Cultural Tours & Trips 2020

4,666 trips to Cultural tours from 965 tour companies. 36,383 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Deluxe castles of Scotland & Ireland

Audley Travel
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
11 days
$ 1,226 / day
$ 13,490
From : $ 18,212
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Explore the castles and palaces surrounding Edinburgh as well as Edinburgh Castle itself.
  • Visit Scone Palace, a former stately home.
  • Sail along Loch Ness and enjoy a picnic lunch onboard.
  • Admire the waterfront Dunvegan Castle and its extensive gardens.
  • Stay overnight in Scottish and Irish castles.
  • Visit Blarney Castle and its fascinating gardens.
Visits:
Cork, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Loch Ness, Perth, The Isle of Skye, Ireland, Scotland
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Colonial Sri Lanka: Kandy, tea country & Galle

Audley Travel
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10 days
$ 3,260
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
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Thailand for families: Elephants & island escape

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13 days
$ 3,294
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Phuket, Thailand
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Discovering Java and Bali

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15 days
$ 5,228
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Bali, Ubud, Indonesia
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Cultural Ecuador: Mountains to the Sea

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11 days
$ 5,694
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Andes Mountains, Avenue of Volcanoes, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Quito, Ecuador
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The Inn at English Harbour and Nevis

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12 days
$ 262 / day
$ 3,140
From : $ 3,862
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Discover the small, friendly island of Nevis.
  • Staying at a charming resort set in the ruins of an historic sugar plantation before heading to the golden sands of beautiful Antigua.
Visits:
Antigua, Antigua And Barbuda
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Northern Thailand and Laos explorer

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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
15 days
$ 434 / day
$ 6,508
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Chiang Rai, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Laos
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Colonial Malaysia with Singapore

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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
15 days
$ 3,454
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Singapore
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The Great Lakes Trail Self-Drive

Audley Travel
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
17 days
$ 4,794
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Lake Michigan, Mackinac Island, United States
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Incas & islands: Machu Picchu and Galapagos tour

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14 days
$ 7,935
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Cusco, Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Quito, Sacred Valley, Santiago, Peru
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New Zealand: Untamed Landscapes

15 days
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Stunning volcanic landscapes
  • The intriguing Maori culture
  • The South Island’s beautiful bays & beaches
  • The spectacular Milford Sound
  • Sharing a home-cooked meal with a Kiwi family
Visits:
Abel Tasman National Park, Auckland, Nelson, Queenstown, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
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Classic Cuba: Havana & Cayo Santa María

7 days
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • The crumbling buildings and vintage cars of Old Havana
  • A music and dance performance at Buena Vista Social Club
  • Entering the workshop where students learn how to preserve Havana’s buildings
  • Ernest Hemingway’s home, museum and fishing village
  • Community visits in the vibrant university city of Santa Clara
  • Meeting local Cubans, from artists and musicians to students and historians
Visits:
Caribbean, Havana, Miami, Cuba
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Best of Hawaii Four Island Tour

13 days
$ 115 / day
$ 1,499
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Tour the USS Arizona Memorial and visitor center at Pearl Harbor
  • Stroll the world-famous Waikiki Beach
  • Witness the mystical Fern Grotto on a Wailua Riverboat cruise
  • See natural wonders including the Black Sand Beach and Opaekaa Falls
  • Visit Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park
  • See Thurston's Lava Tube
Visits:
Hawaii, United States
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Best of Kyushu Japan self-drive

Audley Travel
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
17 days
$ 7,048
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Visits:
Meiji Shrine, Nagasaki, Tokyo, Japan
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Classic South Korea tour

Audley Travel
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12 days
$ 550 / day
$ 6,595
From : $ 8,903
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Head out into the backstreets of Seoul on a food tour to sample some classic Korean dishes.
  • Visit the DMZ on the North Korean border on a guided tour.
  • Explore the historic capital of Gyeongju and its surrounding temples and Buddhist sites.
  • Visit the volcanic island of Jeju to hike the highest peak in the country.
Visits:
Busan, Seoul, South Korea
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36,383 Cultural Tour Reviews - Summary 96% Recommend

4.7 out of 5
Excellent 27,085
Great 7,295
Average 1,278
Disappointing 342
Terrible 383
Value
4.7
Guide
4.7
Activities
4.7
Lodging
4.6
Transportation
4.7
Meals
4.7

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Country Roads of Switzerland

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

I booked this particular tour because the itinerary took me to most of the places I wanted to see. I just wish we had a little more time to spend in beautiful Lauterbrunnen.

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Operator Insight Vacations

Country Roads of Switzerland

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

A thorough trip covering all of Switzerland. Multi-day stopovers at most places. Sufficient time on our own. We appreciated dining on own own most evenings as group dining was not our preference.

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Country Roads of Switzerland

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

We saw everything we wanted and expected to see.

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Country Roads of Switzerland

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

We really enjoyed seeing all of the country.

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Country Roads of Switzerland

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Loved the itinerary and the well-thought-out stops and overnight stays.

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Country Roads of Switzerland

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

it is a good itenerary, like a true country road experience. only wish was to have included Interlaken in the itenarary then it would have been perfect.

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