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Our Castle Tour enables you to skip the line into Scotland's most iconic fortification.  The 1h30 long tour will cover the 3000 year history of Edinburgh Castle and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland. Tour leaves from our start point at 192 High Street, by the statue of Adam Smith.

Step into Scotland's rich and mysterious past on this captivating walking tour through Edinburgh's Old Town. Led by an engaging character guide, this experience blends history and storytelling for an unforgettable adventure. Uncover the stories of Scotland’s accused witches, exploring their lives and the accusations they faced, and the injustices they endured, all while surrounded by the city's eerie charm. You may even learn some facts about much-loved characters from Outlander and Harry Potter! Adding to the intrigue, the final 15 minutes of the tour will involve an exclusive visit to “The Lost Close” — this recently discovered underground site has been cloaked in mystery since the Great Fire of 1824. The ancient vault, where you will enjoy the remaining tales of the tour, dates back to 1742, offering a window into the past, and providing a fitting end to an immersive exploration of history and enchantment.

Discover Venice from the water and enjoy a tour along the Canal Grande past the most beautiful sights of the city in a gondola. Enjoy this traditional classical Gondola ride through the canals of Venice. Relax as your gondolier steers you through centuries of history, the perfect way to appreciate Venice from the water. Become involved in the banter of the Gondoliers as they call to each other through the canals.

Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide, only it's on your phone, way more convenient and a better story teller. The tour never expires. You can take it as many times as you want. And after taking the on location tour you'll unlock a virtual tour you can listen to anytime. Did you ever think "What did the tour guide say?" With our WalknTours app you can listen anytime and keep the stories forever. You'll see the historic civil rights spots in Montgomery associated with Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, The Freedom Riders, the Selma to Montgomery Marches and many more. You'll get a chance to eat a hotdog at the place Martin Luther King Jr at hotdogs. Same shop! You'll learn about Jim Crow laws and how people fought for civil rights in Montgomery.

How did the ponies get there? Did they swim? How many ponies live there? Can you pet the ponies? Can you feed the ponies? The answers to these questions, facts about the island, and the other amazing wildlife living on – and around – Assateague can be answered by your knowledgeable and wise captain. This is a trip you will not forget. Oh, we should mention that if you have kids and you bring them on this trip that they will love you forever!

Unlock the Glory of Ancient Rome: Colosseum & Arena Guided Tour! Step back in time & experience the grandeur of the Roman Empire with our exclusive Colosseum & Arena Guided Tour! This is your chance to walk in the footsteps of Gladiators, Emperors & Spectators in the most iconic amphitheater in the world! Discover how the Romans masterfully used elevators, trapdoors, and underground tunnels to transport wild beasts from the hypogeum to the Arena floor. Why Choose Our Guided Tour? Exclusive & rare Arena Floor Access: Stand where gladiators once battled for glory! Feel the adrenaline as you imagine the roar of 50,000 spectators cheering for victory. Enjoy breathtaking views from the Arena Floor and get up close to the Senators' seats, where Rome’s elite once ruled. Expert Storytelling guides who will bring the Colosseum’s stories to life. From the roar of the animals to the whispers of political intrigue, you’ll be captivated from start to finish. This tour sells fast. Book it Now!

Were there any lions in Lyon? Why did they build so many secret passages and what kind of troubles happened in the "traboules"? Where did the kings keep their mistresses? Why is the city center sliding down the hill throughout centuries? Join me to walk the streets that are as busy today as they were 500 years ago, see Lyon as it was at the era of Roman Empire, and hear more cool stories about this amazing city, its history, architecture and culture. The departure time and place is flexible depending on your preferences.

We'll walk together in the city center for three hours, discovering Helsinki's secrets, learning its history, culture and traditions. Why is there a statue of a Russian Tsar on the Senate Square? Which statue is the one that seagulls hate the most? Where did they bury thousands of bodies during the plague? Why is the largest Orthodox cathedral located in a Lutheran country? Where can you eat the best salmon soup of your life? Why Finnish people still cheer for the opponents of the Swedish national football team? Why do Helsinkians have picnic on top of graves? What was the meeting point of the bohemian people of 1880s in Helsinki? How did they build a church inside a giant granite rock? Where did Lenin hide when he was running away from the Tsarist Russia? How did a Finnish architect influence generations of American architects and skyscraper designs? We will find answers to all of these questions and more, while visiting each of these less known yet important locations in Helsinki.

A tour of the vintage tram is an enjoyable way to learn more about Basel's exciting history while being protected from the elements. You can discover the city from a whole new perspective during the one-hour tour. In the front carriage, a guide will regale you with facts and anecdotes from the city's 2,000-year history. They will also point out other interesting details that you might otherwise miss while passing by. Let yourself be whisked back to times of old in an extra special and entirely different way to explore Basel.

