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Discover the Palazzo Massimo Roman National Museum on a kid-friendly guided tour designed for families, where ancient Roman history and mythology are presented in a clear and engaging way for children and parents. Led by expert guides specialized in working with kids, this experience makes one of Rome’s most important museums easy to understand and enjoyable for all ages. The tour focuses on selected highlights of Palazzo Massimo, including statues, frescoes, mosaics, and objects from everyday Roman life. Stories and explanations are adapted to children’s ages, encouraging curiosity and helping young visitors connect with the ancient world. Families may choose to include an optional Percy Jackson–themed storytelling approach, using mythology as a familiar reference to introduce Roman gods and heroes, without following book plots or narratives.

Start your tour at Bellu Cemetery, visiting the grave of Iulia Hașdeu, daughter of Bogdan Petriceicu Hașdeu, a renowned Romanian scholar. Iulia passed away young, and her grave, adorned with spiritual and Masonic symbols, reflects her father’s belief in the afterlife and spiritual communication. He considered the grave a spiritual link and often meditated there on the soul's eternal existence. Next, visit Iulia Hașdeu Castle in Câmpina, filled with spiritualist symbols, reflecting his belief in communicating with the dead. The castle is filled with spiritualist symbols and reflects Hașdeu’s belief in communicating with the dead. Visitors can explore the Temple Room, where séances were held, and view personal exhibits. End with Pelișor Castle in Sinaia, Queen Marie’s residence, featuring Art Nouveau interiors, with highlights like the Golden Room, adorned with gold-leaf and Byzantine motifs. This tour offers deep insights into Romanian history, spirituality, and royalty.

Explore the depths of Romanian history and spirituality on this unique tour, beginning at Bellu Cemetery where Iulia Hasdeu's grave, rich with Masonic symbols, tells a poignant story of life and the afterlife. Next, journey to Iulia Hasdeu Castle in Campina, a spiritualist haven showcasing the scholar's belief in communication with the beyond. Discover the Temple Room and personal exhibits that delve into his extraordinary life. Finally, visit Pelisor Castle in Sinaia, the opulent residence of Queen Marie, featuring exquisite Art Nouveau interiors and the stunning Golden Room adorned with Byzantine motifs. - Visit Iulia Hasdeu's grave and learn about her father's beliefs - Explore Iulia Hasdeu Castle, rich in spiritualist history - Discover the luxurious Pelisor Castle, home of Queen Marie - Gain deep insights into Romania's spirituality and royal legacy

Uppermill’s serene valleys hide centuries of ghost stories, unexplained sightings, and chilling local legends. This atmospheric walking tour takes you from the Gothic Civic Hall to canal paths, riversides, and the abandoned Micklehurst railway line, where tales of wandering spirits still linger. Along the way, meet the woman in black, the ghostly policeman at the duck pond, and the mysterious boy in blue. The route ends back at the Civic Hall, where modern encounters hint the supernatural still stirs in Uppermill. **On this 60-minute tour, you’ll also:** • Visit Saddleworth Museum and hear the story of the haunted Victorian cot • Learn about poet Ammon Wrigley • Stand on the haunted Micklehurst line • Hear Rita’s tragic tale at the viaduct • Discover strange events linked to the library’s forbidden book • Pass the former mortuary tied to the Moors Murders • Explore local superstition around witches’ stones • Learn how grief can leave lasting imprints on a place

Skopje is one of the world’s most Brutalist cities. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll find out how the city was rebuilt after a devastating 1963 earthquake that leveled 80 percent of the city, with reconstruction led by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. You’ll get a sense of the bold architectural legacy of socialist Yugoslavia, and hear how international solidarity transformed North Macedonia’s capital into a showcase of modernist design. The tour starts at the Old Railway Station, whose clock stopped at exactly the time the earthquake struck. As you walk, you’ll encounter striking examples of Brutalist and modernist architecture, from the telecommunications center to cultural institutions that blend folk elements with cutting-edge design. You’ll also see how the controversial Skopje 2014 redevelopment project transformed the city with faux neoclassical facades.

