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15 Best Private Tours

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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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2.Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens

Follow St. Paul through Ancient Corinth, then connect it to the Isthmus Canal and Diolkos ship-road engineering in one 8-hour private day.

★ 5.0

“We had an incredible time touring Corinth with Yannis. He was extremely knowledgeable and shared a lot of biblical history with us as well as local history. A couple of highlights were we got to hike the area of the Acropolis (with amazing views!) as well as tour the archaeological museum. We also toured a…”

762 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $301.72by Ancient Greece Tours & Transfers

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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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3.Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites

Private Kathmandu UNESCO tour with air-conditioned pickup, an English-speaking guide, and 2, 4 or 7 sites from Swayambhunath to Durbar Squares.

★ 5.0

“I highly recommend this tour of the 4 Unesco sites. Our guide was great - warm, knowledgeable and a really good communicator. The sites were varied and introduced us to fascinating aspects of Nepali history, religions and culture. Totally worth it.”

756 reviewsFrom $17.00by Breakfree Adventures Pvt. Ltd.

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

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.

★ 4.5

“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…”

579 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $59.26by City Wonders Ltd

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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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5.Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

Private Bangkok day trip to Damnoensaduak Floating Market and UNESCO Ayutthaya, with optional Maeklong Railway Market. Private guide.

★ 5.0

“Guide Army & Driver Mark were incredible! Super friendly and knowledgeable. I traveled solo, so they were sure to cater the tour just to me, spending our time on things they knew I would enjoy more. I highly recommend this tour. Army is the absolute best!!! Thank you for such a great Thai experience :)”

515 reviewsFrom $184.25by Quality Thai Guide​ by​ Quality​ Experiences​

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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

“Fantastic experience. Johnny is a very good guide and leaves you enough time to take pictures. The boat trip is a plus. The historical sites are marvelous. We recomend this tour with Johnny.”

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

“Nuno was a great tour guide. Went to 3 wineries, a tile factory, and a local market in Setúbal. Very knowledgeable about the area. Didn’t feel rushed through the stops. Would recommend going on this tour!”

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

“We had a wonderful tour with Vic. He taught us so much about jodhpur and its history and answered any questions we had. He pointed out so many great photo spots and interesting bits of architecture. We also stopped and had a lovely chRead more”

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

“This tour included much more than I expected. Ping was a great tour guide. We talked about so much more than Singapore. Traveled by train and she selected some pretty good dishes for me to taste. She also took some stellar picturRead more”

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

“It was a great experience, to learn by Eden :-). So much we never could’ve learned on our own. Our guide was energetic and knowledgeable and the group was great. Would highly recommend.”

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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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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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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