Top Europe Historical Tours - page 10

Discover Rome’s iconic landmarks without becoming fatigued when you book this golf cart tour through the Eternal City. With a small group, see the exteriors of the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, and more over a few hours. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide and indulge in a delicious gelato during a refreshment stop.

A private tuk-tuk tour is a great way to cover Lisbon's sprawling streets without spending hours on foot or getting tired from the city's many hills. Cover ground effortlessly as your guide drives you to the area's top highlights, including traveler favorites such as the historic center, Bairro Alto, and Chiado. Choose between three tour length options—express, half-day, and full-day—and see Lisbon your way.

With this tour, you can explore two stunning islands while visiting Venice—Murano, renowned for its centuries-old glassblowing tradition, and Burano, famous for its intricate lacemaking history. Travel comfortably by private boat, then enjoy the chance to disembark and learn about local crafts, including live demonstrations of both glassblowing and lacemaking, as well as free time to explore Burano alone.

Visit some of southern Italy’s most sought-after destinations in a single day without the challenge of coordinating trains, buses, and sightseeing schedules. This guided tour streamlines travel between Pompeii, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast, making it easier to see more in less time. Comfortable transportation and expert coordination allow you to focus on the experience.

Explore Ireland on this full-day Cliffs of Moher and Galway tour from Dublin. Travel into rural Ireland by air-conditioned coach with your guide and enjoy panoramic views over the Emerald Isle’s spectacular countryside. Journey along the Wild Atlantic Way to the Cliffs of Moher where you can explore for a couple of hours. After a brief stop at Burren National Park, visit Galway to explore the cobblestoned streets and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Put the history books away and save hours of research time with this guided walking tour of Berlin. Your guide takes you to some of the city’s most significant sites from the Third Reich and Cold War eras, including the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and Hitler’s Bunker. Along the way, as well as lots of great photo opportunities, a guide helps deepen your historical understanding with insightful commentary throughout.

Framed by old stone buildings, local small businesses, and cobblestone roads, Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile is one of the city's most atmospheric spots. Rather than wandering around alone, walk the storied street up to Edinburgh Castle while learning about Edinburgh rich history on a walking tour before heading inside the castle with your included ticket.

Discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on this coach tour setting off from Edinburgh. Enjoy stunning scenic views from the window of the comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. See Glencoe, Callander, Pitlochry, Loch Ness, the Commando Monument, and more, with lots of opportunities to take photos and soak up your gorgeous surroundings.

Explore Paris's expansive Père Lachaise Cemetery, without risking getting lost or missing the graves you want to visit, on this group tour. Follow your guide as they lead you through the historical graveyard and to a selection of its notable graves, including the final resting places of Oscar Wilde, Balzac, Chopin, Edith Piaf, and Jim Morrison. Listen to commentary as you go, enjoying insights and context that you might have missed if visiting independently.

Discover the spread-out highlights of Sintra and the Portuguese coast, without worrying about logistics, on this small-group day trip from Lisbon. Visit the stunning Pena Palace or its park grounds, explore Sintra’s charming medieval streets, and enjoy stunning views at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. End your journey with a relaxing stroll and optional lunch in the seaside village of Cascais, all while traveling in a comfortable minivan.

Experience rugged and mythical Scotland on this full-day trip from Glasgow. In a small group, explore the Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park, and the famous Loch Ness with ease, as round-trip mini-coach transport is included. At Loch Ness—the fabled home of the elusive water monster, Nessie—you can benefit from the perk of having a Loch Ness cruise included.

Discover Sintra's history and architecture with a full-day, small-group tour. Visit two palaces, including Pena National Park and the Palácio and Quinta da Regaleira, and learn about the stories behind these landmarks during a guided tour. Complete the experience with a visit to the marina in Cascais, the sea arch known as Boca do Inferno and the seaside town of Praia das Azenhas do Mar.

