Top Asia Cultural Tours

Discover Xian’s rich history away from the crowds on this small-group tour. Start with early morning entry to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Then, explore the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, walk along the ancient City Wall, and pass by the Muslim Bazaar, or opt to explore independently and make your own way back. With confirmed round-trip hotel transfers, a professional guide, and entrance tickets included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Xian’s top landmarks.

Experience Hong Kong like a local on a private, personalized walking tour designed just for you. Whether you're a foodie, a history enthusiast, or an art lover, your knowledgeable local host will tailor the itinerary to match your interests. Explore hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and vibrant neighborhoods while gaining insider tips to enhance your trip. This immersive tour perfectly reveals Hong Kong's true character, offering flexibility, cultural depth, and unforgettable memories.

Discover the highlights of Kathmandu, renowned for its well-preserved ancient Hindu and Buddhist monuments, in a single day on this private tour. Explore the city's top attractions on a comprehensive sightseeing tour that visits two, four, or seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, depending on the option you select. Hear informative commentary from your guide throughout the day and benefit from hotel transfers.

Spend a day exploring the historic city of Melaka with this full-day tour. You'll visit sites such as the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and St. Paul's Hill and Church, with plenty of time to take photos along the way. A local lunch is included. Hotel pickup is available for bookings of two or more adults.

Experience the magic of Bangkok at night on this after-dark temples, markets, and food tour by tuk-tuk. Your evening adventure begins with a tuk-tuk ride around Bangkok, seeing the way the city lights illuminate ancient temples and modern skyscrapers. Along the way, visit markets and palaces, explore the bustling streets of Chinatown, and feast on street food, while learning about the city from your local guide.

Learn all about the history of the Killing Fields by going on this guided group tour, and by visiting the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) on this tour. Your guide is there to answer any questions, and to tell you all about Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge, and the lives that were lost to this area. You will have return transfers to your hotel in Phnom Penh.

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 and must be paid separately. Get a better understanding of local culture than you would if touring independently.

See the incredible city of Singapore, at your own pace, on an open-top, hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Two bus routes with more than 30 optional stops cover key attractions across town. Enjoy informative audio commentary in seven languages as you explore the city. Choose between a 1- or 2-day ticket, or upgrade to the Explore 2-Day plus Night Tour option and see the city after dark.

Tour Tokyo’s highlights in an unforgettable way—dressed up in costume, traveling by go-kart. Your tour is both fun and safe, with a safety briefing, and a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost. During the tour, drive past many Tokyo landmarks including the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower, and access views of Tokyo Bay.

Discover old and modern Shanghai on a private, fully customizable tour. With a personal guide who can help you navigate any language barriers, explore attractions such as the Bund, Ming-Dynasty Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, and the observation deck of one of Shanghai’s highest skyscrapers. Upgrade to an all-inclusive tour option to include lunch, entrance fees, and pickup.

See the highlights of the DMZ stress-free on a half-day sightseeing tour from Seoul. After comfortable transfer from convenient pickup locations, your group will visit Imjingak Pyeonghwa-Nuri Park and the Bridge of Freedom. Next, tour the DMZ, Third Tunnel, and Dora Observatory. From beginning to end, your guide will provide detailed commentary to ensure an immersive and informative experience. Return to Seoul with plenty of time to enjoy the evening as you wish.

Discover Tokyo with a private guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese capital, and saves you hours of research. Navigate the city's complex subway system (or upgrade to a private car) with your guide as you visit famous sites including theTsukiji fish market, Asakusa, and the Meiji Shrine. Learn about Japanese youth and pop culture in Harajuku, and enjoy a private tour customizable to suit your interests.

See some of Osaka's major highlights up close on foot with this small-group walking tour. Check off attractions such as Osaka Castle (grounds only), bustling Dotonbori, and more. Throughout the tour, learn how to travel like a local as you use the subway with your guide. Add context to what you see as your guide shares the history behind each stop.

Enjoy a private full-day guided tour introducing Jakarta’s history and museums without transport hassles. Visit Sunda Kelapa’s phinisi wooden ships, the National Museum, National Monument (Monas), Glodok Chinatown, Jakarta Old Town, a Confucian temple, and a shadow puppet museum. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your cultural exploration.

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.

Enjoy a stress-free and enlightening visit to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Forbidden City—a highlight of any Beijing trip—on this small-group half-day walking tour. Your guide leads you through highlights of this vast, elaborately decorated complex during a morning or afternoon tour—choose a time to suit your schedule.

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.

This day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima is the easy way to see many sights in a single day, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach to important World War II-era places in Hiroshima, and the iconic red gates of Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, which appear to float on water. Learn all about the history and culture of these attractions from your English-speaking guide and through an audio-guide on board your bus.

Leave the big city hustle and bustle behind and get a different perspective on Bangkok by cruising through its peaceful canals. This cruise reveals the colorful local life lived in charming stilt houses and offers incredible views of the city, including a majestic Big Buddha statue. The tour ends at Tha Tien Pier, near the iconic reclining Buddha temple (Wat Pho).

Simplify a trip to Mount Fuji, and leave the logistics, planning, and organization to your driver-guide, on this private full-day tour. Well-suited for travelers staying in Tokyo, simply choose from a selection of vehicles to suit your group size, and relax as you explore Mount Fuji and its highlights. There's no need to plot a route yourself; enjoy a flexible itinerary that includes the 5th Station, lakes, shrines, and more.

Experience the lively markets, majestic temples, and natural wonders of Ubud on this private full-day tour, with round-trip transfers from Ubud and south Bali. You have the chance to customize your day to your own interests, visiting attractions like Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Ubud Monkey Forest, and the wood-carving village of Mas. Upgrade to enjoy a restaurant lunch, or both lunch and a jungle swing.

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.

There’s so much to see in Tokyo that it can be tough to know where to start. Instead of exploring aimlessly, on this private full-day tour join a guide who’ll show you a curated selection of the city’s most popular sights. Explore Shibuya Crossing, the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Temple, and more. Note that some attractions may require separate admission.