Self-Guided Tours Around the World: 10 to Book

1.Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,372 reviews · 5 hours · from $93Our pick

Review of the Giverny day trip from Paris, with Monet’s house, water garden, coach transport, guide options, timing, costs, and practical tips.

“We got onto the bus from the meeting point. It was a very comfortable ride of one hour. We reached Giverny, it wasn't too crowded. Really enjoyed the trip. Our guide, the gentleman was very knowledgeable and truly passionate about Claude Monet ..... explained the locations and was carrying a few paintings to explain and prove his point. He made the trip worthwhile and would love to go on the same trip again. Beautiful place Giverny... and Monet's house was adorable.”

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2.Peloponnese Highlights Day Trip and V.R. Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,425 reviews · from $33

Review of Athens to Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, and Corinth Canal with VR audio guide, coach transport, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Our guide George was the best thing. he had humour, engaged with all the people and had a delightful smile. He gave us good information.”

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3.Giverny and Monet’s House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,319 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Review of the Giverny and Monet’s House half-day tour from Paris, with gardens, transport, guide options, crowds, timing, and value.

“What a lovely day it was. Our tour left on time, our tour woman was very knowledgeable. Monet’s home was everything I had expected beautiful, colorful and amazing.”

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4.Bruges Guided or Audio Trip with Canal Cruise Option from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 795 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $192

Review of the Paris to Bruges day trip with coach travel, guided walking tour, free time, audio option, and seasonal canal cruise.

“We had a wonderful time in Bruges. Just wish the weather was better. Our two tour guides both speak very good English. The whole trip was smooth without incident. The river cruise was a nice experience. The captain was friendly and knowledgeable in history of Bruges.”

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5.Toulouse: Albi and Cordes/Ciel Day Trip with Audio Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 486 reviews · 1 day · from $35

Review of Toulouse’s Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel day trip, with bus transport, audio guides, timings, costs, hills, and practical tips.

“Really enjoyed being able to see 2 spots in the area - obviously wish I had more time at both, but understand that's not really feasible. This was our second trip with City Tour and we were confused by the car seat situation - we have a 3 year old and no where on the tour info does it say to bring a car seat. Our first trip with City Tour provided 2 car seats, this trip was upset we didn't bring our own and hesitated to let us on the bus. If there is a requirement to bring your own, it should be stated somewhere especially since you book…”

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6.Meteora Day Trip with Central Pickup & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 394 reviews · 14 hours · from $80

Review of Athens to Meteora day trip with central pickup, monastery visits, audio guide, lunch option, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Eva was an amazing guide very kind, attentive, and always making sure we were doing well. She made the excursion truly enjoyable. Thank you, Eva!”

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7.Rethymno: Full or Half-Day Trip to Chania with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 359 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $28Best value

Review of the Rethymno to Chania day trip, with transport, free time, guide quality, costs, pickup tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The host, Theatre was very knowledgeable and fluent in four languages. Very impressive Chania was delightful and interesting.”

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8.From Tel Aviv: Dead Sea Self-Guided Chill-Out Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 64 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Review of the $60 Dead Sea day trip from Tel Aviv, with beach access, saltwater floating, mud, transport tips, value, and practical advice.

“Der Trip zum Toten Meer war insgesamt durchwachsen. Am Ziel angekommen wurde alles das geboten, was im Angebot beschrieben war. Die Strandutensilien wirkten jedoch herunter gekommen und ungepflegt. Am meisten geärgert hat mich die Rückreise nach Tel Aviv über Jerusalem. In Jerusalem wurde die 19 Tourteilnehmer von einem geräumigen Reisebus umverfrachtet in einen Mini-Bus, der bis auf den letzten Platz besetzt war, unbequem, eng und im Grunde genommen kein Stauraum für Taschen, Rucksäcke usw. Alle Passagiere mussten ihr Gepäck auf den Schoß nehmen. Dies war im Angebot nicht erwähnt und somit entsprach die gebuchte und bezahlte Dienstleistung nicht den Tatsachen. Einige Gäste klagten anschließ...”

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9.Sorrento & Pompeii Day Trip from Rome Audio Guide Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 50 reviews · from $111

Review of the Sorrento and Pompeii day trip from Rome, with coach travel, limoncello tasting, Pompeii entry, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Juliana the tour guide in Pompeii was fantastic. She really made Pompeii come alive with her re telling of how it was. Her passion for the history and knowledge was excellent. Would definately recommend this tour with Juliana.”

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10.Bergen: Self-Guided Day Trip to Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 16 hours · from $628

Ride trains, buses, and fjord ferries from Bergen to Oslo through Flåm, Aurlandsfjord, and Nærøyfjord on a remarkable 16-hour day trip.

“This package included a fantastic itinerary of Norway fjords and trains. The scenery is stunning. The weather on our trip day, however, was rainy and cloudy, so just consider that you might not see the sights in the same way as in the advertised photos! No fault of the company.”

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