Half-day Tours

Explore the Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon on this half-day tour from Skopje. Travel from the historic Skopje Fortress to Vodno Mountain with a guide, then take the cable car to the Millennium Cross - widely considered among Skopje top attractions. Explore the village of Gorno Nerezi and admire beautiful Byzantine frescoes in the Church of St Panteleimon. Head deep into the Matka Canyon - home to ancient caves and medieval monasteries - then travel in comfort to Porta Macedonia.

See some of the highlights of Rome followed by a papal audience in St. Peter's Square during this 4-hour tour. Visit the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona before heading to the Vatican.

Visit the Maras Salt Mines and Moray during this 5-hour tour from Cusco. Round-trip transportation from Cusco hotels included.

Explore moving World War II history on a 5-hour trip to Terezín from Prague that includes pickup and drop-off at your Prague hotel, admission to Terezín Memorial, and a guided tour of the site. Learn the human stories behind the largest Nazi concentration camp in Czechoslovakia, and experience a tragic part of world history firsthand.

Enjoy a ride into Athens as you enter the city center during this half-day tour. Take in the sights with an experienced guide as you pass along some famous monuments such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the National Gardens, the Panathenean Stadium and the Houses of Parliament. You will then visit the Byzantine Museum and then continue on to the Kapnikarea church, which dates back to the 11th century. You will be then be returned back to the port to conclude the tour!

Absorb the color and charisma of Cartagena on a half-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Colombian city. In a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you'll admire the beautiful mansions of Manga and ascend to La Popa (temporarily unavailable) - the city's highest point - for spectacular views. Enter the magnificent San Felipe de Bajaras Castle, absorb the Caribbean spirit of Santo Domingo Square and browse artisan market, Las Bovedas, for unique souvenirs. Refreshments and round-trip transport from your Cartagena hotel is included.

Get a comprehensive overview of Cusco on this half-day guided sightseeing tour. With a guide to provide information through insightful commentary, check all of the city's highlights off your list. Stops include archaeological sites (including Sacsayhuaman), the Convent of Santo Domingo, the Water Temple of Tambomachay, and others. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from downtown Cusco hotels included.

The greater Cusco region is known for its vast historical and archeological sites. Set out on a half-day tour to explore them. You'll visit Tipon, home to an ancient Inca agricultural system, and tour the ruins of Piquillacta, once inhabited by the Wari people.  Your trip also includes a visit to the church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, filled with colorful murals. 

Immerse yourself in the pre-Inca history of the Temple of Pachacamac archaeological site on this half-day tour from Lima. With a guide providing commentary, visit the ancient oracle, the temples, and the sacred palaces, as well as the bohemian Barranco district of Lima and the Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros). All entrance fees to attractions and hotel pickup and drop-off at central Lima hotels provided.

Venture beneath the Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) in Rome to see the catacombs of St Sebastian with a knowledgeable guide. During this 3-hour tour, you'll walk along one of the most historic roads of ancient Rome to discover the ancient underground cemeteries, along with the aqueducts of Appian Park. Your small-group tour is limited to no more than 13 participants in order to offer a more intimate experience. Ride in air-conditioned comfort round-trip from central Rome to the Basilica of St Sebastian.

Explore South Africa's most famous township with this half-day tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Get a deeper understanding of the country's rich and difficult history with a visit to the largest black urban settlement in all of Africa.

Enjoy a 5-hour tour from St. Petersburg to the town of Pushkin (formerly Tsarskoye Selo), which lies just outside of St. Petersburg and has a marvelous ensemble of palaces and parks. It is particularly famous for its impressive baroque Catherine Palace, where Empress Catherine the Great lived and died.

Get the inside scoop on some of the Dutch capital's most fascinating neighborhoods with a private, 5-hour walking tour of the Red Light District, Jordaan area, and other sights. Learn the background behind the city's famously liberal attitudes towards prostitution and drug use, and let a local show you other urban highlights like the Anne Frank House, Rembrandtplein, the Begijnhof, and the lively Albert-Cuyp Market.

Travel back in time to the Champa Kingdom and the third century on this half-day tour of the My Son Sanctuary from Da Nang. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and tour the sanctuary to Hinduism that has been attracting travelers for decades.

Enjoy an afternoon city sightseeing tour in Shanghai that is topped off with a scenic cruise on the Huangpu River. Learn about the past and present of Shanghai as you visit Yu Garden and Bazaar, home to stately gardens and vibrant shops. Then take in the European-style buildings and tree-lined avenues of the French Concession. Finally, see the colonial-era Shanghai Bund and modern Pudong district from your cruise boat as it glides along the Huangpu River. Your tour includes entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Enter the world of ancient Egypt's pharaohs for a morning on a private 4-hour visit to the Giza pyramids and Solar Boat Museum from Cairo. After admiring the pyramids, Sphinx and Valley Temple and hearing their secrets from your Egyptologist guide, head inside the modern Solar Boat Museum. Gaze in awe at the prize exhibit: a reassembled wooden boat found buried near the Great Pyramid and probably used as a funerary barge. Round off your tour with a leisurely camel ride on the Saharan sands and a tasty Egyptian lunch.

Located in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a large rock formation that's sacred to indigenous Australians. On this tour from Yulara, experience the sunrise over Uluru and learn about the culture of the Anangu people during a walk with an indigenous guide. Plus, stop at the Cultural Centre to purchase local art and crafts.

Discover the iconic beauty of Tanah Lot at sunset. En route to this classic temple, you're taken to Taman Ayun Temple, also known as the Royal Temple of Mengwi, translated as 'Garden Temple in the Water.' Stop, too, at Alas Kedaton, Bali's protected monkey forest. Enjoy the convenience of private transport from your South Bali hotel and the personalized attention of a private driver/guide.

If you only have a half-day at Victoria Falls, visiting with a guided tour is the way to go. Walk to the falls' key attractions and best vista points as your guide shares information about Victoria Falls' formation and provides insight into the local environment. As extra perks, your guide also takes your photo and provides you with a poncho if needed.

Explore the Swartberg Pass in the UNESCO-listed Swartberg Mountains on this half-day tour. Benefit from the leadership and engaging commentary of a guide as you ascend the steep gravel road and take a leisurely walk around the Swartberg Mountain Trail. Snap photos of the vistas over the Klein and Great Karoo, listening to your guide talk about the conservation initiatives in place throughout the area.