Top Asia Half-day Tours

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Hanoi in a Vietnamese legendary army UAZ jeep. See a mix of city highlights and hidden gems in the capital of Vietnam and learn about the country’s history from your guide. Choose from morning, afternoon, or evening tours and enjoy a delicious street food meal.

Jakarta famously takes time to get around. Leave route planning to the experts and hit the highlights in just half a day on this private guided tour, with hotel pickup and drop-off across Jakarta. See Merdeka Square, the Indonesia National Monument (Monas), Jakarta Cathedral, Istiqlal Mosque, and Old Town highlights including Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port) and a shadow puppet studio.

Let a guide unravel the history of Saigon’s turbulent past on this half-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Head to the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum to learn about the city's dramatic demise when it was the capital of the US-backed Republic of Vietnam. See colonial buildings like the Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Get a glimpse of vendors selling fruit and vegetables at Ben Thanh Market and visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda.

Experience Phnom Penh like a real local on a tuk-tuk tour that takes you to the city's best eateries. Join a small group to discover the top dishes on offer in the city as you visit street food vendors, local restaurants, cocktail bars, and more—adding up to over 20 tastings. Discover hidden gems and spots you'd miss if exploring alone, and get your bearings on the city's food scene thanks to the recommendations of your guide. End the evening with a cocktail (or mocktail) at a lively nightlife spot.

Beat the traffic—and the crowds—on this small-group, morning bicycle tour through Jaipur, India’s “Pink City.” As the city slowly wakes, ride through rose-hued streets and hidden alleys, and pass by ornate havelis (traditional townhouses) and temples. Sample authentic local flavors at several top-rated food joints, explore vibrant flower and vegetable markets, and join morning prayers with devotees at a grand Krishna temple. Along the way, your guide shares fascinating insights into Jaipur’s culture, architecture, religion, and cuisine. With tandem bikes for non-riders and an e-rickshaw always nearby, this tour always has travelers comfort and safety in mind.

When visiting Osaka, it can be challenging to discover where the locals go to eat and drink. Join some Osaka residents for a night out, and come home feeling like you’ve made new friends. Your personable guides navigate a small group of eight or fewer to the izakayas and backstreet bars of Namba and Shinsaibashi, where you sample local food and drink throughout the evening.

See elephants up close—but at a respectful distance—at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary during this morning tour. Watch as rescued elephants freely roam, bathe, and socialize within the grounds of the tropical sanctuary (located on the edge of Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket). Learn about the sanctuary's ethical approach, dine on a delicious buffet lunch (which is entirely vegetarian), and snap photos of the elephants from a treetop walkway.

Thai cuisine is full of surprises and this food tasting tour through Nang Loeng Market offers a unique introduction, with a special itinerary devised by a local chef. Escape the busy city for a cruise along Bangkok’s scenic canals; stop at popular local restaurants, food vendors, and markets; and taste 15 Thai specialties, including Hokkien noodles, banana fritters, spring rolls, and indulgent desserts.

Visit a trio of religious landmarks on a private, 4-hour tour from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Caves, Thean Hou Temple, and Masjid Negara, Malaysia’s National Mosque. Walk through a shadowy network of Hindu Shrines, light an incense stick for a Chinese sea goddess, then explore an enormous mosque surrounded by manicured gardens. With door-to-door transport, this tour offers the convenience of a private driver with independent time to see each destination. Both morning and afternoon departures are available.

With this guided food tour, you can discover a variety of great eateries in Hong Kong’s historic Chinese quarter. Instead of spending hours scrolling through reviews, a guide does all the planning for you and takes you to places to get delicious street food, including barbecue pork, dim sum, egg tarts and more, plus hear about the city's colonial history. Explore hidden alleys, hear food stories from a local, and learn about Hong Kong's evolution from the opium trade to a financial hub.

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot with a foodie guide who introduces you to local cuisine. This street food tour takes you off the beaten path to food stalls and local eateries in Vietnam's capital city. Sample authentic dishes and learn about Vietnamese cuisine. Plus, you can upgrade to add an egg coffee class or visit to the famous Train Street to your itinerary.

