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Listed below are the upcoming Art/Architecture tours. Those with specific dates appear at the top; the remaining are available year-round and are sorted by main country visited. Click on the name of the tour to see full details and inquire about availability. (Would you like to advertise your tour in this directory? Please see our tour submission page.)
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Russian Icon Pilgrimage Unique Orthodox Christian pilgrimage that is open to all who is interested to learn about Eastern Orthodoxy and Sacred Art More details |
Russia | 16-17 days | $3500 | June 26 - July 12, 2009 | · Orthodox · Art/Architecture |
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Schonbrunn Palace Evening: Palace Tour, Dinner and Concert Likely to Sell-out! An Evening in Schonbrunn Palace: Palace Tour, Dinner and Concert regularly sells out weeks in advance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment. Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family, is considered on... More details |
Austria | Vienna | Flexible | $94.77 | All year | · Art/Architecture |
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Private Tour: Ancud with Museum Visit Departing from Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt, your private tour will drive to Pargua and board the ferry which takes you to the 'Big Island' of Chiloé. You'll pass through Chacao and Caulin where there is an abundance of indigenous bird and wildlife.... More details |
Chile | Puerto Montt | 9 hours | $66.99 | All year | · Art/Architecture |
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Ancud with Museum Visit Departing from Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt, you'll drive to Pargua and board the ferry which takes you to the 'Big Island' of Chiloé. You'll pass through Chacao and Caulin where there is an abundance of indigenous bird and wildlife. If hungry, you ... More details |
Chile | Puerto Montt | 9 hours | $112.99 | All year | · Art/Architecture |
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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing First stop on your full-day tour north of Beijing is the Great Wall of China, the greatest symbol of ancient Chinese engineering and one of the world's most famous structures. Here at the Badaling section of the Great Wall you will have the opportunity to ... More details |
China | Beijing | $68 | All year | · Art/Architecture | |
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Private Tour: The Nubia Museum In the early 1960's, when Egypt built the High Dam at Aswan, Egyptologists and archaeologists the world over heeded UNESCO's appeal to salvage the monuments of Egyptian Nubia before the rising waters of Lake Nasser submerged them forever. More than sixty e... More details |
Egypt | Aswan | 1.5 hours | $27 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Sightseeing |
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Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar Your private tour begins with a fascinating introduction to each of the three Giza pyramids: Cheops, Khafre and Menakaure. You will have free time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost), though your guide is not permitted to enter with you. A shor... More details |
Egypt | Cairo | 6 - 8 hours | $63 | All year | · Temple · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Private Tour: Egyptian Museum First built in Boulak, in 1891 it was moved to the Giza Palace of "Ismail Pasha" which housed the antiquities that were later moved to the present building.Housing 165,000 Egyptian artifacts, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo attracts millions of visitors each ... More details |
Egypt | Cairo | 3 hours | $35 | All year | · Art/Architecture |
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Anglican Cathedrals The Anglican Cathedrals are magnificent medieval structures of noble architecture and breathtaking beauty. The choral tradition is centuries old with superb choirs. Choral Evensong will be attended. More details |
England | 1-14 days | £300-4500 | All year | · Churches/Monasteries · Art/Architecture |
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip from London Windsor Castle - Your tour starts at the home of the Royal Family for 900 years, and the world's largest and oldest occupied castle. Windsor Castle's fortified walls dominate the delightful town that has grown up around it over the years. You will see the... More details |
England | London | 11 hours | $87.58 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Historic Route Discover the beauty of Ethiopian monasteries and churches in 14 day tour. More details |
Ethiopia | 10-14 days | $1890-1960 | all year | · Historical · Cultural Heritage · Art/Architecture |
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Skip the Line: Paris Louvre Museum and Da Vinci Code Small Group Tour Your guide will show you Vendome Square where you will find the flashy Ritz Hotel where Robert Langdon stayed in Paris during his search for clues into the death of curator Jacques Sauniere.Visit the Louvre and search for clues hidden in Leonardo da Vinci'... More details |
