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Alhambra with Nazaries Palaces Private Tour

★ 5.0 (719)

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Spain

Alhambra with Nazaries Palaces Private Tour

A 3-hour private guided tour of Granada's Alhambra complex, including the Nazaries Palaces and Generalife Gardens. You'll explore the royal chambers, military Alcazaba fortress, and sultan's pleasure gardens with a dedicated guide who tailors the pace to your interests. Admission to all three sections is included, making this ideal for anyone wanting depth without the crowds of standard group tours.

Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London

A 3–4 hour private black cab tour of London's rock music landmarks, visiting sites connected to The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Bowie, Hendrix, Oasis and more. Your driver is Stephen Channell, a former Warner Music and BBC executive turned London cabbie with 25 years' music industry experience. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included within central London.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $384

Nashville VIP Style Private Tour with Local Singer-Songwriter

★ 5.0 (570)

🛕 Culture & History

United States

Nashville VIP Style Private Tour with Local Singer-Songwriter

A two-hour private tour of Nashville led by Steven Whitson, a working singer-songwriter who doubles as your guide. You'll see behind-the-scenes corners of Music City while he performs an original song for your group. Private transport is included, along with local snacks. Start and end times flex to suit your schedule and his availability.

Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS

A two-day guided trek through Sapa's ethnic minority villages, staying overnight in a local homestay. You'll walk through terraced landscapes, meet families directly, and eat meals cooked by your hosts. ETHOS is a social enterprise that channels tour revenue into community education, healthcare and development projects across 19 villages — your participation funds guides' wages and ongoing workshops in the region.

Visit in Pompeii - Pompeii Private Tour with Ada

A 2-hour private walking tour of Pompeii's ruins led by a professional, authorised guide who speaks English, French and Italian. You'll cover the main archaeological sites whilst learning how Romans actually lived day-to-day, with the option to tailor the route to your interests. Minimum 4 people required; entrance tickets are separate.

The Really Gay History Tour in Vancouver, Canada

When Ben from our team ran this 2-hour walking tour through Vancouver's Downtown and West End, we got the full story on the city's LGBTQ2+ history — the kind of stuff that doesn't make it into guidebooks. Your guide walks you through real moments: drag queens who pushed boundaries, a bookstore bombing, and the activists who genuinely shifted the city's culture. It's candid, sometimes raw, and unapologetically about the messy, brave history behind the rainbow flags you see today. Good for anyone who wants Vancouver with the varnish stripped off.

Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour

A 2.5-hour private guided tour of the Louvre designed for families with children and teenagers. Your group gets exclusive access to a guide who specialises in keeping young visitors engaged, reserved entry included, and a structured walk through major galleries featuring the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and other masterpieces. You'll skip general queues and enter directly with your guide, making it a straightforward way to navigate one of the world's largest museums without the usual crowds slowing you down.

Private guided American D-Day Tour from Bayeux

A private full-day guided tour of the American D-Day sector in Normandy, spanning eight to nine hours. You'll visit US Airborne drop zones, Utah and Omaha beaches, the German fortifications at La Pointe du Hoc, and conclude at the Normandy American Cemetery. The tour includes private vehicle transport with air conditioning and scheduled stops for photos, facilities and refreshments—lunch is on your own.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $911

★ 5.0 (280)

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United States

Charleston Chicora 2 Hours Walking Tour

A 2-hour walking tour through Charleston's 350-year history, led by an experienced guide who weaves together the city's complex social, political and cultural narrative. You'll cover ground at a steady pace through central Charleston, hearing stories spanning from colonial settlement through to the modern era—some triumphant, some difficult, all grounded in what actually happened. Suits anyone with moderate fitness who wants substance over surface-level sightseeing.

Toledo Jewish Heritage Private Tour with expert local guide

A 3–8 hour private walking tour through Toledo's Jewish quarter led by a guide specialising in Sephardic history. You'll visit two working synagogues—El Tránsito (now the Sephardic Museum) and Santa María la Blanca—and see remains of the medieval community that thrived here from the 4th century: ritual baths, Talmudic schools, and archaeological traces scattered across streets that once formed a distinct neighbourhood within the city. Choose the length and transport options that suit your schedule.

