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The 15 standout private 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.

15 Best Private Tours

Madrid Historical Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private - Getting oriented near the Royal Palace (and why the meeting point matters)
Guided, Historical Tours, Madrid, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Madrid Historical Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

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1.Madrid Historical Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

Private electric tuk-tuk Madrid tour with a local guide, photo stops, and winter blankets. See landmarks fast, with time to ask questions.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Great tour with Christian! Pay attention to the details they send 30 minutes beforehand with where to meet the tuktuk, would have completely missed it otherwise. It’s down in a garage, not near the other tuktuks by the palace.”

876 reviews1 to 4 hours (approx.)From $28.66by Eco Tuk Tuk - Spain

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Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens - Diolkos Trackway: How Corinth Pulled Ships Across Land
Athens, Athens & Ancient Greece, Private, Sacred Sites & Great Temples, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens

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Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites - Stop 1: Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) and the Viewpoint Reset
Historical Tours, Kathmandu, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites

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Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide - Getting to Ostia Antica: meeting at P.za Ostiense and riding the rails
1-Day Tours, Ancient Rome & the Colosseum, Guided, Private, Rome, Tour Reviews, Train Experiences

Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

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Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage - Maeklong Railway Market: close-up watching of stalls and the train moment
Angkor & Southeast Asian Temples, Bangkok, Historical Tours, Markets, Private, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

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Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour - Hotel pickup timing: 7, 8, or 9 a.m. starts that change the whole vibe
Angkor & Southeast Asian Temples, Bangkok, Cruises & Boat Tours, Historical Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour

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6.Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour

Private Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with hotel pickup, UNESCO temples, a private boat tour, and Thai dessert stops—great guide-led value.

★ 5.0

“Johnny was a fun guide, a real character. He was full on detailed history and knowledge, including specific historical dates. We came away full of great pictures (Jonny knew exactly where to get the best pictures) and learned a great deal about Buddhism and the life of monks. He was a very thoughtful and caring…”

460 reviewsFrom $159.80by Quality Thai Guide​ by​ Quality​ Experiences​

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Private Lisbon-Arrábida Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Coast & Heritage - Mercado do Livramento in Setúbal: oysters, tiles, and serious seafood variety
Historical Tours, Lisbon, Portugal's Historic Quarters, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Private Lisbon-Arrábida Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Coast & Heritage

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7.Private Lisbon-Arrábida Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Coast & Heritage

Private Lisbon–Arrábida wine day with Setúbal market, Azeitão tiles, 3 winery tastings, sea views, and Cristo Rei or Sesimbra.

★ 5.0

“Diogo was nice. This was a great private tour. Got to basically taste everything and drink my heart out. Got some really amazing local wine. Got extra bottles to go. It was really good. Only thing I can say is I wish I bought more to bring home.”

450 reviews7 to 9 hours (approx.)From $156.00by YesExperiences Portugal

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Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off - Price and value: why $11 makes sense here
City Tours, Historical Tours, India & the Maharajas, Jodhpur, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off

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8.Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off

Walk Jodhpur’s Blue City lanes for 2 hours with pickup, live guide commentary, and photo-ready stops like Navchowkiya and Padamsar Lake.

★ 5.0

“I preferred a tuk tuk but blue buildings i saw is very less but the guide explained things but i didn’t see much of blue city and reason they gave was i preferred a tuk tuk to explore blue city . Little disappointed”

441 reviewsFrom $11.00by Balaji Forex Tours And Travels

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Singapore Private Food, Culture and Heritage Tour with 9 tastings - Taste Strategy: 9 Tastings, Fixed Food, and the Shared-Food Reality
Food, Food & Drink, Historical Tours, Private, Singapore, Tour Reviews, Tours

Singapore Private Food, Culture and Heritage Tour with 9 tastings

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9.Singapore Private Food, Culture and Heritage Tour with 9 tastings

Walk Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam with 9 tastings and a Singapore River cruise ticket on a 6-hour private tour.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour with Marcus! He was very knowledgeable and we had many interesting conversations about Singapore with him. The food was delicious, just the right amount. Perfect combination of food and history of Singapore. Would definitely recommend.”