France | Paris | 3.5 hrs | $104.88 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Chartres, Chevreuse Valley and Versailles Apartments by Minivan You will begin your discovery tour of the city by an audio-guided visit of the Cathedral. Chartres Cathedral was partly built starting in 1145 and then reconstructed over a 26 year period after the fire of 1194. It marks the high point of French Gothic art... More details |
France | Paris | 10 hours | $204.7 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture · Churches/Monasteries |
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Mont Saint Michel Day Trip The drive from Paris to Normandy takes you through the picturesque French countryside to Mont Saint Michel, a major cultural and pilgrimage center during the Middle Ages. At Mont Saint Michel you'll be taken on a guided tour of the abbey to discover the hi... More details |
France | Paris | 14 hours | $179.44 | All year | · Churches/Monasteries · Art/Architecture |
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Paris City Tour by Minivan, Louvre Museum and Seine River Lunch Cruise You'll be picked up and dropped off at your hotel by minivan, which holds a maximum of only eight passengers. Your small group tour begins with a guided visit of the Louvre Museum. Your Louvre tour concentrates on the museum's three world-famous masterpiec... More details |
France | Paris | 8 hours | $213.56 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Buddha In Caves Since ancient past India has had an unbroken tradition of being the fountainhead of spiritual knowledge in the world. You have the chance of experiencing it! More details |
India | 13 days | $999 | All year | · Buddhist · Art/Architecture |
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Leh and Ladakh Tour Delhi - Amritsar - Dharamshala - Manali - Rohtang - Jispa - Sarchu - Leh- Shey - Thiksey - Likir - Alchi - Leh - Delhi More details |
India | 15 days | $1000-2000 | All year | · Cultural Heritage · Art/Architecture |
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Indonesian Adventure: Bali and Yogyakarta This tour includes the highlights of the island of Bali and also includes the fascinating archeological sites of Borobadur. More details |
Indonesia | 10-16 days | $1987-2686 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Historical |
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Sicilian Saunter 7-day wine & walking tour in Sicily. Morning hikes, afternoon tastings, and cultural highlights, such as Greek temples & Byzantine cathedrals. More details |
Italy | 7 days | $3195-3345 | September-October | · Art/Architecture · Active |
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Private Tour: Baroque Rome and Barberini Palace Art History Walking Tour Your private walking tour starts with a visit to the National Gallery of Ancient Art in Palazzo Barberini, a wonderful collection of masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian and Guido Reni. The impressive collection is housed in the imposing palace buil... More details |
Italy | Rome | 3 hours | $63.18 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Private Tour: Venice Art and Architecture Walking Tour Highlights on the tour include the interior of the grand Gothic San Giovanni and Paolo church, with the largest stained-glass window in Venice, and the jewel-box Renaissance exterior of the Miracoli church.During the tour you will make your way through a m... More details |
Italy | Venice | 2 hours | $46.32 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Baroque Rome Walking Tour After marveling at Bernini's St. Teresa in Ecstasy, one of Rome's key Baroque artworks, you'll take a stroll down the Via del Quirinale, Baroque Rome's most important street. Along the way, you'll view the two churches of the Via del Quirinale designed ... More details |
Italy | Rome | $49.28 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Skip the Line: Florence Uffizi Gallery Tickets After skipping the line, you can explore the Uffizi Gallery, at your leisure. Located on the top floor of an impressive building erected by Giorgio Vasari between 1560 and 1580, you're free to admire some of the world's most famous artworks by the likes of... More details |
Italy | Florence | Varies | $27.8 | All year | · Art/Architecture |
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Skip the Line: St. Peter's Basilica and Thrones of the Pope Tour You haven't truly seen Rome until you've experienced the beauty of its most important Basilicas, and journeying through this traditional pilgrimage route of the Basilica's of Peter, Paul, John and Mary is the best way to experience them.Begin your pilgrima... More details |
Italy | Rome | $65.71 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture · Catholic |
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Private Tour: Lucca and Pisa Upon arrival in the elegant and refined town of Lucca walk along the famous walls dating back to the sixteenth century before entering into the enchanting city center. Take your time, admiring the amazing Piazza Anfiteatro, the Torre Giunigi, the Duomo di ... More details |
Italy | Florence | 10 hours | $134.26 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Skip the Line: Florence Accademia Gallery Tour You'll become immersed in the fascinating world of Michelangelo as your expert guide leads you through the Accademia Gallery, and shares stories about the famous artists and artworks. Prepare to be amazed when you see the highlight of this tour: Michelange... More details |
