Top Asia Historical Tours - page 6

Shape and craft your own customized knife. Choose the type, sharpen the blade, engrave your name in Japanese or sakura leaves on the handle and attach it with a hammer. A unique indoor activity in the heart of Tokyo featuring beautiful Japanese art of making knifes!

Learn more about Hue’s grand history on a walking tour inside the UNESCO-listed Imperial City. You won’t struggle to keep up with or to hear your guide as this is an intimate small-group tour. Better understand the beautiful architecture that you see within the walled city, and hear stories from Hue’s past that bring depth and meaning to the old buildings. Upgrade options are a family-friendly tour, private tours, a sunrise or sunset tour, or a meal.

Explore the UNESCO-listed temples of My Son in the cool of the early morning, before the crowds arrive, on a convenient small-group half-day tour. Learn all about the Hindu temples (some of which date back to the 4th century) and the local culture from your guide. Enjoy a My Quang (Quang noodles), Local Mochi, Seasonal fruits, and a hot drink (included) after touring the historic sites.

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.

The beauty of Bali you should explore more by private tour in Bali. there are lots of instagrammable tourist attraction in Bali for your holidays such as Mount Batur Jeep Sunrise. Mount Batur Jeep Sunrise is different and unique experience to explore mount Batur volcano without having to climb up to get a magical sunrise.

Escape the massive crowds at the Great Wall of China at Badaling and visit the restored Mutianyu section on this hassle-free and budget-friendly full-day group tour from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, learn the wall’s history and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery that surrounds it. See impressive parapets and defensive watchtowers and enjoy an optional cable car ride (own expense). A Chinese lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

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.

Fit the highlights of Koh Samui all into one day with this private and customizable tour. Travel between sites in a spacious air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup. The route can be personalized to suit your needs and potential stops include the Big Buddha Temple, Lad Koh Viewpoint, Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks, and Hin Lad Waterfall.

The Tonle Sap is home to the floating village Kampong Phluk and is one of the most famous Siem Reap day trips. This small-group tour provides an intimate view into the locals’ lives, where you’ll get opportunities to meet and converse with villagers and learn about the sustainable village. Learn how the village changes during dry and wet seasons, with locals traveling to work and school by boat when water levels rise.

Check out three of the best sites in Yogyakarta on this trip to Merapi Volcano, Prambanan Temples, and Borobudur Temple. Your guide and driver will pick you up early for sunrise at Setumbu Hill, then take you to tour Merapi Volcano. You’ll then visit two more temples, for a full day out. This is a private tour, so no sharing with a large group, and you can go at your own pace.

Visit the Taj Mahal with a guide, without having to wait in long lines to buy tickets, with this package, which includes admission and guide services. Book a package that includes transportation from Agra or Delhi or meet your guide at the Taj and head inside to explore the historic monument and learn about the love story behind its construction.

Get a comprehensive overview of the DMZ’s history and landmarks on a group tour from Seoul. Without a compulsory shopping break, you’re free to embrace the cultural experience. Itinerary highlights include the Third Infiltration Tunnel, Imjingak Park, Dora Observatory, Dorasan Station, and more, plus meet with a defector from North Korea, with the option to add a stop at a suspension bridge.

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.

Nikko is known for its spectacular nature and UNESCO World Heritage–listed shrine complex, but narrowing down a shortlist of sights can take a lot of planning. Save time and let a guide plan your day instead. Simply meet at Nikko Station and embark on your private tour of 3–4 attractions, customizable to your interests. Possible spots include Nikko National Park, Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji, and Tosho-gu Shrine.

Skip planning hassles on this private 3-day Golden Triangle tour from Delhi. Visit UNESCO World Heritage–listed sites including Agra Fort, Amber Fort, the Qutub Minar, and the Jantar Mantar. See the Taj Mahal at sunrise and explore the Jal Mahal on Jaipur’s Man Sagar Lake. Other highlights include Delhi’s India Gate and Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal, with hotel pickup and private transport included for comfort. Opt for 4- or 5-star hotels.

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.

The views from the summit of Borobudur are epic—but with limited numbers, it pays to arrange tickets in advance. See both Borobudur and Prambanan—plus Mendut Temple (Candi Mendut)—on this private door-to-door tour from Yogyakarta. Upgrade to experience the coveted sunrise and watch dawn break over volcanoes from the temple’s peak. As it’s a private tour, you can ask your driver-guide as many questions as you like.

Save time and avoid the hassle of figuring out public transportation with this budget-friendly bus tour to the Mutianuyi section of the Great Wall from Beijing. Ride the shuttle up to the wall when you get there, and enjoy plenty of time to sightsee on the wall by yourself at your own pace. Upgrade to include lunch, an architectural mini tour, guided hike, or a visit to the Summer Palace.

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.

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.

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.

Gain a unique insight into the culture of Hoi An on a tour that takes in the Marble Mountain and its Buddhist monuments, statues, and sacred places. See the caves of Water Mountain, and walk the streets of Hoi An like a local, learning about the history of the city and its customs. Walk by the Hoai River, and see colorful boats floating by, and lanterns hanging in the streets.

The history of Korea is a very interesting one, and this Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Private Tour from Seoul is recommended for history buffs or any traveler wanting to get a glimpse of North Korea from afar. Go with a private guide to see DMZ highlights, and even stop at Dora Observatory to look through binoculars at North Korea. Plus, you’ll get more from your visit with a private guide leading the way for your private group.