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Top 15 History Tours with a Show

25 shows  ·  from $10 a seat

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 history tours with a show worth the ticket, each with its price, what the audience said and the one thing to know before you book.

Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History - Arriving at Coral Crater Adventure Park
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Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

1.Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,013 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

At Coral Crater Adventure Park, you’ll enjoy an all-you-can-eat Polynesian feast, hula, Maori games, weaving, cooking activities, and a large outdoor show about the Battle of Kipapa and King Kamehameha I. Hotel pickup is available, and the four-hour evening is conducted in English.

“Amazing experience! They really go out of their way to make it special. The food was delicious and clean. They were so organized and the performers and host were incredible. It’s well worth the price in my opinion since other luaus are similar in price but definitely inferior than this one. This was better even than the one at the Polynesian cultural center. We don’t usually repeat these types of activities but we had such a great time that we would go there again if we visit the island in the future.”

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Porto: An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern - Finding Fado Maior do Porto in Miragaia
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Porto: An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

2.An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,055 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Spend one hour at Fado Maior do Porto in historic Miragaia, where two ensembles present Coimbra Fado and Traditional Fado without microphones. Sit close to the musicians, hear brief explanations, and enjoy a complimentary glass of Port wine or water in a small old tavern.

“Really nice little concert with some great guitar playing and singing, good value!”

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2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show - Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and Old City Hall
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2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show

3.2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 924 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Explore Old City Philadelphia with a guide such as John, Maria, PJ, or Caroline, visiting Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell area, Elfreth’s Alley, Franklin’s grave, and more. The highlight is a presentation of George Washington’s War Tent, with discounted museum entry afterward.

“Our first time in Philadelphia. Weather was perfect and not crowded at all. Our Guide Donato was excellent. He knew the history and we really enjoyed his stories. He was the absolute best!”

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Tenerife: History The Evolution of Music Show Entry Ticket - Why the cast is the main attraction
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Tenerife: History The Evolution of Music Show Entry Ticket

4.History The Evolution of Music Show Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 620 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

At Piramide de Arona in Playa de Las Américas, you’ll watch a 2.5-hour stage show tracing music from Mozart and Beethoven to Queen, ABBA, Pink Floyd, and Michael Jackson. Expect live musicians, singers, dancers, acrobatics, costumes, film music, Broadway numbers, and a 15-minute interval.

“Show was fantastic from start to finish would highly recommend.”

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Lisbon: Live Fado Show in Historic Alfama with Port Wine - Entering the show and finding your seat
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Lisbon: Live Fado Show in Historic Alfama with Port Wine

5.Live Fado Show in Historic Alfama with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 572 reviews · 1 hour · from $17

Join Mário Lundum and fellow musicians for a one-hour Fado performance in historic Alfama. You’ll hear passionate singing, Portuguese guitar, and stories about Lisbon’s musical tradition, with a complimentary glass of Port wine included.

“The Fado concert was a wonderful experience and a very well-spent 60 minutes of our lives. The emotional singing and traditional music created an intimate and memorable atmosphere.”

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Maltese Islands History Audio-Visual Show and La Sacra Infermeria Tour - Entering the Sacra Infermeria hospital
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Maltese Islands History Audio-Visual Show and La Sacra Infermeria Tour

6.Maltese Islands History Audio-Visual Show and La Sacra Infermeria Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 344 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Start at The Malta Experience for a clear, multilingual audio-visual journey through Malta’s 7,000-year story, from early settlers to WWII. Then join a professional guide inside the Knights of St. John’s Sacra Infermeria. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes and arrange your own transport.

“I did this on one of my last days in Malta so the film was not as compelling for me as it would have been otherwise. I would recommend you do it early to get a sense of the history of the country before starting out to visit the sights. However, the best part was the tour of the Infermeria. The guide was so enthusiastic and gave us many historical insights into the building. It has been turned into an event center, and it is a wonderful place to hold a meeting or celebration amidst the history that exudes from the building. I might caution visitors that the location is…”

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Goreme: Whirling Dervishes Show in Historical Cave - Arriving at the cave outside Göreme
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Goreme: Whirling Dervishes Show in Historical Cave

7.Whirling Dervishes Show in Historical Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 169 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $24

Travel from Göreme to a historic cave for a one-hour Mevlevi sema ceremony. English-speaking guide Hami explains the ritual, Sufi history, and meaning of each movement. Choose hotel pickup if available, or meet at the venue, about 4 kilometers from town.

“We loved the ceremony. It was authentic to the core. They did not dilute it for a world-wide audience.”

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“Porto: Fado Show with Guided Tour in a Historic Monastery” - The 90-minute visit, step by step
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“Porto: Fado Show with Guided Tour in a Historic Monastery”

8.“Porto: Fado Show with Guided Tour in a Historic Monastery”

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 164 reviews · 1h 30m · from $15

Join a local guide at Porto’s São Bento da Vitória Monastery, then hear a Fado singer with Portuguese guitar and Fado viola in an intimate chapel. Your 90-minute visit includes Port wine, monk-made Singeverga liqueur, and time to browse products made by Portuguese monks.

