Cultural Tours & Travel Packages 2024/2025
Filter to find perfect
DEPARTURE DATES
Style
Style
Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
Price
Duration Dropdown
Travelers Age
Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
Theme
Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
Supplier (Company)
Countries Visited
Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more
European Highlights
- London–paris: By high-speed Eurostar train
- Paris : Enjoy a Seine cruise; guided sightseeing, visit the Fragonard Museum
- Lucerne : Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel BridgeBERGAMO
- Venice : Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower demonstration; pasta party at a local restaurant; private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal
- Florence : Guided walking tour, see the cathedral and Baptistry, and visit Signoria Square
- Rome : Dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
- This tour is bursting at the seams with historical cities and spectacular scenery
- Spend one night in London, Lucerne, Bergamo, and Venice, and two nights each in Paris and Rome
Wonders of the Maritimes & Scenic Cape Breton ...
- Peggy’s cove: Orientation tour with a traditional Nova Scotian breakfast
- Lunenburg: Orientation tour
- Halifax: Orientation tour; visit Citadel Hill; farewell dinner
- Sugar moon farm: Enjoy a traditional sugar camp meal and guided tour
- Hopewell rocks: SightseeingCONFEDERATION BRIDGE
- Charlottetown: Lobster supper at a local restaurant; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Green Gables; Prince Edward Island sightseeing; traditional Ceilidh at PEI Preserves
- Baddeck: Visit Alexander Graham Bell Museum
- Cabot trail: Sightseeing; visit Cape Breton HighlandsHALIFAX–MONTREAL
- Discover the heart of Canada’s Atlantic seacoast on this wonderful vacation
- This tour begins in Halifax and ends in Montréal with overnights also in Moncton, Charlottetown, and Baddeck
Swiss Escape
Mekong Discovery (Southbound)
- Onboard welcome reception
- Visit Wat Hanchey and partake in a traditional water blessing by local monks; walking tour in Angkor Ban with school visit
- Ox cart ride through the countryside and visit a local farmer’s home in Kampong Tralach; visit the silversmith village of Konpong Louang; visit the Tuol Sleng Museum and one of the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh, or visit the lively central market
- Sightseeing by private cyclo, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum; show by children from local orphanage
- Visit a local market and the religious sites at Sam Mountain in Chau Doc
- Walking tour of Long Khanh A with cotton-weaving demonstration; interact with sampan-making and conical hat making families in Cu Lao Gieng
- Visit a local garden and a local workshop to see how rice wine and traditional candy are made
- On this unique and inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam, you’ll be immersed in the cultures and ancient traditions as you sightsee and spend time with locals in interesting places along the mighty Mekong River
- In the enchanting Cambodian countryside, go on an ox cart ride amongst rice paddy fields and witness the daily lives of farmers
Rhine & Rhône Revealed (Northbound)
- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
- Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided walk in Tournon or hike with your Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing, picture stop on Fourvière Hill
- Chardonnay excursion with tasting; Cheese tasting on board
- Visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune; transfer to Basel; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to a local winery in Breisach or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz
- Choice of “Cologne Highlights” walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host
- Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous European river cruise vacation along the Rhône and Rhine Rivers
- The views will be spectacular so be sure to pack your camera so you can capture the romance and splendor of this magical journey
Parks & Canyons Spectacular with Denver
- Rapid city: Orientation tour
- Black hills: Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial; scenic drive through Black Hills National Forest
- Deadwood: Sightseeing with a Local Guide
- Little bighorn battlefield: Sightseeing; visit the museum
- Cody: Visit Buffalo Bill Center of the West
- Yellowstone national park : Stay inside the park; sightseeing
- Grand teton national park: Sightseeing; enjoy a huckleberry shake
- Jackson: Chuckwagon cookout
- Salt lake city : Sightseeing
- Bryce canyon national park : Sightseeing
- Zion national park : Sightseeing
- Grand canyon national park : Sightseeing; overnight lodging in the park
- Las vegas: Sightseeing; farewell dinner
- Marvel at the West's premier natural wonders on this multi-state vacation
- Your National Parks tour starts in Rapid City, South Dakota, and ends in Las Vegas with overnights along the way in Sheridan, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson, Salt Lake City, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, and Grand Canyon National Park
Danube Symphony (Eastbound)
- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of Linz sightseeing or visit to St. Florian Monastery or hike to Mount Postlingberg
- Choice of guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
- Experience views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary
- Embark in Vilshofen, Germany, and sail to the lovely city of Linz
South American Odyssey with Amazon & Easter Island
- Rio de janeiro : Cable-car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain and Sugar Loaf cocktail party; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Corcovado Mountain and the cathedral; Churrascaria dinner
- Iguassu falls : Sightseeing with a Local Guide on both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of Iguassu National Park; Ecological Jungle Train
- Buenos aires : Walking tour; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Recoleta Cemetery; empanada cooking class; Tango lesson & show; visit a local estancia
- Bariloche: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; chairlift to Cerro Campanario; Andes lake crossing
- Puerto montt : Sightseeing tour
- Santiago : Guided city sightseeing; visit the cathedral; visit Concha y Toro Winery; farewell dinnerEASTER ISLAND
- Sample the unique cultures of South America on this thrilling vacation to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, including stays in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Easter Island, and Santiago
- Plus, enjoy time in the Amazon Jungle
Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound)
- Welcome to Prague
- Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds
- Travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; transfer to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising
- Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column
- Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit; cruise through the Wachau Valley or biking with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk, or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein
- Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
- Scenic cruising into Budapest; choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
- Your European vacation begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic
- Guided sightseeing shows you its best-known treasures
Bella Italia Escape
Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich (Eastbound)
- Welcome to Munich
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
- Guided tour in Munich, see the Marienplatz; travel by motorcoach to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of Linz sightseeing or visit to St. Florian Monastery or hike to Mount Postlingberg
- Choice of guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
- Experience your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary your way with two nights in Munich before your cruise
- Enjoy a full-day guided tour to Neuschwanstein Castle—home of King Ludwig, and plenty of free time to explore Munich before your cruise
The Best of Italy
- Rome : Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
- Orvieto : Visit the cathedral
- Florence : Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David, and Signoria Square
- Pisa : Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
- Venice : Private boat rides; private water taxi ride by night; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration
- Assisi : Guided sightseeing, visit St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica
- Pompeii : Guided walking tour of the excavations
- Naples–capri–sorrento: By jetfoil
- Capri: Funicular ride; guided sightseeing, Capri experience
- On this Best of Italy tour, visit some of Italy’s most popular cities, including Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, Capri, and Assisi
- Visit the must-see sights, including St
A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Vienna &am ...
