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History

Rome

3.5 hours

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.

Experts, not guides

Explore with 1,200+ Experts, from historians and architects to chefs and archaeologists.

Crafted for conversation

With fewer than 12 guests, engage your Expert through questions and immerse fully.

Structured, never scripted

Your interests guide your Expert, leading to stories and perspectives that matter to you.

Curious or connoisseur

First-time visitor or seasoned explorer, our tours span city highlights to deep-dives.

From London to Lisbon, Paris to Prague, Context tours offer you a way to uncover and really understand a city.

Winding river bends and bridges chart a path past London’s landmarks, narrating centuries of commerce, creativity, and culture.

Walk streets where emperors, popes, and republics left stone and story in every piazza, shaping Rome’s timeless civic life.

Hidden alleys, temples, and neon-lit streets reveal Tokyo’s rhythm where centuries of tradition meet relentless innovation.

Boulevards pulse with cafés, art, and architecture where museums, galleries, and theaters define Paris’ global cultural influence.

Boulevards pulse with royal palaces, vibrant plazas, and art institutions anchoring Madrid’s central role in Spanish life.

Quadrangles and spires rise above cobblestone lanes where Oxford’s centuries of scholarship and literary life still thrive.

Futuristic meets Gothic in Milan, where fashion houses, art galleries, food and architecture converge in Italy’s design hub.

Terraced neighborhoods hold echoes of Aztec temples and colonial plazas, shaping Mexico City’s vibrant, layered urban energy.

Canals guide the eye past gabled houses, bustling markets, and cultural hubs in Amsterdam, shaped by trade and tolerance.

La Concha’s crescent bay frames old town pintxo bars and festivals that define San Sebastián’s coastal culinary culture.

Ancient splendor meets desert glamour in Marrakech, where vibrant riads, souks and palm gardens color Morocco’s timeless allure.

Orange-lined plazas invite you into Seville’s streets alive with flamenco, Moorish architecture, and Andalusian culture.

Stone boulevards pulse with Gaudí’s curves and Catalan traditions in Barcelona’s streets, a city alive with creativity and design.

Renaissance patronage shaped Florence, where Michelangelo, Dante, and the Medicis left a legacy of art, culture, and ambition.

Canals usher you past palazzos and secret calli in Venice, where waterborne life and artistic legacies define every turn.

Temples, gardens and shrines come together to reflect Kyoto's spirit, where centuries of ritual shape Japan’s cultural core.

Ancient agora paths walked by Athenian thinkers of democracy and philosophy which still shape Western ideas of civilization today.

Boroughs blend into a single energy in New York City, where immigrant waves fuel finance, arts, media, and cultural innovation.

Prague's river bridges punctuate the city, whose thousand‑year architecture rallies Gothic, Baroque, and storytelling life.

Hills frame Lisbon’s colorful quarters where Phoenician roots and Age of Discovery legacies mingle with modern city energy.

Historic Italian city with medieval towers, long porticoed streets, rich food culture, and Europe’s oldest university.

Berlin's districts bring together wall fragments, wartime pasts, and architectural reinvention in this city of civic ambition.

Alleyways open to lively piazzas where opera, Neapolitan song, and globally loved pizza reflect Naples’ spirited cultural energy.

Power built Edinburgh’s castle and courts, while its Old Town spine and festivals keep scholarly and creative energy alive.

Table Mountain, coastal paths, and historic ports proudly frame Cape Town’s rich mix of culture, commerce, and natural drama.

Historic northern Italian city with Roman ruins, winding medieval streets, the Arena amphitheater, and layered heritage.

Streets wind through Munich’s squares and beer gardens where art, music, and industrial history converge into vibrant city life.

Impressive imperial avenues, coffeehouse corners, and famed composers echo from Habsburg's past through to city life today.

Gardens and baroque churches rise behind fortress walls in a city born of ecclesiastical power and Mozart’s enduring music.

Fjord views meet modern architecture in Oslo, where museums, royal history, and Nordic design inform the city's life and culture.

Cliffs rise from a vast volcanic coastline where white‑washed villages and sea views shape Santorini’s timeless island character.

Leaning monuments draw eyes upward in a compact city where medieval ambition and architectural quirk meet on the Piazza.

Ancient mystique meets living tradition in Fes, where bustling souks, carved madrasas and vivid tanneries shape the city’s soul.

