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Listed below are the upcoming Historical 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.)

Tour Countries Cities Duration Price Dates Categories
Sacred Sites of Scotland and the Knights Templar
Experience the incredible rugged beauty! This unique land inspires the imagination. The unique spiritual sites of Scotland will ensure you a wonderful vacation. More details
Scotland 13 days $4325-5025 July 7-19, 2009 · Celtic
· Historical
Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour
Traditional Ghost Walk (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday) Accompanied by a "ghostly animators", you will explore Old Montreal as you've never done before. With your guide, you'll discover places where events of great importance in Montreal's history to... More details
Canada Montreal 90 minutes $16.7 All year · Ghost
· Historical
Retracing Marco Polo's Journey
Mogao Caves, Buddhist Grottoes, Heavenly Lake, Grape Valley, Flaming Mountains, Bezeklik Caves, Kashgar Sunday Market More details
China 16 days $3100 May-September · Historical
· Cultural Heritage
Terracotta Warriors Essential Full Day Tour from Xi'an
Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi Province and was the fabled starting point for the famous Silk Road. It served as the provincial capital for 13 dynasties, spanning a period of 1,100 years. Xi'an is unlike any major city in China, with an intact city wall, ... More details
China Xian 9 hours $89 All year · Historical
Historic Prague Walking Tour including King's Route and Charles Bridge
From the Powder Tower, walk along the Royal Route to the Old Town Square dominated by the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock and apostles, surrounded by examples of Baroque architecture. Visit St. Nicholas Church and the Tyn Cathedral.Your walking t... More details
Czech Republic Prague 3 hours $20.85 All year · Sightseeing
· Historical
Terezin Concentration Camp Day Tour from Prague
The key mission of the Terezin Memorial - the only institution of its kind in the Czech Republic - is to commemorate the victims of the Nazi political and racial persecution during the occupation of the Czech lands in World War II. The memorial promotes... More details
Czech Republic Prague $63.81 All year · Historical
· Jewish Heritage
8-Day Nile River Cruise with Private Guide from Luxor
Scheduled privately guided tours on the cruise include the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo and the beautiful Philae Temple in Aswan. As the tours are private, you can plan your itinerary with your guide during the cruis... More details
Egypt Luxor 8 days $545 All year · Sightseeing
· Temple
· Historical
Cambridge and Oxford Historic Colleges of Britain Day Trip
Find your own inspiration in the sense of tradition and intellectual curiosity that pervades this lovely City. You will visit Christchurch College, where Harry Potter scenes were filmed and where Albert Einstein studied. On your walking tour of Oxford you ... More details
England London 10 hours $97.31 All year · Sightseeing
· Historical
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
Old Albi Town and Cathedral by Minivan
Upon arrival in the city, walking tour in the old medieval town and discover the birthplaces of Henri de Toulouse Lautrec and of Lapeyrouse. Then walk to the imposing cathedral, a unique example of southern gothic architecture. The cathedral still possesse... More details
France Toulouse 6 hrs $88.45 All year · Sightseeing
· Churches/Monasteries
· Historical
Private Provence Tour: In the Footsteps of Van Gogh
Visit St Paul de Mausole at St Remy de Provence, where Van Gogh was interned from 1889 to 1890 and see a reconstitution of his room. Take a photo stop at the Antiques in St Remy de Provence: Triumphal Arch and Mausoleum, located in a field of olive-trees, ... More details
France Avignon 4 hours $45.49 All year · Historical
Paris Night Walking Tour: Historical Mysteries
Notre Dame Cathedral - Hear how this marvelous Gothic cathedral was built, read the forgotten stories in the medieval sculptures and learn the secret history of how Paris began. Iles Saint Louis - Visit this luxurious island and learn the fantastic history... More details
France Paris 3 hours $120.04 All year · Sightseeing
· Historical
Roman Sites Small Group Day Trip from Avignon
Today, your first stop is the great city of Nimes, known for its arts and prestigious Roman past. See the antique buildings including  a visit inside the ampitheatre, the Maison Carree (one of the best preserved temples in the Roman world), the August... More details
France Avignon 5.5 hrs $75.18 All year · Historical
· Archaeological
Berlin Photography Walking Tour: Historic Berlin
