- Our three-hour "Fall and Rise of Rome" walk is a thematic exploration of the changes that gripped Rome during the late antique period, when it "fell" from the cultural heights of Empire, to its... >>
- 3 hours
Scholar-led Walks of the World's Greatest Cities
Context is a network of architects, historians, and art historians who organize walking seminars for intellectually curious travelers. Our walks last anywhere from three hours to all day, and provide an in-depth alternative to traditional tours. Some things that distinguish us:
- Small Groups (6 people max)
- walks are led by Ph.D.-level scholars and historians
- Seminars: like going back to college
- Not a tour company; no umbrellas
Context currently operates in seven cities around the world, pairing intellectually adventurous travelers with specialists for in-depth cultural experiences. To get started, pick a city from the menu above.
FEATURED WALKS IN OUR CITIES
Fall and Rise of Rome
Ostia Antica
- After the fall of Rome, Ostia Antica, the city's port on the Mediterranean, was buried by centuries of river mud. As a result, like Pompeii much farther south, it is today one of the best examples of... >>
- 5 hours