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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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Madrid
Boulevards pulse with royal palaces, vibrant plazas, and art institutions anchoring Madrid’s central role in Spanish 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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London
Winding river bends and bridges chart a path past London’s landmarks, narrating centuries of commerce, creativity, and culture.
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Milan
Futuristic meets Gothic in Milan, where fashion houses, art galleries, food and architecture converge in Italy’s design hub.
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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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Mexico City
Terraced neighborhoods hold echoes of Aztec temples and colonial plazas, shaping Mexico City’s vibrant, layered urban energy.
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Amsterdam
Canals guide the eye past gabled houses, bustling markets, and cultural hubs in Amsterdam, shaped by trade and tolerance.
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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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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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Marrakech
Ancient splendor meets desert glamour in Marrakech, where vibrant riads, souks and palm gardens color Morocco’s timeless allure.
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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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Prague
Prague's river bridges punctuate the city, whose thousand‑year architecture rallies Gothic, Baroque, and storytelling life.
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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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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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Lisbon
Hills frame Lisbon’s colorful quarters where Phoenician roots and Age of Discovery legacies mingle with modern city energy.
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Bologna
Historic Italian city with medieval towers, long porticoed streets, rich food culture, and Europe’s oldest university.
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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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Naples
Alleyways open to lively piazzas where opera, Neapolitan song, and globally loved pizza reflect Naples’ spirited cultural energy.
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Edinburgh
Power built Edinburgh’s castle and courts, while its Old Town spine and festivals keep scholarly and creative energy alive.
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Verona
Historic northern Italian city with Roman ruins, winding medieval streets, the Arena amphitheater, and layered heritage.
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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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Oslo
Fjord views meet modern architecture in Oslo, where museums, royal history, and Nordic design inform the city's life and culture.
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Fes
Ancient mystique meets living tradition in Fes, where bustling souks, carved madrasas and vivid tanneries shape the city’s soul.
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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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Normandy
Rolling coastlines and medieval towns echo Normandy’s Viking, medieval, and WWII histories, shaping a rugged cultural identity.
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Nice
Promenades line the Mediterranean in Nice, where historic old quarters meet French and Italian influences along sunlit shores.
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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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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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Paolo was terrific with our group and incredibly knowledgeable about the Vatican and the history of the art and architecture. My three twenty-something kids were fascinated by him, and he is currently teaching college level students in Rome, so he definitely understood his audience. The lines and crowds are somewhat intimidating, but Paolo did a great job using the time in the line to give us background information about what we would see. The audio and headsets are indispensable and necessary for a busy place like the Vatican. I cannot imagine tackling a place like the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel without a guide--there is too much material and information that you would completely miss without a knowledgeable person to lead the way. This tour is a must for visitors to Rome. My kids have never been before, so it was certainly a highlight!
Adrienne was a wonderful guide of the beautiful Oltrarno neighborhood where we explored several interesting artisan workshops. We started with marble paper and it was fascinating to learn about the process and to witness it up close. Our next stop was to a beautiful jeweler where we spent quite a lot of time. She demonstrated the incredibly detailed process of hand carving and cutting to create heirloom quality pieces. We blew through our budgets here and made several purchases! A leather workshop was next where we felt the softest and most beautiful leather and learned about the weaving and braiding--more purchases were made! I am embarrassed we spent so much time at the first three, we ended up not getting to our fourth workshop. However, Adrienne made arrangements for us to visit on our own if we wished to. We stopped at a local coffee shop for a caffeine break--best latte of our trip! And, finally Adrienne left us in a beautiful square and recommended a charming restaurant for lunch--she even told us what to order and it did not disappoint! We went back again before we departed Florence. This is a terrific tour for people who want to get behind the scenes and see how beautiful crafts are made--highly recommend!