Historical & Heritage Tours

Go back in time to discover the fascinating and important history of the Underground Railroad in the Niagara region on this guided, 3-hour, small-group tour. Hear the history and stories from guides in period outfits. See Harriet Tubman's first freedom home and place of worship. Visit freedom crossing points like the suspension bridge over the Niagara River, which played a key role in shuttling tens of thousands of African-American people to freedom as they sought the best crossing points into Canada. Also included on the tour is hotel pickup and drop-off.

Feel like a true New York insider during this secretive 3-hour drinking trip visiting three of Midtown Manhattan's best watering holes. 'Sneak' into the bar of a Prohibition-era speakeasy (we can't tell the location online), plus a Victorian-era bar and a fun local beer garden, enjoying an included libation at each stop.

Witness a profound side of French and American history with a visit to Omaha Beach from Bayeux. On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll stroll the Normandy beaches, explore critical wartime sites like Pointe du Hoc and the Normandy American Cemetery, and learn fascinating facts and histories about WWII from your guide. In the company of a small group, you'll have the chance to personalize the journey, stopping to take souvenir photos and ask questions.

Step back in time to the height of Medici power in Florence with a guided morning tour of the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio. Learn the history behind the city's grand gathering place and former town hall that was transformed into a resplendent private palace by Renaissance Duke Cosimo I de Medici. Wander through opulent salons and secret passages as your guide points out artistic treasures and hidden symbols, many of which inspired Dan Brown's thriller 'Inferno.'

Enrich your knowledge of the fascinating history of World War II on a full-day tour of the Normandy battlefields from Bayeux. With an accomplished guide, discover facts surrounding Canada's lesser-known involvement in the liberation of Europe and pay your respects at the B eny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. Hear of the tragic Canadian massacre at Ardenne Abbey and listen to intriguing narration that reveals poignant and probing information. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to onely eight people.

SMALL GROUP TOUR is dedicated to customers who want to discover Warsaw in small groups. It means that you can share transport or and attractions while touring with others, but during transport we use vehicles with a maximum of 8 passengers.Tour Package includes visiting two locations: Palace of Culture&Science and POLIN Museum.The Palace of Culture and Science is a flagship example of communist, monumental architektur from the 1950s. The tremendous structure houses restaurants, a university, theatres, cinemas, offices, conference and concert halls and swimming pool - that is over 3000 different rooms. POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews is documenting the centuries-old history of Jews in Poland. Multimedia exhibitions await visitors, showing how Poles and Jews lived together for many hundreds of years and how both cultures merged together.

Connect with the lives of Krakow's Jewish residents on a guided tour of the Oskar Schindler Factory Museum. Step inside the actual factory of the man immortalized in the film 'Schindler's List,' where a guide takes you through exhibits that share the struggles of daily life under Nazi occupation and stories of horror and heroism during World War II.

Follow in the footsteps of World War II soldiers on an insightful and moving tour of the Normandy battlefields from Bayeux. With a knowledgeable guide, visit significant sites like Pegasus Bridge, the Merville Battery Museum and the Hillman Bunker and delve into the intriguing history of D-Day and the turbulent battles that occurred. Admire the sandy stretch of Omaha Beach, the site of one of D-Day's bloodiest battles, and pay tribute to fallen soldiers at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only eight people.

Discover the scenic beauty and historical richness of the Norman battlefields on a half-day tour of Sword Beach and the Hillman Bunkers from Bayeux. With a knowledgeable guide, enjoy a sensitive introduction to one of Europe's most difficult periods and visit significant sites related to WWII. Browse intriguing exhibitions in the Merville Gun Battery and Museum; hear turbulent tales of the events that occurred on Sword Beach; and descend into the Hillman Bunkers to gain an understanding of the conflict that took place there. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Commonwealth Military Cemeteries and enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour.

