Provider
Viator
The biggest catalogue of tours and activities, owned by Tripadvisor.
1 live offer
Best forRange and reviews, especially outside Europe
Where it worksWorldwide
PaymentLocal currency at checkout, free cancellation on most tours
About Viator
Viator is part of Tripadvisor, and that relationship is the reason to use it. The review pool is enormous, so on a tour that only runs twice a week in a small town you will still usually find enough recent reviews to judge whether it is any good.
It is a marketplace rather than an operator, so quality varies by who is actually running the tour. The scale works in your favour on range and against you on consistency, which is why the reviews matter more here than on smaller platforms.
What they offer
- Day tours, walking tours and multi-day trips
- Attraction tickets and skip-the-line entry
- Private guides and custom itineraries
- Shore excursions for cruise passengers
- Airport transfers and day transport
- Niche and small operator tours you will not find elsewhere
How to book with Viator
- Search the destination and sort by rating rather than price
- Check how recent the reviews are, an old five star average can hide a change of operator
- Confirm the cancellation window, most are free up to 24 hours before
- Book and carry the mobile voucher, or print it if the listing asks you to
Good to know
Is Viator the same as Tripadvisor?
Viator is owned by Tripadvisor and shares its review data, but it is a separate booking platform.
Can I cancel?
Most experiences allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Multi-day trips and some private tours have stricter terms.
Why is the same tour cheaper somewhere else?
Operators list on several marketplaces and price differently on each. It is worth a quick comparison against GetYourGuide before booking.
Does it work for cruise stops?
Yes, shore excursions are one of the things Viator does well, and listings flag whether the operator guarantees you back to the ship on time.
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