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Best One-Day Temple Tours Around the World — Our Top 15

59 tours  ·  from $23 a head

The 15 best one-day temple tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and what you have to wear to get in. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - Meeting at Metaxourghio and getting out of Athens
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

1.Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,241 reviews · 5h 30m · from $23Our pick

Ride the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion with an English-speaking archaeologist guide, then enjoy about 1.5 to 2 hours at Poseidon’s Temple. Guides such as Lydia, Angelina, and Dimitra add Greek myths and local history, while the sunset provides the main event. Entry costs an extra €20.

“Great guide Angelina with lots of fun facts, Greek myths and information. Great day in all. Recommend.”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch - Starting at Larissa Station
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

2.Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · 14 hours · from $87

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, then explore three monasteries, all eight from scenic viewpoints, and the Hermit Caves with local guides Maria or Clement. The 14-hour trip includes photo stops, optional Greek lunch, audio guide, Wi-Fi, and USB charging.

“Very tiring but 100% worth it. Amazing views, very entertaining and informative. Lunch was simple but nice. Few options to chose from and all of them very tasty. I recommend this trip”

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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup - The early pickup and three-hour drive
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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

3.Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,807 reviews · 10 hours · from $70

Leave Aswan early for Abu Simbel by air-conditioned group bus. Choose a self-guided visit or add an English, Arabic, French, German, or Spanish guide. Guides such as Waleed Adnan, Ahmed Abdelwahab, Mido, and Mostafa explain the temples before you explore them.

“Mido Excellent guide, presented detailed description of the temples. Bonus, he did it with lot of humor.”

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From Malta: Gozo Day Trip Including Ggantija Temples - Getting from Malta to Gozo
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From Malta: Gozo Day Trip Including Ggantija Temples

4.From Malta: Gozo Day Trip Including Ggantija Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,399 reviews · 9 hours · from $92

Spend nine hours exploring Gozo with a multilingual guide such as John, Chantelle, Rita, or Altea. Visit the 5,000-year-old Ggantija Temples, Victoria’s Citadel, Xlendi Bay, and Dwejra’s Inland Sea. Hotel pickup, ferry tickets, transport, lunch, and entry fees are included.

“This was an excellent day trip to Gozo! The transportation was easy as we were picked up very close to our accommodation, which helped everything run smoothly. The crossing to Gozo was easy and we were quickly loaded onto our bus for the tour. The Ggantija temples were fascinating. They were very busy but our guide gave us an excellent introduction to one side then gave us plenty of time to explore on our own so we could really appreciate them despite the crowds. Lunch was excellent and the service was very speedy! The walking tour of Cittadella was also excellent, again, with enough time to explore on our own…”

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Montenegro: Durmitor, Tara & Ostrog Monastery Day Trip - Kotor Bay starts the day with two fine viewpoints
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Montenegro: Durmitor, Tara & Ostrog Monastery Day Trip

5.Montenegro: Durmitor, Tara & Ostrog Monastery Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,894 reviews · 13 hours · from $99

Travel from Montenegro’s coast into the mountains with guides such as Milos, Nina, Igor and Slavko. Expect Tara Canyon, a 4-kilometer walk around Black Lake, local meals, narrow mountain roads and Ostrog Monastery at sunset. The $99 price excludes park entry, food and an optional zip line.

“Sights were truly stunning to behold, and the company of the guide made the trip all the more memorable. I’m leaving Montenegro very pleased!”

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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat - Meeting the boat at Mandraki Port
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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

6.Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,784 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

Travel from Rhodes to Symi aboard the Nikolaos X ferry, stopping at Panormitis Monastery and Symi Town. You get about an hour at the monastery and 3.5 to 4 hours in Symi for lunch, shopping, swimming, and walks. Saturday summer trips may add a 20-minute swim at Nymporio Bay.

“Everything was on time. Boat was big with a lot of space.”

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Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets - Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and the roots of samurai Kamakura
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Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets

7.Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,375 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $58

Travel from Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima by air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Hasedera, the Great Buddha, and Enoshima’s shrine, caves, shopping street, and Sea Candle. Guides such as Eric, Yuki, Omar, and Mitsuko are praised for clear explanations and careful timing.

“A very nice tour to the highlights of Kamakura. Our Guide Yuki had the best tips and a lot of interesting information for us and got us to the best spots. It was a very hot day, but a very enjoyable one.”

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Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda - The 8:00 a.m. pickup and road to My Tho
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Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

8.Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,327 reviews · from $48Top rated

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring My Tho and Ben Tre with guides such as James, Nam, or Manh. Expect motorboat and hand-rowed canal rides, coconut candy, honey tea, tropical fruit, a five-course lunch, optional cycling, traditional music, and Vinh Trang Pagoda.

“Lead by a local guy who truly gave us his experience of the Mekong area. Great day out, bring your waterproofs and mossie spray, just in case. Big shout out to Nam, thank you.”