3 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $209

★ 5.0 (263)

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Italy

Sassi di Matera guided tour with Giulio

A 2–3 hour guided walk through Sassi di Matera with a local guide who leads you to key sites across the ancient stone quarter. You'll stop at significant landmarks and hear stories beyond the standard guidebook fare, gaining insight into how the neighbourhood actually functions and feels. Suits anyone curious about the area's history and character, with no fitness barriers.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $25

Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide

★ 5.0 (262)

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United States

Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide

A two-hour walking tour of Charleston's historic core led by a certified guide. You'll cover pivotal Revolutionary War and Civil War sites alongside centuries-old architecture, navigating narrow streets and alleyways on foot. The tour suits history buffs and casual explorers alike — no special fitness required, though the walking pace and uneven ground mean it's not ideal for those with spinal concerns.

Louvre Evening Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max BEST Avoid The Crowds

A 2.5-hour semi-private evening tour of the Louvre (6 guests maximum) with reserved entry, designed to see major works like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo during quieter hours. You'll move through the palace with an expert guide who contextualises both the art and the building's history. Best for those wanting to avoid peak-time crowds without sacrificing depth of interpretation.

Rock n Roll Soho Walk - with London’s Funniest Music Nerd

A 2-hour walking tour through Soho's music history, covering the venues and stories behind The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Sex Pistols, Oasis and dozens more. You'll visit the pubs, clubs and recording studios that shaped rock and pop, led by a guide known for sharp humour and deep knowledge. Suits music fans and anyone curious about London's role in twentieth-century popular music.

Private Tour With A Different Perspective of Alhambra

A 3-hour private guided tour of the Alhambra that prioritises interpretation and context over facts and dates. Your guide focuses on helping you understand the palace complex as a whole — its layers of history, current state, and cultural significance — rather than simply listing what you're seeing. All major areas are covered: the Nazaries Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife, and Palace of Carlos V. Groups larger than six get audio devices so you're not tethered to the guide.

The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London

A 2.5-hour walking tour through London's backstreet pubs, tracing the social history of the city's most colourful drinking establishments. Your guide—a veteran local—traces stories from London's gangland era through celebrity sightings, weaving in connections to famous writers, artists and historical moments. You'll see Georgian mews architecture and hear tales tied to locations across Mayfair, Soho and Fitzrovia, but won't visit every pub on foot; the focus is storytelling and street-level discovery rather than a pub crawl.

Voodoo Doll Class in New Orleans

A two-hour hands-on class in New Orleans' French Quarter where you'll learn about voodoo history and craft your own doll to take home. Daytime sessions run Wednesday–Friday for all ages; evening classes (Wednesday–Sunday) are adults-only. You'll work in a creative group setting in the heart of the Quarter, with the option to bring your own drinks while you make.

Madrid Old City Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

A 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Madrid's old city with a maximum of 8 people per group. You'll move through the Spanish capital's most significant plazas and streets with a professional guide who contextualises the history and characters that shaped each location. Designed for those with moderate fitness; not suitable for wheelchair users or those with walking disabilities.

Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour

A 2-hour walking tour through Edinburgh's Old Town that weaves together Harry Potter filming locations and Scotland's grittier historical tales. You'll explore medieval closes, the Royal Mile, and Greyfriars Kirkyard with a guide who specialises in both the wizarding world's real-life inspirations and the city's darker chapters. Small groups (max 12) mean you won't be shepherded through crowds, and you'll get views of Edinburgh Castle that bypass the standard tourist routes.

The Essential Louvre Masterpieces Tour - Limited to Six Guests

A 2.5-hour guided tour of the Louvre limited to six people, covering the museum's landmark works from ancient Mesopotamia through French Romanticism. You'll see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory with an expert English-speaking guide. Suits first-time visitors and repeat guests alike, though the small group size means faster pacing through major galleries than you'd manage solo.

Bangkok Temples Tour

When Ben from our team ran this Bangkok temples tour, we found it a solid six-hour hit of the city's most significant Buddhist sites. You're picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan with a private guide, starting at Wat Traimit—home to a five-tonne golden Buddha with an interesting recovery story—then moving to the sprawling Wat Pho to see the massive reclining Buddha and Thailand's first massage school. After a local lunch by the river, it's on to the Grand Palace and the emerald Buddha (deeply revered across Thailand), finishing at Golden Mount and Wat Suthat for panoramic views. The pace is managed, and the guide handles logistics, but you'll want to dress conservatively and brace for crowds at the palace.

