Top 5 Expert-Led Tours for 2026/27
With Tripsmiths, of course. Our experts have researched the most exciting locations so that we can bring you tailor-made, expert-led holidays anywhere around the world.
No matter your hobbies or interests, we will have a tour for you - from gastronomy trips with famous chefs and horticulture breaks with gardening experts, to musical tours with live performances and cultural trips with esteemed historians.
When you're booking one of our expert-led tours, not only are you benefiting from the fascinating sights and memorable experiences that come as part of the itinerary, you also get to enjoy the company of your chosen expert. Benefit from their knowledge and expertise, with commentary and insights as you travel.
On most of our tours, the expert will give a talk and exclusive Q&A session for guests to find out more about their lives and careers. You can read some our exclusive chats on our blog - or hear from our customers on why you should book an expert-led tour.
Discover 50 years of fascinating history, from the Nazi occupation of 1939 to the Velvet Revolution of 1989 when you join historian Guy Walters in his new home ciry of Prague. During this five-day tour - new for 2026 - you'll discover the Fall, Occupation, Resistance, Dictatorship and Liberation of Czech capital. Visit major sites like Prague Castle and Wenceslas Square, which are central to pivotal historical moments.
Our best-selling tour of the Scottish Highlands with Carol Kirkwood returns for 2026, and now's your chance to ride the iconic Jacobite steam train. This four-day itinerary sees you travel over land, sea and loch, with multiple journeys powered by steam - with the highlight being a trip on the Fort William/Mallaig line on the Jacobite steam train with Carol Kirkwood. The route is frequently voted the world's greatest, passing rugged scenery of craggy coastlines and inland lochs.
Discover the best of Norfolk by heritage rail and paddle boat on a four-night tour, in the company of esteemed historian Lucy Worsley. Not only will you enjoy three heritage rail journeys, along the Bure Valley Railway, Poppy Line and the Bittern Line, you'll also board the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat for a Bure river cruise. However, the highlight of your tour will be a tour of Sandringham - the Royal Family's famous country retreat - with Lucy accompanying you.
Join TV presenter and chef James Martin and cruise the Venetian lagoon on board the luxurious ship SS La Venezia. You'll have exclusive access to some of the city's top sights including St Mark's Basilica, the church on Torcello and Doge's palace. You'll also have the opportunity to spend time in Burano, Murano, Mazzorbo, and Chioggia - with excursions included along the way. James will join you for part of the cruise, hosting a talk, Q&A, and cooking a special gala dinner.
Embark the luxurious SS Antoinette as you cruise along the Rhine, from Basel to Arnhem. This is a very special sailing, as you'll be joined by virtuoso Russell Watson, who will be performing a private and intimate concert for guests in Cologne. Discover the charm of Strasbourg's cobbled streets, explore the vineyards and traditions of the Rhineland, and soak up the beauty of Rüdesheim's rolling hills.