- Welcome to Vienna
- Choice of early risers guided tour, or guided sightseeing
- Morning at leisure; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or bike along the Wachau Valley with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; free time in Dürnstein
- Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
- Guided tour, see Heroes' Square
- Day at leisure
- Arrive in Vienna for a 2-night stay in the legendary “City of Music
- ” Enjoy guided sightseeing, including the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and stunning St
South America Getaway with Amazon
- Rio de janeiro: Cable-car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain and Sugar Loaf cocktail party; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Corcovado Mountain and the cathedral; Churrascaria dinner
- Iguassu falls: Sightseeing with a Local Guide on both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of Iguassu Falls; Ecological Jungle Train
- Buenos aires: Walking tour; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Recoleta Cemetery; empanada cooking class; Tango lesson & show; farewell dinner; visit a local estancia
- On this vacation to South America, discover the Amazon Jungle and two of the great cities in Brazil and Argentina—Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires—at a leisurely pace
- For an once-in-a-lifetime thrill, you’ll visit the Amazon Jungle and cruise along the chocolate-colored Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the Amazon
German Vista
- Berlin : Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, picture stop at Brandenburg Gate & Holocaust Memorial
- Dresden : Guided sightseeing, visit the Courtyard of Zwinger Palace
- Weimar : Orientation
- Rothenburg : Stay overnight in the medieval town
- Neuschwanstein : Guided visit of King Ludwig’s castle
- Oberammergau : See the Passion Play theater
- Munich : Guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz; farewell dinner in the Biergarten of a local restaurant
- When you think of a vacation to Germany, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s visiting fairy tale castles and medieval towns
- Perhaps it’s seeing the Bavarian Alps and beautiful countryside
In order to see Travelstride Select deals you must sign in. We’ve negotiated with many of the world’s best travel companies to save you money! Get the best experiences, save up to $700 per person, and be a hero to your travel companions!
We respect your privacy and take great care to protect your information. By joining you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
With FREE membership you:
- Save up to $700 per person!*
- Access private deals and offers
- See personalized trip recommendations
- Save favorite trips
Top Cultural Attractions & Experiences
Top Cultural Experiences
Visiting ancient temples such as Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Phrom in Cambodia
Watching early morning ritual performance in Ganges River
Visiting archaeological sites and museum collection in Greece to learn about ancient Greek culture
Discovering monuments of Roman Empire in Italy
Visiting the Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo, Japan
Watching the monks chant prayers in Taktsang Palphug Monastery also knows as “Tigers Nest,” in Bhutan
35,484 Cultural Tour Reviews - Summary 96% Recommend
All Cultural tours, river cruises, expedition cruises, and adventure trips. Find the best guided trips and expert planned vacation and holiday packages. Average rating of 4.7 for all Cultural trips.
4,905 trips from 965 tour companies with 35,484 reviews
More Cultural Guided Tours
Now you can find, compare, and share trips from 1,000+ operators and expert trip planners. Unlike most travel agencies and websites that only show options from large companies that pay big commissions, we show you all the options we can gather, and we’re adding more all the time. We want you to have all the available information to find your perfect trip, no matter who it’s with. Whether you’re looking for a short weekend getaway or a multi-country expedition, you can find it on Travelstride. About us.




...to foster a community connecting travelers to wonderful places, people, & experiences. Learn more.
Got itClick to send a new magic link to your inbox.
Welcome back!
By signing in, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
- Bookmark trips you like
- Share with your travel companions
- Track price changes
- Access private discounts on trips you save
TripFinder is a member-only feature. Dont worry, its free!
With a membership you:
- Save up to $700 per person!*
- Access private deals and offers
- See personalized trip recommendations
- Save favorite trips
Just use the email address and password provided in the email we sent.
With your free membership you:
- Save up to $700 per person!*
- Access private deals and offers
- See personalized trip recommendations
- Save favorite trips
By signing in, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Your travel guide dog
I’m on it!