Warsaw for WWII Buffs - private tour with hotel pickup

A three-hour private tour of Warsaw's WWII sites and history, travelling by retro Żuk minibus from your hotel. You'll move chronologically through the Nazi occupation, resistance, and destruction of the city, stopping at locations bearing visible wartime scars—bullet-marked buildings, preserved ghetto wall fragments, and rubble mounds. Your guide uses archival photographs to connect past and present, and the vintage minibus itself reinforces the historical journey rather than functioning as standard transport.

Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour

A 3-hour walking tour through Lower Manhattan tracing the lives and partnership of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington during the American Revolution and founding era. Led by a historian with 25+ years' experience, you'll visit key sites including Washington's inauguration location, the Hamilton-Burr duel site, and the Declaration of Independence reading spot. Groups stay small at 16 people maximum, allowing closer interaction with your guide.

Tokyo: Shinjuku Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation

A 90-minute calligraphy workshop in Shinjuku where you'll learn brush techniques from a professional artist and create a custom design to take home. You'll work with authentic tools to transform your name into kanji characters, then apply your design to a T-shirt you've brought or can purchase separately. The session is conducted in English and suits anyone aged from infants upwards, regardless of prior experience.

Teotihuacán: Private Tour from Mexico City

A private 5–6 hour guided tour of Teotihuacán's three main pyramids and temple complexes from Mexico City. You'll climb the Pyramid of the Moon for views across the site, explore the Pyramid of the Sun, see the feathered serpent carvings at the Quetzalcoatl Temple, and learn about recent archaeological findings including the Proyecto Tlalocan chamber. Transport, entry tickets, water and guide are included; the site is fully wheelchair accessible.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $197

Private Walks & Storytelling - the best small group tour in Split

★ 5.0 (208)

🛕 Culture & History

Croatia

Private Walks & Storytelling - the best small group tour in Split

When Noah from our team did this walk through Split's Old Town, we got something rare: a guide who actually lives here and treats the history like stories worth telling rather than facts to rattle off. Over about 90 minutes, he walked us through Diocletian's Palace and the narrow streets beyond, but the real draw was hearing how ordinary people—fishermen, traders, families—carved out lives inside these Roman walls centuries after the empire packed up. No script, no umbrella-waving mob tactics, just a local having a proper conversation about his city. It's the kind of tour where you remember what you heard because someone genuinely cared about telling it well.

1 hour – 1h 40mfrom AUD $310

SPLIT-History Tour of Diocletian's Palace & Old Town with Daniela

★ 5.0 (206)

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Croatia

SPLIT-History Tour of Diocletian's Palace & Old Town with Daniela

A 1.5–2 hour walking tour of Split's Diocletian's Palace and Old Town led by a licensed guide with a postgraduate qualification in tourism and 15+ years' experience. You'll explore how a Roman emperor's 1,700-year-old retirement palace shaped the city's layout, trace Greek, Venetian, Byzantine and French influences through the streets, hear local stories, and optionally experience traditional klapa a cappella singing. Suits history buffs and mixed-age groups after context and narrative, not a rushed tick-box sprint.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $35

British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★ 5.0 (201)

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United Kingdom

British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max

A 5.5-hour guided combo tour covering the British Museum and National Gallery with a lunch break in between. Groups stay small (maximum 8 people), letting you move at a deliberate pace through two of London's largest collections without the crush of crowds. Your guide will navigate the highlights of both museums and explain the significance of key works and artifacts. A working option for first-time visitors short on time who want expert context rather than self-guided wandering.

Tokyo: Gameboy Advance IPS Modding Workshop in Akihabara

A hands-on 3-hour workshop in Akihabara where you'll modify a Game Boy Advance with an IPS screen upgrade, guided by technicians familiar with retro gaming hardware. You'll leave with a custom, playable device—a functional souvenir that works immediately. Suited to retro gaming enthusiasts or anyone after a technical, practical craft experience with a finished product to take home.

Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

A 50-minute private tea ceremony and sake tasting in a 300-year-old samurai house, where you'll be the only group in the historic property. You'll learn traditional matcha preparation in an authentic tea room using organic Uji tea, with options to wear a silk kimono or handle a samurai katana for photos. Located just 8 minutes' walk from Kyoto Station, it's a concentrated cultural experience without the crowds of central temple districts.

