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Swap the sightseeing bus for the chance to feel like a local as you ride your own Vespa through Tuscany on a tour from Florence. A local guide leads the way up through the scenic hills, where you pass the famous Piazzale Michelangelo and the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Afterward, head back to a country estate for a traditional Italian meal to top off your journey.

Croatia’s Krka National Park is sometimes sidelined by visitors to Split who want to avoid hiring a car to get there. This tour makes visiting easy, with round-trip transportation and a winery tour on top. Ride a boat and enjoy free time to hike, swim near the falls, and taste local produce such as cheese and olive oil. Your day finishes with a tour and wine-tastings at the wine estate.

Spend the day exploring Portugal’s famed Douro Valley on this guided excursion. Enjoy experiences that include touring the valley in a comfortable vehicle, enjoying a cruise on the Douro River, savoring a delicious lunch and wine pairing, and tasting a variety of reds and whites at a small, family-owned winery.

Discover the secrets of making fresh pasta just like Italian grandmothers do during this half-day cooking class in Florence. Meet inside a medieval tower near Brunelleschi's Dome. Guided by a professional chef, master each step of the pasta-making process, including ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle, while immersing yourself in this historic setting. Everything you need for the course will be provided, culminating in a delightful meal experience paired with Tuscan wines.

Many Jack the Ripper tours focus on sensational details rather than historical context. This guided walking tour takes a different approach by centering on the lives of the victims and the social conditions of Victorian London. Walk through the streets of Whitechapel while learning about Jack's victims—Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Mary Jane—and how poverty, housing, and employment shaped their lives. Your guide explains how the crimes affected the local community, offering a more thoughtful way to understand this chapter of London’s history without relying on shock-driven storytelling.

Tuscany is renowned for its food, wine, and scenery, but exploring the region on a limited schedule isn’t easy. Enjoy a stress-free sampler of locations in the captivating Val d’Orcia region on this full-day tour from Rome. With a guide at your side, visit the wine town of Montepulciano, have lunch surrounded by vineyards, and explore the historic center of Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Learn how to eat and drink like a local during this group dinner crawl through Rome's Trastevere neighborhood. Skip the tourist traps and explore hidden gems and eateries locals go to. Understand the history of Roman cuisine and meet the people behind the city’s notable gastronomy. Taste several traditional dishes along the way, from pizza and pasta to cheeses, Italian wine, and gelato.

Discover Montserrat on a hassle-free day trip from Barcelona that blends transport, sightseeing, and local flavors in one easy package. Travel by scenic cogwheel train to the mountaintop monastery, visit the basilica, and sample traditional liquors and artisanal pastries before customizing the rest of your experience to suit your interests. Choose between a tour that pairs a gourmet wine tasting with tapas and time to explore, an option that includes a full lunch and winery visit with three wine tastings, or a Montserrat-only package without the winery. There’s also a Spanish-language tapas tour available for those who prefer to explore in Spanish.

Belgium is celebrated for its chocolates and its beers, and on this delicious tour, sample the best of both. You’ll visit Brussels’ top chocolatiers, and will try more than 10 treats. Then, continue to the Grand Place, where you’ll visit several bars to enjoy six different traditional Belgian brews, plus cheese and cured meats. As you go, you’ll also see highlights like the Manneken Pis and the Royal Galleries.

Float down the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin with this scenic cruise. Learn about Irish history from a local guide, covering topics from the Vikings to recent political history. See city landmarks including the Ha’penny Bridge and the Custom House from a new perspective and check out the recent redevelopment of Dublin’s Docklands neighborhood.

Discover Dublin’s rich literary heritage while absorbing the ambience of Ireland's traditional pubs on a pub crawl with a difference. Wander Dublin’s charming streets to visit sites and pubs that inspired some of the country’s most famous writers; enjoy refreshing pints of locally brewed ale and snacks (own expense); and put your newfound knowledge to the test in a fun-filled literary quiz at the end of your tour.

