Top Africa Historical & Heritage Tours

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Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town

Hi there! I am your local Cape Town guide, and I cannot wait to take you on this tour for I have many stories about …More

Bantry Bay, South Africa

4.9 (3,581)

Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town

Hi there! I am your local Cape Town guide, and I cannot wait to take you on this tour for I have many stories about...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (3,581)

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$56

Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II mosque ticket included

Explore Casablanca, in the most memorable Half-day Tour. As one of the most detailed tours of Casablanca on a typical morning, by an air-conditioned Car/Minivan …More

Casablanca, Morocco

4.9 (2,915)

Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II mosque ticket included

Explore Casablanca, in the most memorable Half-day Tour. As one of the most detailed tours of Casablanca on a typical morning, by an air-conditioned Car/Minivan...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,915)

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$23

Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

On this private Cairo day tour, you’ll journey through the layers of Egypt’s ancient glory, beginning with the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza — the Great …More

Giza, Egypt

4.9 (2,802)

Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

On this private Cairo day tour, you’ll journey through the layers of Egypt’s ancient glory, beginning with the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza — the Great...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,802)

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$29

Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Group Tour from Cape Town

Experience the best of Cape Town in one unforgettable day on this scheduled full-day tour to Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Boulders Beach Penguins, Cape of Good …More

Cape Town, South Africa

4.8 (2,153)

Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Group Tour from Cape Town

Experience the best of Cape Town in one unforgettable day on this scheduled full-day tour to Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Boulders Beach Penguins, Cape of Good...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (2,153)

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$65

Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque

Explore the largest and capital city of UAE on a full day guided tour of Abu Dhabi from Dubai at the most economical price. Transportation …More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4.8 (2,137)

Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque

Explore the largest and capital city of UAE on a full day guided tour of Abu Dhabi from Dubai at the most economical price. Transportation...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (2,137)

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$79

BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private)

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through Azerbaijan's rich history and natural wonders. Starting at 9:00 AM from the Baku City Tours office, this 7-8 …More

Baku, Azerbaijan

4.9 (2,044)

BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private)

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through Azerbaijan's rich history and natural wonders. Starting at 9:00 AM from the Baku City Tours office, this 7-8...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,044)

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$25

Doha: Guided City Tour With All Attractions, Pickup/Drop-Off

Discover the best of Doha on a guided city tour combining Qatar’s rich heritage, traditional culture, and modern landmarks. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle …More

Doha, Qatar

4.9 (1,827)

Doha: Guided City Tour With All Attractions, Pickup/Drop-Off

Discover the best of Doha on a guided city tour combining Qatar’s rich heritage, traditional culture, and modern landmarks. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,827)

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$40

Best of Cairo Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Museum Tour

Experience the very best of Cairo on a private full-day tour that combines Egypt’s most iconic ancient wonders with its world-famous treasures. Begin your journey …More

Cairo, Egypt

5.0 (1,814)

Best of Cairo Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Museum Tour

Experience the very best of Cairo on a private full-day tour that combines Egypt’s most iconic ancient wonders with its world-famous treasures. Begin your journey...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,814)

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$19

Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

Whilst in Luxor you can take a Private Full Day Tour of the West Bank. Here you have the opportunity to visit the amazing Valley …More

Luxor, Egypt

4.9 (1,639)

Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

Whilst in Luxor you can take a Private Full Day Tour of the West Bank. Here you have the opportunity to visit the amazing Valley...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,639)

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$72

From Dubai: Half-Day Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Guided Tour

Visit the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic landmarks. Admire its beautiful Islamic architecture, intricate details and peaceful surroundings as …More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

5.0 (1,626)

From Dubai: Half-Day Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Guided Tour

Visit the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic landmarks. Admire its beautiful Islamic architecture, intricate details and peaceful surroundings as...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,626)

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$49

Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor

Embark on a full-day adventure to uncover the treasures of Luxor's East and West Banks. Explore the monumental wonders that define Egypt's rich history. Discover …More

Luxor, Egypt

4.9 (1,553)

Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor

Embark on a full-day adventure to uncover the treasures of Luxor's East and West Banks. Explore the monumental wonders that define Egypt's rich history. Discover...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,553)

