Top Asia Cultural Tours - page 6

Foodie travelers won’t want to miss this half-day food and heritage tour of Old Delhi. Avoid getting lost in the maze of streets or getting sick eating at the wrong places. On this small-group tour (max. 10) you’ll be taken to some of the best, cleanest, and most interesting street food spots that you might not find independently. Learn more about Old Delhi’s culture and history through its cuisine.

Discover the UNESCO-listed monuments of historic Hue at a relaxed pace on a small-group tour that’s ideal for first-time visitors. You’ll travel by van, on foot, and on a traditional dragon boat to see the city from three different perspectives, while you enjoy personalized attention in an intimate group limited to 12 people.

Explore Tokyo by electric bike on this guided adventure. Choose your ideal ride time—morning or afternoon, with different routes at each time of day—then hit the streets with a local cyclist. Check out spots such as Tokyo Station, Akihabara, Asakusa, the Imperial Palace, and Ryogoku, depending on which tour you take. Discover the city’s history, architecture, subcultures, and off-the-beaten-path spots on a fun ride around Japan’s capital.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya on a full-day private tour from Bangkok. Visit three historic Buddhist temples, stroll through the local market, and learn about Thailand’s culture and history from your informative guide. This tour is also inclusive of a boat tour around the island of Ayutthaya and delicious Thai desserts.

Visit the magnificent temples of Chiang Rai on a full-day, private-tour from Chiang Mai to a series of iconic Buddhist sites. Enjoy the flexibility of a private driver/guide throughout the day as you visit Wat Sang Kaew Photiyarn, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Huai Pla Kung, and more, with a break for lunch in a local restaurant. This 13-hour temple tour from Chiang Mai includes pickup and drop-off at city hotels, lunch, and entrance fees, and it’s a fun, personal way to explore the sites of northern Thailand.

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Discover the history and resilience of Hiroshima with a knowledgeable local guide. Begin at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where you’ll learn about the atomic bombing and how the people of Hiroshima rebuilt their lives afterward. Next, visit the Orizuru Tower observatory for a panoramic view of modern Hiroshima, offering a powerful contrast between past and present. Enjoy lunch with your guide while reflecting on the city’s journey, then walk to see the Aogiri tree and the Atomic Bomb Dome, symbols of survival and peace. This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company recognized with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, offering meaningful experiences throughout Japan.

Avoid crowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups with a handy private driver and guide to take you to the famous Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an. Visit the warriors at the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, then customize your schedule for the day based on where you want to go: choose two more attractions in downtown Xi’an to visit afterward. All entrance fees at your own expense.

Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your pre-booked tour of the Forbidden City. Follow your tour guide to visit several palaces, including the lavish Antiquarium of the Palace Museum (Treasures Museum). Learn about the ancient history, culture, and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City through your guide's engaging commentary. Entrance fees and hotel pickup in Beijing are included.

Journey from Ho Chi Minh City into the heart of the Mekong Delta on this small-group tour led by an experienced local guide. Cruise along the mighty Mekong in a private long-tail boat, and experience this important river delta firsthand as you explore both jungle-shaded canals and wide waterways. See fishing villages, exotic fruit farms, and the rhythms of daily life. Enjoy a lunch of traditional Mekong Delta dishes and sample local specialties along the way.

Do full justice to three of Beijing’s must-see sights with a private tour that allows you to explore at your own pace and ask as many questions as you like. Check out Tiananmen Square and explore the highlights of the Forbidden Palace and the Summer Palace on walking tours that let you focus on the finer details. Lunch, entrance fees, transfers with a guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included for a seamless day of sightseeing.

Step back in time to ancient Tokyo during this exploration of the city’s historic Yanaka district. Discover a different side of the sprawling Japanese capital that dates back to its Edo period of the 16th through 19th centuries, admiring the area’s charming mix of temples, springtime cherry blossoms, and timeless ‘reien’ (cemetery). A guide accompanies you on your visit, providing additional details about Japanese history and local culture.

