Cultural Tours

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.

Enrich your visit to the Mus ee d'Orsay with a small-group walking tour led by a trained art historian. Over the course of 3 hours, learn about major art movements like the Barbizon school, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism. See impressive pieces by Manet, Renoir, Degas, Monet, C ezanne, Van Gogh, Matisse, and Gaugin, among others.

Uncover the archeological mysteries of Pompeii and Herculaneum on an enriching full-day excursion from Sorrento. With a knowledgeable guide, witness the devastation of Mt Vesuvius' ancient eruption first hand as you explore the volcanic ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum on foot. Delve deep into the tragic history of the region, and then revitalize with a delicious Italian lunch at a traditional restaurant. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 18 people.

See the major landmarks of the Malaysian capital with a small group on a guided half-day tour of Kuala Lumpur. Highlights include the Petronas Twin Towers, Royal King's Palace (Istana Negara), Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka), the National Mosque of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, and Thean Hou Temple. Learn about the city's history from your guide on a tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to Kuala Lumpur - great for people who have limited time. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off; monument admission fees at own expense.

Learn about Czech history and the significance of Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) during a 3-hour guided tour of the castle complex. Step inside to view the interiors of the 9th-century Royal Palace, 10th-century Basilica of St George and St Vitus Cathedral, then follow on foot down Golden Lane and to the Lesser Town. Entrance fees are included on this small-group tour.

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.

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 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.

The Adelaide Central Market is a massive fresh produce market right in the heart of the city. On this morning tour of the Market, sample so much of the food on offer - fruits, baked goods and specialty goods - and learn from the growers and makers themselves about how they make their products. Designed by an expert in Australian cuisine, this tour will help you find the best of the market without getting overwhelmed.

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.

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.

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.

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 hidden passageways of the Palazzo Vecchio on this 75-minute small-group tour, followed by lunch, in Florence,. Enjoy the opportunity to visit areas of the museum that have historically not been open to the general public, such as medieval stairways and narrow passageways behind hidden doors. Hear about the history of the building and its contents from your local guide. At the conclusion of the tour, head to an historic restaurant int the Medicean district for a traditional Florentine lunch.

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.

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.

Peer into the past with this walking tour to three Mexico City markets. Begin in the Zocalo, once home to El Parian market, which stocked luxury items imported from Asia for the wealthy families of New Spain. Visit the Jamaica market to learn about ritual and medicinal uses of flowers in pre-Hispanic cultures. Explore ancient witchcraft and Mexican cuisine before your market tour concludes.

Get up close to Athens' main highlights on this fascinating 6.5-hour tour, with a local guide. Traveling between the sites by comfortable minivan, visit the Acropolis to explore its treasures, including the Parthenon and Nike Temple. Take a guided tour of the New Acropolis Museum; stroll around the ancient relics of the Agora; and enjoy a panoramic tour to witness the Panathinaikos Stadium and Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.This tour is limited to 12 people to ensure personalized attention from a guide.

Explore Vienna's most famous boulevard, the Ringstrasse, on this 3-hour tour with a small group. Follow your guide to stroll along the well-known road, listening to tales of its history, construction, and importance to Viennese city life.

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.