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Tours & Activities

Platforms for booking tours, attraction tickets and local experiences before you go. We compared the options and narrowed them down to five. Each one is ranked, with a clear note on who it suits best.

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The 5 at a glance

Comparison of the 5 picks for Tours & Activities
ToolBest forStarting price
Rank 1ViatorTravelers who want lots of choice and reviews before bookingFree to browse; price per activity
Rank 2GetYourGuideTravelers who want easy mobile booking for popular sightsFree to browse; price per activity
Rank 3TiqetsSkipping ticket lines at museums and major attractionsFree to browse; price per ticket
Rank 4Coming soonTo be announced—
Rank 5Coming soonTo be announced—

Our 5 picks, ranked

  1. Rank 1
    Top pick

    Viator

    A huge catalog of tours and experiences worldwide.

    Best forTravelers who want lots of choice and reviews before booking

    What it does

    Viator, part of the Tripadvisor family, lists tours, tickets and activities in destinations around the world, with traveler reviews to help you choose.

    Strengths

    • Very large choice of tours and activities
    • Traveler reviews on listings
    • Many options with flexible cancellation
    • Free to browse

    Good to know: Cancellation rules differ from one experience to the next, so check each listing before booking.

  2. Rank 2

    GetYourGuide

    Book tours, tickets and activities in a few taps.

    Best forTravelers who want easy mobile booking for popular sights

    What it does

    GetYourGuide is a marketplace for tours, attraction tickets and local activities. You can book in the app and keep your tickets on your phone.

    Strengths

    • Wide range of tours and tickets
    • Mobile tickets in the app
    • Reviews and clear descriptions
    • Free to browse

    Good to know: Cancellation terms depend on the activity, so read them on the listing before you book.

  3. Rank 3

    Tiqets

    Tickets for museums and attractions, delivered to your phone.

    Best forSkipping ticket lines at museums and major attractions

    What it does

    Tiqets sells tickets for museums, landmarks and attractions, so you can book ahead and show your ticket on your phone.

    Strengths

    • Focused on museums and top attractions
    • Mobile tickets
    • Easy to book ahead
    • Free to browse

    Good to know: It is more focused on tickets than on guided tours, so it suits independent sightseeing best.

  4. Rank 4

    Coming soon

    Pick #4 for tours and activities is on the way.

    Best forTo be announced

    What it does

    We are still researching this spot. We only add a tool once we are happy it deserves a place in the top five.

    Strengths

      Good to know: Check back soon.

    • Rank 5

      Coming soon

      Pick #5 for tours and activities is on the way.

      Best forTo be announced

      What it does

      We are still researching this spot. We only add a tool once we are happy it deserves a place in the top five.

      Strengths

        Good to know: Check back soon.