Crete is home to Knossos, the largest archaeological site on the island, believed to be Europe’s oldest city. On this scenic driving tour from just outside bustling Hersonissos to Knossos, via Archanes, I’ll share the history and culture of the areas...
London left an indelible mark on Shakespeare. On this walking tour with former actor turned Blue Badge guide and Context Travel expert Tim Barron, you’ll gain insight into the renowned playwright’s personal and professional life in the bustling city....
Venice’s landmark Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto) once connected St Mark’s (San Marco), the political center, with the city’s commercial heart at Rialto, where according to legend, Venice was founded in the year 421. Join Dr Susan Steer, art historian...
The French Revolution had a ripple effect throughout history, and it all kicked off right here in Paris. On this walking tour through the Marais neighborhood with Context Travel expert Georgia Dearden, you‘ll see where history was made and hear how...
Brussels is filled with impressive architecture and art that adds to its old Belgian charm. On this walking tour, you‘ll explore several districts and find out how, despite being an important political hub and the capital of the European Union, there...
Once a thriving city, Pompeii was frozen in time when, in October 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted after centuries of rest, burying the city in layers of ash, pumice, and volcanic matter. On this walking tour with Context Travel expert Roberta Meomartini,...
Explore one of the most exciting times in American history, the Gilded Age, with Context Travel expert, Michele Gouveia. On this walking tour, which starts outside the famed Plaza Hotel, you’ll venture up Fifth Avenue (once nicknamed Millionaire’s...
Funchal’s historic center is full of quaint roads and enigmatic alleys that reveal hidden churches and views of its vivid coastline. On this walking tour, you’ll find some of the city’s greatest landmarks but also a few lesser-known sites that represent...
For centuries, Europe’s finest wool came from the Cotswolds, much of which was traded at the bustling marketplace that fueled the growth of Chippy, as the locals affectionately call Chipping Norton. On this walking tour of this ‘wool town’, made...
Paris’ Marais district was once a serene landscape of wetlands and, later, lush orchards and vineyards. It saw the rise and fall of kingdoms and its people’s resilience before emerging as a cultural nucleus. On this walking tour by writer and Context...
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