Experience The Traditions That Shape The City
Uncover living traditions with a local host who shapes the day around you. From hidden ritual spaces to enduring customs, see how the past still colors the present.
What Our Travelers Think
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Our tour and experiences with Claudia were more than we expected and imagined. She is extremely knowledgeable and patiently accommodated all our needs and requests. As much as everything is right in front of you and easily accessible, it makes the biggest difference to see these attractions with a guide by your side and Viator gave us that perfect guide. We learnt so much from Claudia than we we could have picked up from a brochure or the internet. Thank YOU
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V
We had a wonderful custom day tour in Istanbul with our guide. Ipek was incredibly knowledgeable, and you could genuinely feel her passion for what she does. Beyond her expertise, she was also very kind and attentive. What I appreciated most was the pacing — the day never felt rushed or crammed with too many activities. She thoughtfully designed the itinerary so we could truly soak in the city, be present, and enjoy each place at a meaningful pace. It made the experience feel personal rather than transactional. Highly recommended if you want a deeper, more intentional way to experience Istanbul.
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A
Concise experience commentary & guidance; nailing the key locations.
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D
Amazing!!! Thank you Alfred for the perfect "real" Hong Kong tour - giving my family a taste of Hong Kong life away from the usual touristy spots. Alfred started with with careful consultation of what we wanted to see and then tailored an itinerary to fit those requests. However, he was also flexible on the day and tweaked some of the tour which was just spot on. Highly recommended :-)
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A
Diego our guide gave us a very personalised tour of Bologna, we saw so much, we learnt so much and all at a very good pace
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M
We packed as much as we could into our 4 hours with Amy our guide . She came to our hotel to meet us and Explained all our Japanese history and the different cultures and ways of the life here in Kyoto. If you get Amy you will be in good hands and she is always keen and ready to take pictures as we moved around temples and shrines . Wear your best and most comfortable shoes and Kyoto is not as well connected so often a good walk is necessary. Amy took us to the best shops to try out local delicious foods and sweets and macho tea and saka . We left the tour with hundreds of photos of a great day .
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A
Karen was our tour guide, and the focus of the highlights tour was local orientation in Hong Kong. She did an excellent job helping us navigate trains and trolleys while introducing us to key areas we could easily return to on our own. We visited major local sites, including a shrine and a jailhouse museum, and walked through antique alleyways and food markets. A quick bathroom stop along the way was appreciated. A real bonus was Karen’s clear, step-by-step instructions for getting to the Peak Tram. The directions were spot-on and gave us the confidence to make the trip independently. One consideration for future participants is walking pace. Those who don’t live in walking-focused cities may find the pace faster than expected, reflecting the rhythm of a busy urban environment. This is worth noting on the request form when signing up. This was not a tour guide issue—simply an age-related consideration for us.
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D
Katie was an excellent tour guide. Katie is sweet, and very knowledgeable. We truly enjoyed our time in Kanazawa with her. We discovered the Kenrokuen garden, Samurai district and Omicho food market plus more. Highly recommend this tour.
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