With journeys across seven continents, in more than 100 destinations and to more than 70 countries, Tauck invite you to see the world as you’ve never seen it before.
Here’s why they’ve been named in Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” list for 26 consecutive years.
Unique and exclusive access
It’s not just about the places you visit – it’s how you experience them. Unique and exclusive access creates a journey unlike any other.
With Tauck you’ll see the world differently thanks to their exclusive access in destinations the world over.
Authentic experiences that provide special access to hidden gems and must-see sights – at times of day when the crowds have gone. That go behind the scenes to take you into places not accessible to the public. That show you the world differently than you could see it on your own and astonish you along the way.
Enjoy an exclusive, private Imperial evening at Vienna’s Palais Pallavicini, including a silver service dinner in a gilded ballroom, music by a chamber ensemble and a dance performance that transports you to another era.
Or discover the world of the Embera people of the Darien Province in Panama. Learn about their cultural traditions that have remained largely unaffected by modern times on The Panama Canal & Costa Rica.
Explore the Alps with Switzerland: Europe’s Crown Jewel on an incomparable cogwheel train to Europe’s highest rail station then on to the Jungfraujoch for an exclusive tour and private cocktail reception at the Ice Palace.
In Florence, a wine-tasting reception at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum is exclusive to Tauck and is hosted by a member of the fashion icon’s family. Classic Italy: Small Groups
Your family can learn the secrets to making pizza from a local chef well-versed in the art at a local restaurant in Florence on the Tauck Bridges family journey, Italia Bella.
Closer connections
The best travels bring the right kind of connections, with locals who share their daily lives along with cultural insights, secrets of nature, stories of the past that define the present and special skills – and a journey becomes both enriching and everlasting.
The most memorable trips aren’t just about the grand sights you see. They’re also about the little experiences you have along the way, those personal encounters and unexpected moments that make your visits – and your memories – extraordinary.
In Canada, learn how the First Nations people of the Squamish and Lil’wat have coexisted respectfully as neighbours for centuries. Their cultures are grounded in rich, ancient traditions and continue to grow and evolve in a modern world.
Learn more about their shared heritage and daily life during an enriching guided visit to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Center located in Whistler and meet the proud members of the First Nations as you experience the land they have lived on through their eyes.
Written by Frances Mayes, the best-selling book Under The Tuscan Sun also became a hit movie worldwide.
Tauck gives guests the opportunity to learn about Frances’ adopted hometown of Cortona on a guided walking tour to a very special lunch in a restaurant owned by a personal friend, a Michelin-star chef.
Frances Mayes will be on hand during lunch to share her stories and personal insights about Italy.
Dining is also the star attraction when the Lobkowicz family rolls out the royal carpet when Tauck offers an exclusive private dinner at the 16th century Prague Castle.
The family open up their personal art collection – featuring world-famous paintings, hand-annotated manuscripts by famous composers, including Mozart and Beethoven, and a priceless array of historic treasures.
Generational travel is booming and the highlight of a family’s Tanzanian safari with Tauck is a visit to a Maasai boma – a nomadic village preserving traditional Maasai cultural customs.
During the visit, Maasai villagers will demonstrate their traditional skills. Guests will also have an opportunity to visit a local primary school to talk with the children and their teacher.
“My journey to Tanzania was life-transforming. I believe I’ve made some lifelong friends there and I cannot wait to return. I am a different person due to the experiences I had – and my world is better for having made the trip,” said Lisa Bostnar, who enjoyed Tauck’s ‘Tanzania: Serengeti to Zanzibar’ tour.
Guided by the best
Personal, caring service is the hallmark of Tauck Directors and the company’s handpicked local guides. Together, they provide an enriching, truly authentic travel experience.
Tauck Directors average 10 years of service, come from 41 countries and collectively speak a total of 52 languages.
Their expertise in local culture, customs and traditions allows them to show guests the world in ways they couldn’t experience on their own, making the difference between a trip…and the trip of a lifetime.
“I truly believe that this trip was so incredible because of our Tauck Director; her ability to connect with every person in our group and recognise where individualised accommodations were needed go above any expectation that I had… it’s the little things that don’t go unnoticed,” commented Darin Johnson, who enjoyed Tauck’s ‘Classic Italy’, Small Groups tour.
Travel confidently
Tauck’s comprehensive, built-in support system is nearly 98 years in the making. It starts with the care and local knowledge of Tauck Directors and extends to the company’s network of incredible partners around the world.
Tauck’s experienced Global Response Team stands ready to spring into action to respond to situations as they unfold. They manage the unexpected – big and small – so you can sit back, relax and enjoy.