Italy | Florence | 1 hour 15 minutes | $37.91 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Skip the Line: Florence Renaissance Walking Tour with Accademia Gallery Florence Walking TourYour guided walking tour takes you through the streets and piazzas of Florence. You'll see the Ponte Vecchio and learn the history of the oldest surviving bridge crossing the River Arno. After admiring Vasari's Corridor, you'll enter t... More details |
Italy | Florence | $69.5 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Rome Angels and Demons Half-Day Tour Not just for fans of Dan Brown, this unique tour takes you to some of the most beautiful piazzas in Rome, as well as lesser known sites away from the tourist trail where pagan symbolism and Christianity intermingle. Fueled by a shared passion for Rome, ... More details |
Italy | Rome | $70.76 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Exclusive: Private Viewing of Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Seeing the Vatican's galleries when they are closed to the general public is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tickets are limited and each group will consist of 20 people maximum with your own guide - and are only available through Viator.The Sistine ... More details |
Italy | Rome | $251.46 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Churches/Monasteries · Catholic |
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Skip the Line: Florence Uffizi Gallery Tour Accompanied by an expert guide, you will admire superb paintings by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Giotto, Cimabue and Masaccio. The famous Uffizi Gallery occupies the top floor of an impressive building erected by Giorgio Vasari bet... More details |
Italy | Florence | $37.91 | All year | · Art/Architecture | |
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Skip the Line Private Tour: Vatican Museums Walking Tour Accompanied by your expert guide, you will enjoy an intimate, personalized tour of the Vatican Museums, which were originally meant for the sole enjoyment of the Pope. This lavish, intricate labyrinth is made up of 2000 rooms that stretch over almost nine ... More details |
Italy | Rome | 3 hours | $94.77 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Sightseeing |
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Half-Day Walking Tour On your morning or afternoon guided walking tour of Christian Rome's most inspirational sites, you'll explore the world's smallest country, its largest church and an impressive collection of fine art. A highlight of the tour is the famous Sistine Chapel... More details |
Italy | Rome | $37.91 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries |
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour To start your morning tour of the Vatican Museums, you'll take a coach tour across Rome. Your city tour includes a live commentary and offers a brief introduction to Rome as you travel by bus to Vatican City. Highlights en route include Piazza della Rep... More details |
Italy | Rome | $73.29 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries |
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums Tickets After skipping the line, you can explore the Vatican Museums at your leisure, including the famous Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. When you are finished exploring, head over to St Peter's Basilica which you can enter directly from the Museums, thereby ... More details |
Italy | Rome | $40.44 | All year | · Art/Architecture | |
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Milan Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Da Vinci's Last Supper The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, is housed at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, and has earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The famous fresco has enjoyed increased popularity since the publication of Dan Brown's bestsellin... More details |
Italy | Milan | $63.18 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums Walking Tour including Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms and St Peter's Your knowledgeable guide will escort you into the Vatican Museums to explore the world's most extensive collection of art. Brilliantly decorated and lined with masterpieces, the museums are brimming with treasures and history. Your guide will lead you thro... More details |
Italy | Rome | $65.71 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries |
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Kyoto Full-Day Sightseeing Tour including Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple Known as the cradle of Japan's cultural heritage, Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is now the country's seventh largest city, with a population of 1.4 million people and a modern face, though it remains Japan's ... More details |
Japan | Kyoto | $118.81 | All year | · Sightseeing · Temple · Art/Architecture |
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Marrakech Palaces and Monuments Tour See the famous Koutoubia Tower, the largest mosque in Marrakech with a 70 meter high minaret. The tower is a great example of Hispano-Moorish art. Continue to Bahia Palace which is surrounded by beautiful gardens filled with fruit trees and sweet smelling ... More details |
