Josh is a great tour guide. He was well prepared and provided great insights into the French Revolution. He also did a great job of pointing out the sites that tied to each part of the historical record on the tour route.
History Tours
Meet the rebels, rulers, witnesses, and ordinary people who left their mark on history
Let Your Curiosity Shape Your Journey
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
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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.
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Dates are useful, but the backstory is better. Expect drama, contradiction, and fewer tidy endings in the places where pivotal moments occurred.
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Knowledgeable guide with a wealth of information about Caravaggio, architecture, art and history that brought the art to life.
Gabrielle was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. We did not truly appreciate the length and impact of the period of occupation of Paris until this tour. We have used Context Travel in several European cities for tours, and their guides are always very knowledgeable and personable. Recommend this tour to "see" a different chapter in the history of Paris.