We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with Ze! A more knowledgeable and engaging guide would be difficult to find. His enthusiasm for the subjects of history and architecture brought alive everything we saw. We learned so much and the insights we gained will last a long time. Thank you Ze and Context!
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Expert-Led Tours in Cultural Capitals Around the World
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Join passionate experts on intimate walking tours that reveal a city's unique stories, spark conversations, and leave you seeing the world—and yourself—a little differently.
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For first-time visitors or seasoned explorers, our tours span city highlights to deep-dive masterclasses.
Explore More Than 80 Cities with Context
From London to Lisbon, Paris to Prague, Context tours offer you a way to uncover and really understand a city.
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Rome
Walk streets where emperors, popes, and republics left stone and story in every piazza, shaping Rome’s timeless civic life.
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Paris
Boulevards pulse with cafés, art, and architecture where museums, galleries, and theaters define Paris’ global cultural influence.
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Mexico City
Terraced neighborhoods hold echoes of Aztec temples and colonial plazas, shaping Mexico City’s vibrant, layered urban energy.
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Florence
Renaissance patronage shaped Florence, where Michelangelo, Dante, and the Medicis left a legacy of art, culture, and ambition.
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Tokyo
Hidden alleys, temples, and neon-lit streets reveal Tokyo’s rhythm where centuries of tradition meet relentless innovation.
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London
Winding river bends and bridges chart a path past London’s landmarks, narrating centuries of commerce, creativity, and culture.
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Barcelona
Stone boulevards pulse with Gaudí’s curves and Catalan traditions in Barcelona’s streets, a city alive with creativity and design.
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Venice
Canals usher you past palazzos and secret calli in Venice, where waterborne life and artistic legacies define every turn.
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Kyoto
Temples, gardens and shrines come together to reflect Kyoto's spirit, where centuries of ritual shape Japan’s cultural core.
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New York City
Boroughs blend into a single energy in New York City, where immigrant waves fuel finance, arts, media, and cultural innovation.
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Athens
Ancient agora paths walked by Athenian thinkers of democracy and philosophy which still shape Western ideas of civilization today.
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Lisbon
Hills frame Lisbon’s colorful quarters where Phoenician roots and Age of Discovery legacies mingle with modern city energy.
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Berlin
Berlin's districts bring together wall fragments, wartime pasts, and architectural reinvention in this city of civic ambition.
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Osaka
Merchant history, street life, commerce and food culture converge in Osaka, where energy, wit, and local pride shape the city.
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Munich
Streets wind through Munich’s squares and beer gardens where art, music, and industrial history converge into vibrant city life.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia, where the Liberty Bell and debates of America's founding fathers still shape the city's historic identity.
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Hiroshima
Hiroshima’s streets, neighborhoods, and parks reflect a city of memory, resilience, renewal, and an vibrant community life.
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Krakow
Krakow’s medieval guild halls and Jewish quarter echo a rich tapestry of Poland’s scholarly, cultural, and historic heritage.
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Brussels
More than just chocolate, grand squares and bustling boulevards reveal Europe’s political heart and diversity in Brussels.
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Sicily
Sicily’s rugged landscapes, baroque towns, and ancient ruins reveal a Mediterranean island shaped by millennia of migration.
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Reykjavik
Reykjavík’s harbor, streets, and volcanic landscapes bring sagas, art, and Nordic design into focus as part of modern city life.
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Provence
Vineyards and hilltop villages rise around ruins and markets as layers of Roman and medieval life anchor Provençal rhythms.
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Dubrovnik
Stone walls guard Dubrovnik’s Adriatic old town where seafaring wealth and epic history still shape its dramatic streets.
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Split
Roman walls, lively waterfront streets, and Diocletian’s Palace define Split’s historic heart and Adriatic coastal energy.
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Istanbul
Straits bind continents in Istanbul, where Byzantine domes and Ottoman bazaars reveal centuries of empire and reinvention.
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From families to couples, here's what travelers are saying about Context's expert-led tours around the world.
"Tim was great. Knowledgeable. Cheeky. Motivating. It was a wonderful tour. We could have talked for hours. This is the exact reason small groups are the best. One on one, non scripted information from a dedicated and knowledgeable professional. Thank you, Tim."
“William literally writes the book(s) on the D-Day memorials which led to an incredibly informative day tour. From age 77 to 11, we were all captivated by his knowledge and his ability to connect the dots.”
“Fantastic way to learn or refresh your understanding of key aspects of Britain’s history. One of the great things about a Context private tour is tailoring your experience to your group's interests. This was our third Context tour and we’re 3 for 3 for top shelf guides - highly recommended!"
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Our Osaka food tour with Diogo was terrific! He was a knowledgeable and engaging guide who provided lots of interesting background on what we were seeing in Osaka, the history of the area, secret back streets and hidden shrines. We had a great discussion of life in Japan as a non-native, language and phrase tips, and in-the-know customs that we loved! We will definitely be seeking him out on our next trip!
Our guide was exceptional. She knew her history and answered all our questions. My 18 year old granddaughter had a running conversation with her with