Seoul’s layered cityscape unites ancient palaces, markets and modern towers, reflecting the dynamic history and creative momentum.

Singapore seamlessly blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and colonial heritage into a future-focused, forward-looking, cultural city.

Hillsides beside the Douro cradle centuries of markets, famed port wine, and stone façades that reveal Porto’s mercantile spirit.

Glasgow’s storied streets, where shipyards morph into music venues and murals, map a city reborn from industry into creativity.

Harbor, coastline, and neighborhood life define Sydney, where history and contemporary culture meet dramatic natural beauty.

Shipyards, waterfront renewal, and contested history shape a city defined by memory and reinvention along the River Lagan.

Krakow’s medieval guild halls and Jewish quarter echo a rich tapestry of Poland’s scholarly, cultural, and historic heritage.

Rolling coastlines and medieval towns echo Normandy’s Viking, medieval, and WWII histories, shaping a rugged cultural identity.

Promenades line the Mediterranean in Nice, where historic old quarters meet French and Italian influences along sunlit shores.

Siena’s winding brick lanes, Gothic palaces, and bustling piazzas reveal a city steeped in rich medieval character and history.

Sicily’s rugged landscapes, baroque towns, and ancient ruins reveal a Mediterranean island shaped by millennia of migration.

Reykjavík’s harbor, streets, and volcanic landscapes bring sagas, art, and Nordic design into focus as part of modern city life.

Meet our experts

“ I like to think of Context as the catalyst that brings together a clients’ intellectual curiosity with the sense of pride in a place's heritage from a local expert in order to allow a deep understanding of our global cultural diversity. ”

Julio P. Mexico City, Mexico

Meet our experts

“ I enjoy how each Context tour is different, based on the knowledge and interests of my guests. I can play to my strengths while digging deep into things our clients want to learn. The experience is so dynamic -- both for them and for me! ”

Lindsey H. Paris, France

Meet our experts

“ What I love about Context is the flexibility in a tour's itinerary: not only to satisfy our guests’ requests or needs, but especially to renew my interest and my passion for this fantastic town. ”

Matteo G. Venice, Italy

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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 L.

London, UK

“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.”

Carolyn B.

Normandy, France

“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!"

Owen M.