Chester’s medieval streets witnessed real witch trials and barrel-dunkings centuries ago, but today they’re home to a different kind of magic. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll follow the enchanted adventures from Evelyn Winter’s children’s book The Chester Witches, where thirteen-year-old Winona Wren and her spell-casting Granny transform the city’s dark history into whimsical storytelling wonderment. You’ll start at Chester High Cross, where four medieval streets converge, and follow an enchanted barrel’s chaotic path down Eastgate Street. You’ll pass beneath the iconic Eastgate Clock, wind through the Roman Amphitheatre, and discover how a mischievous barrel once flattened the mayor’s podium and sent enchanted flapjacks into song. You’ll continue along The Groves riverside promenade where Granny Wren’s magical market boat once bobbed, and to Billy Hobby’s Well, where maidens wished for husbands.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll hear the grisly tales that shaped this ancient city through the theatrical persona of a Victorian physician who “lived“ in York from 1841 to 1877. Dr Reginald Smalls will bring centuries-old stories of murder, plague, and rebellion to life as you walk the historic streets where these dark events unfolded. The All Saints Church on High Ousegate sets the stage for several of the shocking events you’ll hear about. From the banks of the River Ouse to the “Shambles,“ where rows of hooks once displayed fresh meat, each cobblestone and ancient building holds secrets waiting to be uncovered. You’ll continue past iconic landmarks like York Minster with its imposing Gothic architecture, the city’s ancient defensive bars (fortified gateways), and St. Helen’s Square with its grand Georgian buildings. You’ll veer into lesser-known areas to discover spots like Bedern Hall and narrow snickelways steeped in dark history.

Follow Blair, Serena, and Chuck in Paris during Season 4 of “Gossip Girl” on this private walking tour. Enjoy hotel pickup before visiting key filming spots like Blair and Prince Louis’ first date and the fountain scene where Blair pushes Serena.

Television enthusiasts can step into the scenery from the hit show "Outlander" with this private guided adventure from Glasgow or Edinburgh. Join your TV fanatic guide—who appeared in two seasons of the show—to marvel at the area's scenery largely unchanged over hundreds of years. Highlights include visiting castles and ancient villages, reliving moments from the books, and following in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie.

In this private tour you will discover a fascinating itinerary that perfectly blends the bloody legends of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula), the royal elegance of Romania's most beautiful castles, and the breathtaking wildlife (brown bears) of the Carpathian Mountains. In Day 1 we visit Snagov Monastery, the mysterious island monastery housing the tomb of Vlad the Impaler. After we go to Peleș Castle to explore the stunning, fairytale summer residence of the Romanian royal family in Sinaia. Next is Brașov city where we end the day with a walk through the beautiful medieval old town. Overnight stay in Brașov. In the Day 2 we visit Libearty Bear Sanctuary, the world’s largest brown bear sanctuary in Zărnești. After we drive to Bran Castle, to dscover the famous cliffside fortress known worldwide as "Dracula’s Castle." Last stop is at the Princely Court (Târgoviște) to explore the authentic medieval capital of Vlad the Impaler and climb the Chindia Tower.

The Cardiff Dark Side Tour shows you the other side of the Welsh capital. Cardiff is a city renowned for its castle and its rugby stadium, built on the success of the Bute family and the coal exporting industry. However, it has a darker edge that one doesn't see today, one of hangings, executions, graveyards and disease, for example. Even the most innocuous locations of central Cardiff that we walk by every day may have been the location of execution or slum.

What makes Romanian folklore fascinating is precisely that it is still alive. People still: • say “să nu fie de deochi,” • knock on wood, • wear red strings, • light candles for protection, • avoid crossroads rituals, • fear envy, • believe in signs, • and mix Orthodoxy with folk spirituality. This is not a walking tour — it is an immersion into the living magic, superstitions, and hidden traditions of Romania.

Discover the hidden secrets of Florence’s Renaissance on this unique journey into the Cappella Sassetti. Marvel at Ghirlandaio’s frescoes, which contain intricate messages and magical intentions crafted within the Medici circle. Enjoy exclusive access to the private sacristy and watch a specially created 15‑minute video personally created by your guide! It explores the chapel’s symbolic architecture and the political vision of Lorenzo il Magnifico. Guided by art historian Mario Gesù, learn how Francesco Sassetti — through Kabbalah, astrology, and humanist philosophy — shaped his chapel into a beacon of fortune for the Medici family. Enjoy exclusive access to the private sacristy The 15‑minute film is entirely conceived, filmed, and produced by your guide Mario Gesu. It offers an insider’s view on the chapel’s symbolic architecture and its hidden codes. Uncover the influence of Kabbalah and astrology in Renaissance art The group must be at least 4 people