394 reviewsFrom $185.75by Woopa Travels Pte Ltd

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Private Seville Tapas & History Tour - Price and private format: $422.23 for 3 hours of guided tastings
Food & History Walks, Historical Tours, Moorish Spain & Andalucia, Private, Seville, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Seville Tapas & History Tour

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11.Private Seville Tapas & History Tour

Private Triana tapas and history tour in Seville with 5 family-run bars, 10 tapas, 4 drinks, and local stories in English.

★ 5.0

“The whole trip was delightful. Our tour guide Sophie was a very nice and helpful guide. We will be definitely be recommending this tour.”

380 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $422.23by Devour Seville Food Tours

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Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges - Gruuthusemuseum: a palace tied to trade power
Bruges, Historical Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

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12.Private Historical Tour: The Highlights of Bruges

A private 2-hour highlights tour of medieval Bruges, with hotel pickup, key monuments, and local tips on history, beer, and art.

★ 5.0

“Martin was a great guide. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He made for a fun tour and did a great job giving an overview of the city and letting us know several options of things to do after the tour, ranging from places to eat to museums worth visiting. I'm glad I chose to have…”

315 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $99.81by Legends of Bruges Free & Private Tours

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Private Heritage Walking Tour in Jaisalmer Fort and Old Bazaar - Meet Lalu and get oriented in the old lanes
Historical Tours, India & the Maharajas, Jaisalmer, Markets, Private, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Private Heritage Walking Tour in Jaisalmer Fort and Old Bazaar

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13.Private Heritage Walking Tour in Jaisalmer Fort and Old Bazaar

Private walking tour of Jaisalmer Fort and carved havelis with local guide Lalu, flexible timing, pickup, and mobile ticket.

★ 5.0

“Lalu was a terrific guide! A kind and enthusiastic guy that my friend and I found funny and entertaining. He talks about architecture like a kid in a candy store! He took us through the fort and Jain temple and provided a ton of information. I aRead more”

306 reviewsFrom $10.00by Lalu

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Lisbon Jewish Heritage and History - Private Tour Van - Miradouro da Senhora do Monte: setting the stage from Lisbon’s high hill
Historical Tours, Jewish Heritage Tours, Lisbon, Portugal's Historic Quarters, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Lisbon Jewish Heritage and History – Private Tour Van

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14.Lisbon Jewish Heritage and History – Private Tour Van

Private Lisbon Jewish heritage tour with pickup, Alfama UNESCO lanes, Money Museum, Carmo Museum, and Inquisition memorials in 4 hours.

★ 5.0

“Diobo is a gem! Everything you could ask for in a guide. And a perfect teacher in all layers of history—not just Jewish! He knew when lightbulbs were going off and when we needed/wanted instruction/clarification. The kind of young man you wish you had had in world history class. I wish I had asked him…”

294 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $187.53by Essência da Latitude Turismo Lda

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Alfama Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Lisbon’s Oldest Neighborhood (2 HRS) - Meeting at Hard Rock Cafe and how the route flows
Lisbon, Portugal's Historic Quarters, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Alfama Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Lisbon’s Oldest Neighborhood (2 HRS)

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15.Alfama Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Lisbon’s Oldest Neighborhood (2 HRS)

Private 2-hour tuk-tuk through Lisbon’s Alfama with miradouros, Lisbon Cathedral, and a guide focused on you.

★ 5.0

“We had a great experience! Raquel was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about the city during our 2 hour tour. We traveled with our 9 year old and she was great with kids! She adjusted and tailored the experience to our family. Would absolutely recommend 👍🏼”

279 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $108.89by Just Tour It

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