Cultural & Theme Tours

Experience the rich heritage and traditional cuisine of Budapest's Jewish Quarter on this 4-hour walking tour. Your local guide will take you to see the World War II memorials, the Dohány Street Synagogue and the shops and restaurants of the Jewish Quarter, an area that has become a popular hotspot. You'll sit in one of the hip ruin pubs and sample authentic local dishes over lunch, getting a flavor for flodni, an apple, walnut and poppy seed pastry, as well as palinka, a fruit brandy made famous by Hungarians.

Discover Easter Island's most spectacular moai statues on a small-group tour that's limited to eight travelers. You'll see the biggest and most impressive remnants of the ancient Easter Island civilization, from the fallen statues of the southwest to the towering monuments on the island's eastern edge. At each site, learn the stories behind the statues, exploring what's known - and what remains a mystery - about Easter Island moai. For your convenience, this tour of Easter Island includes pickup and drop-off at all island hotels.

Delight in the imperial majesty of Russia's architectural treasures on a half-day tour to Catherine Palace and Pavlovsk Palace from St Petersburg. With a knowledgeable guide, travel by luxury vehicle to Catherine Palace, a magnificent 18th-century summer residence of the extravagant Tsars. Delve into the Baroque beauty's opulent chambers and ornamented halls and then discover Pavlovsk Palace and its beautiful gardens. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to only six people.

Discover a behind-the-scenes look at Budapest's art culture on this 3-hour walking tour. You'll explore the architecture, graffiti and street art with a local guide for a more intimate experience of this vibrant capital city. You'll also visit the A38 Ship, an old cargo vessel that has transformed into a popular concert spot for locals. Along the way, make additional stops at cool coffee shops, street art galleries and bars and take a jaunt through the Jewish Quarter to spot hidden synagogues.

Discover the natural and architectural splendor of 'Downtown Abbey' filming locations on a full-day tour of the Cotswolds from London. With a knowledgeable guide, travel through the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside and visit the charming farm village of Cogges and Bampton, the setting of 'Downtown Abbey's' quintessentially English town. See recognizable sights like the Grantham Arms pub and then spend the afternoon exploring Highclere Castle on a guided tour of the structure's opulent chambers. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to 18 people.

Get a taste for the wealth of culture in Lima during this 8-hour trip covering the city's one-of-a-kind culinary scene, history and popular art. Savor Peru's many food delicacies at a Lima market and try 'Chifa' cuisine, blending Chinese and Peruvian influences in Chinatown. You'll then visit the monuments of Lima's historic downtown, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy a ceviche tasting and behind-the-scenes kitchen tour at a famous Lima eatery. Finish your day with handicraft shopping in bohemian Barranco. Your trip covers a driver-guide, round-trip hotel transport, all food mentioned in the tour details, all entrance fees and bottled water.

Experience the supersize scenery and and Wild West history of the Rocky Mountain foothills on this small-group escape from Denver. Check out the naturally awesome acoustics of the Red Rocks Amphitheater, pass historic silver mining towns tucked into winding canyons, and enjoy fantastic views of Denver and Colorado's Front Range. In Boulder, get up close to the striking Flatirons rock formations and enjoy free time to stroll and browse independent stores on the funky, pedestrian Pearl Street Mall.

Explore the city of San Cristobal de Las Casas along with nearby indigenous villages on a small-group full-day tour led by a local guide. See the highlights of San Cristobal's historical center including the Zocalo (main plaza), the Cathedral, and several Spanish colonial buildings with impressive archiecture. Head to the central market and Santo Domingo Church before continuing to the small villages of San Juan Chamula and San Lorenzo Zinancantan. Have the option to include a visit to the Na Bolom Museum to complete your small-group tour.

Get a head start on sightseeing with this 2.5-hour small-group morning tour of Rome with breakfast. See some of the Eternal City's best-known attractions. Learn about Rome's history from your knowledgeable guide.

