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The World’s 15 Best Medieval History Tours

20 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Cellars, dungeons, city walls and Templar castles. The 15 below are priced and clear about the stairs, the temperature underground and how small each group is kept.

Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour - The Old Town walk puts the cellars in context
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Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour - Walking through Prague’s upper streets
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Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour

2.Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,227 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Explore Prague’s medieval cellars, Old Town legends, alchemy stories, and dungeon exhibits on this lively 90-minute walking tour.

“The tour guide was knowledge and entertaining. She did a wonderful job working with low rate content. The rooms underground were nothing but one level lower and all artificially recreated. Was quite disappointed”

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Templar Tour Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle from Lisbon - Tomar, a town designed around Templar ideas
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Templar Tour Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle from Lisbon

3.Templar Tour Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Review of the Lisbon Templar Tour to Almourol Castle and Tomar, with boat ride, Convent of Christ, costs, walking tips, and honest advice.

“The places we visited were excellent. The tour guide was very knowledgeable however we did have issues. The meeting time was 7:50 with an 8am departure. He didn’t show up until almost 8:20. He apologized and said he would make up the time on tour. So no problem we thought. The biggest issue was coming back there was a lot of traffic and said he wasn’t going to drop us off at meeting point but told us it would be very close. So again we went with the flow. The issue was it wasn’t close. It wound up being almost a 40 min walk back. Basically approx 2 miles. Us…”

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London: Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower - Crossing Tower Bridge with the river below
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London: Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower

Barcelona 1.5h Private Old Town, Gothic & Ramblas Walking Tour - Las Ramblas, seen with context
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Barcelona 1.5h Private Old Town, Gothic & Ramblas Walking Tour

5.Barcelona 1.5h Private Old Town, Gothic & Ramblas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Explore Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, and Gaudí landmarks with a local guide on this lively 2-hour walking tour.

“Chrisa sas fun and knowledgeable. The blend of history and humor kept everyone engaged during the entire tour and I really learned a lot while having fun. At the end she also gave everyone some wonderful tips for local restaurants! It was like having a friend in Barcelona!”

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Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds - The Portuguese Bridge and its rocky approach
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Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds

6.Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · from $90

Review of a $90 Addis Ababa day trip to Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge, Blue Nile Gorge, Geladas, coffee, lunch, and culture.

“During our tour with Sisay around Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, we were captivated by the stunning natural beauty, including a breathtaking waterfall. The landscapes, mountains, and unique sights left us in awe, and Sisay's expertise made the experience unforgettable. We can't wait to return to explore more of this captivating country.”

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Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala - Broby Bro and the story of Estrid
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Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala

Barcelona: Tipsy Tapas & History Tour in the Gothic Quarter - Starting in Plaza George Orwell or Plaza Real
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Barcelona: Tipsy Tapas & History Tour in the Gothic Quarter

8.Tipsy Tapas & History Tour in the Gothic Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 227 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Review of Barcelona’s three-hour Tipsy Tapas and History Tour, with Gothic Quarter sights, Spanish drinks, local food, music, and practical tips.

“Ricardo was very entertaining and gave us great cultural insights into Catalonia. The other guests were fun and made for a very enjoyable tour.”

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Barcelona Historical Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter and El Born - Pont del Bisbe and the Gothic Quarter’s darker corners
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Barcelona Historical Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter and El Born

“Porto: Fado Show with Guided Tour in a Historic Monastery” - Beginning at São Bento da Vitória
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“Porto: Fado Show with Guided Tour in a Historic Monastery”

10.“Porto: Fado Show with Guided Tour in a Historic Monastery”

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 164 reviews · 1h 30m · from $15

Hear soulful Fado in Porto’s São Bento da Vitória Monastery, with a guided visit, Port wine, monk-made liqueur, and live music.

“The tour of the monastary was interesting and the very clever young lady who was our guide was excellent. The Fado show was awesome, the two guitarists, singer and guest singer were all mesmerising. Very intimate show and emotional to listen to and watch. Two lovely free drinks were a bonus! Highly recommend, thank you :)”

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Lisbon: Historical Walking Tour with Jeronimos Monastery - Entering Jerónimos Monastery with a guide
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Lisbon: Historical Walking Tour with Jeronimos Monastery

11.Historical Walking Tour with Jeronimos Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $51

Explore Belém on a four-hour Lisbon walking tour with Jerónimos Monastery entry, a guide, and stops at the Discoveries Monument and Belém Tower.

“I was lucky to be in Frederico walking group to Jeronimos Monastery and Belem tour. He took us in A deep journey into the history of Portugal with his deep knowledge and understanding of the context of every thing. Highly recommended 💯”

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Barcelona: Gothic Quarter Tour Dark History & Ghosts Tour - El Raval and La Rambla: a rougher opening
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Barcelona: Gothic Quarter Tour Dark History & Ghosts Tour

Barcelona Ghosts of a Dark Past Gothic Walking Tour - Starting at Plaça de Catalunya at 6:30 p.m.
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Barcelona Ghosts of a Dark Past Gothic Walking Tour

13.Barcelona Ghosts of a Dark Past Gothic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Explore Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter after dark, with Inquisition trials, Roman tombs, plague tales, and a lively English-speaking guide.

“We were expecting a ghost tour that would include a great deal of historical information. Our guide said he was interested in us understanding the true history of the area without ghost stories. Although his approach was different from what had been advertised, we found the tour to be extremely interesting and filled with insights and information we did not have before. With or without ghosts, this walk through the gothic area was an excellent tour.”

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Barcelona: Market, Tasty Tapas/Food and Gothic History Tour - Starting at Boqueria Market
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Barcelona: Market, Tasty Tapas/Food and Gothic History Tour

Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery - Yanahuara and the White City’s volcanic stone
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Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery

15.Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Explore Arequipa’s volcano views, sillar architecture, Santa Catalina Monastery, cathedral, and Jesuit cloisters with a local guide.

“We had a great tour, with two beautiful viewpoints, a visit to the monastery, and a walk around the main square and church. Our guide, Sline, was very kind and helpful in answering our questions and had lots of information. He was amazing in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.”

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