After a short walk and crossing the "Spree-River" we reach the "Museumsinsel" (Museum Island) where we can do architecture photography. Constructed under several Prussian Kings with internationally renowned museums. The monumental style is a real challe... More details
Germany Berlin 3.5 hours $125.1 All year · Photography
· Historical
Jewish Life in Berlin Half Day Walking Tour
In the 1920s Berlin's Jewish community was the largest in Germany, numbering 200,000 at its height. From the early 1930s until 1945, the community was all but obliterated through immigration, persecution and finally the Holocaust.On this morning walking to... More details
Germany Berlin 3 hours $15.16 All year · Jewish Heritage
· Historical
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Walking Tour
While the Nazis were hosting the 1936 Olympic games, slave laborers were being forced to build a huge new concentration camp just north of Berlin, intended to hold political 'enemies' of the Nazi regime political, racial and 'asocial'. Of the 200,000 peopl... More details
Germany Berlin $18.95 All year · Historical
· Jewish Heritage
Sacred Sites
Limited availability! Cycle to legendary sacred sites in the Peloponnese with our special guest cyclist – a professor from West Point with an expertise in ancient Greek military history. More details
Greece 12 days €3660 May-October · Historical
· Archaeological
Private Walking Tour: The Acropolis
For all you History buffs out there, this is the perfect way to experience Athens! Syntagma Metro station, where your tour begins contains many archaeological exhibits including ancient grave stones, an aqueduct from the 5th century BC, pottery, a 2,000-ye... More details
Greece Athens 3 Hours $51.34 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
3-Day Tour to Delphi and Meteora from Athens
Famous for its theater, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was at the heart of the classical Greek world, and considered the center of the earth and the universe. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful area of mainland Greece, and its mona... More details
Greece Athens 3 days / 2 nights $351.28 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
· Churches/Monasteries
2-Day Mykonos Experience from Athens
Although one of the smallest islands of the Cyclades complex, Mykonos definitely makes up for it thanks to its treasures of natural beauty, rich history, cosmopolitan character combined with a wild nightlife, as well as plenty of local color.The island boa... More details
Greece Athens 2 Days / 1 Night $309.58 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
2-Day Tour to Delphi from Athens
After taking a scenic drive through Levadia and Arachova (famous for its bright multi-colored carpets), you'll arrive in Delphi. During your visit to Delphi you'll tour the archaeological site and its museum of classical treasures, including the unique bro... More details
Greece Athens 2 days / 1 night $151.63 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
· New Age/Earth Based
Corinth Half-Day Tour from Athens
Starting from Athens, you will drive westwards along the scenic coast to the amazing Corinth Canal. On the drive past the beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza you'll see countless coves lapped by crystal-clear azure waters. You will spend 90 minutes... More details
Greece Athens 4 hours $70.76 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
· Biblical
3-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi
Highlights on your three-day tour from Athens include: Corinth Canal Archaeological site and theater at Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acoustics Archaeological site at Mycenae Archaeological site and museum at Olympia Archaeological site and mu... More details
Greece Athens 3 days / 2 nights $351.28 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
4-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora
Highlights on your four-day tour from Athens include: Corinth CanalArchaeological site and theater at Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acousticsArchaeological site at MycenaeArchaeological site and museum at OlympiaArchaeological site and museum at Del... More details
Greece Athens 4 days / 3 nights $540.82 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
Delphi Day Trip from Athens
After taking a scenic drive through Levadia and Arachova (famous for its bright multi-colored carpets), you'll arrive in Delphi at around noon. During your visit to Delphi you'll tour the archaeological site and its museum of treasures, including the un... More details
Greece Athens $108.67 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
· New Age/Earth Based
The Buddhist Trail