“The Monastery was beautiful & the area where they had the show was intimate & serene. The singer & guitar players demonstrated true traditional melodies. Bravo!”

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Cusco: Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show - Qoricancha and the meeting of two Cuscos
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Cusco: Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show

9.Cusco: Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $10Best value

Walk from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas through the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Inca stonework, and San Blas. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide may include a luthier workshop, Andean music, city views, and a final pisco sour or chicha morada. Groups are limited to 10.

“The tour was informative and we got to see a lot of the city center. There were only three of us on the English speaking tour so it felt like a private tour. The tour was different to what it said in the description but we didn't mind as we felt we saw a lot more.”

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Dallas: Historic West End Ghost Walking Tour - Why Dealey Plaza gives the tour weight
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Dallas: Historic West End Ghost Walking Tour

10.Dallas: Historic West End Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 59 reviews · from $27

Meet your lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide outside Union Station for a mile-long evening walk through Dallas. Hear stories tied to Dealey Plaza, the Grassy Knoll, Old Red Museum, the county courthouse, and other haunted sites. Guides such as Frank, Jesse, Dalton, Katy, and Dr. Thunder bring different styles to the route.

“Jesse was wonderful! We were a small group and he was able to change up the tour last minute to meet our interests. His story telling was great, even incorporating recent events into the stories, and was extremely knowledgeable. I’d recommend this to anyone who loves the macabre, spirits, or even just wants to learn about the darker side of Dallas history.”

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Cairo: Egyptian Heritage Tanoura Dancing Troupe Show - What happens during the four-hour outing
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Cairo: Egyptian Heritage Tanoura Dancing Troupe Show

11.Egyptian Heritage Tanoura Dancing Troupe Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center for a two-hour Tanoura performance with live Egyptian folk music. Your guide handles the ticket and transport, with guides such as Mostafa, Mido, Kareem, and Yousif among the named hosts. Expect an open-air venue except on some winter nights.

“Pick up was on time . Mido my tour guide was excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly qnd helpful. The show was amazing!! The overall price of the tour seemed fair considering the distance between my hotel and the venue and the busy city streets. Highly recommended !”

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NYC: New York City History of Stand-Up Comedy Tour - The Duplex and the small-room comedy tradition
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NYC: New York City History of Stand-Up Comedy Tour

12.NYC: New York City History of Stand-Up Comedy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 1h 15m · from $30

Walk Greenwich Village’s comedy landmarks with an English-speaking guide, including Joe, and trace stand-up from vaudeville to today. See The Duplex, Cafe Wha, The Bitter End, The Comedy Cellar, and more. Your guide also provides complimentary show options for later, all for ages 21 and over.

“A fun, informative tour. I was the only person signed up this evening but we still went ahead and it was varied and interesting.”

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Al Tannoura Egyptian Dance Heritage Show at Wekalet El Ghouri - The dancing, music, and sound level
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Al Tannoura Egyptian Dance Heritage Show at Wekalet El Ghouri

13.Al Tannoura Egyptian Dance Heritage Show at Wekalet El Ghouri

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $10

You’ll visit Wekalet El Ghouri in Cairo’s El Moaez Street for a one-hour Al Tannoura performance, with hotel pickup, private transport, and return service. Guides including Jessy, Mahmoud, Azoma, Chiro, and Aya have led some departures, though seat arrangements and coordination can vary.

“The show was unbelievable! Very loud so be prepared. Tickets are first come first served even if you book through a tour group such as Viator. This means you will get entry but may not have a seat. We ultimately had a chair but the family was Read more”

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Fado Show with Wine and History in Madeira - Live voices and two kinds of guitar
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Fado Show with Wine and History in Madeira

14.Fado Show with Wine and History in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $30

At Fado & Fado Madeira in Funchal, you’ll hear live singers backed by classical and Portuguese guitars, learn about Fado’s history, and enjoy a glass of Madeira wine. The show begins at 6:00 pm, lasts about 50 minutes, and offers a simple music-first alternative to dinner packages.

“The singers were very good. The guitars and instrument players very good. The room was small, dark, and hot. We sat on plastic chairs. The singers knew some English and did ok translating the songs and information and history for us. I think we paid way too much for this experience. I would suggest half of what we paid is reasonable. If this was held in a local bar or place they really sang Fado, it would have had a good atmosphere.”

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Berlin Sightseeing Musical-Historical Walking Tour - Museum Island in about 20 minutes
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Berlin Sightseeing Musical-Historical Walking Tour

15.Berlin Sightseeing Musical-Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · from $40

Walk from the Alte Nationalgalerie through Museum Island, Gendarmenmarkt, Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, the Holocaust Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag while an audio guide mixes Berlin history with music. A live guide leads in English, German, or Russian.

“Basically a pure audio guide tour - the human guide only serves as a signpost, but it was quite nice and interesting. Unfortunately, we also had a technical problem that caused some discontent in the group.”

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