5 Great Tour Operators In Europe & Asia
Asia and Europe are positively overflowing with history, cultural attractions, and incredible scenery, making it difficult to know exactly where or how to experience the best sights and activities. Those wishing to get the most out of their travel can check out the tour companies listed here, which offer a range of unique sightseeing opportunities in cities including Berlin, London, and Manila. This video was made with Ezvid Wikimaker.
5 Companies Offering Exciting Asian & European Tours
| Group | Tour Location(s) | About |
|---|---|---|
| smallcarBIGCITY | London, England | Uses a fleet of restored, classic Mini Coopers and a trained team of passionate local Londoners to show visitors the city from a different perspective |
| Tongil Tours | North Korea | Helps friends from all over the world experience North Korea travel that is safe, educational, and unforgettable |
| Fat Tire Tours | Paris, Berlin, Munich, Rome, Milan, Florence, Barcelona, and London | Offers bike, Segway, walking, and skip-the-line tours |
| Smokey Tours | Manila, Philippines | Gives tours of Metro Manila's more overlooked areas, led by guides from underprivileged communities |
| Brit Movie Tours | London and throughout the UK | Provides film and TV location sightseeing tours by bus, foot, and small vehicles |
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Things to Bring on Your Next Vacation
- Travel size toiletries that won't take up too much space
- Keep your dirty clothes separate from the clean ones with a laundry bag
- A money belt for easy access to cash & cards
- If you're traveling with kids, you might want to bring along some games
- Depending on your preference, either a backpack or some nice luggage
- Cozy pillows can improve any long flight or car trip
- If you're going to a country where you don't know the language, a translator can be a big help
- A travel mug for your coffee or tea
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In Depth
Travel is one of life's great pleasures, but it can also be overwhelming. Having a trusty local guide or tour company can make the difference between an excellent adventure and a bogus journey. This list, presented in no particular order, shares some stellar travel companies that will guarantee an unforgettable vacation.
The #1 entry is smallcarBIGCITY, a tour service that exclusively uses vintage Mini Coopers. The company operates out of London; pickups are allowed anywhere in the central part of the city. Owner and founder Robert Welch got the idea for smallcarBIGCITY when he was given a 1974 model of one of the automobiles for his seventeenth birthday.
All of the tour experiences are tailor-made for the customer's interests. They include prominent, recognizable landmarks, such as Tower Bridge, as well as hidden gems and local favorites. Groups can hire the fleet of Mini Coopers for special events such as treasure hunts, corporate get-togethers, team building, or bachelor and bachelorette parties.
Groups can hire the fleet of Mini Coopers for special events such as treasure hunts, corporate get-togethers, team building, or bachelor and bachelorette parties.
Up next, at #2, we have Tongil Tours, which helps people experience North Korea. The company aims to create meaningful experiences in the country, and it shares a recommended reading list with all customers before travel commences. It offers a unique summer language program for those wishing to learn Korean; students study for three hours every day and tour Pyongyang in the evening.
Tongil also offers an 8-day tour of North Korean highlights, including the Demilitarized Zone, the Paektusan Architecture Institute, and the country's biggest water park. This journey is led by the company's founder, Alek Sigley. The tour fee includes a roundtrip flight from Beijing to Pyongyang, lodging, local transportation, and three meals per day.
For #3, we've got Fat Tire Tours, which offers unique experiences in several cities throughout Europe and the United States, such as Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Chicago, San Francisco, and New Orleans. The company started in 1999 with bicycle-based journeys but has branched out to include Segway and walking adventures.
The company started in 1999 with bicycle-based journeys but has branched out to include Segway and walking adventures.
Popular experiences include the Berlin Wall Guided Bike Tour, which lets visitors view the memorial, see a former watchtower, and learn where the East German Secret Police kept their secret files. In Munich, tourists can embark on a Private Christmas Market Tour by Rickshaw, where guests can shop, eat, and drink mulled wine and other beverages.
Up next, at #4, we have Smokey Tours, which operates out of Manila. Its goal is to provide visitors with an alternative view of the city by showing them the neighborhoods and sites usually overlooked by traditional sightseeing companies: Manila's slums, cemeteries, and food markets. All of the profits from the company's Slum Tour are invested in the Aplaya Community in Baseco.
For tourists with children, the company also offers a family tour. It is run in collaboration with Manila for Kids. Guests will be able to see the Quiapo Market, where they can try locally grown fruits such as green mango, jackfruit, and lansones. Smokey Tours has been featured in Land of Size, Getting Stamped, and other blogs and media outlets.
Guests will be able to see the Quiapo Market, where they can try locally grown fruits such as green mango, jackfruit, and lansones.
The final entry, #5, is Brit Movie Tours, which offers film and TV sightseeing journeys, via bus, on foot, or in other small vehicles, across London and the greater United Kingdom. Other cities include Liverpool, Bristol, and Edinburgh. There is also a Game of Thrones tour of Belfast, where travelers can see many of the key locations from the television show.
On the Wizards London Bus Tour, guests will have the opportunity to see many of the film locations and inspirations from all eight Harry Potter movies, such as Christ Church College and the building used as Gringotts Bank. The company also has tours for Downton Abbey, Paddington Bear, and Killing Eve.
