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Think Canterbury is all quiet prayers and pretty stained glass? Think again. Join us for a stroll through 2,000 years of brain-stirring, sewage-sloshing, and pilgrim-scamming. We’ll visit the exact spot an Archbishop had his head sliced like a boiled egg, explore the medieval ‘piss-poor’ industries of the River Stour, and find out why the most popular souvenir in town was a bottle of 'holy' floor-wash. It’s a tour that puts the ‘bury’ in Canterbury!"

Dive into the opulent world of Augsburg in the 16th century, where the gold of a merchant met the radical prayers of a monk. Discover the power struggle between the Fugger dynasty – the richest capitalist empire of its time – and Martin Luther, who ignited the Reformation. From intelligence networks and papal monopolies to the world's oldest social settlement, you will learn how extreme wealth and religious upheaval shaped the modern world. 3.1 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 117 min. Ideal for power, protest public spaces Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Explore the charm of Crete with a day trip to Chania and Lake Kournas. Begin in Chania, often hailed as the island's most beautiful city, where you’ll have four hours to roam the Old Town’s historic streets and admire its stunning Venetian and Ottoman architecture. Capture the picturesque harbor scene and indulge in local shops and cafés. Afterward, visit Lake Kournas, Crete’s only freshwater lake, for an hour and a half of relaxation by its tranquil waters. Swim, stroll, or rent a pedal boat to soak in the serene surroundings and observe local wildlife. - Discover the historic beauty of Chania's Old Town for 4 hours - Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Venetian harbor - Relax at Lake Kournas, with time for swimming and walking - Ideal for travelers seeking culture, shopping, and natural beauty

Leave the typical tourist paths and dive into the humming, aromatic engine room of the Rhineland. This is not a tour of kings and castles; it is a journey through the dirt, the grain, and the global ambitions of Neuss. Discover how a medieval marketplace transformed into an industrial giant, smell the roasted seeds of massive oil mills, and uncover the hidden stories of the workers who built a global logistics empire. From bitter urban rivalries to the invention of the world's most famous screw – experience the raw, beating heart of the North City. - 9.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 210 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Leave the manicured lawns of public parks and dive into the strictly regulated but personal world of the German allotment garden. Learn how a 19th-century medical experiment developed into an important survival mechanism for miners in the smog-plagued Ruhr area. Discover the paradox of allotment gardens: strict rules about hedge heights and canopy sizes created a democratic refuge that survived wars, welcomed migrant families, and triggered a modern eco-renaissance. - 6.0 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 144 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life as well as identity, migration & globalization Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

A full-day excursion from Vienna leads to the captivating landscapes of Hallstatt and the historic charm of Salzburg. Discover the picturesque village of Hallstatt, renowned for its fairytale-like beauty, and enjoy a leisurely exploration of Salzburg's rich cultural heritage. Tailor your experience with the option of a small-group or private tour, ensuring personalized attention from your guide. This journey offers scenic views through Gmunden and the Austrian Alps, allowing you to appreciate the stunning countryside as you travel. - Full-day tour exploring Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna - Choose between small-group or private tour options - Scenic drive through Gmunden and the Austrian Alps - Ample time to explore both destinations at your own pace

Wander through Vicenza's historic core on your own schedule, following an audio guide that narrates how Andrea Palladio rebuilt this Venetian city in the language of ancient Rome. Start whenever you like and explore at your own pace, no groups, no fixed schedule. Along the route, interactive quizzes turn each palazzo and piazza into a playful challenge, revealing the stories and legends behind Palladio's masterpieces as you go. Everything runs straight from your smartphone: no app to download, no physical guide required. Just follow the smart map from stop to stop across roughly 1km, taking around 1.5 hours to complete.

Realizing you booked 3 or 4 nights in Bucharest only to find out that crossing the mountains to Transylvania means spending 8+ hours stuck in traffic? Don't spend your vacation staring at brake lights on the Prahova or Olt Valleys. Our 3-Day Hub Tour is designed specifically for travelers stuck with a multi-night Bucharest base who want effortless daily exploration without moving their luggage. Discover secret city palaces, traditional Romanian village life with a home-hosted lunch, and medieval Bulgaria without moving hotels.

