15 Medieval History Tours Worth Flying For

1.Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,277 reviews · 1h 25m · from $31Our pick

Walk Prague’s Old Town with an English- or German-speaking guide, then descend up to two floors below street level into Romanesque and Gothic cellars. You’ll hear about floods, fires, plague, rebellions, and executions, visit an alchemy laboratory linked to the Golem, and see medieval torture displays. Guides such as Patrik, Julia, Nicole, and Barbora are known for lively storytelling.

“It was great! Got to walk through parts of old historic Prague and our tour guide, Barbora, explained many things along the way.”

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

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

Spend 90 minutes walking Prague’s Old Town and visiting three underground sites, including medieval cellars, a recreated alchemy laboratory, and a dungeon with torture and execution displays. Guides such as Alex, Matyas, Misha, and Tomas are praised for clear storytelling. Expect uneven floors, stairs, tight spaces, and a group of up to 25.

“Matyas was brilliant and informative. Highly recommend! The walk was packed full of interesting history and local landmarks-on the streets and below.”

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

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

Spend about eight hours tracing Portugal’s Knights Templar story from Lisbon to Almourol Castle and Tomar. A boat carries you to the island fortress, then you explore the Convent of Christ, Santa Maria do Olival, and Tomar’s old center. Guides such as Leo, Rui, Ines, and Hugo are praised for clear storytelling, while the day requires steady walking and many stairs.

“This tour was absolutely outstanding! We explored so much, and our guide, Rodrigo C., made the entire experience unforgettable. His knowledge of the Knights Templar was fascinating and he brought history to life in a way that truly felt like interacting with the past. The boat ride to Castelo de Almourol was amazing, and throughout the day Rodrigo was incredibly observant, patient, and considerate. He and his colleagues made sure everyone in the group was comfortable and taken care of. Excellent driver as well. More guides should be like him! The pacing of the tour was perfect, giving us plenty of time to savor each moment. Despite the changing weather,…”

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4.Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 318 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Join historian Mick Priestley for a two-hour walk from Tower Hill to St Paul’s Cathedral. You’ll cross Tower Bridge, pass HMS Belfast, Borough Market, Winchester Palace, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the Millennium Bridge while learning how London grew from Roman settlement to modern capital. Expect a lively pace, plenty of questions, and outdoor walking in all weather.

“As someone who has visited London several times, this was a very informative tour! Mick is super knowledgeable and would answer all your questions. If you want to understand London and its history better, this tour is definitely worth it!”

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

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

Walk from Roman ruins and medieval lanes to Las Ramblas, Barcelona Cathedral, and Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. This English tour lasts about 2 hours 15 minutes, includes a short metro ride, and usually has no more than 15 people. Guides such as Christian, Henrietta, Lena, Evan, and Chrisa add history, humor, and practical local tips.

“Henrietta did a great job explaining the history of Spain and Barcelona area, including some of the current politics, etc if this area”

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

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

Travel from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos with a guide such as Sisay, Yihun, or Freaw. Visit the monastery, walk to the Portuguese Bridge and waterfall, watch for Gelada monkeys and rare birds, then enjoy Ethiopian coffee and lunch. Airport pickup and attraction fees are included.

“Breathtaking scenery in the area around the monastery and the Portuguese bridge, and Sis was an extremely friendly and knowledgeable guide who went out of his way to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. Seeing the baboons up close and personal with the valley in the background was spectacular as well.”

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7.Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 283 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $292

Travel from Stockholm to six Viking and medieval sites with an English-speaking guide. Walk through Sigtuna, see Broby Bridge burials, cross Jarlabanki’s reconstructed bridge, visit an old assembly site, and explore Uppsala Cathedral and Old Uppsala. Guides such as Olof, Calle, Gabriel, Åsa, and Urban are known for clear stories and strong historical detail.

“The tour overall was good, but the first part was definitely much better than the second part. The first part was actually focused on the Viking era, while the second part was more focused on the time following the Vikings. Our tour guide for the first part was amazing! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and overall just a very welcoming guide.”

