Travel Your Way

Discover the world through exclusive, privately guided experiences crafted around your passions, your pace, and your sense of wonder.

The Art of Private Touring

Some moments simply cannot be shared with a crowd. The quiet reverence of standing alone in a centuries-old chapel. A private conversation with an artisan whose family has perfected their craft for generations. The freedom to linger where your curiosity leads you.

Private touring transforms travel from sightseeing into something far more profound—a personal journey shaped entirely around you. With an expert guide devoted solely to your experience, every moment becomes an opportunity for discovery, connection, and wonder.

What Sets Private Touring Apart

Expert Local Guides

Our guides are historians, storytellers, and passionate locals who unlock the soul of each destination with warmth and deep expertise.

Exclusive Access

Step behind closed doors into private collections, artisan workshops, and hidden spaces most travelers never see.

Your Pace, Your Way

Linger longer at places that captivate you. Skip what doesn’t interest you. Every itinerary flexes to your rhythm.

Seamless Service

From arrival to departure, every detail is thoughtfully anticipated so you can simply be present in each moment.

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Behind-the-Scenes Access

The most memorable travel moments often happen away from the crowds. Our long-standing relationships with local artisans, curators, and cultural custodians open doors that remain closed to ordinary visitors.

Imagine a private viewing of a museum’s restoration workshop, where masterpieces are carefully brought back to life. A morning in a family vineyard, learning centuries-old techniques before the first tour buses arrive. An evening in a chef’s home kitchen, discovering recipes passed down through generations.

These aren’t scripted performances—they’re genuine encounters with people who are passionate about sharing their world with curious, respectful travelers like you.

Crafted Around You

No two travelers are alike, and no two private tours should be either. Before your journey begins, we take time to understand what moves you—whether that’s Renaissance art, local food traditions, architectural history, or simply the joy of wandering through neighborhoods where daily life unfolds.

Your guide arrives each morning knowing your interests, preferences, and energy level. Prefer a leisurely start? We’ll adjust. Want to dive deeper into something unexpected you discovered yesterday? Consider it done. This is travel without compromise, shaped entirely by your curiosity.

Experiences We Can Arrange

Every private tour is bespoke, but here are some of the experiences our guests have treasured.

Historic Amsterdam building with classic Dutch architecture near the Rembrandt House Museum in the Netherlands.

Cultural Immersion

Private museum visits before opening hours. Conversations with local artists in their studios. Traditional craft workshops with master artisans. Music and dance performances in intimate settings.

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Culinary Journeys

Market tours with expert chefs. Private cooking classes in historic kitchens. Wine tastings in family cellars. Farm-to-table experiences at estates not open to the public.

The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian overlooking whitewashed houses on the island of Patmos, Greece.

Hidden Discoveries

Secret gardens and private palaces. Off-the-map villages and ancient paths. Archaeological sites away from the crowds. The places locals treasure but rarely share.

How Private Touring Works

1. Share Your Vision

Tell us about your interests, travel style, and dreams for this journey. The more we understand you, the better we can craft your experience.

2. We Design

Our specialists create a bespoke itinerary featuring handpicked guides, exclusive access, and experiences tailored precisely to you.

3. You Explore

Travel with complete peace of mind. Your guide handles every detail while you focus on the experience and connection.

4. We Support

Our team remains available throughout your journey, ready to adapt plans or arrange spontaneous additions.

Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend booking at least 4-8 weeks in advance, particularly for peak travel seasons or when your experience requires arranging special access. This allows time to secure the best guides, confirm exclusive arrangements, and thoughtfully design your itinerary. However, we understand that sometimes travel plans come together quickly, and we’ll always do our best to accommodate shorter timelines.

Absolutely. Every private tour is designed around you, including your physical comfort and mobility requirements. Our guides are experienced in adapting routes, pacing, and activities to ensure everyone in your party can participate fully and comfortably. Please share any specific needs when planning so we can ensure every aspect of your experience is accessible.

Our guides are not simply licensed professionals—they’re passionate experts who live and breathe their subjects. Many hold advanced degrees in art history, archaeology, or cultural studies. More importantly, they’re gifted storytellers who know how to bring places to life. We match guides to guests based on interests and personality, ensuring genuine connection and conversation, not a scripted performance.

Yes—flexibility is one of the great privileges of private touring. Want to spend an extra hour at the gallery? Skip the planned lunch spot for somewhere your guide recommends? Follow an unexpected discovery? Your guide will happily adjust. We build breathing room into every itinerary specifically to allow for these spontaneous moments.

Private tour pricing typically includes your expert guide, private transportation, all entry fees and pre-arranged access, and coordination of any special experiences. Meals, tips, and some specialty experiences may be additional depending on your itinerary. We provide transparent, detailed pricing before you book so there are no surprises.

We do, and we love designing experiences that engage travelers of all ages. Our guides excel at adapting their approach for younger guests—making history come alive through storytelling, scavenger hunts, and hands-on activities. We can also arrange experiences specifically designed for families, from gelato-making classes to treasure hunts through ancient ruins.

Let’s Create Your Journey

Every great journey begins with a conversation. Tell us where your curiosity leads you, and we’ll craft an experience that exceeds your imagination.

Why Book with Extraordinary Adventures

Expert Advisors

Specialty cruise specialists who understand the unique requirements of expedition and world voyages.

Exclusive Perks

Access to special deals, onboard credits, and amenities not available when booking direct.

Personalised Planning

Custom recommendations for ships, itineraries, and cabin selection on complex voyages.

Full Support

Assistance from booking through disembarkation and beyond—we’re with you every step.

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