MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
The pick of the collection, reviewed.
A hand-picked shortlist of the 15 full-day museums travellers rate highest, with the prices, the run times and who you actually book each one through.
One Dubai day trip to Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi, with air-conditioned transport and photo stops.
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Guided skip-the-line day from the Colosseum to Vatican Museums and St Peter’s with headsets, reserved entry, and smart pacing.
“Kind, concerned, knowledgeable, patient, complete tour guides. Helping us beat the lines. English speaking was a plus. The audio ear plugs were very helpful even when it was noisy.”
Skip the line at Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, then visit four major papal basilicas in one long day with small-group guidance.
“Extremely crowded due to Jubilee visitors. Could not see T Peter’s Basilica due to the Pope and Jubilee activities. Neither were the fault of the tour guides. Mary did the best possible under the circumstances, but it always seemed like we were hurrying by all the things worth seeing just to get through the crowds.…”
Full-day Girona and Figueres tour from Barcelona with a guided medieval walk, Jewish Quarter stops, and the Dalí Theatre-Museum.
“Basic transportation to two locations plus a guided tour through Girona. Great balance of guided versus free time to wander and eat lunch.”
A small-group Johannesburg and Soweto day tour with Hector Pieterson, Mandela House, Constitutional Hill, and the Apartheid Museum.
“We booked the full day and fortunately we were the only two in the trip which meant Matti could tailor the tour to us! Everything was great, his knowledge was amazing and we did feel we were getting a very personalised experience. SoweRead more”
One intense day linking Vatican Museums to the Colosseum, plus Piazza Navona, Pantheon and Trevi. Skip the lines with a guide.
“Our knowledgeable tour guide Ertuck was phenomenal!! The tour was as described Rome in a day! Jam packed with facts from start to finish! Unfortunately we did not get to do parts due to the conclave, but under the circumstances I believe we were given a wonderful experience.”
Early pickup, long coach ride, and expert-guided stops in Cairo for the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum, plus lunch and transfers.
“After reading reviews we were a little bit worried about what we might encounter on this trip, however, I think the reviews lowered expectations and turned our time into a wonderful experience.”
A guided Johannesburg day hitting Soweto and the Apartheid Museum, with Constitution Hill, Mandela House, and key memorial stops, plus hotel pickup.
A full-day Soweto tour from Johannesburg with a local guide, buffet lunch, street visits, and the Apartheid Museum.
“Great day exploring the history of Soweto. The lunch buffet was delicious and our tour guide Tinyik was fantastic with all the info he provided.”
Private 8-hour tour from your hotel to Giza Pyramids & Sphinx, then the Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist guide and museum entry.
“Mr Ibrahim the guide wonderful.He knows a lot of hidtory.But the organizer Cairo tour with mr Ramez the worst ever.We had the reservatin from july paied and confirme and Mr Ramez tld us he must find the reservation...what?? 3 days of doubts.In the dau of the trip Read more”
A small-group Dallas day that links Dealey Plaza, the Sixth Floor Museum, and JFK sites with a guided Dallas highlights loop and Oswald stops.
“Dan did the best tour I have ever been on after touring 49 of our 50 states. He gave me lots of information and never demanded I accept his views. He encouraged me to keep an open mind and form my own opinions about the tragic event that happened here in Dallas in 1963.”
Full-day Cairo tour of Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square, and Khan Khalili Bazaar with hotel pickup.
“wow !! most amazing tour and tour guide I ever had..!”
Athens full day tour with Acropolis and museum guidance, lunch, and Cape Sounion’s Temple of Poseidon, plus scenic bus views.
“We had a great day touring Athens with an excellent guide. His knowledge, expertise and humor made the day most enjoyable.”
A full-day Cairo plan: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Al-Azhar Mosque, lunch, camel ride, and a Nile felucca sail.
“This trip was really well organised. We loved every minute of it. Every aspect was made special because of our dedicated guide Mimo who took away all the hassle and navigated us through Cairo with ease. He was our photographer as we explored the beautiful pyramids, Read more”
Hotel pickup from Dubai to Abu Dhabi for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Dates Market, and Louvre Abu Dhabi ticket included.
“The trip was very good organized. Our driver Karam was very kind. As a guide presented all facts and explained everything. Thanks!”