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8.Tipsy Tapas & History Tour in the Gothic Quarter

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

Join Ricardo for a three-hour walking tour through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, stopping at three local bars for tapas paired with vermouth, cava, sangria, or wine. Expect Catalan history, tucked-away streets, live music at the final venue, and a set menu that can accommodate dietary restrictions.

“Our guide Ricardo was very helpful and his communication was excellent. Unfortunately for us we got stuck in a major traffic jam on the way to the tour but Ricardo was very patient and kept up constant communication when we missed the meeting point and first venue and finally helped us locate the group as quickly as we could. After meeting Ricardo and the group, we were then able to enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter as Ricardo pointed out and explained many details that we would surely have missed without his passionate knowledge of the area. The group were also able to indulge ourselves in some delicious tapas…”

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9.Barcelona Historical Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter and El Born

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk from Plaça del Vuit de Març to Santa Maria del Mar with a local guide such as Juan, Lidia, or Vanesa. You’ll see Roman remains, the Jewish quarter, Gothic churches, Picasso and Gaudí landmarks, and quiet old-town corners. The pace is easy, the group is capped at 20, and admission to the cathedral churches is not included.

“Sara was very knowledgeable and mad the tour interesting for all ages. Good stories of history of city.”

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

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

Visit São Bento da Vitória Monastery with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide, then hear one hour of Fado in a small chapel with Portuguese guitar and Fado viola. A Port wine and monk-made Singeverga liqueur tasting are included. The total experience lasts 90 minutes.

“Unique atmosphere for the Fado. The tour and history of the monastery were very interesting. Lovely Fado singer with two excellent musicians. A lovely sound from the Portuguese guitar. Worth a visit.”

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11.Book of Kells. Medieval Dublin Castle. 5* History & Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Join a licensed guide such as Sean, Marty, Michael, Noel, or Alan for a small-group walking tour through Trinity College, the Book of Kells, the Old Library, College Green, Molly Malone, and Dublin Castle grounds. The 2-hour-45-minute experience includes Trinity admission and the Book of Kells exhibition, but not entry to Dublin Castle buildings.

“Incredible tour, we had time for the book of kells, library and campus. Our tour guide was phenomenal, seemed that he knew more than everything about Trinity and Ireland.”

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12.Historical Walking Tour with Jeronimos Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $51

Spend four hours exploring Lisbon’s Belém district with an English-speaking guide. You’ll enter Jerónimos Monastery with admission included, then walk to the Monument to the Discoveries and Belém Tower. Guides such as Frederico, Federico, and Francisco bring Portugal’s Age of Discoveries to life, though the tour requires steady walking and does not include tower admission.

“Frederico was so informative and helpful! It’s the one history lesson we booked for our trip so it was definitely helpful to set the scene for our time in Portugal.”

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13.Gothic Quarter Tour Dark History & Ghosts Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Join an English-speaking guide such as Jordan, Mariah, Jen, or Jane for a 1.5-hour night walk through El Raval, La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter, and Barcelona’s oldest churches. Expect true crime, medieval torture, local superstitions, and ghost tales, with a practical local guide to restaurants and rooftop bars afterward.

“Fantastic tour. Everything was well organized, and the guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone.”

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14.Barcelona Ghosts of a Dark Past Gothic Walking Tour

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

Walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter at 6:30 pm with a live English-speaking guide. You’ll hear about Inquisition trials, medieval executions, plague burials, and Roman tombs. Guides such as Onno, Evangelos, Loic, and Luis bring different styles, from careful history to spooky storytelling. The two-hour walk ends at Plaça del Rei.

“Onno was an amazing guide. He had a lot of knowledge about the history of Spain and made all the stories very interesting. He has a great sense of humor and was very patient. My family had a great time! Shout out to Onnos parents who may be reading this - you should be proud!”

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15.Market, Tasty Tapas/Food and Gothic History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with an English-speaking guide, visiting La Boqueria and local taverns for eight tastings and three drinks. Expect pintxos, botifarra, pa amb tomàquet, seafood, jamón, Manchego, cava, and a pastry, plus stories from Roman Barcino to modern Barcelona. Adrian has led this tour with humor and strong local insight.

“Adrian was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and lots of fun. The information, places we visited and the food we tasted was amazing.”

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