24 Best Airbnb Experiences to Book Around the World

19.10.2024 - 01:55 / cntraveler.com / Atlas Mountains

There’s so much that goes into traveling (especially the journey itself), you want to enjoy and make the most of the time you have while you're there. Sorting out the trip itinerary can be stressful when you don’t know the destination well or your group has a lot of ideas to narrow down.

While we normally gravitate to Airbnb as a place to look for accommodations, it’s proven to be a reliable place to book excursions with local hosts. Airbnb Experiences can be used to book all sorts of activities, from traditional walking tours with knowledgeable guides to the more unexpected, off the beaten path experiences that completely immerse you in the local community. Plus, they'll highlight the tours and activities closest to your rental.

Below you'll find a mix between highly rated excursions with a star rating of 4.8 or higher, and recommendations straight from our editors and contributors. While all the options leave you with fond memories, quite a few of our top picks come with physical momentos to commemorate your vacation. From creating personal mosaics in Italy to exploring Inca ruins in Cusco on horseback, these are the best Airbnb experiences to book for your next vacation.

This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date. Additional reporting by Meredith Carey.

Jessica Poitevien

Tried and tested by a contributor of our very own, Sebo Marobela’s dressmaking class is a can’t-miss in Johannesburg. Jessica Poitevien, having already eagerly run through the South African capital’s hottest museums and tours in the early days of her trips, booked her course hoping that it would be equal parts social and fabulous. She got what she wanted—a day spent getting to know Marobela while exploring the fashion district, learning the basics of sewing, and more. And she left with a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Depart Marrakech at 9 A.M. one morning for a break from the restlessness of the city. Mustapha is taking you to the Atlas Mountains, and he’s bringing some special companions. Along the route to the Ourika Valley, ditch the motorized vehicles for a camel. On humpback, you will be delivered to a nearby argan oil cooperative for breakfast and a tour before remounting your steed and taking in some startlingly serene views. You’ll be back in the city by 5:30, rejuvenated and relaxed.

Not many are keen on waking up early on vacation, but for those looking to explore more of central Vietnam, you’ll be happy you did. Travelers get a chance to discover how the world operates while they're sleeping. As an eleventh generation Hội An local, Ha Nguyen is familiar and passionate about the morning rituals of local business owners. You’ll spend the morning traveling around and getting to help