To the untrained eye, the Neuss Civic Riflemen's Festival looks like a carnival of men in green jackets. But look closer. Accompany a skeptical sociologist and a passionate local expert as they peel back the layers of this 7,700-strong parade to reveal a strictly regulated parallel society. Discover how uniforms blur class lines while simultaneously creating new, strict hierarchies, how a local pub serves as an important social safety net, and how the city's power structure is renegotiated every August. This is not just a festival; it is the hidden architecture of German civic identity. - 3.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 116 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life and history & memory Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Omaha Beach was one of D-Day's deadliest beaches. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll follow the fighting from the German defenses that made it so lethal to the Americans who fought their way ashore. At Colleville-sur-Mer, enter WN62, one of Omaha's largest German strongpoints, exploring bunkers and mortar posts used by fewer than 35 men to rake the beach with crossfire. Descend to the beach where F Company's 180 men crossed alone under fire for 12 minutes. Hear how Private Pinder hauled radios ashore despite his wounds, and how Lieutenant Spalding's men found the one gap in the minefield. The tour ends at WN61, where a Sherman tank silenced the 88mm gun that devastated the landings. You'll also see an intact underground shelter finished weeks before D-Day, and hear of Lieutenant Monteith's posthumous Medal of Honor and Corporal Hein Severloh, the "Butcher of Omaha Beach"—leaving with a clear picture of why Omaha was so costly, and its capture so remarkable.

Leave behind the iron gates of the industrial past of the Ruhr area and discover a hidden utopia. This captivating walk through the garden city of Hassel shows how visionary architecture, curved streets, and deep green gardens were used as a psychological remedy for the hard, dark life of the miners. Accompany a city planner and a local resident on their journey of discovery through the fascinating, multifaceted, and sometimes patronizing history of a neighborhood built to save the human soul from the machine. - 7.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 188 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Exclusive Tour inside the Alcazaba of Málaga, Roman Theater and Roman Factory, secrets, stories, and special places to take the best photographs with audio guide and professional guide Visit and discover the history and secrets of the Alcazaba of Málaga, the most visited monument in the province of Málaga and a fundamental part of the city's history with an EXCLUSIVE AND SPECIAL tour inside the Málaga monument. We will visit the military entrance area, the intermediate area, and the Palaces, but we will also go and see places that other tours do not go to; our tour is an EXCLUSIVE AND SPECIAL tour where you can take photos from unknown places in the Alcazaba of Málaga. Our tour is the most COMPLETE tour about the Alcazaba of Málaga. we will end our tour with a surprise

Uncover Armenia's rich history and breathtaking landscapes on a private full-day tour from Yerevan. Begin your journey at the Armenian Alphabet Monument, a key cultural symbol, then explore the magnificent Saghmosavank Monastery, perched dramatically above the Kasagh River Gorge. Visit the well-preserved Amberd Fortress, learning about its medieval significance on the slopes of Mount Aragats. Conclude your adventure at Kari Lake, surrounded by stunning alpine scenery. Optionally, enhance your experience with a visit to Voskevaz Winery for a wine tasting. This tour offers a personalized itinerary for your group, ensuring a unique exploration of Armenia's heritage and natural beauty. - Private tour ensures a flexible itinerary tailored to your group - Visit key sites including the Armenian Alphabet Monument and Saghmosavank Monastery - Enjoy panoramic views from Amberd Fortress and Kari Lake - Optional wine tasting experience at Voskevaz Winery available

Dive into Duisburg-Marxloh, a neighborhood that the media often misunderstands. Often labeled as a 'problem district,' this tour shows a completely different reality: a self-made economic powerhouse that has risen from the ashes of the German industrial collapse. Follow with us the red thread from peaceful historical parks and monumental mosques to the glittering, pulsating epicenter of Europe's bridal fashion capital. Discover how a resilient Turkish-German community forged its own future while mastering post-industrial decline, political paradoxes, and the true meaning of home. 2.9 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 78 min. Ideal for everyone interested in identity, migration, globalization, and everyday society Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Look behind the postcard idyll of Munich's famous green lung. This tour shows the English Garden as a two-hundred-year-old, hard-fought social experiment. From rebellious river surfers and the naturist revolution of the 1970s to social engineering of the Enlightenment and the democratic utopia of the Bavarian beer garden, you discover how a military project became a stage for personal freedom. - 2.8 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 78 min. - Ideal for social gatherings & everyday life as well as history & memory Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Ischia is a beautiful island located in the northern part of the Bay of Naples. Famous for its lush gardens & charming spa. After completing the check-in procedures, board the ferry and enjoy the journey to Ischia. Upon arrival at the port, jump on board a minibus for a panoramic tour of the island. Travel through some of Ischia’s most picturesque areas, including Lacco Ameno and Sant’Angelo, while admiring the island’s beautiful coastline, villages and natural scenery. Enjoy some free time for lunch. In the afternoon, continue to the Giardini La Mortella, located in Forio. Created and lovingly cared for over several decades by English composer William Walton and his Argentine wife, Susana, these magnificent botanical gardens are home to more than 300 rare and exotic plant species, as well as elegant statues, fountains and waterfalls. Take your time to explore the peaceful pathways. At the end of the visit, return by minibus to Ischia Porto and board the ferry back to Sorrento.