Morocco | Marrakech | 3.5 hours | $18.95 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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Da Vinci Code and Scottish Borders Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh With a maximum group size of 16 passengers, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience on this day trip to locations made famous by Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code. Traveling in a small group means you can reach out-of-the-wa... More details |
Scotland | Edinburgh | 6 hours | $35.26 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture |
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The Camino de Santiago in Soria On our Camino de Santiago in Soria holiday, explore a number of the key locations important to pilgrims on their journey through the province to Santiago de Compostela. More details |
Spain | 7 days | €899-1109 | March-November | · Historical · Art/Architecture |
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Muslim Granada: Alhambra and Arab Bath In the morning, visit one of the most visited monuments in the world The Alhambra (approximately 2.5 hours). Its construction was started by the founder of the Nasrid Dynasty: Mohammed Ibn Alhamar, in the 16th century, at the red hill known as Assabic, ... More details |
Spain | Granada | 7.5 - 8 hours | $69.5 | All year | · Sightseeing · Historical · Art/Architecture |
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Artistic Barcelona Afternoon Tour Your cultural tour of Barcelona begins along Paseo de Gracia to see Gaudi's famous apartment buildings, Casa Batllo and La Pedrera. You'll then enjoy a 30-minute visit at Gaudi's bizarre Parc Guell, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ... More details |
Spain | Barcelona | $54.59 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture · Historical |
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Temples of Thailand & Cambodia The Land of Smiles is perhaps the correct name for the Kingdom of Thailand, a country consisting of 60 million people, most of whom are Buddhists. Join us and discover this mystery! More details |
Thailand | 14 days | $3575 | All year | · Buddhist · Art/Architecture |
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Chiang Rai City and Temples Tour While on this tour visit the main market area, Wat Phra Kaew Chiang Rai, where the famous Emerald Buddha (in Bangkok) was found in A.D. 1434. The Emerald Buddha has a long history and is said to have resided in ANGKOR WAT.Also, visit Wat Doi Thong, with it... More details |
Thailand | Chiang Rai | 4 hours | $46.37 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Temple · Buddhist |
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Chiang Mai City and Temples Tour After a drive up the mountain's winding road, the final climb to the site is via an enormous mythological Nagas (Dragon-headed serpent) staircase of 306 steps. On a clear day, there are incomparable views over the city of Chiang Mai from the temple grounds... More details |
Thailand | Chiang Mai | 3 hours | $21.53 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Temple · Buddhist |
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Chiang Mai City and Temples Private Tour Near the summit of Doi Suthep, a 5300 feet peak named after the hermit Sudeva who lived on the mountain's slopes for many years, is the 600 year old temple of WAT PHRATHAT DOI SUTHEP. After a drive up the mountain's winding road, the final climb to the sit... More details |
Thailand | Chiang Mai | 3 hours | $30.91 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Temple · Buddhist |
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Bangkok Temples Tour including reclining Buddha at Wat Pho A Wat is a Buddhist building where both men and women can be ordained as monks or nuns.As you wander the streets of Bangkok it is not unusual to see monks walking along the road and it should come as no surprise as Thailand has over 26,000 Wat's. Wat Trai... More details |
Thailand | Bangkok | $26.22 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Temple · Buddhist |
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Private Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour Built in traditional Thai architecture mixed with European designs, The Grand Palace complex, once the official home for the Kings of Siam, is unquestionably one of the Thailand's major tourist highlights. The King still uses the Grand Palace for certain c... More details |
Thailand | Bangkok | 3 hours | $36.43 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Temple · Buddhist |
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Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Built in traditional Thai architecture mixed with European designs, The Grand Palace complex, once the official home for the Kings of Siam, is unquestionably one of the Thailand's major tourist highlights. The King still uses the Grand Palace for certain c... More details |
Thailand | Bangkok | $31.05 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Temple · Buddhist |
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Islamic Heritage Tour of Istanbul Explore our unforgettable Islamic Heritage Tour! More details |
Turkey | 1 days | $200 | All year | · Cultural Heritage · Art/Architecture |
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