See a different side of Amsterdam as you admire its beautiful canals by night on this cruise. Give your body a break from a day of exploring and relax as you pass by landmarks such as the Westerkerk and Rijksmuseum. As you cruise, learn more about the city’s history via an audio guide, available in multiple languages so you can listen in your native language.

Don't have long in London? See the city’s top sights in the space of a single bus tour—and enjoy a different perspective on the British capital when you explore after dark. Climb aboard your open-top bus to discover landmarks from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London. Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s live commentary (depending on the route) or an audio guide, available in several languages.

Learn the secret to preparing pasta from scratch like a true Italian “nonna” in the heart of Florence with this hands-on pasta cooking class. Make three types of fresh pasta plus traditional sauces with guidance from your instructor as you sip unlimited Tuscan wine and connect with fellow foodies. Then cap off your lesson by sampling your creations with a celebratory meal served with even more wine.

“Pastel de nata” (custard tarts) are one of Portugal’s iconic treats, and this experience in Porto lets you both taste and learn how to make them. In a small-group workshop, you’ll prepare the custard filling, bake the tarts, and enjoy them with your choice of Porto wine, bottled water, coffee, or tea. All ingredients are provided for a hassle-free experience.

Soak up Portuguese culture on this small-group tour of the Douro Valley that handles all of the logistics for you. Relax on the scenic ride from Porto to the Douro Valley. Admire the picturesque landscapes and make stops at top wineries for tours and tastings. Break for lunch at the charming village of Pinhão to sample Portuguese specialties, followed by a Douro River cruise aboard a traditional "rabelo" boat.

Get to know Rome's popular Trastevere neighborhood through its food and wine—and discover bites and restaurants you'd otherwise miss—on this half-day walking tour. With just a small group for company, visit local-favorite venues for multiple tastings, including cheese, ham, pizza, pasta, and aged balsamic vinegar. Explore Trastevere’s cobblestone streets between sampling local wines and beers. Save room for the tour’s final bite: traditional gelato.

Immerse yourself in the real-life stories behind one of London's most notorious criminal cases on this Jack the Ripper tour that is like no other. Follow your guide through the streets of East London and hear their insights into the serial killer's life and crimes while state-of-the-art RIPPER-VISION™, hand-held projectors bring the atmosphere of Victorian London to life.

Few places in the world wow you like the lost city of Pompeii. And while it's on just about every traveler’s bucket list, getting there has complications. With this tour, you can avoid the stress of planning your visit from Rome: You'll reach Pompeii via high-speed train and leave all the details to your guide. After a fully guided skip-the-line tour of the archaeological site, enjoy wine tasting and a farm-to-table lunch at a vineyard on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius before returning to Rome.

Discover Madrid’s vibrant culinary scene with the help of a local guide on this tapas tasting tour. See the city through the eyes of a local and sample authentic dishes at a range of popular bars, with a drink in each one. Treat your palate to Spanish wines, sherries, and more, complemented by things like Iberian ham, salted cod, and chickpea stew. To keep this experience intimate, group size is limited to 12 people.

Explore one of the cornerstones of Catalan culture and history on this group tour to Montserrat. See the Montserrat Monastery, home to the famous "Black Madonna," and then follow a guide through the vineyards of Oller del Mas (if option selected). This tour combines culture with local cuisine for a holistic view of Barcelona away from the crowds of the historic center.

Capture your time in the City of Light with this private photo shoot against the backdrop of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Meet your professional photographer and pose in several locations to create a portfolio of beautiful shots to display in your home and share on social media. Treasure a unique souvenir of your Paris trip whether you’re traveling solo, with family and friends, or as a couple.

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

Taste the finer sides of Arrabida and Sesimbra during this guided day trip from Lisbon. Visit several area wineries, where you can enjoy tasting and the opportunity to learn more about local winemaking traditions. This full day out also includes leisure time in the fishing village of Sesimbra, a drive through the picture-perfect Arrabida Natural Park, and a stop at the landmark Cristo-Rei Sanctuary, which offers views overlooking Lisbon.