Top Asia Historical Tours - page 4

The Great Wall of China is a must-see destination, but getting there and back on your own can be difficult. Simplify your day and explore the Great Wall independently with private transportation and hotel pickup from Beijing. Enjoy ample time to walk the Mutianyu section, with admission and shuttle bus ride included. After exploring, your English-speaking driver will transport you back to your hotel.

Bicycle around Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and beyond with a guide born and raised in Hiroshima to lead the way. In addition to the Atomic Bomb Dome, you’ll ride to the Cenotaph, Children's Peace Monument, and the Peace Bell at the UNESCO World Heritage site. Numbers are limited to 10 for a small-group experience and you’ll discover things you wouldn’t know only by visiting the Peace Museum.

Get away from the crowds and see the best of Ba Na Hills on this private tour. After pickup from your hotel, you’ll ride the famous cable car, wander across the famous Golden Bridge, explore Linh Ung Pagoda, Loc Uyen Garden, and Quan Am Pavilion, and feast on an authentic Vietnamese buffet. With your English-speaking guide leading the way, you’ll get so much out of this full-day adventure.

Discover two of China’s most incredible attractions during a full-day tour of the Great Wall of China and the Ming Tombs from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, visit one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall and marvel at the spectacular scenery that surrounds the Badaling section. Then, explore the Chang Ling Tomb, a magnificent Ming emperor burial site. Appease your appetite with an authentic Chinese lunch and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel.

Choose your own adventure with this private walking tour in Singapore. Tailor your itinerary with your host’s suggestions or your own interests, enjoying flexible durations and a personalized experience. Your local guide will help you explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems, with hotel foot pickup available if centrally located. Transportation between sites may include public transit or taxis, arranged with your host.

Agra’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed attractions are must sees, but visiting in a day from Delhi can be stressful alone. Simplify the planning of a private trip with Delhi hotel pickup included. Visit the beautiful Taj Mahal and learn how Shah Jahan built this marble mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz. After, stop at Agra Fort and explore the 16th-century monument with your guide, too. Return to Delhi in time for dinner.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Tokyo for the fresh air of the country for the day. This day trip takes you to Mt. Fuji, Hakone, and Owakudani without the hassle of driving or puzzling over train timetables. Sit back and soak up the scenery on a Wi-Fi-equipped coach or arrive in record time using the bullet train—the choice is yours, simply select your preferred option when booking. You can also upgrade to include a Japanese-style lunch.

Tour one of the world's most divided places, the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), with a guide who shares the history and highlights of this important strip of land that separates North and South Korea. Visit key sites such as the Freedom Bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Imjingak Park, and the Dora Observatory. The highlight is meeting a North Korean defector who shares their powerful story firsthand.

See a side of Bangkok that most travelers don’t get to see as you cruise along the canals of Thonburi. Set sail along the klong (canals) of the Chao Phraya River in a traditional longtail boat and enjoy a glimpse of local life in the Thonburi district of Bangkok. Enjoy up to two hours on the water and stop to visit Baan Silapin (The Artist’s House) and Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen.

Go beyond the well-trodden path and experience a lesser-known side of the Cu Chi Tunnels. On this small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll visit Ben Duoc Tunnels—considerably bigger than the Ben Dinh tunnels—and get a realistic look at what it was like to live and hide in this underground network during the war. Includes hotel pickup and the option to include the War Museum.

Avoid the rush of large group tours and visit the Terracotta Warriors at a more relaxed pace on this small-group tour. After hotel pickup from your centrally located Xi’an accommodation, travel by air-conditioned minivan to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors Museum, and visit all three excavated pits and the artifact exhibition. Plus, enjoy a buffet lunch featuring typical local dishes and a soft drink.

Seoul is considered one of South Korea’s must-see cities, but navigating the language barrier to explore solo can be a challenge. On this tour, leave the guidebook at home and explore South Korea’s bustling capital through the eyes of a local. Customize your itinerary to hit top attractions such as Gyeongbokgung Palace or the N-Seoul Tower, or step off the beaten trail to corners of the city many visitors miss.