See the best of Cappadocia in one day in a small group on this full-day trip. Admire the surreal-looking pinnacles and fairy chimneys at Devrent Valley and Pasabag; and watch potters in action at Avanos. Visits to Göreme Open-Air Museum, Esentepe and Uchisar Castle cap your day. Upgrade to start your tour on a high note, with a pre-sunrise hot air balloon ride. Entrance fees, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Spend an evening in Middle Earth with a small-group tour from Rotorua to the Hobbiton movie set, where you'll explore the Shire as the sun goes down. Visit Bilbo's hobbit hole, hear behind-the-scenes stories from The Lord of the Rings, then take a walk through the 12-acre site, following paths lit by flickering lanterns and moonlight. Then, sit down for a Hobbit-themed drink and banquet at The Green Dragon Inn before the return trip to Rotorua.

Visit and learn about the Akshardham Temple, a spiritual-cultural Hindu center in New Delhi, with a small group. Follow your guide to experience the temple's offerings, such as the Hall of Values (Sahajanand Darshan), the large-format film (Neelkanth Darshan), and the cultural boat ride (Sanskruti Darshan). Depending on tour time selected, follow your tour with lunch or dinner. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Escape the tourist crowds and delight in the imperial majesty of the Peterhof Grand Palace and Gardens on a 5-hour tour from St Petersburg. With a professional guide, explore the opulent chambers and ornamented halls of Peterhof, declared the 'Russian Versailles', and delve into the rich history of the regal residence. Stroll amid the botanical grandeur of the garden, roaming past more than 100 fountains and swathes of exotic flowers. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to six people.

Discover Austin's vibrant graffiti scene on a small-group street art tour that includes an artist-led painting session at HOPE Outdoor Gallery. You'll get beyond the gallery to learn the tags, stickers, and murals that line the streets of East Austin, a thriving neighborhood with a mix of historic grit and an up-and-coming creative culture.

Off the radar of most travelers, Santiago de Chile awaits to sweep you off your feet with an unexpected cosmopolitan feel wrapped in a picturesque colonial skin. With the Andes Mountains for a backdrop and world-class wines on tap, you'll thank yourself for choosing this adventure. See the city's highlights and sample exclusive vintages at a local winery during this full-day tour.

See an unusual side of Buenos Aires on this 3-hour minibus tour of the city's prolific street art. Meet the city's graffiti artists and visit local galleries that specialize in street and graffiti art. You'll visit the neighborhoods of Colegiales, Chacarita, Villa Crespo and Palermo. This small-group tour, limited to 18 passengers, enables you to enjoy personalized attention and unparalleled access to Buenos Aires' legendary street art scene.

Learn about Budapest's Jewish heritage and present-day community on a 3-hour small-group walking tour of its historical Jewish Quarter. Explore the bustling 7th District as a historian guide tells tales of the area's past and its vibrant contemporary Jewish culture. Visit synagogues, including the Great Synagogue; sample Jewish foods; and remember the dark days of World War II, seeing the remnants of the ghetto wall and other poignant sites. Synagogue entrance fees included.

Follow in the footsteps of the Jewish refugees of yesteryear on this full-day small-group walking tour - with pickup and drop-off by comfortable private vehicle. Start at the Fairmont Peace Hotel, first built by Sir Victor Sassoon, then stroll towards the former Jewish Ghetto in Hongkou. Your guide will escort you around Huoshan Park, Zhoushan Road, the former home of the Kadoorie family, and the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum.

Get to know Berlin beyond the main tourist attractions on this walking tour of the city's interesting off-the-beaten-path sites. With a knowledgeable guide, gain insight into Berlin's history and present-day culture as you check out locations like Humboldt University, the Jewish Quarter and Museum Island. Explore back streets to see old tenements, and end at the Berlin Wall for a peek at a hidden spot. Limited to 12 people, this tour provides a small-group experience.

Explore San Francisco on a small-group full-day tour that covers top attractions including Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz. Get great views of the San Francisco Bay Area during the short ferry ride to Alcatraz Island, where you then take a self-guided audio tour of the infamous prison. Return to shore for your bus tour of destinations such as Nob Hill, the Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, the Mission, and Golden Gate Park. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in San Francisco.