Our 14 day 'Buddhist Trail' tour lets you walk in the footsteps of Buddha, discovering the places and teachings as you travel. A private tour with a English speaking guide and great quality. More details
India;
Nepal
14 days $2475 All year · Buddhist
· Historical
In The Footsteps of Buddha
The Buddha suggested that it would be of great benefit to those who are interested in his teachings to make a pilgrimage to the places associated with his life. More details
India 7-21 days $5490 All year · Buddhist
· Historical
The Buddha's Journey
Join us on the tour that will follow the journey of Buddha, one of the most famous religious leaders of mankind. More details
India;
Nepal
14 days $2500-3050 September-March · Buddhist
· Historical
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
Viking and Medieval Dublin Walking Tour
Explore hidden streets and passageways lined with a contrast of period buildings and the more modern city. Amongst the ruins of archaeological discoveries, an underground medieval tower reveals an intriguing connection with a Wagnerian opera. By the River ... More details
Ireland Dublin 2.25 hours $15.16 All year · Historical
· Sightseeing
Newgrange and Monasterboice Day Trip from Dublin
To help you experience the history of this ancient land, your guide will lead you into the actual tombs of Newgrange (dating from 3000 B.C.), one of the oldest and largest Neolithic burial chambers in Europe. They even predate the Egyptian pyramids!Afte... More details
Ireland Dublin 1 day $42.96 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
· Celtic
Massada on Sunrise: the Classic Tour from Tel Aviv
1 day sunrise tour from Tel Aviv to Massada. Following the Jewish rebels 2000 years ago we will hike up the mountain and hear their story. More details
Israel 1 days $650-800 All year · Jewish Heritage
· Historical
Ancient Ostia Small Group Day Trip from Rome
The beautifully preserved ruins of Ancient Ostia were founded in the 4th century BC and were once inhabited by over 100,000 people. Ancient Ostia is commonly referred to as "The Better Pompeii" due to the astonishing, highly-preserved condition of its buil... More details
Italy Rome $55.6 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
Catacombs and Roman Countryside Half-Day Walking Tour
Combining coach and travel on foot, your morning guided tour takes you beyond the city walls and along the rustic Appian Way. You will make three stops along the way, giving you an opportunity to take a walk in the Roman countryside, explore the undergr... More details
Italy Rome $50.54 All year · Sightseeing
· Christian
· Historical
Christian Rome Afternoon Tour
Your three-hour afternoon guided tour of Christian Rome begins with the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore on the Esquiline Hill, where your guide will show you some of the treasures inside. You'll then see the Holy Staircase and make an inside visit of t... More details
Italy Rome $56.86 All year · Sightseeing
· Christian
· Historical
Classical Rome Morning Tour
You also have the option to indulge in an authentic Italian lunch (drinks not included) at a restaurant near Stazione Termini or the Vatican, and take the Imperial Rome tour in the afternoon.Your morning tour of Classical Rome begins with a pleasant str... More details
Italy Rome 3 - 6 hours $45.49 All year · Sightseeing
· Archaeological
· Historical
Ancient Rome Half-Day Walking Tour
Perfect for first-time visitors, this guided walking tour is the ideal introduction to Rome's famous sights, leaving you with time in the day free to explore the city at your leisure. The afternoon walking tour (held in the morning on Sundays) visits Rome'... More details
Italy Rome $27.29 All year · Sightseeing
· Archaeological
· Historical
Ancient and Archaeological Rome Half-Day or Full-Day Tour
Morning Tour (3 hours) Your morning tour unravels the mysteries of the Colosseum, built in the 1st century A.D. It was the largest amphitheater of the ancient world, seating fifty thousand spectators! Next, you'll walk to the Palatine Hill, the ancient re... More details
Italy Rome 3 - 8 hours $87.19 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
Skip the Line: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small Group Half-Day Walking Tour
The Catacombs of the early Christians, underground fountains and crypts filled with literally thousands of bones are just a few of the wonders awaiting you on this incredible experience. You will see the most interesting and mystifying sites of Rome's unde... More details
Italy Rome $68.23 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
Skip the Line: Ancient Rome and Colosseum Half-Day Walking Tour
Your tour begins atop the Colle Oppio with a panoramic view of the Colosseum, Rome's most recognizable landmark. Next, you will skip the long lines and gain special access to the Colosseum. Once inside, your expert official guide will take you through the ... More details
