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London River Walk

Context Travel River Walk
Join our Thames Walk for a unique view of the city
The river is the best way to see the city. London glides past you like human geology. A.A. Gill, The New York Times

Scholar-led Walking Tours of the World's Cultural Capitals


Context provides an in-depth alternative to traditional tours. We are a network of architects, historians, art historians, and other specialists who organize over 300 different walks in 18 cities around the world.


What distinguishes us:


  • Small Groups (6 people max)
  • Led by expert-level docents (often Ph.D.)
  • Seminars: like going back to college
  • Not a traditional tour; no umbrellas

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GROUP WALKS VS. PRIVATE WALKS

We offer our walking tours as groups or private walks. Here are the differences:

group walks

GROUP WALKS

  • regularly scheduled
  • join others (6 people max)
  • priced per person
  • perfect for individuals or couples on a budget
  • pre-set itinerary 
private walks

PRIVATE WALKS

  • scheduled on request for your party alone
  • flat fee
  • economical for five or more people
  • best for families
  • customizable
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AGAIN! An Industry Leader

For the second year, Context has been selected by Condé Nast Traveler magazine as a Top Travel Specialist, recognized for our unique approach to walking tours and going "beyond what any guidebook can offer."

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Mosaic Workshop

Naples featured walking tour - Mosaic Workshop

Mosaic is an art form that has a long history in the Campania region. Beginning with Greek settlers in the 6th century B.C. and blossoming during the age of the Roman Empire, mosai...


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sustainable tourism


We are active in the field of sustainable tourism and do many things to ensure that our walks are sensitive to place and sustain local culture, from sponsoring restoration projects to offsetting carbon, to simply organizing our programs to take advantage of public transport and patronize local businesses.

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