{"id":18614,"date":"2017-03-07T16:02:36","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T05:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=18614&preview=true&preview_id=18614"},"modified":"2022-01-27T02:06:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T15:06:11","slug":"introducing-urban-adventures-day-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/introducing-urban-adventures-day-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for a day tour? Meet Urban Adventures"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sisters don\u2019t always get along. They fight, they slam doors, they steal each other\u2019s stuff. But not us. We love our sister brand Urban Adventures,<\/a> and we want you to meet them. UA offers small group day tours in over 150 cities around the world \u2013 from Colombo to Cairns, Jerusalem to Jo\u2019Burg, Sofia to Santiago.<\/p>\n

With their focus on immersive, offbeat experiences and awesome local guides, they\u2019ve got the same grassroots vibe as an Intrepid trip, only they\u2019re shorter and confined to a single city. Which makes them the perfect addition to the end of your trip or a great way to spend any free time along the way. Have a day to fill in Marrakech before your Intrepid Morocco trip<\/a> begins? Take a tagine cooking class<\/a>! Got a free afternoon in Rio on your South America adventure<\/a>? Jump on a sunset bike tour! The urban world is your oyster (especially on the Annapolis Seafood Crawl, where the oysters are delicious).<\/p>\n

There are over 700 unique Urban Adventure itineraries around the globe, so we\u2019ve rounded up a few of our favourites:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colours of Valparaiso \u2013 Chile<\/h3>\n

\"Streets<\/a>The seaport of Valparaiso might be Chile\u2019s bohemian capital, but you don\u2019t need to be a creative (or a fisherman) to blend into local life in this town! Joining a small group of travellers and a local guide, discover the culture, history, food and street art of this UNESCO-listed city. Ride Valpo\u2019s famous Ascensores (hillside elevators), wander the colourful streets, meet local artists and enjoy a traditional Chilean lunch in a charming restaurant.<\/p>\n

Check out the itinerary here, and our Intrepid trips to Chile here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Japan\u2019s Cultural Curiosities \u2013 Tokyo<\/h3>\n

Skyscrapers, businessmen, billboards blazing on every corner\u2026 Tokyo feels like the future. But there\u2019s loads of antiquity in the backstreets and hidden shops of the capital \u2013 you just need to know where to find it! Enter a local Urban Adventures guide, who\u2019ll lead you through the districts of Ningyocho and Nihonbashi on a magical treasure hunt. Sample traditional Japanese candies, learn the art of Kodo (incense appreciation) and visit a 300-year-old shop selling toothpicks wrapped in tiny poems.<\/p>\n

Check out our Intrepid trips to Japan here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Locals on Tap NYC \u2013 New York, USA<\/h3>\n

Arriving in a strange new city can be intimidating. How do you meet people? How on earth do you use the subway? Ah man, you could really use a stiff drink. Well, good news! Locals on Tap tours can help with all of the above. Join a small group of travellers and a friendly local guide for a quick walking tour and a drink in a cool neighbourhood bar. It\u2019s a chance to make friends, ask questions and get a feel for your new environment \u2013 in over 70 cities around the world.<\/p>\n