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Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE® - Meiji Shrine: Tokyo’s quiet opening scene
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Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE®

9.Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE®

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,222 reviews · from $85

Spend about nine hours touring Tokyo by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide. Visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Odaiba, Senso-ji, and the 350-meter SKYTREE® Tembo Deck. A late Western-style buffet lunch at Haneda Airport Garden is included.

“We had a great day in Tokyo with our guide Sébastien. He showed us a lot of nice places and made this day for us something we will always remember. He listened very well to our whishes and changed the tour so we could also see the Sky tower! We will recommend this tour to everyone!”

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From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip - The 7:00 AM start and the drive from Chiang Mai
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From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip

10.White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,193 reviews · 13h 30m · from $80

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a comfortable air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide such as Tui, Paul, Bee, or Aom. Visit the White Temple, ancient Chiang Saen, the Golden Triangle, House of Opium, and the Mekong by longtail boat. Lunch and a coffee stop are included.

“LOVE this tour! We carefully chose this one for many reasons. Instead of white temple, then blue temple, etc., we appreciate that they chose to take us to see the ancient city of Chiang Saen and its temple ruins. Far more interesting. Learned a lot about the opium history and Thai history because of our excellent guide - M!! Lunch was one of the BEST meals we had in Thailand (though I would recommend serving it at 12 instead of 1). If you want an education with a great guide, delicious meal and comfortable van ride, look no further. They go above and beyond to help you. Any question you…”

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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano - Sake tasting explains Nagano in half an hour
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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

11.1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $151

Travel from Nagano to Zenko-ji Temple, a local sake tasting, and Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. English-speaking guides such as Tom, Kieran, Nadine, and Endo help explain each stop. Lunch is included, but plan for a steep, icy forest walk to the monkeys, especially in winter.

“We were lucky to have Tom as our guide. He is extremely knowledgeable not only about Japanese history but also gave an excellent summary of sake production and the different types as well as the snow monkeys and Nagano attractions. Tom was also very generous with recommendations for other areas in Japan. The tour was an excellent combination of the temple tour and snow monkey forest. Fantastic lunch included. Plenty of time to see the Zenkoji temple as well as the monkeys. Thanks Tom”

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Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Big Buddha, & Lake Ashi Day Trip - Lake Ashi and the short pirate ship cruise
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Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Big Buddha, & Lake Ashi Day Trip

12.Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Big Buddha, & Lake Ashi Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 908 reviews · from $109

Travel from Tokyo to Kamakura, Lake Ashi, Oshino Hakkai, and Fuji-area viewpoints in about 11 hours. Your English or bilingual guide may include Bertrand, Jorge, Raul, or Paula, depending on the departure. Choose options with the Big Buddha, boat cruise, and lunch included.

“4 in 1 day means that it is, indeed, a right schedule with lots of time on the bus. However, if you travel with Pastor, Fran V. and Waku, you will be having lovely entertainers and good storytellers. For those, who prefer not to arrange travels to Mount Fuji on their own, it is definitely a good Choice!”

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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai's Temples Exploration Day Trip - The road from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

13.Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 871 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Travel from Chiang Mai in a small group of up to 12 to see Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Red Temples. Guides such as Bee, Goi, Paul, and Nine explain Thai art and Buddhist customs. Expect a long road day, buffet lunch, hot spring stop, and possible extra stops.

“The trip was great. Our guide, Toy, explained everything really well and she was really funny and enjoyable. Also, the driver, Mr. T, made sure we got on time to every place. Really recommend this tour.”

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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Big Buddha, & Lake Ashi Day Trip - Lake Ashi and the Hakone Pirate Ship
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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Big Buddha, & Lake Ashi Day Trip

14.Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Big Buddha, & Lake Ashi Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 867 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $49

Travel from Tokyo with an English or Spanish guide to Mount Fuji’s best photo stops, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Ashi, and Kamakura’s Great Buddha. Your chosen route may include a Lake Ashi pirate ship, lunch, or Gotemba shopping. Guides such as Jorge, Naomi, Fran, and Eric are known for lively cultural commentary.

“Nice break from busy Tokyo. Comfy bus, great driver and Fran was a friendly guide. We couldn’t see the Mount Fuji due to the weather, but the stops were still worth it.”

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From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip with Safari - Climbing Sigiriya’s 1,200 Steps
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From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip with Safari

15.Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip with Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 842 reviews · 14 - 16 hours · from $53

Leave Colombo early for Dambulla’s cave temples and Sigiriya’s 1,200-step climb, with an English-speaking guide such as Chathu or Dhanesh. After lunch, choose a village outing with bullock cart and canoe ride, or an optional national park safari. Hotel pickup, water, and transport are included.

“I had an excellent time on this trip. Chathu was a great guide, providing lots of interesting background to everything we saw on the drive as well as at the sites. It was a great way to see Sigiriya from the city.”

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