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The 15 most popular private tours, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.
Nighttime Singapore highlights in 3.5 hours: Little India, Gardens by the Bay light show, SkyPark views, and a Singapore River cruise.
Most Popular“Loy was extremely knowledgeable about Singapore’s history He was very pleasant and patient. We appreciated that he had a driver so that we could quickly get to and from our stops. Excellent evening!”
Private 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with an Egyptologist guide, temple visits, 4 nights onboard, meals, transfers, and optional Abu Simbel.
“The best part of this trip was our tour guide Omar and all the wonderful knowledge he has about Egypt and history. We didn’t have to worry about anything from the moment we arrived in Luxor and we’re picked up by the tour company representative. We were able to visiRead more”
A private 7-hour Singapore highlights tour with Little India, temples, Chinatown, National Orchid Garden, Mount Faber, and an included Singapore River cruise.
“Wong was a tremendous guide. He was very knowledgeable about both the sites we were seeing and historical context of them. Wong kept us comfortable throughout the tour. He also took some awesome photos for us. Excellent tour!”
VIP Huangpu River cruise plus Shanghai lights by night, with hotel pickup, Yuyuan Old Street, Xintiandi, and Lujiazui skyline views.
“Autumn was so amazing and friendly! So easy to talk to. She provided us with a total VIP experience on the river cruise to have the BEST view spot of the Shanghai city nighttime skyline! What a very memorable experience indeed! Afterwards, Autumn brought us to some spectacular nighttime spots throughout the city. Overall, a…”
Private Douro Valley tour from Porto with boutique winery tastings, Pinhão lunch, and a 1-hour Douro River cruise—no driving.
“What a phenomenal trip! The stunning beauty of the Douro Valley is breathtaking! Our guide , Pedro, went above and beyond to make this an experience of a lifetime ! He was engaging , knowledgeable and accommodating! I would recom”
Luxury 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with private Egyptologist, included meals, and temple visits built for easy sightseeing.
“When we were discussing our trip to Egypt and what we expected, we joked that we wanted Zahi Hawass.. We were assigned to Professor Mohammed Abdu.. We feel that we got the best that Egypt has to offer.. He was so kind to us and our elderly brother. The upgRead more”
Private Blue Mountains day tour with wildlife, Three Sisters lookouts, Grand Canyon views, optional cable car, and a Parramatta River ferry back.
“Our private tour was a great way to experience a true Australian visit. We visited several villages in the Blue Mountains and got a taste of life in Australia.”
VIP Huangpu River night cruise with hotel pickup and Bund lights, plus optional Shanghai Tower 118F views and local dinner.
“I purchased this tour for my children, which included a river cruise, entrance to the tower, and a delightful dinner with authentic Chinese cuisine. The guide, Lucy, was amazing—kind, knowledgeable, and great at engaging my kids. She was very caring and attentive. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Shanghai!”
Private 6 pm Singapore night tour with Gardens by the Bay, Marina Barrage, and a bum boat ride with door-to-door pickup.
“Our guide Alex was the best! Luxury air-conditioned car, safe driving, SO informative , funny yet highly professional. Alex was ultra organised and the evening flowed in a wonderful stress free manner. We could not have wished for a better tour. The only thing you might need to do is decide when to have dinner…”
Private 3.5-hour Singapore night tour with Marina Bay Skypark, Gardens by the Bay light show, and a Singapore River cruise.
“We had the absolute pleasure of doing a tour with Leon that included a river cruise, and it was truly unforgettable. From the very start, Leon’s communication was excellent — he made everything so easy and stress-free. When we met him, wRead more”
Private Seine cruise with Captain Alexis: 1h45 of Paris landmarks from Suresnes to near the Eiffel Tower, with photo help and history.
“We had a great time! Alex was great and we enjoyed the sites! We”
Shanghai VIP Huangpu night cruise with private transfer and optional dinner. Ride in VIP seating, see the Bund and Pudong skyline, with a guide.
“Wow! What a wonderful way to spend an in evening in Shanghai. A delicious meal followed by a cruise. Our hostess with the hostess, Leah took care of all our needs. She was a very informative guide and gave us an insight into Shanghai we would not have got on our own. Thanks Leah, you…”
Paris at night by foot and Seine cruise: see the Louvre pyramid, Saint-Germain cafés, and optional champagne. Small group, big views.
“I expected to see the city from the description, we saw three blocks...”
Private Palo Verde boat safari from Tamarindo with lunch, expert spotting, and close wildlife viewing in Guanacaste for all ages.
“Our tour guide Eugene was amazing!!! The food was wonderful, the amount of animals we saw were amazing as well.”
Private full-day Shanghai with tower views, Yu Garden, French Concession, and a Huangpu River cruise, plus pickup and lunch.
“My husband and I booked a private tour with Jenny's Shanghai Tours in October 2025. Everything was great, and I highly recommend this company! Originally I was going to use Jenny for Shanghai only, but after corresponding with her a few tRead more”
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