Taking the Kids to Japan
Japan wasn’t on our radar until a friend came back raving about it. We’d assumed it would be too expensive, too confusing, too far for young kids. We were wrong on all three counts. Family travel to Japan turned out…
Destinations
Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Skip-the-line entry to Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern. See 336 columns and Medusa carvings in a cool, atmospheric underground stop.
Prague: Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting
Self-guided Staropramen Brewery tour in Prague with interactive exhibits and a beer tasting of 4 types, plus optional meal at the bar.
Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour
Chef-led walk through Boqueria Market, then make seafood paella, tapas, and unlimited sangria in a 3-hour Barcelona cooking class.
Barcelona: Sagrada Familia and Park Güell Tour
Skip-the-line Gaudí tour of Park Güell and Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Learn Trencadís symbolism with a local guide.
Mellieha: Popeye Village Entry Ticket
Skip lines at Popeye Village in Mellieha for a full day of character meetups, museum, shows, and seasonal sea water fun.
Madrid: Small Group of Prado Museum Tour & Optional Tapas
Skip-the-line small-group Prado tour for $53. See Velázquez, Titian, Rubens, El Greco and get optional tapas in central Madrid.
London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour
A 2-hour Jack the Ripper evening walking tour from Aldgate, with a live guide, suspect profiles, and Victorian East End street history for $33.
Mellieha: Popeye Village Malta Filmset Entry Ticket
Step into Malta’s Popeye Village film set near Mellieha. Meet Popeye, join Take2 filming, explore the comic museum, and enjoy water fun.
London: Changing of the Guard Tour by Buckingham Palace
Guided London walk to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace with headsets, expert commentary, and crowd-free viewing spots from $18.
From Madrid: Segovia & Avila Day Trip with Optional Tickets
Madrid to Segovia & Ávila in 9 hours: Roman Aqueduct, Segovia Cathedral, medieval walls, optional tickets, lunch option.
Castel Sant’Angelo: Ticket with optional Vatican or Pantheon
Skip-the-line entry to Castel Sant’Angelo with optional audio guide plus Pantheon or Vatican Museums add-ons, for big views and flexible pacing.
Protaras: Turtle Cove & Blue Lagoon Cruise
3-hour Protaras cruise to Blue Lagoon and Turtle Cove with two swimming stops, cave sightseeing, and great value for your money.
Benagil Caves Full Circuit Happy Hour
90-minute speedboat tour from Portimão to Benagil Caves, with views of Ferragudo and Santa Catarina. Guides in 4 languages.
Vilamoura: Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry&Dolphin search
Sail from Vilamoura to the Benagil Caves on a custom boat, then search for wild dolphins. Guides, cave entry, 2.5 hours.
Paris: Elegant Dinner with Drinks in the Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower first-floor dinner at Madame Brasserie with Thierry Marx menus, champagne and wine included, plus an elevator ticket and big Paris views.
Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour
A 2.5-hour guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with entry, expert commentary, and city views for $49.
Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Guided Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour with optional Arena Floor and Underground access. Licensed guides, headsets, small groups.
Portimão: Sunset Cruise to Benagil Cave
Portimão sunset cruise to Benagil Cave: 90 minutes of Algarve coastline views and likely lighthouse scenery on a small-group ride from $23.
Krakow: Schindler’s Factory Ticket and Guided Tour Option
90 minutes at Schindler’s Factory in Kraków with skip-the-line entry, plus an optional English guided tour focused on life under Nazi occupation.
Húsavík: Traditional Whale Watching Tour
See whales in Skjálfandi Bay from a traditional Icelandic oak boat in Húsavík. Warm gear, live guides, and real whale odds.
Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Ticket
Edinburgh Zoo ticket for one day outside the city center, featuring penguins, koalas, sloths, dinosaur fun, and daily talks.
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Ride a scenic ferry from Auckland to Waiheke, then explore by hop-on hop-off bus with 16 stops, iconic wineries, beaches, and villages.
Las Vegas: “O” by Cirque du Soleil at Bellagio
Experience Cirque du Soleil’s O at Bellagio, where water is the star. Expect acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers, and classic show magic.
From Lisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais
See Sintra palaces, Cabo da Roca cliffs, and Cascais coast in one day from Lisbon, with guided stops and optional Regaleira.