National Geographic adds new National Geographic Day Tours

The small-group tours led by National Geographic-trained guides showcase the brand’s legacy of storytelling and exploration through the lens of nature, conservation, photography, culture, gastronomy, history, and more. Most trips also feature local specialists, including archaeologists, marine biologists, chefs, farmers, photographers, and historians who enhance the experience with their expertise.

In addition, National Geographic Day Tours support the global nonprofit National Geographic Society in its work to protect and illuminate our world through exploration, research, and education.  

Here are some of the new National Geographic Day Tours:

The History of Pasta in Naples, Italy –Travelers will join a local historian in Gragnano (the global epicenter of dried pasta) to visit a reconstructed water mill that is rarely open to the public. The tour also includes a tour of a family-run pasta factory to make fresh pasta and enjoy lunch made with ingredients from the garden. This tour was inspired by the National Geographic Magazine article “The Twisted History of Pasta,” which points to 13^th-century references to pasta dishes, including macaroni, ravioli, and more.

Baguette and Éclair Initiation with a French Master Baker in Paris, France – A hands-on lesson taught by a French master baker to learn the art of baking and the importance of bread and pastries to French cultural heritage. This tour was inspired by the National Geographic Magazine article, “Explore the World Through 9 Different Breads.”

A Visit to the Oceanarium in Lisbon, Portugal – Tour the Lisbon Oceanarium with a marine biologist with specialist knowledge on the importance of our oceans and their biodiversity and go behind the scenes to learn about the animals, feeding techniques, and engineering behind the aquariums, plus hear about the Oceanario Foundation’s collaboration with National Geographic to raise awareness about the ocean protection.

Hudson Yards, Where Sustainability Meets Urban Design in New York, New York – Meet the design team of this neighborhood above the railway yards in New York City (including the chief engineer) and visit areas not open to the general public, including a section of the roof with a private observation deck for views of the New York skyline unique to this location. Inspiration for this tour is from a National Geographic Magazine article, “The New New York City Skyline,” in which Hudson Yards is referenced.

Homage to Miro in Barcelona, Spain – Discover the artwork of Miró – paintings, sculptures, murals, paper, and lithographs inspired by artists and poets he met on his journeys, including Pablo Picasso – and learn about the interaction of the pieces with the spaces created by architect Josep Lluis Sert to house them. This tour includes visiting the Fundacio Miró before it opens to the public to meet architectural and art restoration specialists with in-depth knowledge of Miró’s work and Sert’s architecture. This tour was inspired by an article in National Geographic Magazine titled “Homage to Catalonia – and Miró.”

National Geographic Day Tours Does the Planning for You

Rather than figuring out all the logistics themselves, travelers can search the National Geographic website by destination, date, or inspiration and book tours on the spot. Best of all, they can be sure National Geographic Day Tours will provide access they could never get on their own, with all the details organized by knowledgeable trip planning experts.

Land tours are available now for direct booking online, or they can be booked through a travel advisor. National Geographic Day Tours also offers shore excursions that can be reserved through select cruise operators. In addition, visit National Geographic Expeditions to learn about multi-day land, river cruise, and expedition cruise vacations.