Cultural Tour Cultural And Theme Tours
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Experience the world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters with a visit to their famous tunnel system. This network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary during the 1960's when they played a vital part in the American War, allowing the Viet Cong to control a large rural area close to Ho Chi Minh City. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City behind, take a 2.5-hour journey west towards the Cambodian border bound for the Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi tunnels were built by local fighters during the Indochina conflict as a base from which the Viet Cong could operate from close to the Southern Vietnamese capital. Initial construction started in 1948 when the Viet Minh required somewhere to hide from French air attacks and by 1965, the Cu Chi tunnel complex was estimated to consist of 200km's of tunnels. It included, hospitals, schools, meeting rooms, kitchens and sleeping quarters. Life was difficult for the inhabitants and to protect against outside intruders bobby traps were laid throughout the complex. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Walk in the footsteps of Ho Chi Minh and discover the sights of Hanoi on this full-day tour. Visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, the world famous Museum of Ethnology and enjoy a walking tour of the Old Quarter. Enjoy Vietnamese style "Pho" or Noodle Soup for lunch. Join your local guide with a a visit to the complex where Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence in 1945, and see the reverence with which Vietnamese people treat their "Uncle Ho". You'll also visit several sites including House 54 where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked between 1954 and 1958 and the Stilt House where Ho Chi Minh lived until his death in 1969. Your tour continues with a journey through Hanoi to the Temple of Literature and university which has educated the royal family and children of the aristocracy or "mandarins". For an authentic Vietnamese experience you'll enjoy Vietnamese style "Pho" or Noodle Soup for lunch. After lunch visit the Museum of Ethnology, to learn more about the cultural diversity of Vietnams ethnic minorities. Established by the Vietnamese government in 1997, the museum provides you with a fascinating insight into the diverse cultures, customs and lifestyles of the 54 ethnic groups that inhabit Vietnam. Your tour concludes with a stroll through Hanoi's hectic old quarter. Visit the local Hang Be or Dong Xuan local markets, before finishing with refreshments at a bia hoi, a traditional Vietnamese 'pub', where you have the opportunity to swap stories with local people eager to practise their language skills. At the end of your tour, you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel. City: Hanoi Region: Hanoi Country: Vietnam Duration: 9 hours Continent: Asia |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Thailand is predominantly a Buddhist country with around 95% of Thai's practicing the Theravada discipline of Buddhism. On this half-day guided tour you will visit three of the most famous wat's (the local name for temple) in Bangkok - Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat Benchamabophit. 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. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Go behind the scenes at the World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House, one of the world's "must-see" attractions. On your one-hour guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House, you'll see what goes on behind the world's most recognizable sails. You'll hear the controversial story of the building's construction, as dramatic as any opera plot and brought alive by the tour's new interactive audio-visual presentation. Likely to sell-out! The Sydney Opera House Guided Tour regularly sells out weeks in advance, so book now to avoid disappointment. The Sydney Opera House was destined for greatness ever since it opened in 1973, and today it is one of Australia's most recognizable icons. Your guide will bring to life the amazing stories behind this miracle of architecture and engineering on your one-hour tour. You'll visit one of the major concert halls in the opera house, where over 1,500 performances are staged each year, and immerse yourself in the dramatic world of Australia's premier performing arts center. The short one-hour tour leaves you with plenty of time in the day free to enjoy in Sydney. City: Sydney Region: New South Wales Country: Australia Duration: 60 minutes Continent: Australia and South Pacific |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour What could be better than a tour of London by black taxi? With your own personal driver guide, you'll see London at your own pace. You can stop whenever you like to take photos, decide how long you want to spend at each attraction, and you can even plan your own customized itinerary! Your fully qualified and highly experienced black cab driver is the perfect guide to take you through the streets of London. London's taxi drivers have to sit the toughest taxi exam in the world, and their inside knowledge of London is unsurpassed. They know every alley, street and short cut in London, as well as all the historic sights, palaces, museums, galleries, shops and markets. Taking a Black Taxi Tour of London offers unrivaled personalized and flexible service. Your taxi collects you from your hotel and drops you off wherever you choose in central London when the two-hour tour is finished. Ask your driver to take you along a route specially chosen by you. Or let your driver guide you around instead, stopping off at the major sights and stopping on request to take photographs. Your driver also provides a full commentary, packed with anecdotes you won't find in any guidebook! Design your own itinerary with your driver on the day, or see the following sights on a general tour:
