Artisans of Leisure
Luxury travel company specializing in exclusive, customized private tours
Artisans of Leisure is a luxury travel company specializing in comprehensive private tours in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and the South Pacific. Artisans of Leisure tours are created for discerning travelers who expect the highest level of luxury, service, and attention to detail. Artisans of Leisure tours include preferred rooms at the world’s best luxury hotels and resorts. All touring is private, with expert guides and drivers in each destination, and each day is tailored to individual interests, preferred pace, and travel preferences.
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25th Anniversary Trip
By: AJ
Reviewed on: 01 Sep 2015
Great experience!!! Tony, the driver that was our main contact was amazing.
Travel Advisor:
Isla Steinberg
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Israel Tour
By: MBIsrael
Reviewed on: 22 Oct 2018
Artisans provided the perfect itinerary for our first trip to Israel. Our guide and driver - Amir and Yaron - were wonderful, personable and knowledgeable. Maria at Artisans was responsive during trip when we had questions as was their local contact. The culinary tour led by Aliza was a highlight. Great experience overall.
Travel Advisor:
David Lauwers
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Sri Lanka
By: swt
Reviewed on: 09 Mar 2019
Very good guide and driver who were with us the whole trip. We never had to worry about our luggage as they took care of it going from place to place as we flew two times - what a luxury!
Hotels were wonderful, some Outstanding! We thought that we received special treatment at them being clients of Artisans of Leisure.
Travel Advisor:
Gail Rosenberg
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Superb. Excellent arrangements top guides and personal service
By: Sunsfanatic
Reviewed on: 03 Feb 2022
Could not expect more or nicer people Glad we found this company will use again
Travel Advisor:
Leah Bergner
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High quality operator
By: Mrsgah
Reviewed on: 05 Jul 2022
I felt that Artisans of Leisure found high quality and knowledgable guides. Our hotels were the best in quality and location. Top notch restaurant suggestions and reservations. Trip was smooth from start to finish and they took care of all of my last minute requests and additions!
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Artisans of Leisure
By: John
Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2022
Overall, we were very pleased. No major hiccups.
Travel Advisor:
Marsha Dolbow
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A great trip, some reservations
By: MoroccoBound
Reviewed on: 14 Dec 2023
The Morocco hotel bookings were all pretty exceptional - beautiful riads in Fes and Marrakesh, the amazing Dar Ahlam in the south. The guide and driver were wonderful, knowledgeable people who anticipated and smoothed any problem, always willing to find the extraordinary for us. The rep from Artisans of Leisure booked a great trip for us but was extremely difficult to deal with, contentious, even unpleasant at times. He wanted to give us his standard schedule; we had to argue with him to get the trip we were looking for.
Travel Advisor:
Annie Jones
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The best of the best
By: Trend
Reviewed on: 27 Dec 2023
This is the most amazing tour company I have ever dealt with and we have traveled all over the world.
The hotels,tour guide, pick up at airport, river cruise, drivers and coordinators were all the top of their game.
I could not have asked for better.
This is a company I would choose again and have all ready recommended to others.
Travel Advisor:
Sandra Keeso-Hall
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Artisans of Leisure provide excellent service
By: Cher
Reviewed on: 15 Nov 2024
Artisans of Leisure provided excellent information for planning our trip to Cairo. The guides and drivers provided were excellent, dependable and very knowledgeable of the area. We highly recommend Artisans of Leisure.
Travel Advisor:
Claire Hearn
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Uzbekistan - a Silk Road journey
By: Jeff Cline
Reviewed on: 22 Mar 2025
Very impressed with Artisans of Leisure. Our guide and drivers couldn’t have been better. What my daughter and I really liked was their willingness to adjust the itinerary to suit our interests and energy level. These folks have a great reputation and now I understand why.
Travel Advisor:
Julia Matheson
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Tour operator, artisans of leisure
By: Penny
Reviewed on: 27 Aug 2025
Artisans of leisure agents couldn’t have done a better job! Every tour, every transfer, every person was incredible.
Travel Advisor:
Isabelle Toulouse
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Japan and South Korea
By: Family of five
Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2025
Claire Hearn from Virtuoso worked with Artisans of Leisure to plan the most spectacular trip to Japan and South Korea for us. Every detail was flawlessly executed. Our guides were incredibly knowledgeable, the drivers were kind and professional, and our local escorts were outstanding. They kept everything organized and efficient, making the entire experience seamless.
Travel Advisor:
Claire Hearn
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Feels like royalty
By: Trend
Reviewed on: 03 Dec 2025
This is our second trip with this company and yes they are expensive, but they deliver in everything.
Your guide is your guide throughout your trip no passing off or meeting somewhere to wait and not show up.
The lodgings are top of line the cars to travel in are in perfect shape guide and driver speak excellent English.
Their guides are accommodating with a wealth of knowledge and connections.
We have already planned our next trip with this company.
Travel Advisor:
Sandra Keeso-Hall
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South Korea
By: HC
Reviewed on: 08 Jan 2026
Artisans of Leisure had organized personalized trips for me since 2022, as a single traveler I appreciate the seamless experience and security that Artisans of Leisure offers me, I also appreciate the selections of amazing Tour guides, drivers and hotels, among my many trips organized by Artisans, I am always very well received and took care of by all mentioned above, will definitely continue using Artisans of Leisure’s services in the future.
Travel Advisor:
Linda Elliott
