Half-day Tours

Enjoy the ability to travel at your own pace and the attention of a dedicated guide on this private tour of the Tijuca Forest and the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain. Additionally, get views from Vista Chinesa, visit the Taunay waterfall in the Tijuca Forest, learn about the history of the statue while taking in views from Corcovado. Round-trip private transportation from Rio hotels included.

Discover the beauty of the Tuscan Val d'Orcia region on a day trip to Pienza and Montepulciano with your own private driver. After leaving Siena, you'll travel through the village of Buonconvento and then into the idyll of gentle hills and stone hamlets that typify the Tuscan landscape. Spend time in Pienza, exploring its artisan shops and trying its famous pecorino cheese, then continue to medieval Montepulciano for a winery visit and tasting.

Explore one of India's top attractions with this print Agra City Tour with stops at the Taj Mahal and other iconic sites. You'll travel like a royal in Agra by Tonga and soak up the real atmosphere of the city. Tour Agra Fort and learn about the history of this incredible destination from your local guide. Gain insight and understanding into the architecture and highlights of this remarkable city.

Experience some of the North Island's most spectacular scenery with a private tour to Bethells Beach and Bethells Lake from Auckland. Swim or surf from the marvelous swimming beach surrounded by black-and-gold sand dunes, and trek through forests and farmland for a relaxing lakeside picnic. With flexible, round-trip transport and all logistics arranged, it's a delightful and convenient day trip for families and groups.

Experience Bangkok like a local with this popular tour of the city's multicultural markets with a resident guide. Check out the world's most famous Buddha statue, visit Wat Traimi, Little India, Little China and the impressive Sampeng Market on this once-in-a-lifetime tour that hits all the city's top attractions.

See the Northern Lights in all their vivid colors on a 3-hour trip from Reykjavík, and see one of the natural world's most stunning shows first hand. Learn about the sacred history and mythology of the atmospheric phenomenon, and hunt down the display where it's easiest to see. Let conditions guide you as you leave the city for Arborg, the valley of Haukdal or the stony landscape of Thingvellir National Park. Don't leave Iceland without checking out this bucket-list experience.

This private tour of the National Museum of Indonesia and Sunda Kelapa Harbor provides a glimpse of the country's history and people. Ideal for first-time visitors to Jakarta, this half-day itinerary includes expert commentary from your own personal guide. Learn about the archaeological collections at the National Museum (Museum Nasional) before viewing traditional wood vessels at the bustling port.

First time in Chennai? Make the most of a private guide and flexible itinerary on this 4-hour sightseeing tour. Unveil the secrets of Chennai's rich history and heritage as you tour the fascinating Government Museum and admire the 17th-century Fort St George. Then, keep your camera poised as you drive along the scenic Marina Beach and visit the stunning Kapaleeshwar Temple.

This 6-hour private tour gives you an introduction to Sugar Loaf Mountain, Urca, and the Vidigal favela (the Brazilian term for shantytown). Ride the cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain for views of Rio and its beaches, then hit up a happy hour with drinks and snacks in Vidigal. Learn about the challenges favela communities in Rio face through your guide's commentary. Pickup and drop-off at Rio accommodations included.

Enjoy an intimate look at France's most famous palace with a private 4-hour skip-the-line tour of Versailles. Take the train from Paris to Versailles with your expert guide. Walk through the opulent rooms and hallways, learning about the history of the palace and France. Visit the wonderfully-decorated gardens of the palace with your guide.

Discover why more than 20 million people visit Sentosa Island every year on a private sightseeing tour to the recreational island right off Singapore's coast. Tour past sights like the Merlion and sheltered beaches before visiting displays of manta rays, leopard sharks, and more at the S.E.A. Aquarium. Included transportation removes the hassle from getting around the island on your own and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

From the top of Victoria Peak to the streets of the city, explore the highs and lows of Hong Kong like a local on this private tour of the city. Opt to travel by private vehicle or take the opportunity to ride public transportation with a local guide who knows it best. Your guide will fill you in on the city's history and attractions as you go.

Ride a camel to  St. Simeon's Monastery on a private, 3.5-hour tour on Aswan's Elephantine Island. Glimpse faint traces of fresco paintings as you explore the 7th-century site, and take in stark views from the fortified walls. Learn the story of the monks that used Elephantine Island as a basecamp for missionary trips into Nubia, and find graffiti left by Islamic pilgrims during their long journeys to Mecca. 

Get personalized attention from your guide on this 5-hour excursion to the Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi. Stroll down the almost 2 miles (3km) of park trails through the Finnish wilderness, lined with enclosures containing more than 200 animals. Round-trip transportation from Rovaniemi hotels included.

Combine the artist enclave of Santa Teresa with the historic city center on this private tour of Rio. A professional photographer serves as your personal guide and captures images of popular landmarks. See the Escadaria Selarón (Selaron Steps) and preserved mansions, then stroll past the Metropolitan Cathedral, Confeitaria Colombo, Municipal Theatre, Tiradentes Palace and Paco Imperial (Imperial Palace) in the Centro. Receive a digital high-resolution album as a souvenir. Your 6-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle.

Your private tour of Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple, the Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas, is guaranteed to be a memorable one. Take a trip on the funicular railway up Penang Hill and experience the beauty that surrounds you on this half-day tour. Your local guide will share insight and history about the stunning hill country, the city of Georgetown and distant mainland Malaysia, as well as background on one of Southeast Asia's most incredible Buddhist temples - known for its seven-tiered pagoda.

Join an experienced naturalist guide to explore Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park in search of wintering wildlife. The trip starts exploring the National Elk Refuge, home to thousands of wintering elk, hundreds of bison, bighorn sheep and an array of waterfowl. We will then head north along the western boundary of the refuge to Grand Teton National Park. Here we will travel along the southern park roads watching for wildlife and stopping frequently for photo-ops. You will see places like antelope flats, the small town of Kelly and have views of several mountain ranges that form the valley of Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole's wintering wildlife is abundant with opportunities to see bison, elk, deer, moose, fox, coyote, bald eagle, trumpeter swans, and if we're lucky, wolves. Along the way you will learn about the geology, history and ecology of the area. The route varies seasonally based on group interest, road closures and wildlife migration.

Experience Moscow's Kremlin, the heart of the city, on a private half-day walking tour. Wander among this fortified complex to see the legendary churches of Cathedral Square, marvel at the Grand Kremlin Palace and enjoy a guided visit to the Armoury Chamber—home to approximately 4,000 artifacts dating all the way back to the 12th-century. Look for the works of Russian goldsmiths and silversmiths, Catherine the Great's coronation dress and even an ivory throne once belonging to Ivan the Terrible.

Experience the glories of the Austrian Lake District (Salzkammergut) including the UNESCO-listed Hallstatt region, on a 6-hour private tour from Salzburg. Venture past emerald Lake Fuschl and St. Gilgen, and call at the spa town of Bad Ischl. Then, enjoy free time to stroll, shop, and have lunch (own expense) in lakeside Hallstatt before admiring the Dachstein glacier from Lake Gosau. Price is per vehicle, and includes private transport and Salzburg hotel pickup and drop-off.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this half-day private tour of Shanghai. Hit all the major attractions, including the Bund, the French Concession, Yu Garden, Old Town, and the Pudong Financial District. Stop in a local tea house for a sample of traditional Chinese tea. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port or your hotel provided.