Temple, shrine & monastery tours
Good 2-Hour experiences fill up weeks ahead and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a private two-hour Philae Temple tour from Aswan, with hotel pickup, motorboat ride, Egyptologist guide, and practical booking tips.
“5 star guide, nice history lesson, he is a very patient and generous man. Great tour with him. I recommend him!”
Ride Ninh Binh back roads by open-air jeep, visiting Bich Dong, Thai Vi Temple, and Thung Nang in a scenic two-hour tour.
“You get your money’s worth with this tour! Such a nice driver and an amazing tour! Perfect for a two hour round tour.”
Review of the $19.24 Philae Temple tour from Aswan, including transport, guide, boat ride, costs, itinerary, and serious pickup concerns.
“No one showed up, they took the money but were not reachable when we tried to contact them for the pickup. Even one star is too much. Don't book this tour!”
Review of Paestum’s private two-hour tour, covering Greek temples, Roman ruins, museum treasures, price, access, and practical tips.
See Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun viewpoint on a private two-hour tour with a local guide.
“Loved our half day with Irin! She was kind, knowledgeable and accommodating.”
Explore Hyderabad’s Birla Mandir, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and ISKCON with a private guide, local prasad, and practical cultural insight.
“Rishu was great!!!! So knowledgeable and friendly, would highly recommend.”
Explore Mumbai’s Crawford and Mangaldas markets, a historic Hindu temple, and a cow shelter on this lively two-hour guided walk.
“We are very satisfied with this tour, accompanied by our tour guide Shivam. Despite the monsoon rain, it was very enjoyable and gave us the opportunity to take a tour that we would never have done on our own, and to see some "unusual" places, such as the cow shelter! A very positive note is that we were NEVER pressured to buy anything, and after almost 20 days of the "commission system," we were a little scared of this tour, convinced it was an excuse to "show us how they work" and sell us things at inflated prices. It was really nice to experience it in peace, something I didn't…”
Review of Tokyo’s 2-hour Meiji Jingu tour, with shrine rituals, sake barrels, Shinen Garden, Kiyomasa’s Well, guides, and value tips.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging – a huge recommendation from us.”
Explore Porto and Gaia by private tuk-tuk, visit Serra do Pilar Monastery, see top views, and taste Taylor’s Port for $76.
