Temple, shrine & monastery tours
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 13 temple & Food tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the fun part.
Review of Bangkok by Night, a four-hour tuk-tuk tour with temples, Chinatown, flower markets, street food, dinner, and local guides.
“Wonderful… Sasa did a great job!! So organized, learned everyone by name, chose delicious foods and great places to visit. Our til til driver was wonderful as well!!”
Explore Bangkok after dark by tuk tuk, with temples, Chinatown, the Flower Market, local food, and a Michelin-starred pad Thai stop.
“Kevin was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs and many questions. We loved the tuk tuk ride which provided a nice breeze on a scorching hot night. We stopped at a market for some yummy treats, the big swing, the flower market and supper at Thipsamai restaurant which had the very best pad Thai and then to Chinatown for dessert- mango sticky rice which was awesome. This is well worth the money as you get lots of food and it’s so fun riding on the tuk tuks. A great way to see lots of Bangkok. Highly Recommend!!!”
See Nagano’s Zenko-ji Temple, taste local sake, enjoy hot pot, and meet wild snow monkeys on this well-planned full-day tour.
“Fantastic Snow Monkey experience. The visit to the temple and sake tasting were a bonus. Lunch was really good and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Definitely bring comfortable shoes with good traction. The path is super icy so definitely buy the crampon spikes they sell at the gift shop. The bonus of going with this tour is that they provide tickets and you can bypass the long ticket line. The hike up to see the monkeys is a hike so be prepared. Overall a great experience and the guides were great and knowledgeable. Definitely will recommend to friends and family.”
A five-hour Arashiyama walking tour covering bamboo, temples, gardens, monkeys, Kyoto views, and optional local sake tasting.
“Fantastic activity and special shout out to our guide, Francis. Pleasure to have him taking us round today, personable and knowledgeable.”
Review of Nagano’s snow monkey, Zenkoji Temple, sake and lunch day trip, with practical tips on timing, walking, winter gear and value.
“Had a great day Dylan was an outstanding guide very informative and polite he made the day most enjoyable. Tour good value and great experience.”
Ride Bangkok by tuk tuk through Chinatown, temples, flower markets, and Khao San Road, with Michelin-recommended tastings for $18.
“Jenny was a trooper! Great little tour, not for the faint of heart as it very go go.”
Explore Old Delhi through street food, Sikh kitchens, spice markets, temples, mosque views, and a rooftop stop with guide JD.
“Fab day. JD knows his stuff, loves to tell a story and takes lots of photos. We ate some local food and had a good experience of Old Delhi”
Review of Seoul’s $79 night palace and market tour, with Korean food, illuminated sights, vehicle transfers, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“MUST do when you first come to Seoul! Enoch was the best tour guide and made my mother and I feel comfortable and welcomed. I learned so much about Korean history, food, and culture. The food tour at the market is like a hidden gem that I wouldn’t have found on my own. There is a decent amount of walking, so dress comfortably, but it’s needed after all the good food we ate!”
Review of the Tatev, Shaki Waterfall and Areni wine tour from Yerevan, with practical advice on scenery, costs, timing and comfort.
“Very good tour. The tour staffs are professional, accommodating and friendly. On time departure and arrival.”
Tour a mountain monastery winery near Ohrid, taste Macedonian wines, rakija and gin, and enjoy a local cheese and charcuterie platter.
“It was a great experience. The pick up from the centre of Ohrid was easy to arrange, the drivers was lovely. The setting of the winery was great and the food platter was great. I requested a vegan platter for 1 friend and they accommodated this. The man who told us about the wines was interesting and we tried 5 wines and a rakia. We had a lift back to Ohrid. The tour was interesting too. Would recommend!!”
Explore Takua Pa from Khao Lak with a tsunami museum, Kong Kha Temple, old town sights, and local food for $52.
“Amazing Tour! Our guide was exceptional, friendly, warm & welcoming. Truly wonderful afternoon.”
Explore Nagano’s Zenkoji temple town through oyaki, sake, matcha, local shops, and quiet back streets on this intimate three-hour tour.
“Our family had a great tour with Masa while on a stopover in Nagano. The food was delicious, and it was interesting to get a more personal perspective on the sights we visited. We would definitely recommend this one to anyone!”
Explore Kakheti on a seven-hour trip from Tbilisi, with four wines, chacha, Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi, pickup, and a guide.
“David was an amazing host for the tour. Everything was very professionally organized. He took us to different tours where we tasted wine, tried the zip line , went to different monasteries and churches. And he was very good at explaining cannot recommend it enough”