Taste your way through Vietnam’s capital city on this nighttime excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, hop on a motorbike with a female guide and savor complimentary dishes like *banh cuon* (steamed roll cake), *bun cha* (grilled pork with vermicelli noodles), and *banh ran ngot* (salty and sweet donuts). Get an insider’s view of Hanoi’s food scene while exploring sites such as the Old Quarter, Ngu Xa and village.

Get an overview of Singapore's highlights, even with just a few hours, on this half-day morning city tour. Visit the city's top attractions, including Thian Hock Keng Temple in Chinatown, the famous Merlion Park, and the colorful streets of Kampong Glam. Plus, enjoy included admission to the UNESCO-listed National Orchid Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

The UNESCO-listed Forbidden City is Beijing’s most visited attraction with over 14 million annual visitors, and it has the traffic to match. This half-day walking tour ensures you maximize your time, with a private guide, pre-paid entrance tickets, and an itinerary tailored to your preferences. Plus, hotel pickup is included for an easy day of exploring.

Learn about Korea’s divided history, and gain access to areas you cannot visit on your own, during this group guided visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Browse photographs and war artifacts at the DMZ exhibition hall, see the bridge where thousands of Korean POWs crossed back home, and use binoculars to get a peek at the North Korean village of Kijongdong from Dora Observatory. Upgrade to include a suspension bridge visit.

This private, student-led street food tour is perfect for groups of friends who want to see the foodie scene in Ho Chi Minh City while riding on the back of a scooter. This is the most fun way to explore Ho Chi Minh, sampling several delicious Vietnamese dishes along the way. Try Hue noodle soup, Vietnamese pancakes, banh mi, and much more.

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.

Savor the after-dark pleasures of Bangkok’s legendary street food scene during this evening food and sightseeing excursion by tuk-tuk. Travel aboard one of these iconic 3-wheeled taxis, stopping at hidden eateries and street food spots to sample Thai dishes from various regions. Highlights include Chinatown, Old Town Bangkok, and the flower market.

Discover what makes Singapore cuisine unique, without having to spend hours researching where to go, on an evening food tasting tour. Join a small group and visit some of the city's most famous hawker markets for a typical Singaporean dining experience. Then, enjoy a walk along the Singapore River, dotted with bars and nightlife venues, where you can party the night away.

There’s so much to see in Tokyo that it can sometimes be overwhelming as a visitor to try and shortlist the best things to do. With this private tour, you can speed up your sightseeing by traveling on a bike and benefit from having someone else plan the itinerary. Places to see include Zojo-ji Temple, the Imperial Palace, and the famous Shibuya Crossing.

Discover one of Tokyo's busiest and most exciting districts, Shibuya, on this exciting small-group food tour. Your guide takes you away from the tourist crowds to discover hidden gems where locals eat. Feast on 13 traditional Japanese dishes at three different eateries around the district. Sample dishes such as sushi, yakiniku, udon, karaage, and more. Learn more about Japanese culture while making new friends.

Enjoy Singapore’s sights and lights after dark, when the daytime heat has subsided, from the water and land on this combo evening tour. Visit Merlion Park, soak up the views on a Singapore River cruise, then head to the Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands to watch two different light shows from land. Opt to end your night with local food (at your own expense) at the Lau Pa Sat hawker center.

Learn more about Thai culture, history, and spirituality when you tour some of Bangkok’s most important landmarks with a guide. On this half-day walking tour, visit the remarkable Grand Palace and several important temples, including Wat Arun, which is covered in mosaic tiles. Entrance fees are not included by default but can be included if you select the option. Get a better understanding of local culture than you would if touring independently.

2024 Winner of Viator's 10th Best Experience in the Whole of Asia Award. Eat your way around Osaka on this tantalizing foodie tour, where your local guide will take you to a handful of hidden eateries that have been featured on the hit Netflix series "Somebody Feed Phil." Over the course of the tour, sample a variety of different dishes that range from gyoza to takoyaki to kitsune udon and more. You’ll also try two drinks, alcoholic and nonalcoholic, to give you a full picture of the food and drink culture of the area.