London, UK

90,251 Reviews

Walking Tours
Audio Guides
Lectures

Architecture

Paris

3 hours

Notre-Dame and Gothic Paris Tour

Grasp the logic of Gothic Paris from nave to street

Art & Culture

Verona

3 hours

Shakespeare’s Verona Literary Tour

See how Romeo and Juliet’s fiction grew from Verona’s history

Private

US$436

Newly Added

History

Kyoto

2 hours

Gion Geisha District Evening Tour

Explore the neighborhood beyond familiar geisha myths

Architecture

Barcelona

3 hours

Signature Sagrada Família Tour with Hospital Sant Pau

Connect faith, civic care, and light through Catalan Modernisme

Private

US$601

814 Reviews

Art & Culture

Florence

4 hours

Florence Highlights Tour: Duomo, Accademia & David

Get a closer look at Florence’s icons and the ideas behind them

History

Kyoto

3.5 hours

Fushimi Inari Tour: Shrines and Hidden Paths

Wander off the famous path into stories many visitors miss

Bologna Food Tour: Markets and Local Classics

Savor Bologna through family shops, DOP foods & local favorites

Private

US$531

5 Reviews

History

Seoul

3 hours

Sites & Insights: Seoul City Tour

Navigate Seoul through palaces, protest, and history

Tokyo Night Food Tour: Flavors of Shibuya

Navigate neon streets and local flavors with confidence

Signature Colosseum Tour

Understand Rome’s ancient civilization through its defining sites

History

Prague

3 hours

Sites & Insights: Prague City Tour

Cross Charles Bridge into centuries of local legend

Private

US$404

436 Reviews

Food & Drink

Porto

3 hours

Porto Wine Tour: Tasting Portugal

Sip port and local wines through the story behind each glass

Private

US$437

37 Reviews

Archaeology

Rome

1 hour and 45 minutes

Colosseum Audio Guide and Ticket

Arena secrets, timed tickets, and an archaeologist in your ear

Private

US$40

Newly Added

Food & Drink

Paris

1 hour

Le Marais Food Audio Guide: A Parisian Picnic

Taste the Marais at your own pace, with context behind each stop

US$20

6 Reviews

Art & Culture

London

1 hour 15 minutes

Shakespeare in London Audio Guide

Follow Shakespeare’s London at your pace from stage to street

US$20

1 Review

Art & Culture

Tokyo

1 hour 15 minutes

Tokyo Pop Culture: Akihabara Audio Guide

Explore Tokyo's fandom culture at your own pace

US$20

Newly Added

St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome Audio Guide

History

Rome

1 hour 30 minutes

St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome Audio Guide

See how centuries of artists shaped Rome’s greatest church

US$10

6 Reviews

History

Rome

1 hour 30 minutes

Forum and Palatine Hill Audio Guide

Explore ancient Rome’s civic heart at your own pace

US$20

11 Reviews

Art & Culture

Rome

1 hour

Borghese Gallery and Museum Audio Guide

Look at the masterpieces by Bernini and Caravaggio at your pace

US$20

9 Reviews

History

Athens

1 hour 30 minutes

Acropolis of Athens Audio Guide

Explore the Acropolis independently without missing the story

US$20

11 Reviews

Notre Dame Audio Guide: Restoration & Rebirth

History

Paris

1 hour 30 minutes

Notre Dame Audio Guide: Restoration & Rebirth

Trace Notre-Dame through its architecture, history & restoration

US$20

3 Reviews

History

Mexico City

1 hour

Mexico City Historical Sights Audio Guide

Explore the capital's layers at your own pace with expert context

US$20

8 Reviews

History

Naples

1 hour 15 minutes

Pompeii Audio Guide

Explore Pompeii at your pace through Roman daily life

US$20

6 Reviews

History

Edinburgh

1 hour 30 minutes

Royal Mile Audio Guide

Follow royals and reformers through Old Town at your pace

US$20

4 Reviews

History

Prague

1 hour

Prague Castle Audio Guide

Explore Prague Castle at your own pace

US$20

5 Reviews

Architecture

Rome

50 minutes

Rome’s Architecture: A Pre-Trip Guide

Understand Rome through the secrets built into its streets

US$27

6 Reviews

Local Life

Paris

55 minutes

Hidden Gems of Paris: A Pre-Trip Guide

Plan what to see beyond Paris’s most visited sites

US$27

3 Reviews

National Portrait Gallery: A Pre-Trip Guide

Art & Culture

London

1 hour and 15 minutes

National Portrait Gallery: A Pre-Trip Guide

Meet Britain’s history through portraits and public image

US$27

9 Reviews

History

Tokyo

1 hour and 5 minutes

Tokyo Essentials: A Pre-Trip Guide

Arrive informed and ready to navigate Tokyo with confidence

US$27

44 Reviews

History

Paris

1 hour

Paris: Top 10 Highlights for Curious Travelers

Plan your time in Paris with context, clarity, and expert insight

US$27

35 Reviews

Art & Culture

Rome

1 hour

The Sistine Chapel: A Pre-Trip Guide

Unpack the chapel’s details before you face the frescoes

US$14

7 Reviews

History

Rome

55 minutes

Colosseum and Forum: A Pre-Trip Guide

Prepare for Rome’s ancient sites before you step inside

US$27

15 Reviews

Art & Culture

Kyoto

1 hour

Introduction to Kyoto Geisha: A Pre-Trip Guide

Understand the training, traditions, and realities of geisha

US$27

34 Reviews

History

Paris

55 minutes

Nazi Occupation of Paris: A Pre-Trip Guide

Make sense of the Nazi Occupation of Paris before you visit

US$27

29 Reviews

History

Kyoto

1 hour

Kyoto: Top 10 Highlights for Curious Travelers

Arrive with context for Kyoto's essential places and stories

US$27

26 Reviews

Art & Culture

Rome

1 hour and 5 minutes

Vatican Museums: Top 10 Highlights

Know what to look for in the Vatican’s vast collection

US$14

29 Reviews

History

London

1 hour and 10 minutes

Churchill War Rooms: A Pre-Trip Guide

Understand Britain’s wartime strategy before visiting the bunker

US$27

32 Reviews

90,251 Reviews

Ramona met us at the meeting location on time. It was helpful we could text with each other. Neither my wife nor I have a background in art, but we both enjoy visiting art museums. Ramona led us through the Louvre in a helpful and professional manner. My wife has some mobility issues. Ramona was very watchful of her. She was able to connect with us, and she helped to connect us with the art through various time periods at the museum. She gave a structure to our visit and helped us to make the most of our time at the Louvre.

