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Mumbai is known for its film industry but travelers often don’t know how to experience this first-hand. Get an in-depth look at Bollywood on this private half-day tour. Your actor-guide leads you to a working studio, where you watch a live dance show, explore the Bollywood museum, and possibly see filming in action. The tour includes a private vehicle, entrance fees, and hotel transfers for a seamless experience.

Gain a new perspective on the Asakusa of Tokyo. See maple and cherry tress and gardens juxtaposed next to soaring skyscrapers and businesses. This experience is customizable according to your interests, and the neighborhood is filled with retro, traditional, religious and cultural influences – enchanting those who pass through. Learn about the region's history while visiting landmarks such as the Ushijima Shrine and Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden.

Our tour guide will welcome you in the hotel lobby at 8AM for the morning tour and 2PM for the afternoon one. And will bring you to the Thu Bon river for a boat ride to the craft villages, biking around the village... Highlights: - Jump aboard a local-style boat to traverse the waterways from Hoi An to nearby craft villages - Visit Thanh Ha pottery village, famous for formally providing decorative pottery to the palaces of the Nguyen Dynasty. - View the hand-crafting of decorative pottery; teapots and cups, vases and bowls; and have a product made especially for you! - Travel by boat to Kim Bong carpentry village to watch how traditional wooden fishing boats are made - See skilled carpenters create handcrafted furniture and carvings - Walk around the village to see weaving mat, rice noodle making...

Learn all about the history and techniques of sake production—and taste a range of different sake styles—on this small-group Kyoto tour. Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum for an immersive introduction to sake. Then, follow your guide to an atmospheric local bar where you can sample a range of different sake varieties. Learn all about sake—from its history and brewing processes to distinguishing its different tastes.

Get a taste for the unique flavors of Thai and Akha cooking with this Chiang Mai cooking class. Learn about the culture and cuisine of the Akha people, visit the local market to buy ingredients (morning class only), and learn to prepare several different dishes, both Thai and Akha. A souvenir cookbook from your session is also included, as are transfers from central Chiang Mai hotel.

Rest your feet whilst sightseeing around Kyoto on this private rickshaw tour. Meet your rider, then relax as you pass the city's highlights and landmarks. Pass by the Tatsumi Bridge, Shoren-in Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and more. Ideal for travelers who want to break up their vacation itinerary with something a little more leisurely.

Making sushi is a skill that is difficult to master alone. Get a hands-on experience under the guidance of an expert in this class at an Osaka restaurant. In a small group of no more than 14 participants, learn how to make sushi, as well as other typical Japanese dishes including miso soup and yakitori chicken.

Embrace Tokyo’s weird and wonderful side on a private go-karting tour of Akihabara, perfect for travelers seeking an alternative sightseeing experience. Please note, a Japanese driving license or international driver's permit is required.

Experience Singapore with the help of a local to show you around on a private, customizable walking tour. List your preferences for the itinerary ahead of time or rely on your guide’s knowledge of the city to get suggestions on what to see. Perfect for anyone looking to get to know Singapore for the first time. The tour conveniently starts from your hotel, if it’s in the city center.

Gangchon Railbike Park, Nami Island, Petite France, and the Italian Village "Pinocchio and Da Vinci" lie in the countryside outside Seoul, offering locals and visitors a chance to enjoy diverse outdoor attractions. Reach all four sites in one day by air-conditioned coach. With entry fees and round-trip travel from central Seoul included, enjoy a day of varied cultural and natural experiences in South Korea.

Master the basics of Thai cuisine on this tour, with this cooking class with a professional chef in Bangkok. The morning class starts off with a guided visit to Asok market to shop for ingredients, while the afternoon and evening classes feature a mango carving workshop. After, get your hands dirty by making curry paste from scratch as well as traditional Thai dishes during a hands-on cooking class. Then sit down to feast on a delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

Seoul encapsulates the best of South Korean culture but for first-time visitors, it can often feel overwhelming. Make the most of even limited time in the city on a full-day small-group tour that includes hotel pickup and focuses on highlights such as Bukchon Hanok Village and Gwangjang Market. Rather than navigating an unfamiliar city alone, you’ll get your bearings and benefit from insider info with a guide.