Learn about WWII and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial during this small-group tour from Berlin. Travel by train and take a tour of the site, once one of the most pivotal concentration camps in Nazi Germany. Discover the camp’s history, see the barracks, infirmary, laboratory and cells, and listen to tales of courage and suffering sensitively told by your guide. Learn about the daily routines and fates of the 200,000 people imprisoned here between 1936 and 1945, and visit the intensely poignant site memorials.

Explore Zurich on a half-day guided sightseeing tour of the city. Climb aboard an air-conditioned coach for a panoramic tour of top sights like the Swiss National Museum, Fraumünster Church, Bahnhofstrasse, and the Old Town, then take to the water for a scenic ferry crossing of Lake Zurich. Gaze at sweeping Alpine vistas as you ride a cable car to the vertiginous Felsenegg vantage point.

Marvel at the natural majesty of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Cliffs of Moher on a full-day trip from Galway. Travel south by luxury coach and pass through quaint fishing villages such as Doolin and Kinvara. Admire the ancient fortress of Dunguaire Castle; get acquainted with the Burren, a limestone landscape reminiscent of the moon; and spend two hours of free time walking the trails surrounding the colossal Cliffs of Moher.

Immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of classical Greece on this full-day tour of Delphi from Athens. Explore the UNESCO-listed archeological site of Delphi with a guide and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece. Stand in awe before the dramatically situated Temple of Apollo, then discover long-lost wonders at the Delphi Archeological Museum, including the Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.

Get up close to the iconic Royal Guards on this group walking tour in London. Enjoy a prime view of the famous Changing of the Guards ceremony while avoiding the crowds at the gates of Buckingham Palace. See various stages of the ceremony, including the inspection, Old Guard, New Guard, Palaces, and even march alongside the Guards and Ceremonial Bands.

Immerse yourself in the real-life stories behind one of London's most notorious criminal cases on this Jack the Ripper tour that is like no other. Follow your guide through the streets of East London and hear their insights into the serial killer's life and crimes while state-of-the-art RIPPER-VISION™, hand-held projectors bring the atmosphere of Victorian London to life.

The UNESCO-listed Sassi di Matera is both captivating and mysterious. With this guided tour, take a deep dive into the history of this unique rupestrian city, named a 2019 European Capital of Culture. Explore its hidden dwellings and churches carved directly into the cliff, the setting for a number of films, including Ben Hur.

If you’re visiting London for the first time or have limited time, discover many of the most iconic sights of London on this half-day guided walking tour. Follow your guide and stroll past 20 top London sights, such as Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. Plus, exploring on foot gives you a more intimate glimpse into areas that can’t be accessed by cars or buses.

Explore the amazing underground sculptures, caverns, and even a cathedral at the Wieliczka Salt Mines on an easy half-day tour from Krakow. Avoid the hassle of reading Polish bus timetables with hotel or central-Krakow transfers (if option selected). Learn all about the history of the centuries-old salt mines from your guide and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures.

Stonehenge and Bath sit a fair way west of London, too far apart to reach in a day without a car and a lot of planning. Take in both on one coach trip, walking the ancient stone circle at your own pace before continuing to Bath for its Georgian streets and Roman-era hot springs. Add the Roman Baths complex as an upgrade, or spend the afternoon exploring the spa city at your leisure.

Maximize your time in Frankfurt, and see the city on a guided tour by foot. Visiting places where tour buses can't reach, you'll get up close to standout landmarks, find impressive photo points, and hear Frankfurt's history through engaging commentary. The Karmeliter Cloister, Roemerberg, and Frankfurt Cathedral are among the highlights.

Experience a wealth of England’s rural and historic treasures, plus the fictional "Downton Abbey" village, on this hassle-free full-day trip from London. With round-trip coach transport, visit the splendid Blenheim Palace, the UNESCO-protected country house where Sir Winston Churchill was born—opt to include admission tickets when you book. Additionally, visit the Cotswolds and the pretty village of Bampton, home to multiple "Downton Abbey" filming locations.