Enjoy beautiful views of Oahu combined with the island's best flavors. Leave behind the stress of navigating and driving in traffic. Hit many of your Hawaii agenda items in one full day on this circle island tour. Take in the tropical nature of Diamond Head crater, the beautiful Kualoa Beach, the traditional food at Waiahole Poi Factory, and sacred history at Kukaniloko Birthstone State Monument.

Get to know Paris' Notre Dame district on a small-group walking tour that introduces you to the area's architecture and history, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. You'll stroll down medieval streets and along the Seine as you learn about the people who have lived on and shaped the city's two neighboring islands - Ile de la Cit e and Ile Saint-Louis - plus visit the cathedral.

Visit the famed temples of Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese capital in Ninh Binh province. This full-day tour from Hanoi promises stunning natural scenery while you relax on a sampan boat ride down the Ngo Dong River, traveling from Tam Coc to three limestone caves. Then see Hoa Lu's royal palace grounds and learn from your guide about the Le and Dinh dynasties. Finish with lunch and a countryside bike ride.

Go deep into Cyprus' history on a full-day trip to Paphos from Limassol, and explore ancient ruins, archeological sites and the goddess of love's mythical birthplace. Travel past the Temple of Apollo and Petra tou Romiou on the way to this UNESCO-recognized city, and discover elaborate tombs in a 3rd-century necropolis. Explore Paphos' old town on your own, then rejoin the group at an archeological park, where beautifully-preserved floor mosaics are a vibrant glimpse into Roman life and style; enjoy a brief detour to a Cypriot loukoumi before returning to Limassol. 

Enhance your experience of Normandy and its intriguing historical heritage on a half-day tour of Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach from Bayeux. Delve into the turbulent past of the region with a knowledgeable guide and visit renowned D-Day battlefield sites situated on Normandy's picturesque coastline. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial and browse the exhibitions in the informative visitor center. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only eight people.

Get a deeper insight into Japanese history than would be possible independently on this private guided tour of Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. As you explore the historic buildings, enjoy the undivided attention of your guide who introduces you to Japan's Edo period when it was under the control of a shogunate, and the establishment of Kyoto, the ancient capital.

YOUR GROUP ONLY TOUR is dedicated to clients who want individual care during the trip. Your private group can consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 people. You do not share the vehicle with other customers, and your personal driver/coordinator will take care of your comfort.Tour Package includes visiting two locations: Palace of Culture&Science and POLIN Museum.The Palace of Culture and Science is a flagship example of communist, monumental architektur from the 1950s. The tremendous structure houses restaurants, a university, theatres, cinemas, offices, conference and concert halls and swimming pool - that is over 3000 different rooms. POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews is documenting the centuries-old history of Jews in Poland. Multimedia exhibitions await visitors, showing how Poles and Jews lived together for many hundreds of years and how both cultures merged together.

Recall the harrowing days of Paris' occupation by Nazi forces during World War II on a 3-hour walking tour. Visit urban battlegrounds, seeing the artillery damage that still scars many buildings, and explore the Marais quarter to learn how the Jewish community suffered. Hear how Hitler ordered Paris' destruction and discover sites linked to the resistance during the city's 1945 liberation. Your tour includes a coffee break and is limited to a maximum of 10.

Designed specifically for visitors from New Zealand, this World War I tour from Arras to the Somme takes you to sites from the Western Front related to New Zealander soldiers. You'll see trenches, memorials, and battlefields, and end back in Arras to see the underground tunnels created by the New Zealand tunnelers during the war. You might also be able to visit a cemetery; contact the guide in advance to find out more.

Claim your own moment of Olympic glory during this 2-hour workout session and competition held inside the Panathenaic Stadium. Learn details about how athletes of the past trained, and revisit the events that led to the first 'modern' Olympics in 1896. Cap off the trip with a training session in a historic gym and a race held on the main stadium's hallowed track.

Take a stroll through Parisian history on a 2-hour walking tour of Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris's largest cemetery. Admire the grand monuments and memorials of the 19th-century graveyard and pay your respects at the graves of icons like Frederyk Chopin, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf and Eug ene Delacroix.