A repertoire of Thai dishes makes the perfect souvenir from your Koh Lanta vacation. Join a professional chef in a teak wood house amid an organic garden for a lunch or dinner feast. You’ll prepare four dishes from a menu of 10 choices—vegetarian and lower spice options are available on request—then enjoy them alongside water, coffee, tea, and seasonal fruits. Leave with your leftovers and a cooking certificate.

Learn about Chado, an ancient zen tea ceremony, with this guided experience in Tokyo. Immerse yourself in an authentic tearoom equipped with tatami mats and learn to prepare a bowl of matcha tea. Sample multiple types of tea and learn your preferences. Enjoy three kinds of local Japanese confectionary, too.

Skip the expensive restaurants that cater to vegans on this small-group food tour. Gain insights from your guide about how to customize typical street food options to suit a vegan diet. Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter as you discover vegan Vietnamese cuisine, and learn about Hanoi’s history and culture along the way.

Discover the famous Alappuzha waterways during this private day trip from Fort Kochi. Experience the beauty and tranquillity of one of Kerala's most-prized destinations as you float along the network of waterways aboard a traditional houseboat. Enjoy an up-close look at rural life and sample Kerala cuisine during this memorable day on the water.

Discover the South Korean capital’s rich culinary heritage on this 3-hour Korean BBQ and market pub tour in Seoul. Follow your guide through Seoul’s Mapo district, famous for its traditional Korean BBQ restaurants. Enjoy speciality dishes such as charcoal-grilled pork and aged kimchi, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere for which South Korean restaurants are famous. If you've upgraded, visit a traditional pub to enjoy a beer and fried chicken to learn about South Korea’s drinking rituals and culture.

Admire South Korea’s palace architecture and learn of life in the country’s capital, even with limited time, on this half-day small-group tour. Stroll to Gwanghwamun Gate and visit Gyeongbokgung Palace. Listen as your guide details Joseon Dynasty history and admire traditional construction techniques. At Bukchon Hanok Village, peer inside traditional houses and learn about Korean lifestyles from the past to the present.

Exploring a residential community such as Sanjay Colony without local connections can feel confusing or intrusive—and it can be easy to miss the deeper stories behind everyday life. This small-group walking tour is led by a locally connected guide who introduces you to the neighborhood in a respectful, responsible way, offering insight into the people, businesses, and institutions that shape the community. Walk through the area to see family homes, small enterprises, temples, and a local school, while learning about daily life, challenges, and achievements—all from an informed local perspective.

Indulge your inner foodie and learn to make ramen and gyoza like a pro with this cooking class in Tokyo. After visiting a local market and heading to a spacious kitchen, enjoy a hands-on experience with a local chef and discover how to prepare the perfect noodle soup (ramen) and minced pork dumplings (gyoza). Then, savor your creation in a fun atmosphere.

Skip the stress of the Seoul subway rush hour and let a comfortable air-conditioned van transport your tour group to five of the city’s top attractions. Your guide then takes you to the charming Petite France overlooking the Han River and the Garden of Morning Calm. Discover the nearby Italian village before exploring Gangchon Railbike Park and Nami Island. Then get dropped off at your hotel in time for dinner.

Refine your cooking skills and enrich your knowledge of Japanese cuisine during an immersive half-day kaiseki ryouri (haute cuisine) cooking class in Tokyo. In a small group, prepare several different dishes featuring Wagyu beef, Japanese vegetables, and traditional seasonings. Then, sit down to feast on the fruits of your labors, accompanied by sake and green tea.

See a different side of the Seoul area without having to sort out transportation on a tour to Nami Island and Petite France and an adjacent “Pinocchio and Da Vinci,” a theme park inspired by an Italian village. Explore at your own pace on foot, or rent a bike (at your own expense) to get around more quickly.

Raise your sword like a true samurai warrior during a private training session in Tokyo. Don a samurai outfit and train with the katana, then enjoy a photo shoot to commemorate your experience. This private lesson offers personalized attention and includes outfit rental and photo and video footage.