The StrummerWalk

A two-hour walking tour through West London tracking Joe Strummer's journey from squatter to Clash frontman. You'll visit recording studios, former squats, gig venues and photo locations across Ladbroke Grove and neighbouring postcodes with Aidan McManus, an award-winning guide and former teenage punk who witnessed the scene firsthand. Suits music history fans and anyone curious about punk's social and cultural roots in 1970s London.

Akihabara Tailor-made Private Tour for Anime Fans

A 3–4 hour private walking tour of Akihabara designed for anime fans who want guided access to the neighbourhood's shops, cafés, and less-obvious spots. You'll meet your guide (a self-described local otaku) at JR Akihabara station, get a welcome drink, and visit handpicked locations—including a recommended maid café—tailored to whatever anime merchandise or experiences are on your list. Best suited if you come with a rough wishlist of what you're after.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $179

Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people

★ 5.0 (175)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people

A guided 3-hour walking tour of Matera's Sassi district for groups up to 15 people, covering the Cathedral, two rock churches (Madonna di Idris and San Giovanni in Monterrone), and a restored cave house. You'll explore the layered history of this ancient clifftop settlement with an expert guide, visiting five major sites across the interconnected stone neighbourhood — more efficient than navigating alone.

3 hours – 3h 15mfrom AUD $75

Kyoto Gion Walk with Local: Culture & Geisha World

★ 5.0 (173)

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Japan

Kyoto Gion Walk with Local: Culture & Geisha World

A 2-hour guided walk through Kyoto's Gion district led by a long-time local resident who unpacks the history, customs, and day-to-day reality of geisha culture. Rather than a photographic sprint through famous streets, you'll move at a relaxed pace and hear insider detail about how geisha training, hierarchies, and social rules actually work—plus the broader cultural forces that shaped this neighbourhood. Geisha encounters aren't guaranteed, but understanding their world is.

Private Tour - City Center

A 2.5-hour private walking tour of Rome's city centre, moving from Spanish Steps through Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Navona Square. You'll walk at a steady pace through central monuments spanning Roman antiquity to the present day, with a local guide who knows the layered history of each stop. Best suited to those who want flexibility and a dedicated guide without the coach-tour crowds, though you'll navigate to the starting point under your own steam.

Bath Tour - 3 Hour Private Tour with Local Guide, £220 per group

A 3-hour private walking tour of Bath led by a locally-raised guide, covering the city's landmarks and history. You'll travel by private vehicle to an elevated viewpoint, then walk through the city centre with your guide. Hotel pickup included. Morning or afternoon slots available. Maximum 6 people per booking.

Tour in the ruins of Pompeii with an archaeologist

A 2.5-hour private archaeological tour of Pompeii with a local guide who steers you through residential quarters, shops, bathhouses and the forum to see frescoes, mosaics and plaster casts that document life before the 79 AD eruption. The itinerary adapts to your interests—whether you're focused on domestic archaeology or prefer a slower pace with children—and can include newly opened sections for those keen on recent excavations.

Daily Ertugrul Tour from Istanbul

A full-day tour following sites connected to Ertugrul, the 13th-century Ottoman founder, departing from your Istanbul hotel. You'll travel with a licensed guide specialising in Ottoman and Islamic history, visiting locations tied to Ertugrul's life and legacy. The tour includes breakfast, lunch, air-conditioned transport, and on-board WiFi. It's designed for anyone interested in Ottoman history and Islamic heritage, regardless of fitness level.

Game of Thrones Split Tour & History Walk Top-Rated All inclusive

A 1 hour 40 minute walk through Split's ancient Roman palace and medieval streets, blending 2000 years of history with Game of Thrones filming locations. You'll visit the UNESCO-protected Palace cellars where key scenes were shot—the dragon prison, Grey Worm's battles, and Daenerys's stronghold—while a licensed guide unpacks the real history of Emperor Diocletian, Venetian occupation, and local oddities like the headless Sphinx at Jupiter's temple. Includes basement entry, tablet playback of actual GoT scenes, and tips on local Dalmatian food and wine.

Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Exclusive Guided Tour

A 2.5-hour walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery led by a dedicated guide who'll take you through the grounds to learn about notable figures buried here. You'll cover the cemetery's most significant sites on foot, moving at a steady pace across the grounds. The tour runs regardless of weather, and you're free to choose between a private guide (just your group) or a semi-private option to save money. Not suitable for those with mobility restrictions or wheelchair users.

2h 30mfrom AUD $73

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