Embark on a private full-day adventure from Bucharest, blending legends, royalty, and recent communism past. Travel in the comfort of a private car, having a professional guide as your driver, while you explore sites tied to both Dracula and Ceausescu. First, visit Snagov Palace, where the Ceausescus fled during the 1989 Revolution, and their lavish lakeside residence. Nearby, discover the mysterious Snagov Monastery—rumored burial site of Dracula himself. Then journey to Târgoviște to visit the military base where the Ceausescus were tried and executed in December 1989, and the Princely Court—Dracula’s former stronghold and the first capital of Wallachia. After a lunch break in an iconic restaurant, continue to the stunning Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi, a masterpiece of Neo-Romanian architecture and home to the dramatic story of one of Romania’s wealthiest rulers. We will visit this Palace instead of Snagov, if the latter will not be available for visits (to be confirmed)

Cambridge University’s stunning architecture and rich history make it an ideal setting for a private ghost tour led by former alumni who know the colleges inside and out. Follow your guide as they share eerie stories of famous spirits, such as the ghost of Oliver Cromwell and other strange events that have made national headlines. The tour is available in English, Chinese, and Spanish to accommodate more visitors.

Experience a unique and authentic experience in the heart of Catalonia by participating in a day with a local casteller group. Learn about this UNESCO-recognized tradition, discover the values of strength, balance and togetherness that represent it, and feel the thrill of watching a colla lift its human tower in front of you. An unrepeatable opportunity to connect with the true essence of the Catalan spirit.

The city of Hanover offers more than just sights – it is also the scene of fascinating criminal history. On this guided city tour "Tracking Crime", participants discover places with exciting criminal cases and their societal impact. This tour combines urban security themes with historical events that shape the way the inhabitants live. Experience how media and politics influence the sense of security and enjoy an informative tour.

Discover Harry Potter’s London on this private black cab tour around the city. Let your guide drive you to locations you’ll recognize from the films, from King’s Cross Station to Borough Market to Westminster and more. Feel free to dress for the occasion, with wands and Hogwarts house scarves on hand.

From the moment we watched the first episode of Slow Horses, we were hooked. Passionate about the series, as well as the real world of British spies and international espionage, this tour visits locations from the Apple TV series, including the filming location for Slough House, and gives participants the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the infamous Jackson Lamb. Led by a committed, local guide, this intimate private tour offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the world of Slow Horses as well as the authentic world of British spies. As you visit the filming locations in Slow Horses, your guide will explain not only how various moments in the TV series were created but also share some behind-the-scenes secrets and compare the TV series to what we know about the real world of British spies and MI5. Along the way, you will visit locations that are off the usual tourist trail, see authentic parts of London where local people live and work, and explore the city of London.

We all love Ted Lasso, its characters, and its locations. This tour is perfect for anyone wanting to explore the filming locations of one of Apple TV's biggest hits. Unlike other tours which only show you the filming locations in Richmond, this tour takes you across West London to see sites from all Four Seasons of the hit TV show. Not only will you see your favourite locations from Ted Lasso, but you'll also learn a little bit of London’s history and see some of the most beautiful sites along the River Thames. Including a pickup and drop-off in central London, this tour takes the stress and worry out of going out to Richmond. Led by a passionate and knowledgeable local guide, who also happens to be a Ted Lasso fan, this is the perfect way to experience everything that Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond have to offer.

Discover the best highlights during an amazing short break. Spend Halloween in Ireland and then have fun at the best Halloween Party in Londonderry! We require at least 4 travelers for this itinerary to depart!

Enjoy the best Halloween ever in Dracula’s birth place – the Medieval Citadel of Sighisoara! A 2 day self guided break departing from Cluj Napoca (located in the middle of Transylvania). The main highlight is the Great Dracula Ball in Transylvania, including Open Bar and a special program featuring a unique Magic Show, an impressive Ballet Performance and the Ritual of Killing of The Living Dead.

Explore Harry Potter's version of London on this full-day tour of the city's movie locations. From the magical Platform 9 ¾ to the hidden alleys of Leaky Cauldron, this tour takes you to iconic filming spots across the city. Follow in Harry's footsteps with a guide and uncover a different side of the city.

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! The biggest Cemetery in Europe, Saint Lazarus cemetery, is also known as Doina, is located in Chisinau, capital of Moldova. It occupies a surface of 2 million square meters. Chisinau has the World's largest gravesite collection of Orthodox, Jewish, Catholic Cemeteries. If ghosts are the biggest attraction for you, let’s start our journey! Do you know that the oldest tombstone in this Ghosts city dates from the 19th century? Central Orthodox Cemetery, Polish-Armenian Catholic Cemetery- what will tell you about the past of the people resting here? Visiting two of the oldest cemeteries in Chisinau, you will hear festinating stories related to the families, ethnicities, events in the history of the city.