Italy Rome $61.92 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
· Active
Biblical Jordan Tour
Visit the beautiful biblical spots in Jordan during this 7 days trip. More details
Jordan 7 days $1650-1850 All year · Biblical
· Historical
Private Half Day Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo and Amman City Tour
Next you will climb up Mount Nebo where Moses died. Enjoy the view of the Holy Land and also see more mosaics of different animals and figures found inside the church of Mount Nebo.Visit Amman's downtown market and city center, it's traditional souks, coff... More details
Jordan Amman 5 hours $87.5 All year · Sightseeing
· Jewish Heritage
· Historical
Private Three Day Tour to Petra - UNESCO World Heritage Site
The city located 140 miles (225 kilometers) from Amman, was carved in stone more than 2000 years ago in order to dominate the trade routes of ancient Arabia.A day is not enough time to explore the wonders of Petra, however on this Private Three Day Tour, y... More details
Jordan Amman 3 days / 2 nights $362.5 All year · Sightseeing
· Archaeological
· Historical
Private Four Day Jordan Splendors Tour - Amman, Jerash and Petra
Depart to the north to visit Jerash, the most complete and well preserved city of the Roman Empire. During the Roman Empire it was often called "Pompeii of the East".This tour will also take you South of the kingdom to Petra. The ancient Nabataea... More details
Jordan Amman 4 days / 3 nights $387.5 All year · Sightseeing
· Archaeological
· Historical
Private Half Day Tour to Jerash
Wander among the original temples, theaters, plazas, paths and colonnaded streets, all enclosed within the remaining city walls. Within the city walls have been found the remains of settlements dating from the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the Hellenistic, Rom... More details
Jordan Amman 4 hours $93.75 All year · Sightseeing
· Archaeological
· Historical
Private Half Day Tour to Desert Castles - Qasr Amra, Qasr Kharaneh, Qasr Azraq
You may visit Qasr Amra from the Umayyads era, Qasr Kharaneh a Roman then Umayyed fortress built and completed in 710 AD, and Qaser Azraq where T. E Lawrence of Arabia had his headquarters.GUIDESAs the Ministry of Jordan does not allow a driver to also be ... More details
Jordan Amman 4 hours $81.25 All year · Sightseeing
· Castle
· Historical
Private Four Day Jewels of Petra Tour - Petra, Amman and Jerash
Amman is a city enriched with glamour of the past and the present, known as the ancient city of Philadelphia. See Late King Hussein Palace, where he is buried, the Roman Theater and Citadel.Depart to the north to visit Jerash, the most complete and well pr... More details
Jordan Amman 4 days / 3 nights $418.75 All year · Sightseeing
· Archaeological
· Historical
Private Half Day Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo and The Dead Sea
Next you will climb up Mount Nebo where Moses died. Enjoy the view of the Holy Land and also see more mosaics of different animals and figures found inside the church of Mount Nebo.Visit the Dead Sea and the desert of Moab. It is the lowest point on earth ... More details
Jordan Amman 6 hours $100 All year · Sightseeing
· Historical
· Biblical
Marrakech Heritage Tour
See the hidden face of the old Arab quarter (Medina) including the Riad (old residences). Visit a traditional Baker's oven and stop by the fountain of Chreb Ouchouff. See La Koubba Almoravide, and extraordinary example of Muslim art before returning to you... More details
Morocco Marrakech 3.5 hours $22.74 All year · Sightseeing
· Historical
Lumbini Tour - Towards Buddhahood Helicopter Tour
Our helicopter will provide you the most scenic bird's eye view while you are flown to your destination. More details
Nepal 1 days $600 All year · Buddhist
· Historical
Jewish Heritage in Poland
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Jews in Poland! We hope that the mysterious little town or lovely Galician countryside will outbalance the sights connected with the Shoah. More details
Poland 10 days $1810-2090 August · Jewish Heritage
· Cultural Heritage
· Historical
Jewish History in Warsaw
Discover the great history of the Jews living in Poland on this one-day tour to Warsaw! More details
Poland 1 days $114-150 All year · Jewish Heritage
· Historical
Jewish Galicia
Visit places with a great history and see their undiscovered beauty! More details
Poland 2 days $395-823 All year · Jewish Heritage
· Historical
Sobibor and Belzec
Visit the concentration camps in Sobibor and Belzec and learn about the history of Jews. More details
Poland 1 days $172-343 All year · Jewish Heritage
· Historical
Warsaw Photography Walking Tour: The Old City