This tour offers fantastic value for money, comfortably seating up to 5 passengers for one fixed price! City: London Region: England-London Country: United Kingdom Duration: 2 hours Continent: Europe |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour A culture tour of the unique "Peranakan" people in Singapore. Take the Singapore Peranakan Trail with food tasting tour and look into the history and lifestyle of the Peranakan people through an exhibition of their finest clothes, jewelry, furniture, customs and festivals. View traditional Peranakan shophouses dating back to the early 1920's, and area that still draws people for the delicious local food. Take a colorful journey into the history, lifestyle and unique character of the Peranakan people in Singapore. Walk through a spice garden - the original site of the first Botanic Gardens. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Book your discount tickets to one of Oahu's top attractions, the Polynesian Cultural Center. Tickets to the Polynesian Cultural Center’s eight island villages give you the rare chance to participate in the daily adventures of Hawaiian and other South Pacific cultures. Add Hawaii's most authentic luau and amazing Polynesian show and you'll see why every trip to Hawaii should include a visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center! The eight villages showcase the indigenous Polynesian cultures of Hawaii, Samoa, the Marquesas, Fiji, New Zealand, Tonga and Tahiti. Real Polynesians share knowledge of their traditional customs, and you can either watch the demonstrations or jump in and participate! Take a canoe ride on the lagoon and enjoy an IMAX film. Kids will love getting temporary tattoos, spear throwing, ukulele lessons and fishing. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Explore Singapore's vibrant Chinatown on a balmy evening tour that's filled with activities. After exploring Singapore's Chinatown and enjoying a Chinese dinner at a Chinatown restaurant, you'll take a tour with a difference by trishaw through Singapore's exciting Night Market then cruise along the Singapore River by traditional cargo boat. The four-hour evening tour of Singapore's Chinatown offers rare insights into Chinese history in Singapore. You'll visit the Yong Galley, the fine art of calligraphy is demonstrated by the Master Calligrapher who will convert your name into auspicious Chinese characters on a red fan which is yours to keep as a souvenir. You'll also have the opportunity to wander along Chinatown's narrow lanes at the Night Market and test your bargaining skills with street vendors selling souvenirs, fashion, leather goods and much more. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Complete your New Zealand experience with a traditional Maori Concert. On this evening tour from Christchurch, visit the Nga Hau E Wha National Marae, where you will view a cultural performance of Maori dance and song including the famous haka! This evening, you are collected from your accommodation and transferred to the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve where you will be treated to a truly memorable cultural performance with a Maori Concert consisting of action songs, poi dances and hakas. Following the concert, there will be the opportunity to view New Zealand's native Kiwi in its natural habitat. Willowbank is the only privately owned reserve in the world where Kiwis can be viewed in the open. City: Christchurch Region: South Island Country: New Zealand Duration: 2.5 hrs Continent: Australia and South Pacific |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Don't miss a sunset luau at Paradise Cove Luau - it's one of the largest and most respected luau shows in Hawaii. If there is one experience you must have during your visit to Oahu, it is a night of Hawaiian culture and hospitality at a traditional Honolulu luau! This tour is likely to Sell-out! Paradise Cove Luau regularly sells out weeks in advance, so book ahead to avoid disappointment! The Waikiki luau at Paradise Cove Luau begins with a tropical Mai Tai greeting, while live Hawaiian music sets the festive mood of the evening. Take a stroll through the Hawaiian Village to learn the arts and crafts of the islands, or test your skills at the Hawaiian Games.After the delightful Shower of Flowers, participate in the Hukilau on the beach and learn the net fishing techniques of old Hawaii. Following the pageantry of the Royal Court Procession and imu (earth oven) ceremony, your evening continues with a sumptuous feast. Make sure you bring along your appetite to fully enjoy Paradise Cove's extensive menu, blending the best traditional Hawaiian dishes, local favorites and continental cuisine. Then, after dinner, with a spectacular Hawaiian sunset as a backdrop, award-winning performers will entertain and amaze with an unforgettable display of songs and dances from across Polynesia at the Paradise Cove Extravaganza. Paradise Cove boasts brilliant sunset views from its oceanfront setting and offers three dining packages, perfect for all tastes and budgets. If you are staying in Waikiki, you have the option to include hotel pickup and drop off to ensure a hassle free night of Hawaiian fun. See tour and pricing options below for full details. City: Oahu