History Tours & Trip Packages

History Tours & Trips

3,519 History trips. Tours from 490 tour companies. 17,311 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

3522 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
My selections:
From Verona to Venice Self
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Lake Garda, Verona

Highlights

  • Explore the island of Lido di Venezia
  • Awesome Malamocco, one of the most ancient settlement of the lagoon
  • Visit Treviso we follow the windy Sile river on a beautiful bike path
  • Explore Marostica, famous for its living chess event and square, and in Villa Angarano, designed by Andrea Palladio: there we taste their nice organic wines
  • Experience Cycling from the flatlands to the foot of the Berici Hills along little roads in the middle of the vineyards

Themes

18 - 30's, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
San Cristobal, Chiapas Photo Tour
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

San Cristobal

Highlights

  • Visit Sunday market at San Juan Chamula
  • See Mayan ruins of Yaxchilan.
  • Visit Bonampak, an archeological site with amazing murals dating from the 5th century
  • Chances to seecrocodiles, exotic birds, and monkeys on Yaxchilán River Trip

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
4-Day Guilin and Daxu Ancient Town Spring Tour
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Guilin, Star Wars, Yangshuo

Highlights

  • Visit Xiongcun Village
  • See the Reed Flute Cave
  • Explore Daxu Ancient Town
  • Experience awesome Li River Cruise
  • Enjoy Yangshuo Countryside Cycling

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Beijing 3 nights 4 days
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square

Highlights

  • See the Great Wall or "Long Wall of Ten Thousand Li" in traditional Chinese
  • Explore Beijing
  • Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven Summper Palace with lunch
  • Visit Great Wall Badaling, Sacred Way with lunch

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We just concluded another private tour with Ritz. Once again Lilian worked with us to create a spectacular, personalized, three week, tour of Southeast Asia. The service, resorts and excursions were thoughtful, diverse and top notch-as we requested. And for us it was effortless. She anticipated all of our needs with the grace of an experienced travel agent. We have traveled with other luxury travel brands and Ritz Tours has surpassed them all in value and service. I highly recommend Ritz Tours to new and experienced travelers."

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Bangkok 3 nights 4 days
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the fascinating Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Explore Bangkok
  • Visit the Grand Palace, and view ts lavish Coronational Hall
  • See the stunning Temple of the Emerald Buddha and beautiful Golden Buddha Temple

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We just concluded another private tour with Ritz. Once again Lilian worked with us to create a spectacular, personalized, three week, tour of Southeast Asia. The service, resorts and excursions were thoughtful, diverse and top notch-as we requested. And for us it was effortless. She anticipated all of our needs with the grace of an experienced travel agent. We have traveled with other luxury travel brands and Ritz Tours has surpassed them all in value and service. I highly recommend Ritz Tours to new and experienced travelers."

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Siem Reap 4 Days 3 Nights
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap

Highlights

  • Explore wondrous Angkor Wat, the crown jewel of Khmer architecture
  • Visit Angkor Thom
  • Visit to Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevoda, Roluos Groups Temples and teh Chantiers Ecoles

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We just concluded another private tour with Ritz. Once again Lilian worked with us to create a spectacular, personalized, three week, tour of Southeast Asia. The service, resorts and excursions were thoughtful, diverse and top notch-as we requested. And for us it was effortless. She anticipated all of our needs with the grace of an experienced travel agent. We have traveled with other luxury travel brands and Ritz Tours has surpassed them all in value and service. I highly recommend Ritz Tours to new and experienced travelers."

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More

Unlock Community Benefits

Travel better together

  • Save favorite trips and itineraries
  • Get insider insights
  • Receive personalized recommendations
  • ... and much more
Join community
Hanoi & Saigon 5 nights 6 days
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Cu Chi Tunnels, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Saigon

Highlights

  • Visiting the Hanoi Hilton (Hoa Lo Prison) which was a prison used by the French colonists
  • Enjoy the excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • Explore Hanoi
  • Visit Hoan Kiem Lake which contains an islet with the tiny Tortoise Pagoda

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We just concluded another private tour with Ritz. Once again Lilian worked with us to create a spectacular, personalized, three week, tour of Southeast Asia. The service, resorts and excursions were thoughtful, diverse and top notch-as we requested. And for us it was effortless. She anticipated all of our needs with the grace of an experienced travel agent. We have traveled with other luxury travel brands and Ritz Tours has surpassed them all in value and service. I highly recommend Ritz Tours to new and experienced travelers."

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Captivating Crete
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
5/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Our Andalucian experience was wonderful. We highly recommend Country Bred."

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Travelstride Gift Card
One card, thousands of extraordinary trips
Gifts Card

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip
3522 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
My selections:

History Reviews & Ratings

4.6/5  Excellent
17,311  Reviews
See all History tour reviews
Excellent
7,300
Great
2,695
Average
504
Disappointing
136
Terrible
69
A

Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

History in the Heat

I've always been interested in Egyptian history and when friends suggested joining this holiday I booked straight away. And it didn't disappoint. Seeing & bein...

A

Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Nile Cruise

This was a wonderful trip - I enjoyed it enormously. Visit to the temples at Karnak & Luxor Khaled Lotfy was an excellent & inspirational group leader. He ...

A

Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

postscript

Sorry, I meant to add that Exodus should perhaps delete the reference to the "library" on the cruise from the Trip Notes. The library consisted of 16 dog-eared bo...

A

Anonymous

Feb 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Nile Cruise

I do not have a very long 'bucket list', in fact Egypt is the only destination on it and this holiday did not disappoint. From the flight to Cairo to the flight ho...

A

Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Nile Cruise Premium

I have always wanted to visit Egypt to see the antiquities, but because of the political instability I thought it would be unlikely. So when I saw this trip adver...

Write a Review

History Tour Selection Trips

Travel Tips for Historical Travel Tours

A historical travel tour offers an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the past to explore ancient civilizations with a historian guide. To make the most of your journey, here are some practical tips to enhance your history trip:
  • Familiarize yourself with the historical significance of the sites you visit to deepen your understanding and appreciation.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking and exploring historical sites, often involving uneven terrain and outdoor elements.
  • Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated, especially in warmer climates where historical sites may lack amenities.
  • Be mindful of local customs and traditions when visiting historical sites, and adhere to any dress codes or etiquette guidelines.
  • Take advantage of the expertise of your tour guide, who can provide valuable insights and historical context during your exploration.
  • Bring extra storage and charging devices to ensure you can capture all the photos you want of the historical sites you visit.
  • Remember to be respectful of any photography restrictions.
  • Carry essentials such as sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat to protect yourself from the elements during outdoor excursions.
  • Keep an open mind and be prepared for unexpected changes to the itinerary, as historical travel tours may encounter unforeseen challenges or delays.

Additional details

Always Find the Best

On Travelstride you can find 3519 trips to History and more than 20,000 trips worldwide ranging from budget to luxury and private guided to group tours and everything in between. Only on Stride can you find and compare expert-planned trips from 1,000+ tour operators, cruise lines and local experts. Read traveler and professional reviews so you can confidently find your perfect trip.

Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >
Sign in to reveal savings up to $700 per person!