WORLDWIDE · UNDERGROUND DAYS OUT
Every cave trip we have been through, shortest to deepest. The 15 here are the ones worth planning a day around, each with its price, its duration and the thing nobody tells you until you are already at the bottom of the steps.
Spend a long day traveling from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. Guides such as Cesar, Luis, Edwin, Hugo, and Antonio add lively Mayan history on the bus and at the ruins. Expect a buffet lunch, a cold swim, and possible shopping stops.
“The trip was well organized and fun. Hugo was an enjoyable guide who was knowledgeable and friendly. We would do it again.”
Walk beneath Naples for 1.5 to 2 hours with an English or Italian guide. See the Greek-Roman Aqueduct, Roman Theater, and Summa Cavea, then add Margherita or Marinara pizza and a soft drink for up to €15.
“Good guide but needs to have a microphone where the water cascades into the well. Could not hear him.”
Travel from Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá with guides such as Beto, Kevin, or Ramiro. Allow 12 hours for the round trip, ruins, Cenote Chichikan, buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and a short Valladolid visit. Choose carefully between standard and all-inclusive options.
“Beto & Ramiro provided an educational yet fun and interactive experience that anyone can enjoy. Even with a tour group of diverse backgrounds they both kept us all laughing and organised, whilst also giving ample time to explore the sites o”
Meet The Ultimate Italy at Via dei Fori Imperiali for a three-hour guided visit to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum. You’ll walk the arena floor, enter restricted underground chambers, and hear the story of gladiators, emperors, and ancient Roman crowds from guides such as Carmelo, Teddy, Maya, and Enza.
“This was fantastic. I would absolutely do this again”
Walk from Edinburgh’s Lawnmarket into the dim South Bridge vaults with an English-speaking guide such as James, Jordan, Dom, or Louisa. Expect stories of poverty, crime, disease, witches, and ghosts, plus a torture exhibition if you choose that option.
“Jordan was wonderful tour guide and natural story teller.”
From Portimão, you’ll speed past Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Algar Seco, and the Algarve’s sea cliffs before reaching Benagil Cave. Choose a small-group or private ride, with English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese guidance. Sunset departures add warm evening light on the return.
“The young tour guide with curly hair and a neck tattoo (idk his name) was very humorous💯💯”
Walk through Wieliczka’s cool underground chambers on a 2.5-hour guided tour. See salt-carved chapels, statues, reliefs, and an underground lake, with transport from Krakow available. Guides such as Norbert, Kate, John, and Veronica have been praised for clear, friendly explanations.
“we found the tour to be very good, from the start of booking we were kept informed about pick up times and places, our tour guide John was excellent and kept us up to date before and throughout our tour , he was friendly, knowledgeable and professional.”
Join Dream Wave Algarve for a 2.5-hour speedboat cruise from Albufeira Marina. Guide Christian, Danny, or another multilingual crew member explains the coast, caves, and dolphins as you pass Benagil, Praia da Marinha, and the Albandeira arch. Bring a jacket, swimwear, and sunscreen.
“Highly recommend. The guide, Danny was excellent, very informative. The caves were amazing to see and even better was a huge pod of dolphins, very lucky to see. Cool driving skills by Pedro to finish off”
Walk Prague’s Old Town with a live English or German guide, then descend two floors below street level into Romanesque and Gothic rooms, a supposed alchemy laboratory, and a dungeon display. Guides such as Patrik, Julia, Susan, and Barbora are praised for clear stories, humor, and helpful local tips.
“Very Good tour, very interesting and guide was very knowledgeable. only slight negative was the guide spoke quietly andd we sometimes missed what she said. But apart from that small point it was very good.”
Travel from Krakow, or meet in Wieliczka, for a guided walk through 20 underground chambers. You’ll descend 800 steps to 135 meters, see salt chapels and sculptures, hear Chopin in remarkable acoustics, and learn how miners worked. Transport, languages, and private groups vary by booking option.
“This was an incredible experience would highly recommend this trip. Unfortunately this doesn’t have transfers included so we had to arrange transfers to and from the mines.”
Spend four hours on a shared boat with up to 12 people, visiting the Blue Cave, Koločep’s three sea caves, and Sunj Beach. Swim into the caves, snorkel in clear water, and enjoy one drink at each stop. Guides such as Anthony, James, Dominic, and Roko are often praised for safety and good humor.
“Great experience with a a few stops for swimming and exploring the caves. They do have snorkel goggles, but I can’t remember if they actually had the breathing tubes or not. I always bring my own. But they did have goggles if you needed them. And it’s definitely worth it. Safe drivers on the water and very informative. It was an excellent tour.”
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town after dark with a costumed guide such as David, Maggie Dickinson, or Dr. Robert Knox. Hear grim tales in the closes, visit Greyfriars Kirkyard, then descend into the South Bridge vaults. The family-friendly 6:45pm departure keeps the scares theatrical rather than extreme.
“Our tour guide Maggie Dickinson was wonderful. She was very fun and had us interact in the group, highly recommend!”
Meet your English-speaking guide on Edinburgh’s Lawnmarket for a short walk through Old Town before entering the South Bridge vaults. Guides such as Josh, Louisa, James, and Kieran bring history, crime, hardship, and ghost stories to life in a chilly setting.
“Thoroughly enjoyable experience, touring part of the Royal Mile and understanding the history behind some of the landmarks that may otherwise go unnoticed. Fascinating step into history with the underground vaults as well.”
Ride the Maid of the Mist, stand near Bridal Veil Falls at the Cave of the Winds, and visit Luna Island, Goat Island, Terrapin Point, and Prospect Point. Guides such as Dale, Shelly, Lenny, and Patty bring local stories to the route. Pickup is available in Niagara Falls, New York.
“We had a blast and learned so much, you will get wet. Wear waterproof shoes! Our guide Shelly was great”
Walk through Pioneer Square and three historic underground passageways with guides such as David, Patti, Sarah, and Imogen. Expect Seattle’s early city story, Coast Salish history, Skid Row, the Great Fire, and Klondike Gold Rush connections, plus stairs and some above-ground walking.
“Beneath the Streets Underground History Tour is the ultimate experience for history geeks. What were conditions like for the first settlers who arrived here? Why is there an entire underground city beneath Seattle’s Pioneer District? How did the Great Fire and the Yukon Gold Rush transform the city? And what role did the underground play during Prohibition? These questions, and dozens more, are explored and answered on this engaging, informative, and fascinating tour.”
By boat, by ladder, by staircase or on a rope.
