First popularized in Southeast Asia, Tuk Tuk tours are now seen in cities all across the globe. Here are the best.
What is a Tuk Tuk?
Tuk Tuks are kind of like a super charged rickshaw that holds two people. The engines on the first Tuk Tuks sputtered so much these open air vehicles became known for the “tuk tuk tuk tuk tuk” sound.
The iconic Tuk Tuk name persists. Even though modern Tuk Tuks, like the ones from eTuk USA, now run on quiet electric motors. Tuk Tuks have long been associate with travel in Thailand, India, Cambodia and throughout Southeast Asia.
Over the years countless travelers have told tales of their adventurous Tuk Tuk ride.
Discover San Francisco Chinatown on a tuk tuk.
Recent years has seen an explosion of entrepreneurial tour companies that have a Tuk Tuk driving around.
Cities all across America have been rolling out electric Tuk Tuk rides. Largely thanks to the Denver based eTuk USA for bringing electric Tuk Tuk production to the States. Tuk Tuk Thailand tours and Tuk Tuk India tours have inspired San Francisco private tours led by Tuk Tuks — nearly 8,000 miles away!
Tuk Tuks allow travelers to explore off-the-beaten-path
You can now enjoy Tuk Tuk tours in Paris, Lisbon Florence, Zurich, Reykjavík, Denver, and Jersey. All inspired from the original tuk tuk tuk tuk-tuks.
Why should I consider Tuk Tuk tours? First off, modern electric Tuk Tuks are an upgraded version of the original noisy tuk tuks. Electric Tuk Tuks can hold up to six people. That’s three times as many as the original Tuk Tuks!
These tours also offer an intimate way to explore a city. The open-air vehicles mean you don’t have to worry about the glare from windows while taking photos. They are essentially private hop on hop off tours because of how small and easy they are to get around in.
San Francisco’s ONLY tuk tuks are some of the only tour vehicles allowed down The Crooked Street!
From Bangkok food tours to San Francisco brewery tours, Tuk Tuk tours offer the best way to experience a new city like a local.
Best Tuk Tuk Tours Around the World
LACES AND LIMOS
Napa, California
There are a few ways of getting to Napa from San Francisco. Once you’re there, a tour of Wine Country is a must. You’ll find plenty of bus tours and bike tours of Napa to choose from. But there’s only one Napa Valley tour company offering Tuk Tuk tours!
Laces and Limos offers short 2 1/2 hour tours of Wine Country as well four-hour long custom journey through the wineries of Napa Valley.
Just like with Dylan’s in San Francisco, Laces and Limos leads their Tuk Tuk patrol with electric vehicles from eTuk USA. Enjoy the warm Napa Valley climate from the comfort of an open-air eTuk with Laces and Limos.
ETUK RIDE DENVER
Denver, Colorado
eTuk USA is the company manufacturing and leading the Tuk Tuk tour revolution here in the States. Their headquarters are in Denver, Colorado. So, it’s no surprise you’ll find a fleet of eTuks leading tours throughout Denver.
eTuk Ride Denver specializes in short 2.5 hour Denver city tours. These short tours are packed with everything from the must-see historical sites and hidden gems of Denver.
Or you can explore Denver with your stomach as you drink your way through Denver’s pub scene on eTuk Ride Denver’s Craft Brewery Crawl to three popular Denver breweries over 3 hours.
In addition to their year-round tours, travelers to Denver can also enjoy a Denver night tour of all the holiday lights!
BOURBON CITY CRUISERS
Louisville, Kentucky
Bourbon City Cruisers offers tuk-tuk tours through the Kentucky city known as the “Bourbon City”. Their tours offer cocktail cruises, brews cruises, distillery tours and city sightseeing cruises through popular neighborhoods like Whiskey Row and Butchertown.
If you’re bourbon drinker or enjoy southern cuisine you’ll want to visit Bourbon City Cruisers. These tuks take you through both the modern parts of Louisville and the rich cultural areas where its Southern craftsmanship can be experienced.
QUEEN CITY TUK TUK
Buffalo, New York
Discover Buffalo on one of the only tuk tuks in New York
Two Buffalo locals were inspired to bring Tuk Tuk transportation stateside after traveling through Southeast Asia and having a blast getting around on Tuk Tuks. Now you can discover New York intimately while on Buffalo city tours by Queen City Tuk Tuk. Their two hour Tuk Tuk tour stops at all the iconic site around town Buffalo.
Including the (pictured above) Botanical Gardens which looks an awful lot like San Francisco’s Conservatory of Flowers! Beer drinkers should note that you can explore three favorite Buffalo breweries: Lafayette Brewing Company, Pearl Street Grill and Brewery, and Riverworks Brewery on their Buffalo Brewery Tour.
Beer tasting Buffalo has never been easier than with a Buffalo brewery tour with Queen City Tuk Tuk.
PARIS BY TUK TUK
Paris, France
Discover the City of Light on a tuk tuk tour of Paris
Paris by Tuk Tuk is a Parisian tour company with one of the most comprehensive selections of tours.
Romantic Paris Tours ✔️
Paris Night Tours ✔️
Parisian Wine Tours ✔️
Paris City Tours ✔️
Custom Paris Tours ✔️
We seriously can’t think of a better way to explore the City of Lights than from the comfort of an open-air electric Tuk Tuk Tour.