This is a controvertial topic. We will discover Patagonia indigenous people’s history and present while walking through Bariloche downtown. Who are they? How is their culture? When and how did they arrive? How did the European colonization impacted on them? And how did the expansion of Argentina state into Patagonia? What is their current status?

Old Town is the heart of Riga. However, not all the places of it are shown to the tourists. There are many fascinating points, corners, and streets that even the locals would be surprised! You will discover the different face of Riga. You will hear fascinating facts and stories. Who and why hated the sculpture of the black cat in Riga? Why did Latvians put the golden roosters instead of the crosses on the church towers? Did you know that Latvian women are the tallest?! Why the world has to be thankful to Riga for Christmas tree decorating tradition?

Fun Fact: Did you know that Mount Liamuiga offered a place of refuge and solace to the enslaved Africans who escaped their sugar plantations?

A real crowd pleaser with something for everyone! Learn about the Witch Trials. Hear the paranormal activity associated with every beautiful building and event – but then, experience other surprising chapters of Salem's history – did you know Salem helped kick off the U.S. Revolution? Did you know Houdini escaped from one of our buildings? Come learn Salem's secrets! THIS TOUR BOOKS UP FAST, BUY TICKETS SOON! This is an outdoor walking tour.

Experience Wroclaw from a different perspective. Guided tour through the old town with many anecdotes, stories and legends. Exciting and extremely interesting! Discover the city of Wroclaw with its dark sides, secrets and long-forgotten past. How did the Old Town Hall survive the Breslau Fortress? What happened to the Sinner's Bell? Is it dangerous to climb the Witches' Bridge? Is Breslauer Dumplings edible? What does the stone head in the wall scream? What is the secret behind the altar houses on the market? Where is the giant globe from the market? What did the “Monster from Münsterberg” Karl Deka sell on the market? What did Adolf Hitler do in Breslau? What happened to 60 German monuments in Breslau after the end of the war? Why is the fencer naked? Where does the mysterious tunnel under the market lead? How did angels save St. Elisabeth Church? Why does a woman of stone beat her husband with a wooden shoe? What is the angel of death doing in Wroclaw?

Follow a professional historian, concerned about historical accuracy, able to address adults and children alike, in joy and good humor, to discuss the links between France and America. For example… What are the links and controversies between the history of Quebec and New England? Why was a young man of the French nobility, the Chevalier de Saint-Sauveur, assassinated by rebellious inhabitants? How did the “Yankees” overcome their intolerance towards the French to beat the English on their side? How did the Souvenir of the Marquis de La Fayette encourage Americans to fight and fall on the field of honor alongside the Poilus in 1917? How did the 1775 Revolution spread from America to France in 1789, and from France to Haiti, Vietnam, and other struggles for Freedom and Human Rights, and what their consequences today?

You will have a unique tour with a professional guide, who will be with a sense of humor and you will have fun. We will look at the city through the decades and sometimes even through the centuries; We will get to know Almaty as a small provincial town at the Asian borders of the Russian Empire, as rapidly developing capital of the Soviet Republic of Kazakhstan and as an independent state of modern times. We will see the house in the shape of a string-bag and the “Stalin cake house” We will find out how did they were solving the problem of running water in the 20th century and where did they get the local sea shells to face the houses in the 1960s being thousands of kilometers away from any sea. We will speak about the nature catastrophes of the region and how did the city survived it different times.

In this private tour you will have the opportunity to explore the oldest capital of ancient Egypt, Memphis and its most important cemeteries, pyramid sites which are Giza and Saqqara.

A tour of the longest siege in modern warfare. This tour will try to explain the life of a besieged city, the most important events and battles, the political and strategic situation and tell the history on why and how did the war start and end. We will visit Tunel DB, sniper nest, and the bobsled track. From 1992 until early 1996 Sarajevo was completely cut off from the rest of the world. This tour will show you the history, politics, strategy, aims and madness of the longest siege in the history of modern warfare. How did Bosnian army form? How strong was aggressors army? How did the siege start? What were the worst atrocities? What was the role of international community? How did the citizens of Sarajevo defend themselves? How many projectiles were fired on the city daily? Answer to these and many more questions is in this tour.

You will be entertained by swordsmen, jugglers, and belly dancers, accompanied by contemporary music, wine and beer will flow and you will also eat in the spirit of the times, with your hands. The only disappointment could be the return back to the present!

Did you know that Trogir was named the most beautiful town-island in the world by National Geographic? It has been on the UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Sites since 1997. Trogir was founded by the Greek colonists so it’s one of the oldest towns on the Croatian coast. Did you know that it has many nicknames? Some of them are Town museum, Little Venice, and personally my favourite – Town of the happy moment. You will hear all of this and so much more if you decide to come on a walking tour with me.