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Medieval History Tours Around the World: 15 to Book

44 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Cellars a storey below the modern street, guild halls, plague pits and the walls that decided where a city stopped. The 15 below cover the medieval layer of Europe and beyond, priced and timed, with a note on which run underground and how cold that gets.

Prague: Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks - Choosing between the afternoon and evening meals
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Prague: Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks

1.Prague: Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19,847 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $75Our pick

At U Pavouka Medieval Tavern in central Prague, you’ll share a table, choose a pork, poultry, fish, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free menu, and watch swordsmen, jugglers, musicians, and belly dancers. The afternoon option has three courses; evening seating adds five courses and unlimited drinks.

“Very enjoyable experience. Food was lovely and entertainment very good Bit cramp with other people - would be best as part of a group”

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Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour - Romanesque and Gothic rooms beneath the pavement
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Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

2.Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,277 reviews · 1h 25m · from $31

Walk Prague’s Old Town with guides such as Patrik, Julia, Nicole, or Barbora, then descend two floors into Romanesque and Gothic cellars. Hear about floods, fires, plague, rebellions, alchemy, the Golem, executions, and hangman Jan Mydlář. English and German tours cost $31.

“the tour was interesting and the guide was great. the tour is short and to the point”

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Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip - Boarding near the Castle of the Counts
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Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

3.Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,637 reviews · 1 day · from $12

See Ghent’s medieval center from the water on a 50-minute boat trip with live Dutch, English, or French commentary. Guides such as Kobe, Brent, Anna, Kristi, and Tom have been praised for humor and clear storytelling. Illustrated notes are available in five more languages.

“Lots of history in 49 minutes, great view, knowledgeable guide.”

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Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch - Leaving from Barcelona Nord Station
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Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

4.Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,209 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat with an English-speaking guide such as Laia, Azul, or Elena, then enjoy free time for the Basilica, Black Madonna, trails, or funicular. Finish at a family-run castle winery for Catalan food, vineyard views, and three ecological wines.

“Azul was a great tour guide -- very knowledgeable, engaging, and helpful. Montserrat was beautiful for its views, history, mythology, and architecture. The lunch provided was much better than what is usually served on day-long tours and the wine tasting was extremely informative. All in all, a lovely day!”

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Prague: Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground & Dungeon Tour - From U Kata to Franz Kafka Square
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Prague: Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground & Dungeon Tour

5.Prague: Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground & Dungeon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,104 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31

Walk Prague’s Old Town and Josefov with a costumed English or German guide, then enter the medieval underground and candlelit dungeon. Expect ghost legends, the Golem, plague stories, Jan Mydlář, torture displays, stairs, and about 75 minutes of walking and storytelling.

“The tour was excellent. We have been to Prague many times and have been on many tours, but on this one we learned a lot about the history of Prague. First of all, thanks to the excellent guide (she is a girl but I forgot her name :( ). We have never seen such passion and energy while explaining everything. All praise for the guide.”

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Lisbon: Fado Show and Wine inside Medieval Walls - Why the Portuguese guitar deserves your attention
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Lisbon: Fado Show and Wine inside Medieval Walls

6.Lisbon: Fado Show and Wine inside Medieval Walls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,819 reviews · 50 min · from $18

Near Lisbon Sé Cathedral, this 50-minute Fado performance pairs Portuguese guitar, singing, and short English explanations with a glass of wine or another drink. You’ll sit inside an atmospheric medieval stone setting and hear several styles of Fado without committing to a full dinner show.

“Great show, with a nice mix of music and explanation. Terrific musicians and singers. Good length of show and variety of upbeat and slow. Lovely atmosphere. Nice glass of port.”

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Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour - The medieval rooms: atmosphere over archaeology
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Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour

7.Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,227 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Walk Prague’s Old Town with a live English-speaking guide, then descend into three underground sites linked to medieval cellars, alchemy, floods, and executions. Guides such as Matyas, Alex, Patrik, Tomas, and Misha have earned praise for lively storytelling, but uneven floors, stairs, and tight rooms require steady mobility.

“Very knowledgeable guide with sense of humour. Several underground areas were explored and explained”

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Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances - Choosing between the 4pm and 7pm dinners
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Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances

8.Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,920 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend about three hours at Krčma U Pavouka, a candlelit medieval-style restaurant in Prague. Choose a three-course or five-course meal, with pork, poultry, fish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Music, juggling, swordplay, belly dancing, and fire performances run through the evening.