Central and north Bali's highlands hold some of the island's most beautiful landscapes. Avoid self-drive stress on this private tour with hotel and villa pickup. See the Twin Lakes (Tamblingan and Buyan), Ulun Danu Beratan Temple on Lake Beratan, soak in hot springs, inhale the Jatiluwih rice terraces, capture Tanah Lot sea temple, and pose at Handara Iconic Gate.

This private and fully customizable full-day tour showcases the best of Bangkok and beyond. Follow your personal guide through some of the city's top attractions, such as Wat Arun, Grand Palace, and the Floating Market. Explore some of Bangkok's most vibrant neighborhoods, sample local cuisine (own expense), and wander the shops and sites with a local who offers insight and information along the way.

Get a comprehensive tour of Kathmandu, focused on its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in a single day. With a guide in the lead, you'll follow a curated itinerary designed to show you the best of the city, including Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath, and Pashupati. Your guide will provide a primer on Nepali culture and tradition through narration as you travel.

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network used during the American-Vietnam War, without having to book transport, entrance, and a guide to take you through the tunnels separately on this convenient tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Step back in time as you peek into the old storage areas, poke your head through camouflaged trapdoors, and crawl through military supply tunnels.

This tour is private to suit your interests and needs: choose from a selection of recommended sights to create your ideal itinerary. Learn about Japanese royalty at the Imperial Palace, take a peaceful stroll at Shinjuku Gyoen, be amazed by the bustle at Shibuya Crossing, and much more. Get to know Tokyo one neighborhood at a time on this tour that’s ideal for first-time or repeat visitors to the city.

Get a bird’s-eye view over Kuala Lumpur from the Observation Deck of the 88-story Petronas Twin Towers. Private transport with a professional driver lets you sightsee around the city as well as to Batu Caves. Visit sites of historical value such as Merdeka Square (Independence Square) and the National Mosque, and shop at Central Market or the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. Then head to Batu Caves and climb the 272 steps to its Hindu shrine.

Immerse yourself in the hope for Korean reunification on a group sightseeing tour from Seoul. After visiting the DMZ tourist information center, your group will head to Imjingak Pyeonghwa-Nuri Park. This increasingly popular attraction features exhibits dedicated to Korean reunification, as well as the Dokgae Bridge and Seoul Battleship Park. Next, visit Mount Odu Unification Observatory, where you can buy North Korean products and view the country through a telescope.

Travel to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on a guided tour from Seoul, gaining a unique perspective on the Korean conflict, past and present. Visit Imjingak Park and the historic Freedom Bridge; walk through the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, dug by North Korea; head to Dora Observatory to glimpse into the North; and meet with a defector from North Korea. Upgrade to include the Mt. Gamaksan Suspension Bridge or Majang Lake Suspension Bridge.

It can be difficult to beat the crowds in Beijing. This Forbidden City admission ticket is the perfect way to ensure you have an stress-free visit with no waiting around. Gain access using your passport near the main entrance, close to Tiananmen Square, then explore the palace complex and admire the courtyards and gardens. Choose between morning or afternoon admission; upgrade to add a guide or visit the Treasure Gallery.

Explore the key sites of the UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat complex (admission at your own expense; ticket costs $37 per person and covers all the Temple admission ) during this small-group tour. Learn about the history of Cambodia and Siem Reap from your tour guide as you visit the Terrace of the Elephants, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Ta Prohm Temple, and much more. This tour also offers the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the ancient temples as well as hotel pickup and drop-off.

Instead of just seeing the Korean Demilitarized Zone, hear accounts from both sides with this day tour from Seoul. Listen to accounts from both retired Korean military officials and a North Korean defector about their life experiences. Ask questions about what life was like during a live Q&A, and get additional historical context from your guide.

Chiang Rai’s most striking temples are spread across the province, making them difficult to visit in a single day. This small-group tour from Chiang Mai connects the highlights with ease thanks to private transport. Visit Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple), admire the vivid blue tones of Wat Rong Suea Ten, and explore the striking red complex of Wat Huay Pla Kang, all while learning about the region’s modern temple architecture and symbolism.