Step inside the Musée d’Orsay and discover some of Paris’s most famous works of art with an expert guide. Enjoy reserved entry, explore the museum’s stunning collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, and hear the stories behind the artists and their works. From iconic paintings to the beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture, this guided visit brings the museum and its art to life.

Welcome to the holiest city in England—so why is it so full of 'spirits'? Maybe because everyone who came here ended up dead! Follow the trail of the 'Death Cart' through the medieval streets, where pilgrims died of the plague before they could even finish their prayers. See where Thomas Becket had his brains scattered across the Cathedral floor (talk about a headache!) and dodge the ghosts of the martyrs who met a very fiery end. Canterbury is a city where the 'spirit' is very much alive—even if the people aren't!

Discover the hidden architectural revolution of Wolfsburg. Originally conceived as a rigid, industrial machine for the Nazi's car production, the city was radically redesigned after the Second World War by visionary architects such as Alvar Aalto and Hans Scharoun. On this tour, you will learn how organic modernism – with its flowing curves, tactile materials, and human-centered design – was used to give a purely industrial city a soul. We decode the concept of the "cityscape" and reveal the democratic ideals embedded in the bricks and glass of these post-war masterpieces. - 4.0 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 113 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in art, design & aesthetics and urbanism & innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Step off the pitch into the beating heart of German grassroots football. This captivating tour takes you on the traditional Spieltag pilgrimage of SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Discover a 115-year-old stadium, a repurposed World War II bunker, and the unbreakable connection between a working-class city and its beloved 'Cloverleaf'. Experience triumphs, tragedies, and the true meaning of community cohesion. - 5.6 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 129 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life and history & memory Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Dive into the smoke, sweat, and incredible wealth of the medieval hall. This captivating walking tour reveals the hidden history of the Halloren – a proud, independent brotherhood of salt workers from the working class who significantly shaped the city's destiny. From old settlement huts to magnificent Renaissance cemeteries to Germany's oldest chocolate factory: Discover how these workers built an empire of 'white gold' and transformed from indispensable laborers into the cultural soul of Halle. - 4.9 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 145 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life and history & memory Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Come to the banks of the Elbe and discover the dramatic, untold stories of Magdeburg's fight against the forces of nature. This is not just a tour about floods; it is a journey into the heart of a community that refused to be washed away. From flooded beer gardens to million-dollar cultural rescue operations, from state-of-the-art engineering to thousands of citizens forming human chains in the middle of the night – you will experience the terrifying power of the river and the unbreakable spirit of the people who call its banks home. - 5.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 140 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Innsbruck becomes an interactive treasure hunt. Follow a walking route from the Triumphal Arch through the old town to the Golden Roof, past imperial gardens and colorful riverside houses most visitors miss, and at every stop solve a puzzle you find in the surroundings - the clue is around you, not on a screen. Sightseeing, a continuous story and a light brain-teaser rolled into one, played at your own pace straight from your phone's browser. No app, no account, no live guide: just open the link and start exploring.

Explore the prestigious Rafa Nadal Academy and discover the legacy of one of the greatest legends of sport. This experience begins with a 30-minute guided tour of the academy, where you will learn about the training philosophy and the daily life of the young athletes. Discover the spaces where future champions are made and how Rafa Nadal's values inspire the next generation. Afterward, freely visit the Rafa Nadal Museum, with a distinguished collection of trophies, personal objects, and interactive exhibitions dedicated to Rafa Nadal's career and the values of sport. An ideal experience for sports fans and families. 30-minute guided tour of the Rafa Nadal Academy - Know the training and development methodologies for young athletes - Entrance to the Rafa Nadal Museum to visit it freely