Asia

As the gateway to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap has seen plenty of visitors over the years. Get to know this popular city from a local’s point of view to devour delicious Khmer food, take a cruise down Tonle Sap, or see those infamous UNESCO ruins from a different perspective. Our passionate team are ready to show you all these unique things to do in Siem Reap, so what are you waiting for?

As one of the most populous cities on Earth, there are plenty of things to do in Beijing. Join us on a Beijing tour to get under the ancient skin of this rapidly developing city, experiencing Beijing life as the locals know it through the city’s fascinating culture, delicious food, and gripping history.

Shanghai is a city that screams modern metropolis. Visit Shanghai and find your local connection on a Shanghai tour with someone who calls this city home. Whether you want to venture through Shanghai’s old town to tap into ancient tradition, or just want to eat a truck load of fried buns, we’ve got the perfect tour for you.

The Terracotta Warriors are pretty epic, but there’s so much more to Xi’an! Join a Xi’an tour with Urban Adventures to immerse yourself in the fascinating local culture of China, discovering parts of this fascinating city that travellers hardly ever set foot in. Whether you want to bike your way through the city, or eat through it, we've got your back. 

Hong Kong is a city that’s evolved from a cluster of simple fishing villages to one of the most thriving metropolises in Asia. This means that there are plenty of stories to be told, from old to new, and we believe that a city’s stories are always best told by a local. Come and join a HK tour with Urban Adventures to meander through markets and learn plenty of HK history from an expert local guide.

To visit Delhi is to treat and torture your senses both at the same time. With so much going on in this chaotic, explosive city, a local guide should almost be a requirement. Join a local on one of our tours in Delhi to see the sights, taste the bites, and discover just what it is that makes the incredible city of New Delhi tick.

With a mix of Portuguese, Dutch, English, and Chinese, there’s no denying that a trip to Kochi will be a pretty interesting one. Our handful of Kochi tours sample some of the very best things to do in Kochi, from biking the streets, cooking with locals, getting a traditional massage, discovering classic Kochi culture, and exploring one of the most beautiful places in India (possibly Earth!) – the Kerala Backwaters. 

The overwhelming and chaotic city of Mumbai is hard to tackle alone, but that’s where our locals come in. Tour Mumbai with our team of locals to get to the heart of this dazzling Indian metropolis, and pick up plenty of tips for what to do in Mumbai along the way. Eat your way around the city, take a peek into Bollywood life, or simply take a stroll with a local, the choice is yours – we’ll handle the rest.

Tokyo may as well be the definition of the word ‘city’. The monumental capital of Japan is teeming with life, and if you don’t have a local to show you round you’ll probably miss most of it. Visit Tokyo with Urban Adventures to discover a slice of live in this mega-metropolis, and discover what it’s like to live in Tokyo. We’re especially infatuated with the cuisine, so if you’re foodie, pay attention!

Often over shadowed by surrounding destinations, Seoul is youthful, modern, and seriously happening. Top that up with deep history and cultural back story, and you have one of the most fascinating cities in Asia. Tour Seoul with a local to discover South Korea from the people who know it best, and you’ll be wondering why you hadn’t put this city on your bucket list sooner. 

Kuala Lumpur is a melting pot of incredible food, cool city hustle and bustle, infamous architecture (we’re looking at you, Petronas Towers) and just about everything else we love about Southeast Asia. Jump on a KL tour with Urban Adventures to see the sights and eat the bites of this vibrant Malaysian city with the people that know it best, the locals! 

Since the tourist ban was lifted, people have been travelling to Burma in droves. Travel to Yangon then hop off the bandwagon and join an Urban Adventures Yangon tour to discover local life in this gorgeous city, away from the trails that everyone else follows. From bustling neighbourhoods to remote villages, we’ll show you all of Yangon’s changing faces. 

Prepare yourself for a sensory overload, because Kathmandu is the very definition. At every turn you encounter rich culture, hidden temples, colourful bazaars, and the friendliest, warmest of welcomes. Travel to Kathmandu with Urban Adventures to see the incredible Kathmandu with a local. Whether you’re an urban explorer or intrepid adrenaline junkie, we’ve got just the Kathmandu tour for you. 

If you’re relaxing down by a lakeside, admiring the panorama of the Annapurna range, you could only be in one place – Pokhara! Whether you do it by bike or by hike, you’ll find the freshest mountain air, tranquility and peace, and smiling local faces of rural communities on an Urban Adventures Pokhara tour.

Slide into island life on one of our Boracay tours to get a taste of real local life in the Philippines. From secluded beaches and local handicrafts, to enjoying a freshly made lunch in a local village, you’ll see that there’s more to travelling to Boracay than just lying in the sun (although that’s still a serious advantage, of course!).

Often described as a concrete jungle, there’s much more to explore in Singapore than the high rises and high flyers. Come and take a fresh glance on this city on a Singapore tour with a local guide to discover the ancient traditions, delicious food, and unique neighbourhoods in this gigantic urban paradise. 

Taiwan is so hot right now. Get in on the action before everyone else does and jump on a Taipei tour with a local guide to explore the best things to do in Taipei from the people who really know this city inside and out. Hit up some markets, discover the Taipei art scene, or slurp fishball soup to your heart’s content. This is Asia like you’ve never seen it before.

Dodge the typical tourist traps and adventure Bangkok with our local guides as they show you the unique sights, hidden gems, and busy back streets of the ‘Venice of the East’. Our tours in Bangkok explore the back streets by bike, the markets of Chinatown by foot, and canals by longtail boat. You’ll leave the city filled with local Bangkok knowledge, and know more about this dynamic metropolis than any other tourist in town.

Channel your chi on an enlightening Urban Adventures tour in Chiang Mai. Get to know the local monks and their culture, cruise down the Mae Ping River, or slurp on some soup, Thai style. Of all the things to do in Chiang Mai, these tours show you the local flavour of this incredible city in Thailand.

Whether you decide to journey underground with us, take a cruise along the Mekong Delta, or just wander the streets with one of our locals, we’ve got plenty of options for things to do in Ho Chi Minh City with Urban Adventures. This Vietnamese metropolis can intimidate at first, but with a local to guide you on a HCMC tour, it’s never been easier to visit this incredible city. 

Ho Chi Minh City Urban Adventures are happy to accept last minute bookings, but if you book these online, they may not reach us in time. If you are on the road and want to book a trip for today or tomorrow, please call Ho Chi Minh City Urban Adventures on +84 (0) 909 904 100.

Oh Hoi An, how we love thee. From wandering through the narrow streets of Hoi An's ancient town and biking around its peaceful countryside, to cruising down a quiet river or taking part in a fun cooking class, make the most of your Hoi An travel experience and come and see this unreal city with a local. In every case, we’ll throw plenty of delicious Vietnamese food in, just to make it worth your while. 

Hoi An Urban Adventures are happy to accept last minute bookings, but if you book these online, they may not reach us in time. If you are on the road and want to book a trip for today or tomorrow, please call Hoi An Urban Adventures on  +84 (0) 904 193 308.

Whether you’re into cool markets and culture, getting out of the city and exploring the countryside, or full on rest and relaxation, we’ve got a Hue tour for you. If you’ve travelled to Vietnam before, you’ll know that any city in this wild country can be a little dumbfounding. With a local by your side, however, you can't go wrong. And if it’s locals you’re after, well, you’re in the right place…

Hue Urban Adventures are happy to accept last minute bookings, but if you book these online, they may not reach us in time. If you are on the road and want to book a trip for today or tomorrow, please call Hue Urban Adventures on +84 (0) 904 193 308.