Richmond is one of the very few towns in England to have changed its name in the last 1,000 years. It was originally called Sheen. Then, in 1501, Henry VII built his great palace here and decided to rename it after his estates in Richmond, Yorkshire....
Once you‘ve made your way around St Mark‘s Square, Rialto Bridge, and Venice‘s other most popular sights, you‘ll probably ask yourself: How did the floating city reach the heights that produced these wonders? How could the economy of a single...
Trace Mexico City‘s evolution from an Aztec settlement to a modern metropolis with over 20 million people. On this walking tour, artist, professor, and Context Travel expert Julio Pastor will share how the Aztecs left their homeland “Aztlán” for...
Inside the 18th-century Hertford House in Manchester Square is the Wallace Collection, a gallery and museum featuring magnificent artworks. It’s smaller than London's world-famous arthouses but contains masterpieces to rival them, and is considered...
If Namibia’s diamond history is a story of desert gems, then the abandoned town of Kolmanskop is the origin of the tale. On this Kolmanskop tour, you‘ll explore the town that was inhabited for less than 50 years, from when the first diamond was...
Centuries of devotion and artistic brilliance converge at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, which stands atop the reputed grave of St James The Great. On this walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, you‘ll explore both the grandeur of...
Embark on an intriguing journey through Bowling Green's vibrant past as we uncover the tales of the oil barons and entrepreneurs who shaped this city long before the arrival of its state university. Join me, Tedd Long, on this fascinating walking tour...
Entdecken Sie Meißen, die kleine, aber bedeutende sächsische Stadt, in der die Zeit stillgestanden zu sein scheint. Auf diesem Spaziergang sehen Sie die Altstadt, den Ort, wo die Stadt im Jahr 929 begann, und viele der historischen Wahrzeichen wie...
Famed storyteller Mark Twain said, "Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough."Nobody said being president was easy, but a stiff drink sure helped many of America’s top executives over the years as you’ll soon find out...
Sometimes regarded as the Chicago of Finland, Lahti has a long and proud industrial and sporting history. On this walking tour, we’ll explore the city’s park, its sports area and its bay. Our tour starts next to Kylän Portti, the ”Gate to the...
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