Warsaw has two historic districts, called Old Town and New Town. They are adjacent to each other and the newer section is almost as old as the Old Town. It lies just north of the Old Town and is connected with it by Freta Street, which begins at the Barbic... More details
Poland Warsaw 3 hours $125.1 All year · Photography
· Historical
In the Footsteps of John Paul II from Krakow
Travel from Krakow and through the Beskidy mountain range with a visit to Wadowice, childhood hometown of John Paul ll, previously the Krakow archbishop Karol Wojtyla. You will see the house where the he was born, pass the parish church, where he was bapti... More details
Poland Krakow 5 hours $48.02 All year · Catholic
· Christian
· Historical
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum Half-Day Trip from Krakow
Auschwitz-Birkenau is the best-known cemetery and place of genocide in the world. Started in 1940 as a concentration camp for Polish political prisoners, in 1942 the camp became a center for the extermination of European Jews. During the years 1940 to 1... More details
Poland Krakow 5 - 6 hours $41.7 All year · Historical
· Jewish Heritage
Walking the Northeastern Portuguese Caminho
This route, through the Northeastern part of Portugal, takes you to incredibly remote villages, far from the crowds that choose the more common pilgrimage routes. More details
Portugal 8 days €1490-1890 All year · Historical
· Active
Sacred Land of Scotland
Experience the incredible rugged beauty! This unique land inspires the imagination. Sacred Isle of Iona, Isle of Skye, Kilmartin Valley. More details
Scotland 12 days $2375-2870 All year · Celtic
· Historical
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
Discovering the Vast Jewish Culture in Spain
On this tour you will get a chance to discover some of the most emblematic Historic Jewish Quarters in Spain! More details
Spain 10 days $150-200 All year · Jewish Heritage
· Historical
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
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
Viking History Day Trip from Stockholm
The first stop on your full-day adventure is an old Viking bridge called Jarlabankes bro, with ancient runic stones to admire. Next, you'll travel to the old Viking parliament, Arkils Tingplats, and take a drive to an ancient church at Vallentuna. You'll t... More details
Sweden Stockholm 8 hours $92.31 All year · Historical
· Cultural
Ephesus Meeting Tour 15 Days
A biblical and historical journey through Turkey, with particpation to the evening Ephesus Meeting, every last Sunday of May. It is an event with special speakers, prayer and music. More details
Turkey 15 days $3729-4158 May · Biblical
· Historical
Seven Churches of Revelation & Istanbul
The tour of Istanbul will include the visits to Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Church, Hippodrome, and Topkapi Palace etc. More details
Turkey 7 days $1892-2195 All year · Biblical
· Historical
St. Paul's Missionary Journey plus Istanbul and Cappadocia
A journey that takes you through time... More details
Turkey 15 days $2625-2965 All year · Biblical
· Historical
Seven Churches Tour
Enjoy an unforgettable cultural experience joining our Seven Churches Tour! More details
Turkey 1-10 days €1000-1200 All year · Biblical
· Historical
Footsteps of St Paul Tour
Enjoy an unforgettable cultural and religious experience joining our Footsteps of St. Paul Tour! More details
Turkey 1-18 days €1200-1500 All year · Biblical
· Historical
In the Steps of Apostle Paul and St. John
A 14-Day trip to the Biblical Sites of Greece and the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, all this combined with Greek and Turkish landscapes and culture. More details
Turkey;
Greece
15 days $3395 All year · Biblical
· Historical
Biblical Asia Minor
Take this biblical tour in Turkey and visit many famous cities and sites of such a splendid country! More details
Turkey 14 days €1000-2000 All year · Biblical
· Historical
Step by Step Istanbul
Discover Istanbul's greatest attractions: the ancient mosques, palaces, museums and bazaars reflect its diverse history! More details
Turkey 5 days $399-550 All year · Cultural Heritage
· Historical
Pergamum and Asklepion
Pergamum is one of the finest archaeological sites in Turkey. The city was a great center of culture and the capital of East Roman Empire.On the Acropolis there are numerous remains including the celebrated Library, the steepest Theatre of Anatolia, the Te... More details
Turkey Izmir 8 hours $93.75 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
Exodus Pilgrimage - Egypt, Jordan and Israel
Follow the path of the Israelites in their escape from Egypt, through Jordan, into Israel. More details
USA 15 days $2595 All year · Biblical
· Historical

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