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$15

Marrakech Day Trip: Agafay Desert, Atlas Mountains and Camel Ride

This is our most popular day excursion. Leave the city in the morning and get back by the early evening, enjoying a day of physical …More

Marrakech, Morocco

4.8 (1,306)

Marrakech Day Trip: Agafay Desert, Atlas Mountains and Camel Ride

This is our most popular day excursion. Leave the city in the morning and get back by the early evening, enjoying a day of physical...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,306)

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$23

4-hours private Tour Islamic Mosque,Coptic Cairo &Khan el-Khalili

Learn about Old Cairo and visit the famous churches in Cairo along with Mohamed Ali Alabaster mosque on this personal tour with a private Egyptologist …More

Giza, Egypt

4.9 (995)

4-hours private Tour Islamic Mosque,Coptic Cairo &Khan el-Khalili

Learn about Old Cairo and visit the famous churches in Cairo along with Mohamed Ali Alabaster mosque on this personal tour with a private Egyptologist...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (995)

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$14

Marrakech from Casablanca with Horse carriage and Camel Ride

Visit Marrakech while you're in Casablanca, and discover the historic sights and glittering ancient landmarks. Explore the main hidden wonders among the winding alleys of …More

Casablanca, Morocco

4.8 (888)

Marrakech from Casablanca with Horse carriage and Camel Ride

Visit Marrakech while you're in Casablanca, and discover the historic sights and glittering ancient landmarks. Explore the main hidden wonders among the winding alleys of...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (888)

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$101

On this half day tour in Soweto, your guide will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto. The Soweto tour will take you deep …More

Johannesburg, South Africa

4.8 (879)

Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

On this half day tour in Soweto, your guide will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto. The Soweto tour will take you deep...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (879)

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$68

Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada, El gouna, Makadi, Soma Bay, Shal H

Explore the wonders of Luxor on a full-day tour from Hurghada. See some of Egypt’s most spectacular sites along the Nile River at the city …More

Hurghada, Egypt

4.9 (788)

Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada, El gouna, Makadi, Soma Bay, Shal H

Explore the wonders of Luxor on a full-day tour from Hurghada. See some of Egypt’s most spectacular sites along the Nile River at the city...

12 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (788)

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$130

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque, Palace, Etihad Towers & Lunch

Explore Abu Dhabi, including the Royal Palace & Grand Mosque, on a day trip from Dubai. View the sights from Etihad Towers' Observation Deck & …More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

5.0 (780)

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque, Palace, Etihad Towers & Lunch

Explore Abu Dhabi, including the Royal Palace & Grand Mosque, on a day trip from Dubai. View the sights from Etihad Towers' Observation Deck &...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (780)

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$145

Private Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Memphis, and Saqqara

Enjoy visiting Cairo's most popular attractions in one day! Also, you will have a professional licensed tour guide who will explain to you Everything plus …More

Cairo, Egypt

4.9 (772)

Private Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Memphis, and Saqqara

Enjoy visiting Cairo's most popular attractions in one day! Also, you will have a professional licensed tour guide who will explain to you Everything plus...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (772)

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$100

From Tangier: Chefchaouen Day Trip with Local Guide

Discover Chefchaouen, Morocco's famous Blue City, on a day trip from Tangier through the scenic Rif Mountains, with a toilet break along the way. Upon …More

Tangier, Morocco

4.8 (737)

From Tangier: Chefchaouen Day Trip with Local Guide

Discover Chefchaouen, Morocco's famous Blue City, on a day trip from Tangier through the scenic Rif Mountains, with a toilet break along the way. Upon...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (737)

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$32

Private Luxor Tour: East & West Banks with Egyptologist Guide

Discover the best of ancient Luxor on a private full-day tour of the East and West Banks with a qualified Egyptologist guide. Explore the magnificent …More

Luxor, Egypt

5.0 (735)

Private Luxor Tour: East & West Banks with Egyptologist Guide

Discover the best of ancient Luxor on a private full-day tour of the East and West Banks with a qualified Egyptologist guide. Explore the magnificent...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (735)

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$75

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Africa Historical & Heritage Tours?

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Which Africa Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Africa Historical & Heritage Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Africa Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Africa Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Africa Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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