Top Asia Cultural Tours - page 7

Visit Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a private tour from Chennai that includes door-to-door transport, lunch, and all entrance fees. Travel by private car and spend the day exploring temples and a seashell museum in a scenic town, with a personal guide who will tailor the day to your interests.

Take a trip out to the Elephanta Caves, a group of rock-hewn cave temples believed to have been carved some 1500 years ago, with this guided tour. Your driver will pick you up and take you to the port, where you'll take a boat ride out to the famous caves. You'll then spend time visiting and learning about the caves' history from your guide before returning to shore.

Visit the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat before the crowds. With this small-group tour, you’ll be able to enjoy the serenity of the temple complex just as the sun is rising. Appreciate the changing colors and shadows and snap some incredible photographs. Then, your guide will be able to relay some of the fascinating history of the site as you wander amongst the preserved temples.

Avoid rigid timetables, drive-by visits and crowded tour buses with this private, fully customizable day trip around Bali. Whether you’re into sightseeing or hiking or simply relaxing on the beach, build a personalized schedule from a range of potential destinations, from popular stops like Nusa Dua Beach and Mount Batur to hidden gems like Tirta Empul Temple and the Nyaman Gallery. Don’t miss out on a potential highlight just because you don’t know about it, either: get tailored hints and tips from your private driver.

Discover the best of Beijing during this guided tour to top highlights. See landmarks like the Temple of Heaven, ride a rickshaw through Hutong Alleys, and explore the beautiful gardens of the Summer Palace. This tour is limited to a small group to ensure a more personal experience, includes entrance tickets to avoid long ticket lines, and offers hotel pickup within the third ring road for added convenience.

Take in the best views of Kuala Lumpur with your guide on hand to take the photos during this day-long city tour. Go beyond selfies at some of Kuala Lumpur’s most scenic spots, including the National Mosque, Batu Caves, and the landmark Petronas Twin Towers. The perfect option for visitors who want to see the city’s highlights in a single day, this tour allows you to document your memories as you make them.

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.

Get ready for the ultimate Okinawa adventure. Enjoy the unusual and fun experience of being able to dress up in costume as you tour a city. Choose from a variety of anime, comic, or games character outfits, and explore the highlights of Okinawa in street go-karts. Take the stress out of navigating, as your guide will lead the way, and you’ll see multiple highlights in a day, such as Senagajima Island, and Kokusai Main Street.

Tick off the top landmarks of Seoul on a morning sightseeing tour that helps you get your bearings in South Korea's capital with ease. Admire the architecture of Jogyesa Temple and explore Gyeongbokgung Palace before witnessing the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the palace. Your local guide shares fascinating insights throughout your coach tour, which you're not likely to find in the guidebook.

Discover some of Bangkok’s beautiful natural spaces on a small-group bike tour. Pedal through Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden and admire the beautiful Bangkok skyline, explore local markets and canals, and visit the Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market. Enjoy light refreshments and water throughout the tour, as well as a delicious Thai lunch.

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.

This bike tour is an excellent choice for first-time visitors to Hiroshima. Get your bearings in the city, learn about its history, and discover backstreet areas that only locals know about. The tour helps you cover more ground than a walking tour and see many top sights in a day, such as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkei-en Garden.

Learn the history and culture of Malaysia's capital with this easy cycling tour of Kuala Lumpur. Your Dutch-style orange bike allows you to slide through back alleys, and is equipped with a basket with plenty of room for local wares. Traveling through the back alleys means you'll see eight distinct stops throughout the day. Starting at Merdeka Square, you'll explore the Chow Kit Markets, Kampong Bharu, the Sin Sze Si Ya Temple and Petronas Twin Towers.

If your time in Kyoto is limited and you want to see lots of its famous sights in a day, then this private guided tour is an excellent choice. Explore the city with a private guide to take care of navigating. Along the way, tick off 10 top attractions including the beautiful temple of Kiyomizu-dera, the geisha district of Gion, lush bamboo groves, and plenty more scenic surprises.

See the highlights of Bangkok by bike without worrying about losing your way on a guided group cycling tour. Venture down the narrow alleyways of Chinatown. Cruise through markets and backstreets and explore Thonburi with your professional guide who will point out all the highlights and attractions of this dynamic city.

Visit a tea plantation, a hot spring, a local village, and an active volcano, all in just one day, with this tour from Jakarta. You'll spend time at the steaming Tangkuban Perahu Volcano, visit a local fruit market, and have a soak at Ciater Hot Springs. You'll then head to a local tea plantation to learn about tea production, and take in valley views before returning to Jakarta.

Enjoy the stunning natural landscapes of one of Vietnam's most scenic provinces on this day trip to Ninh Binh from Hanoi. You won't have to plan any of the logistics, and you can choose from multiple tours depending on which activities and attractions you want to include. Check off highlights such as Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese capital, and enjoy a boat tour in Tam Coc or Trang An.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private tour covers the best of Agra in one day from New Delhi. After hotel pickup in a private air-conditioned car, visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah with a guide before returning to Delhi. Upgrade to include a delicious lunch during the day, or opt for only an admission ticket to the Taj Mahal for a self-guided experience.

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.

See some of India's most iconic cities on this comprehensive 4-day private Golden Triangle tour. Relax in a private air-conditioned vehicle as you travel between Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Your driver shares details and history of landmarks along the way. See the sunrise over the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Taj Mahal, visit Amber Fort, and explore the Maharaja’s City Palace, among other activities, with private guides at each sight.

Follow a customizable itinerary through Kyoto during this bespoke half-day private tour. Simply select with attractions you’d like to visit and enjoy an in-depth visit in the company of your own personal nationally licensed guide. Tours include a front-door pickup at the front of your hotel. Travel like a local by public transportation or taxi; upgrade to include a private car at an additional cost.

Experience two of the most popular activities in Ho Chi Minh on one convenient tour. Travel to Cu Chu tunnels, an elaborate network of underground passages used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Learn about the importance of the tunnels and the role they played in history. After lunch (included), take a river cruise on the Mekong Delta where you can admire the scenery and interact with locals.

Soak in lush scenery as you venture—in a comfy, air-conditioned vehicle—from Da Nang to the Ba Na Hills. Take a trip on the longest non-stop single track cable car in the world and once at the top, take in views of Golden Hand Bridge. Wander through French Village—a charming replica of a medieval French town—then visit Linh Ung Pagoda, a sacred Buddhist temple. There's plenty of free time to explore at your own pace, and your local guide is happy to help with tips and recommendations. An included buffet lunch of traditional Vietnamese food will keep you well-fueled during afternoon activities.

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.