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City Tours & Sightseeing Worldwide

See the world’s great cities with a local showing the way. City tours turn a day in New York, Paris, Rome or Istanbul into the highlights, the history and the hidden corners.

The best way to crack a new city is a good tour: hop-on-hop-off loops for the lay of the land, skip-the-line access to the icons, food and neighborhood walks, and private guides who tailor the day. From New York, London and Paris to Rome, Istanbul, Dubai and beyond, a specialist matches the right tours to your trip.

Why Book a City Tour?

Skip the lines

Priority access to the big-ticket sights.

Local expertise

Guides who bring the history to life.

See more in less time

The highlights and the hidden corners.

Every style

Hop-on-hop-off, walking, food or private.

City Tour Styles

The Blue Mosque at dusk in Istanbul, Turkey

Hop-on hop-off

Loop the sights at your own pace.

Skip-the-line icons

The Vatican, the Tower, the Louvre and more.

Food & neighborhood walks

Local flavor beyond the guidebook.

Private guides

A tailored day, just for your group.

Popular City Tour Destinations

  • New York, London & Paris
  • Rome, Florence & Venice
  • Istanbul & Athens
  • Dubai & Abu Dhabi
  • Tokyo, Barcelona & beyond

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City Tours — Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of city tours are there?

Hop-on-hop-off buses, walking and food tours, skip-the-line attraction tours and private guided days — a specialist matches your pace.

Are skip-the-line tours worth it?

At popular sights (the Vatican, the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum) they save hours — well worth it in peak season.

Can I get a private guide?

Yes — private guides tailor the day to your interests and group; great for families and special interests.

How do I get a quote?

Request up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from a tour specialist and compare tours, cities and dates.