in the Lisbon area with a last minute, late-day half-day tour. It turned out perfect thanks to our guide and driver Carlos, who is very professional, knowledgeable, affable and accommodating! Thanks Carlos! Cinco estrellas!”

177 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $157.28by Gold Compass

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Bengaluru Pete City Market Half-Day Walking Tour - Entering Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace: Indo-Islamic design with political weight
Bangalore, City Tours, Half-Day, Markets, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Bengaluru Pete City Market Half-Day Walking Tour

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9.Bengaluru Pete City Market Half-Day Walking Tour

Walk Tipu Sultan’s palace, KR Market flower/spice lanes, and artisan silk and jewelry workshops, with South Indian breakfast in Bangalore.

★ 5.0

“Had a wonderful time exploring Bengaluru with my tour guide, Ajith, from Unventured. This tour allows you to experience parts of Bengaluru not typically visited by tourists, but you’ll also get to visit some better known landmarks as well. Well worth half your day to explore Bengaluru by foot and get a good history lesson…”

163 reviewsFrom $60.00by Unventured Expeditions Pvt Ltd

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Half-Day Heritage Bike Tour in Kuching - Kuching’s Heritage Zone: Quiet Lanes, Temples, and Everyday Malay Kampong Life
Cycling Tours, Half-Day, Historical Tours, Kuching, Tour Reviews, Tours

Half-Day Heritage Bike Tour in Kuching

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10.Half-Day Heritage Bike Tour in Kuching

A half-day bike tour in Kuching that links heritage buildings, quiet lanes, and a Sarawak River sampan stop at a floating kampong.

★ 5.0

“Een echte aanrader! Zeer mooie en goede verzorgde fietstour. Azra de gids was er aardig en behulpzaam. We kregen veel over de geschiedenis van Kuching te horen. Ondanks de hitte was het goed te doen met de vele stops voor te drinken en lekkere hapjes.”

162 reviewsFrom $63.78by Paradesa Borneo

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Skip-the-Line Half-Day Private Tour Ancient Pompeii Highlights with Native Guide - Your Guide: How Pompeii Actually Comes to Life
Guided, Half-Day, Pompeii, Pompeii & the Buried Cities, Private, Skip the Line, Tour Reviews, Tours

Skip-the-Line Half-Day Private Tour Ancient Pompeii Highlights with Native Guide

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Budapest Grand Half-Day Jewish Heritage Tour - Jewish Museum Budapest: explanations that make objects stick
Budapest, Half-Day, Historical Tours, Jewish Heritage Tours, Prague, Vienna & Central Europe, Tour Reviews, Tours

Budapest Grand Half-Day Jewish Heritage Tour

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12.Budapest Grand Half-Day Jewish Heritage Tour

Explore Budapest’s Jewish Heritage in 4 hours: Dohány Synagogue, Jewish Museum, Holocaust memorial parks, Kazinczy Synagogue, and the Quarter.

★ 4.8

“We (Uk non religious family with teenager) absolutely loved our tour with Benjamin. it is not the first Jewish focus tour we have done in a Southern European city but definitely the best one! The 4h are so worth it and time flew by. Benjamin gave great overviews and insights into national and international Jewish…”

135 reviews4 hoursFrom $116by Hungaria Koncert Ltd.

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Paul's Biblical and Ancient Corinth Half-Day Tour - Pickup from Athens: a smooth start matters more than you think
Athens & Ancient Greece, Half-Day, Piraeus, Sacred Sites & Great Temples, Tour Reviews, Tours

Paul’s Biblical and Ancient Corinth Half-Day Tour

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Mtskheta: Ancient Capital of Georgia Half-Day Tour - Chronicle of Georgia: start with the view and the big story
Half-Day, Tbilisi, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mtskheta: Ancient Capital of Georgia Half-Day Tour

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14.Mtskheta: Ancient Capital of Georgia Half-Day Tour

4-hour half-day from Tbilisi to Mtskheta: Chronicle of Georgia views, UNESCO Svetitskhoveli, Jvari monastery, plus markets and shopping.

★ 4.9

“It was an excellent half day tour trip. Khatuna is a tour guide with a lot of history knowledge about Georgia. She explained everything and made our trip fun! If you are looking for a positive, knowledgable person to guide you to Georgia look no further!”

105 reviews4 hoursFrom $48by Friendly.ge: Transfers & Tours

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