“Great show and very entertaining. Wait staff was constantly moving and refilling drinks. Food was good - 5 course meal.”

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Nuremberg: Medieval Dungeons Guided Tour - Starting at the Old City Hall
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Nuremberg: Medieval Dungeons Guided Tour

9.Nuremberg: Medieval Dungeons Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,214 reviews · 45 min · from $11Best value

Join an English or German guide beneath Nuremberg’s Old City Hall for a 45-minute look at twelve medieval cells, original furnishings, and a torture chamber. Guides such as Andreas, Ralf, Johann, and Wolfgang bring the grim subject to life with clear history, careful humor, and vivid storytelling.

“Amazing experience guide was knowledgeable and funny ! Group wasn’t too large and such a unique experience”

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Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting and Tiny Art Gallery - Entering the 5,000-square-foot museum
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Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting and Tiny Art Gallery

10.Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting and Tiny Art Gallery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,011 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

You’ll explore a 5,000-square-foot torture museum at your own pace with an audio guide, then use a ghost-hunting app and visit a tiny art gallery. Expect dark displays, hands-on scenes, graphic subject matter, and about one to two hours indoors. Children need a dedicated adult.

“Very eye opening. Very informative. The hands on things were super cool. The fact that people could do that to one another, is very sobering.”

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Medieval Tour in Nuremberg in Spanish - St. Lorenz connects faith with local stories
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Medieval Tour in Nuremberg in Spanish

11.Medieval Tour in Nuremberg in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,374 reviews · from $19

Walk through Nuremberg with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Fede, following medieval legends, witchcraft stories, fountains, city walls, Kaspar Hauser, and the executioner’s trade. The 2.5-hour route begins at Hauptmarkt and ends at Kaiserburg.

“Fede se comunicó con nosotros y nos ayudó para encontrarnos con él. Se nota que ha estudiado mucho y conoce la historia, entre chistes y la lluvia nos hizo una tarde muy amena. Nos brindó mucha información acerca de la ciudad en la éRead more”

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Budapest: Sir Lancelot Medieval Dinner with Drink and Show - How the three-hour evening unfolds
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Budapest: Sir Lancelot Medieval Dinner with Drink and Show

12.Budapest: Sir Lancelot Medieval Dinner with Drink and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

At Sir Lancelot in central Budapest, you’ll eat a hearty steak dinner, receive apple pálinka and 0.5 liters of draft beer, and watch short acts featuring swordsmen, jugglers, belly dancers, music, and occasional audience participation. Expect a themed, social evening rather than three hours of nonstop theater.

“absolutely fantastic, this activity was a highlight, finishing our holiday off beautifully. great entertainment, more food than you can eat, defo value for money.”

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From Seville: Italica Roman City & Medieval Monastery Tour - The 20-minute coach ride from Seville
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From Seville: Italica Roman City & Medieval Monastery Tour

13.From Seville: Italica Roman City & Medieval Monastery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,051 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Travel from Seville to Italica with a live guide such as Carlos, Miguel, or Jesus, then explore its mosaics, amphitheater, and Game of Thrones setting. Continue to San Isidoro del Campo, a medieval monastery with Mudejar, Gothic, and Baroque details. Shared and private options are available.

“Incredibly beautiful place to visit. Lots of information given about the city and very interactive”

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Prague Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Tour - Jan Mydlář and the old executioner’s trade
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Prague Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Tour

14.Prague Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,010 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Walk Prague’s Old Town and former Jewish Ghetto by lantern light with an English-speaking guide, then enter a medieval underground room and candlelit dungeon. Expect ghost tales, the Golem, plague history, an alchemy lab, torture devices, stairs, and a playful theatrical tone.

“You need to be able to walk at a reasonable pace and climb stairs. Not be afraid of enclosed places.”

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Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona - Besalú: bridge, baths, and medieval streets
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Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona

15.Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 994 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide visiting Besalú’s Jewish baths, Rupit’s cobbled lanes, Castellfollit de la Roca, and Tavertet’s mountain views. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, free time for lunch and exploring, and a long but rewarding day beyond Barcelona.

“We had an excellent time! The three medieval villages we visited were so charming. Rodrigo was knowledge and had a wonderful friendly personality that made the tour fun. Thank you!”

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