Half-day Tours

There are few more classic Beijing activities than strolling the city's signature low-rise hutong streets - and having a translator/guide on hand hugely enriches the experience. Explore Wudaoying Hutong, one of the city's most famous hutong, and the 17th-century Lama Temple on this guided walking tour, which includes transfers from and to your door. Along the way, savor a Cantonese dim sum lunch at the ever-popular Jin Ding Xuan.

Zip along the Algarve's mesmerizing landscape on this half-day guided Cabrio and scooter tour from Praia da Rocha. Follow your guide's vehicle and explore top attractions like Carvoeiro, Algar Seco, Alvor and Marinha Beach. During your drive you will pass fishing towns, hidden bays, historical landmarks and natural tide pools. This excursion is a great way to venture across the memorable Algarve.

Discover the confluence of cultures and historic events that shaped modern-day San Antonio on a 4-hour evening coach tour. Designed to complement the optional half-day morning tour for a complete overview of the city's history, the tour makes three stops to points of interest including the Japanese Tea Garden, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mission Concepcion, San Jose and the Alamo(optional). Along the way, learn Texas trivia and enjoy live narration from a local guide.

Explore two of Kyoto's most famous attractions, Nijo Castle and Kinkaku-ji, during this 4-hour excursion to these two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Relive the era of the Japanese 'shoguns' (military leaders) in the 17th century during an hour-long visit to Nijo Castle. Continue on to Kinkaku-ji Temple, the beautiful 'Golden Pavillion' constructed in the 14th century by the Ashikaga clan. Your guide, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.

Getting to the Great Wall at Mutianyu by public transport involves two buses and a metro, while group tours are often rushed. Experience one of the world's true seven wonders in style on a private door-to-door tour that's tailor-made for families. Ride the cable car up, then hike with your guide and capture timeless pictures. Race to the bottom on the toboggan slide.

Explore San Antonio's unique place in Western history on a half-day morning coach tour. Pass by dozens of historic sites and modern attractions while learning about the city's rich confluence of cultures and the events that shaped it. See Alamo Plaza and historic hotels, learn about bluesman Robert Johnson's local recording sessions, and see where residents get their cultural fix at the Tobin Performing Arts Center and Briscoe Western Art Museum. Discover even more and complete your grand city overview on an optional afternoon tour.

Take a half-day tour of Peterhof, St Petersburg's most prominent and elaborate Imperial estate. In a group of no more than six people, you'll explore the Lower Park, Grand Palace and Upper Garden, each of which are extravagant in their own right. Learn about Peterhof's history and hear tales of Tsar Peter the Great as you discover the estate's fountains, gardens and opulence with your guide.

Explore Yangon on local transportation with a private guide who shows you different aspects of the bustling city. Travel by electric trolley from Pazundaung Station to Botahtaung Pagoda where you disembark to visit the pagoda. Take in the sights during a trishaw ride down Strand Road, and stop at the Secretariat (Ministers' building), formerly the seat of British Burma. Includes lunch at Rangoon Tea House, and snacks in Chinatown.

This layover tour maximize your time in Xi'an and opt for a private sightseeing tour instead.allows you to visit off The Terracotta Warriors Museum,Xi'an Airport pickup and downtown hotel drop-off are included.Provide English tour guide and Spanish tour guide.

Experience Egypt's iconic pyramids by riding a camel across the Giza Plateau on a private, 4-hour tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide. Take in the most important sites, from the three pyramids to the Great Sphinx, Valley Temple and Solar Boat Museum, then pause for a classic Egyptian lunch in a nearby restaurant. Enjoy the chance to explore at your own pace, with a personal guide that tailors the itinerary to your interests.

With colorful local folklore, rich colonial history, and beautiful waterfront scenery, Singapore is widely considered the jewel in Asia's crown - but exploring independently means missing the city's hidden secrets. On this morning or afternoon tour, begin with pickup at your Singapore hotel and explore with your guide. Hit sites of interest including Raffles' landing site and the UNESCO-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens, and see sides of Singapore many visitors miss.

During this day trip you'll visit the charming village of Tra Que, located on the edge of Hoi An. Experience the daily life of local farmers as you work alongside them in the garden. Then cook signature dishes such as spring rolls (tam huu) and pancakes (banh xeo) for lunch, prepared with Tra Que vegetables for which the village is famous. Includes round-trip hotel transport from Hoi An.

Soak up the sand, surf and sun of the waterfront cities of Venice, Santa Monica and Marina del Rey during this 3-hour sightseeing trip aboard an electric-powered Cadillac Escalade limo. Feel like a Hollywood player as you cruise the streets of these beachfront meccas aboard your open-air ride, enjoying live commentary from a guide during the trip. Along the way you'll also have 90 minutes to enjoy these areas' excellent shopping and dining options on foot.

Tour the Curcuito Chico to get a taste of Bariloche's gorgeous natural attractions during this half-day excursion. In downtown Bariloche, see the houses of pioneers who settled the area, the Nautical Club and the Melipal neighborhood. Skirt Lake Nahuel Huapi on the journey to attractions like San Eduardo Chapel, Puerto Pañuelo and the Llao Llao Hotel. Stand in the shadow of the impressive Mt Campanario, looming 3,444 feet (1,050 meters) tall. In the short, 37-mile (60-km) journey, view the regions mountains, lakes and verdant forests. Round-trip transportation from Bariloche hotels is included.

The final resting place of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors, Beijing's Ming Tombs remain one of the city's most significant landmarks (and are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site). This private, half-day tour offers a seamless and stress-free way to discover more. Pick between morning or afternoon tour times, and meet your guide at your Beijing hotel. Upon arrival, you'll see the Sacred Way, will explore the Dingling Tomb, and will learn more about China's imperial past.

This 5-hour sightseeing tour around Seoul begins in the afternoon with a guided tour of Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Set out for a stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, which features Joseon-period houses, and take in panoramic views of the city from Naksan Park. Make a food stop at a cafe for traditional snacks and finish with a restaurant dinner of 'bibimbap,' a signature dish of Korea.

Delve into beautiful south Santorini on a 5-hour private tour, with a personal guide and driver. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, venture into the island’s south to experience its epic scenery, archaeological relics, villages and delicious wine. Visit the Minoan site at Akrotiri, the remnants of a town dating from 1450 BC; see the rust-colored cliffs of Red Beach, and admire windmills, ruined castles and the mountaintop Monastery of the Prophet Ilias. Learn about Santorini’s history and culture on route, and end by tasting some delicious local wines at a winery.

Making an independent side trip from Amman to Madaba and Mt. Nebo would usually mean hiring your own car. With this private half-day tour, swap the rental hassles for going by private chauffeured vehicle, with the option to hire local guides (own expense). View Madaba's 6th-century mosaic Holy Land map; visit Mt. Nebo, where Moses is believed to have stood; and explore a mosaic factory. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Visit Cu Lao Cham (Cham Island) on a 6-hour cruise from Cua Dai, located approx. 9.5 miles (15 km) away. Board a boat to Au Thuyen and take a guided walk through the rice fields to Hai Tang Pagoda. Enjoy swimming or snorkeling at Bai Xep Beach before lunch at Bai Bac Beach. Hotel transfers included from Hoi An.

Laoshan Mountain, the "No.1 Mountain on the Sea" located on the coast of the Yellow Sea, peaking at 1,133 meters above sea level. This 6-hour private tour takes you to explore the beauty of Laoshan Scenic Area, where you will enjoy a great hike and see the Longtan Waterfall and historical Taoist temple Taiqing Palace