When you’re exploring a district as historic as Manila’s Intramuros, it pays to choose a traditional form of transport. Soak up the sights, discover the history, and even ride along the walls on this small-group bicycle tour with a difference: bamboo bikes. After choosing a style and size that suits you, tour sites including Fort Santiago, Plaza Roma, and the Puerta del Parian gate, then finish with some Filipino snacks.

Venture into the stunning landscapes of Vietnam's southernmost region on this day trip to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Tour the incredible delta, which is often referred to as the rice bowl of the nation, and learn about local cultures and traditions as you make your way to various villages and the Ben Tre islands. See how the locals live, sample regional products, and tuck into a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.

Immerse yourself in Hong Kong’s culinary culture, and discover sights and bites you'd miss on your own, on this small-group food tour. Hong Kong's cuisine reflects the city’s mix of Chinese and British heritage. Visit five stops in local neighborhoods to sample specialties such as dim sum, wonton noodle soup, milk tea, char siu roasted meat, and an egg tart. As you explore, learn more about Hong Kong's culinary culture, and visit popular areas.

Thai cuisine is delicious but, with the unusual ingredients and balance of strong flavors, trying to cook it yourself can be intimidating. Learn how to cook authentic Thai dishes just like a local during this small-group cooking class in Phuket. The menu is adapted to your preferences and dietary needs. Upgrade to include visit a traditional market and fruit tasting.

This private tour makes exploring Ho Chi Minh City a breeze—you'll travel with a guide who provides insight into local culture, history, and daily life that you won't get in the guidebook. Exploring the city in the comfort of an air-conditioned private vehicle, you'll visit key attractions such as the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and more, seeing it all in VIP style.

Travelers short on time in North India who don’t want to miss the highlights will enjoy this easy 3-day private tour of the Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. See and do a lot in a short time without having to arrange any logistics yourself. Explore cultural and historic highlights, including Delhi’s Red Fort, Agra’s Taj Mahal, and Jaipur’s Palace of the Winds, with entrance tickets included.

Immerse yourself in the history of World War II during this tour to the Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok, with shared and private options. Listen to in-depth guided commentary that tells the history of the bridge itself, and learn more about the events surrounding the POWs by visiting a war museum and a POW cemetery.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels in style or on a budget on this full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. The tunnel network played an important role during the Vietnam War for Viet Cong forces, who used it for food storage, living quarters, and a hospital, among other things. Choose from a less-touristy bus tour or upgrade for a luxurious ride in a limousine with a delicious lunch.

The temples at the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park have almost a thousand years of history, so a guided tour is a good way to learn as much as possible about the temples’ art and architecture. On this shared tour, your APSARA authorised guide takes you to the highlights of the three main temples.

Delhi is packed with historical attractions, but sights are spread out, making the Indian capital tough to navigate independently. Experience both traditional and modern sides of the city during this private full-day tour of New and Old Delhi. See highlights such as the Mughal-era Jama Masjid mosque, iconic India Gate, and the unique contemporary architecture of Lotus Temple. Door-to-door air-conditioned vehicle transfers and hotel pickup are included.

Roar through the countryside around Ubud on a quad bike on this adventurous full-day tour. Enjoy an adrenaline-filled morning with a professional instructor and full safety gear, followed by a shower and a buffet lunch. In the afternoon, take pictures with macaques at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and learn about Balinese culture at Puseh Batuan temple. Tour includes door-to-door round-trip transport.

Absorb the sacred splendor of Uluwatu Temple on a private full-day trip from South Denpasar. In the Balinese sunshine, you’ll visit the gorgeous Pandawa Beach and swim in the crystal clear waters of Labuan Sait Beach. Visit locations used to film scenes from hit movie, ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, and watch a mesmerizing kecak fire dance with the Uluwatu Temple as the backdrop. Then, after the sun has set, you’ll head to Jimbaran Bay to feast on an Indonesian lunch as you face the ocean. Round-trip transport from your South Denpasar hotel is included.

Make the most of limited time in Bangkok with this private half-day tour that visits three major temples—Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Ben. Avoid the hassle of figuring out local transportation with round-trip hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle. Customize the private tour to suit your needs and preferred pace.