Historical & Heritage Tours in Central and South America

Select to visit two among five top museums in Quito and discover Ecuador's cultural history, pre-Columbian art, archaeology, or flora and fauna. See the city through a unique lens while you take in the exhibits of your choice. You're accompanied by a knowledgeable art historian who offers enlightening commentary. Entrance fees, guided tours and round-trip transport from selected hotels included.

Be inspired and empowered by the legend of one of Argentina's most beloved icons - Eva Peron, or Evita, on this 3-hour private history tour of Buenos Aires. Listen to her famous speeches at the Evita Museum and learn about her early life, her rise to prominence and the Peronism political movement, fronted by her husband Juan Domingo Peron. Visit Casa Rosada where she famously addressed the people from the balcony and see the filming locations for Madonna's 1996 movie Evita, then pay your respects at her tomb in Recoleta Cemetery.

Uncover the rich history and cultural heritage of Argentina's large Jewish community on a 3-hour private Jewish heritage tour of Buenos Aires, including hotel pick-up and drop-off. Visit important sites like the Libertad Synagogue, the AMIA, the Jewish Museum of Buenos Aires or the Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires, as your guide fills you in on the long and sometimes troubled history of Jewish settlement in Argentina.

Learn about the Jewish heritage of Rio de Janeiro on this 4-hour private tour. With a local guide, enjoy the flexibility to customize your own tour according to your interests. Visit Itzhak Rabin Park to enjoy spectacular views over Botafogo beach and Sugar Loaf. See Chaim Weitzman Square and a public school named after Anne Frank. Head to the Jewish Museum and the Grand Temple, a beautiful building from 1932. See the Clube Israelita Brasileiro and Beth El Synagogue in Copacabana, as well as the Beit Lubavitch Synagogue and the Midrash Cultural Center in Leblon. Along the way, enjoy personal attention and informed commentary from your guide. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Geological Tourism is a type of special purpose tourism developed in natural areas, specifically focused on understanding geology and landscape, with the goal to promote the conservation of geodiversity and geosites, through reflection and experiential learning. We provide a unique educational experience, which is safe and responsible with ourenvironment. This trip is about water importance and hidrological processes that ocurr in the Maipo valley. Why this process are important for life and their conservation.

The balconies, Moorish architecture, and churches of Lima's historic center offer a fascinating glimpse of the city's colonial past. Experience the best of the Lima old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a 4-hour, private tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, snacks and drinks at Bar Cordano, and entrance fees. This private tour offers a flexible, personalized experience, with departures available in the morning or afternoon.

Downtown Sao Paulo can be a bit overwhelming to navigate on your own, so let an informative guide point out its architectural features, cultural spaces, contemporary art and traditional eateries. On this 5-hour walking tour you'll view the impressive Martinelli building and sample feijoada, the national dish. Set out on a Saturday from S e Cathedral to explore the city center when it is not quite so bustling as on weekdays.

Immerse yourself in the captivating history and Caribbean flair of Cartagena on a 4-hour historical tour of the city. Visit all of Cartagena's significant sites and UNESCO World Heritage-listed structures accompanied by a knowledgeable guide; absorb the sacred ambiance of San Pedro Claver Church; and gain insight in to the colorful culture of the Colombian area.

A compact core of staggering architectural riches makes Salvador an ideal city to explore. The Portuguese built the country's first colonial capital here and their pastel-hued masterpiece was arguably never exceeded in Brazil. Once the site of slavers' markets, the cobblestone squares of the historic centre now resound with vibrant African drumming and capoeira displays. Our half-day tour wanders along wonderfully preserved historic streets and squares including the famed Pelourinho, which takes its name from the whipping post that once stood at its centre. 

Explore Venezuela's turbulent past and learn about its independence hero, Simón Bolívar, on this private guided tour of Caracas' historic center. See the plaza named after the country's favorite son and check out the 17th-century house where he was born. Visit other landmark buildings, like the Caracas Cathedral and City Hall, with an informative local guide who can enrich your experience with insights into the country's past and present.

Get a taste for the wealth of culture in Lima during this 8-hour trip covering the city's one-of-a-kind culinary scene, history and popular art. Savor Peru's many food delicacies at a Lima market and try 'Chifa' cuisine, blending Chinese and Peruvian influences in Chinatown. You'll then visit the monuments of Lima's historic downtown, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy a ceviche tasting and behind-the-scenes kitchen tour at a famous Lima eatery. Finish your day with handicraft shopping in bohemian Barranco. Your trip covers a driver-guide, round-trip hotel transport, all food mentioned in the tour details, all entrance fees and bottled water.

Get skip-the-line access to one of the world's most well-regarded opera houses, the Colon Theatre, on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Tour the theater with a guide who can provide insight into the history and significance of the building, followed by a 90-minute walking tour of some of Buenos Aires' other popular palaces.