Region: Hawaii Country: United States of America Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes Continent: North America |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Complete your adventure through Rotorua with a traditional Maori "hangi" feast. You'll travel by coach to Tamaki Maori Village where your local guide will escort you on a cultural journey to the "marae" (Maori village), the life force of New Zealand's indigenous people. Take the opportunity to engage in an evening of local customs including a traditional Maori dinner feast. Your journey through time unfolds when your coach travels to a pre-European village set deep within the forest, 15 minutes from Rotorua. Let this 3.5-hour tour and your imagination take over as your guide instructs you on the protocol for visiting the marae. A chief is selected, a song is learnt and the eerie cry of the welcome is heard before you enter the world of the proud warriors of the ancient Maori. You will experience the powhiri (welcome ceremony) before you enter the village, with crackling open fires in front of traditional whare (houses). You'll hear traditional Maori instruments and watch the daily activities of days gone by. In the wharenui (meeting house), a Rangiatea culture group offers a powerful display of haka song and dance. Then, as new friendships are forged, dine on a traditional hangi feast, where the food is cooked slowly beneath the ground in earth ovens. This is an amazing re-enactment based on actual events from history, with real characters, traditional arts and crafts, powerful song and dance while enjoying an authentic Hangi feas City: Rotorua Region: North Island Country: New Zealand Duration: 3.5 hours Continent: Australia and South Pacific |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour South Africa is host to the 2010 World Cup. Get a behind-the-scenes looks at Cape Town's soccer scene with this football-focused tour of Cape Town. If your heart beats for football, this Cape Town World Cup tour is for you! Visit the outside of Greenpoint stadium at Signal Hill, which will host Cape Town's first World Cup match on 11 June 2010. Then gain entry into one of the city's Premier League facilities and find out about the development of soccer in South Africa. You will learn not only about FIFA and SAFA but also get the chance to practise your own soccer skills on this must-do tour for football fanatics! The tour begins at Signal Hill with an introduction into South African football outside the Greenpoint Stadium. You will get a perfect view of the impressive newly-built stadium that will hold almost 70,000 spectators. Learn about the stadium's history and gain insight into the controversy that surrounds the funding of a World Cup in a country stricken with poverty. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Cape Town is a city of extraordinary diversity, history and great stories. Over centuries many nations have passed through South Africa and Cape Town is a legacy of that. Experience an intimate exchange with the locals and enjoy an evening of moving stories and extraordinary hospitality. Experience the history of Cape Town through the intimate stories and experiences of two local Cape Town families, including a home-cooked meal and stunning views over Cape Town. |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Tamaki Heritage Village in Christchurch offers a journey to be remembered a journey back in time. Your tour guide will lead you back to Colonial days with stories, history and events that shaped a nation. Tamaki Heritage Village, located 15 minutes from Central Christchurch. "Ki mai koe ki a au, he aha te mea nui tenei ao: He tangata, he tangata, he tangata." "If you should ask me what is the greatest thing in the world, the answer would be: it is people, it is people, it is people." Tamaki Heritage Village experience is set in the 1800s, and follows the re-enacted story of a rebel faction of musket wielding warriors wreaking havoc on their own people a deeply traditional tribe at the Maori Village of Ihutai. Experience the turmoil Maori faced as they were forced to choose between the promise of the new ways and the significance of their ancient values in times of early European settlement. Over the 3.5-hour evening event, guests traverse 20 acres of land and 180 years of New Zealand history. The Maori Village, the fortified Pa, and the Colonial Town all come to life. Travel aboard trams, and old steam trains as part of your experience. At the end of the evening dine on a Colonial inspired buffet feast. Special Offer - Receive a free gift of greenstone from the Jade Factory, a guided tour of the Jade Factory and 15% off any purchases. - BOOK NOW! City: Christchurch Region: South Island Country: New Zealand Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Continent: Australia and South Pacific |
| Cultural and Theme Tours Cultural Tour Don't miss a traditional and local luau on Kauai! As the golden light of torches beckons you to a night filled with life and song, you'll join a casual, relaxing and romantic dining experience that can be found only in paradise! If there's only one experience you must have during your visit to Kauai, it is a night out filled with traditional Hawaiian culture and hospitality. You'll start your unforgettable island evening with the traditional imu ceremony - the unearthing of a pig, cooked to perfection in an underground oven. From there, you'll gather for a sumptuous island feast filled with both luau favorites and the best local cuisine. Enjoy a breathtaking Hawaiian sunset with your favorite beverages or exotic drinks from the standard bar. |