ECO TUK TOURS DUBROVNIK
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Eco Tuk Tours are Croatia’s premier tuk-tuk tour company.
Discover the scenic city of Dubrovnik on a Croatian food tour, Croatian night tour and other tours by Eco Tuk Tours Dubrovnik. Eco Tuk Tours’ most popular Tuk Tuk tour is by far their 3-hour tour Dubrovnik that explores a local market near the harbor.
After exploring the market, you’ll be tuking up Srdj Mountain for incredible views of the Croatian coast and then exploring a guided walking tour at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old City.
History buffs with an interest in the early 90s Croatian War of Independence can join Eco Tuk Tours to a 200-year-old fortress that is home to the Croatian War of Independence Museum. Hear first-hand accounts of this war and history from guides who experience the Croatian War of Independence themselves as children.
TUK TUK HOP
Bangkok, Thailand
Finding a Tuk Tuk in Thailand just might be one of the easiest places to find Tuk Tuks. See the capital of Thailand on intimate Bangkok excursions via Tuk Tuk!
The hop-on-hop-off style of Tuk Tuk Hop allows travelers to create their own Bangkok private tours. Tuk Tuks follow a route through Bangkok and you can hop-on-hop-off as you like. There’s even an app!
Tuk Bangkok is one of the quintessential ways of exploring the heart of Thailand.
TUK TUK LISBOA
Lisbon, Portugal
Enjoy a 5 star experience on tuk-tuk Lisboa tours
Discover the Portuguese capital in these super brightly colored Tuk Tuks. The most fun Lisbon tours in Portugal is led by Tuk Tuk Lisboa (Tuk Tuk Tour Lisbon).
Choose between 3 passenger and 6 passenger Tuk Tuks for an intimate and affordable Tuk Tuk Lisbon tour that follows their circuit through the city.
TUK TOUR EVENTS
Bordeaux, France
Enjoy tours in the French countryside with Tuk Tour Events
Discover picturesque Bordeaux on an intimate Tuk Tuk tour with Tuk Tour Events. This affordable Bordeaux city tour departs from the Bordeaux Tourist Office for a scenic one hour loop through the city on a 100% electric Tuk Tuk Tour.
These small Tuk Tuks easily maneuver through Bordeaux’s alleyways and cobblestone roads, creating a unique and memorable tour of this French city.
ZURICH ETUKTUK TOURS
Zurich, Switzerland
See Zurich via tuk tuk.
A Tuk Tuk Zurich might be miles away from a Tuk Tuk Cambodia — but just as fun! The city of Zurich actually runs Tuk Tuk Tours too and they depart every hour from 9am-4pm daily!
These 1 1/2 hour Zurich city tours include stops for photo ops, shopping, and lots of history from local guides. Cheesemongers, rejoice! There are even options for FONDUE tours! Enjoy a small group Zurich city tour led on 100% electric Tuk Tuks with Zuerich ETukTuk Tours.
TUK TUK FLORENCE
Florence, Italy
Explore the Mediterranean paradise of Florence, Italy from the comfort of a 100% electric Tuk Tuk tour. Tuk Florence offers quick and easy 2 hour Florence city tours by tuk-tuk.
But for a real Tuscan adventure, you might want to consider their tour of Florence and nearby Fiesole & Settignano! This 6-hour tour includes wine tasting, olive oil tasting and a light lunch at an enoteca (a kind of Italian winery tasting room).
For a taste of Tuscany, join their Apertivio Tour. Apertivio is an Italian tradition of imbibing on a light alcoholic drink intended to stimulate your appetite before a meal. What could be more Italian than drinking eating with locals?
SCOOTER DUDES
Red Bank, New Jersey
On-demand Tuk Tuk transportation with the Scooter Guys in Jersey offers an interesting take on DIY E-tuk tours.
But the real fun with Scooter Guys in on their Brewery Tour! Discover since electric Tuk Tuks from eTuk USA hold a maximum of six people, you’re guaranteed a small intimate New Jersey Brewery Tour.
Tuk Brewery Tours run Thursday – Sunday and may stop at Beach Haus Brewery, Bradley Brew Project, Asbury Park Brewery, Dark City Brewing Co or Asbury Park Distilling Co.
TUK TUK NAPERVILLE
Naperville, Illinois
Part rideshare part tuk tuk tour – travel differently with Tuk Tuk Naperville
Tuk Naperville is available both as a rideshare (take that Uber!) and as a tour via tuk-tuk. The best of both worlds!
Tuk Naperville serves as a fun rideshare option for those trying to get to Cardinal Football games at the local college. But Tuk Tuk Naperville also offers tours showcasing architectural gems, historical tour and even beer crawls around Downtown!
TUK TUK CHICAGO
Chicago, Illinois
Discover Chicago on a tuk tuk tour
Tuk Tuk Chicago offers affordable and FUN tours of Chicago. 2 hour Chicago city tours start off at just $45 per person to see all the iconic sites around town.
Chicago food tours complete with an: appetizer, entree, dessert, and “nightcap” are available on private tours that range from 1-3 hours. With Tuk Tuk Chicago, there is no shortage of tours through the Windy City!
If you happen to be coming to San Francisco soon, don’t forget to check out all the famous sites around San Francisco (including those that regular tour buses can’t get to on one of our minibus tours.
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