James Paris, France Oct 9, 2026

Kristina was an excellent tour guide - knowledgeable, of course, enthusiastic, eager to tailor the tour to our interests, and able to respond to the many questions we had.

Elaine Oslo, Norway Oct 9, 2026

Knowledgeable tour guide.

Thomas Rome, Italy Oct 9, 2026

Tours led by experts.

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Expert-Led Tours in Cultural Capitals Around the World

Signature Colosseum Tour

Signature Tower of London Tour

Express Versailles Tour: Palace & Garden Highlights

Full-Day Munich WWII History Tour

Bologna In a Day Tour: History and Food Culture

Paris WWII History Tour: Occupation & Resistance

Belfast History Tour: The Troubles & Peace

Hidden London Tour: Lost London in Plain Sight

Amsterdam History Tour: The Dutch Golden Age

Asakusa Neighborhood Tour: History and Daily Life

Ancient Rome Tour: Daily Life of Everyday Romans

Hampton Court Palace Tour: Henry VIII and the Tudors

Florence Medici Tour: Portrait of a Family

Stockholm Political History Tour

Paris History Tour: The French Revolution

D-Day and Normandy Beaches Day Trip from Paris

Complete Vatican Tour: Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's

Signature Louvre Tour: Mona Lisa & Iconic Works

Naples Art Tour: Caravaggio and Sansevero Chapel

Signature Met Museum Tour: Art Across Time

Florence Fresco Painting Workshop

Glasgow Art Tour: Kelvingrove and Mackintosh

Tokyo National Museum Tour: Art and History

Florence Drawing Workshop

Rome Baroque Tour: Bernini vs. Borromini

Louvre Tour: The Art Historian’s Route

Dublin Art Tour: Gallery, Myth and Kells

Mexico City Muralism Tour: Art & Revolution

Prague Café Culture Tour

Art Institute of Chicago Tour: Icons and Surprises

Scottish Identity Tour: Portraits and Politics

Rome Caravaggio Tour

New York Gilded Age Tour: Upper East Side

Budapest Architecture Tour: The Belle Epoque

Tokyo Architecture Tour: Omotesando and Harajuku

Milan Architecture Tour: Art Deco to Skyline

Vienna Golden Age Architecture Tour

Paris Architecture Tour: Haussmann's Vision

London Architecture Tour: Wren to the Gherkin

Mexico City Architecture Tour: Roma & Condesa

Chicago Architecture Tour: Skyscrapers and Civic Ideas

Berlin Architecture Tour: Bauhaus to Futurism

Paris Architecture Tour: Guimard to Le Corbusier

Rome Food Tour: Savoring Italian Favorites

Paris Food Tour: Baguette to Bistro

Munich Food Tour: Bavarian Bites

Bologna Food Tour: Markets and Local Classics

New York Food Tour: East Village

London Food Tour: Essentials of British Cuisine

Lisbon Food Tour: Chiado and Baixa

Kyoto Food Tour: Nishiki Market

Valpolicella Day Trip from Verona: Food and Vineyards

Tokyo Night Food Tour: Flavors of Shibuya

Barcelona Tapas Food Tour: Neighborhood Bites

Athens Night Food Tour: Plaka and Wine

Mexico City Food Tour: Roma Neighborhood

Roman Cooking Class in a Local Home

Signature Pompeii Half-Day Trip from Naples

Signature British Museum Tour

Signature Acropolis Tour: Site and Museum

Selinunte Archaeology Tour

Underground Naples Archaeology Tour

Athens Archaeological Museum Tour

Pompeii and Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples

Agrigento Archaeology Tour: Valley of the Temples

Santorini Archaeology Tour: Akrotiri and Bronze Age

Appian Way & Catacombs Day Trip from Rome

Rome Jewish History Tour

Paris Jewish History Tour

London Jewish History Tour

Istanbul Multicultural Tour: Fener, Balat and Eyüp

Krakow Jewish History Tour

Warsaw Jewish History Tour

Prague Jewish History Tour

Venice Jewish History Tour

Buenos Aires Jewish History Tour

Jewish Amsterdam History Tour