Medieval Lanes

Prague is one of the most haunted cities in Europe and a place with a dark past.Hear the fascinating stories & legends when walking through dark lanes of the Oldtown and former Jewish Ghetto by lantern light with a costumed guide to see gothic churches or an abandoned forgotten cemetery.Hear tales and legends about love of the headless bride,horrible fate of the priest when the inquisition got him,a ghost who seeks forgiveness and redemption,the dead astronomer,the undead horseman,murder of st.Wenceslas by his own brother,the cruel fate of the creator of the Astronomical clock.Visit the medieval undergound to hear more about hard life in medieval times,public executions,the plague and floods which changed Prague forever.See the hidden secret alchemy laboratory with the legendary Golem monster.Enter the Dungeon to meet the executioner Jan Mydlář of the infamous 1621 Oldtown Executions to discover more about gruesome medieval torture methods & see some of execution instruments on display

Walk Marais and learn how tradition and the open LGBT community live in tandem. Wander the Jewish Quartier and historic landmarks, try a sweet treat from a local bakery and find hidden spots away from tourist areas.

This experience gives you a chance to tour Kilkenny City, with a jovial medieval knight as your guide. Especially suited to families, the tour involves a little bit of walking, a little bit of history, and a whole lot of fun for all ages.

Step out on Ireland’s Medieval Mile and discover the stories of Kilkenny’s Tudor merchants in this fascinating walking tour experience. Our expert guides will bring you through the streets and laneways of Ireland’s medieval capital, pointing out hidden gems and weaving tales of wealthy merchant families in this walled city. The tour departs from the reception desk at the Medieval Mile Museum and brings guests on an hour-long stroll along St. Mary’s Lane, Kieran Street, Parliament Street and the Bull Ring, returning to the museum along the High Street. The tour content will concentrate on the lives of the people that lived in the heart of the city, between Kilkenny Castle to the south and St. Canices Cathedral to the North. The wealthy merchants built their Renaissance limestone mansions along the routeway between these two imposing structures and many of these mansions survive – hidden in plain sight.

Come with us and delve into the rich history of Canterbury and explore this amazing city with CT Tours. With your dedicated and accredited tour guide, you will experience over 2000 years of Canterbury's history. With something for everybody, from accounts of ancient settlers to medieval murder and martyrdom, before stories of the many famous historical figures, artists and notable locals round up Canterbury's story right up to the present day!

Visit the quaint Spanish villages of Frigiliana and Nerja on this half-day tour from Costa del Sol. Admire the whitewashed houses and medieval Moorish fortress in Frigiliana, offering panoramic Mediterranean views, and amble through the meandering alleyways in nearby Nerja, perched on the coast. Enjoy comfortable coach transport and a balanced mix of guided sightseeing and free time to explore at your own pace.

We welcome you on a private tour of our beautiful and unique Old Town. Tallinn is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe and therefore listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking on cobblestone streets you will find yourself in outdoor museum with extraordinary exhibitions such as historical and architectural rarities. Through exciting stories we bring you back to the Middle Ages with crusades and monks, nobles and kings, salt traders and guildsmen, headsmen and prisoners, master-craftsmen and apprentices. Back then attack was a constant worry, so like any respectable medieval town,Tallinn has it`s bastion walls and underground passageways. After a tour with our guide, you will visit Bastion Passages. During the Soviet period the tunnels were further modernized. You will see some of the old equipment leftover from that era, as well as parts of facility that still retain medieval look. PS! Take your time to enjoy art work at Carved Stone Museum.

Vienna for connoisseurs We dive into the Old Vienna off the beaten tourist track and get to know labyrinthine, medieval lanes and neat, hidden corners with their anecdotes and stories. We learn where the cow plays a board game and what "beloved Augustin", a character in a legend, has to do with the black death. We meet Mozart and imperial personalities, but also ordinary baker's boys. We experience a Vienna of former days, long gone, but whose traces can be found until nowadays. If you want to take a walk, which is also interesting for Viennese people, book your favorite date now!

Explore the medieval cities of Heidelberg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber on a day trip from Frankfurt! Traveling with an expert guide, you’ll learn about the history and culture of both cities during a mix of walking tours and free time. Walk through the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, see charming half-timbered houses and well-preserved city walls in Rothenburg, and then visit St Jacob’s Church, a 500-year-old place of worship.

Explore the shadowy mysterious world of medieval Prague on an evening Ghostly tour. Listen to the old legends and discover the fascinating world of living ghosts. Come with us to be scared, but mostly to laugh with our entertaining guide. Enjoy an entertaining look at Prague’s ghostly past Walk through mysterious, narrow, and winding cobblestone lanes Fun and haunted way to spend evening and hear untold stories and legends Meet live ghosts on the way

Join this half day tour to get an insight into the history and present day of Finland's second oldest town. You will hear fascinating stories about people who have lived in and visited the town and have a chance to visit many of the attractions of this beautiful city, such as Porvoo Cathedral and the Old Town Hall. Porvoo is Finland's second oldest town, a beautiful city full of history. The timeless and unique atmosphere in Old Porvoo attracts travelers from all over the world. The settlement of Porvoo began in the 13th and 14th centuries, and the town is mentioned in documents dating back to the early 14th century. The Old Town is one of Porvoo’s most colorful sights and tourist attractions, and is famous for its narrow lanes and brick-colored riverside warehouses. At the beginning of the 19th century, Finland became a part of Russia (known as the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland) after the Diet of Porvoo in 1809, convened by Alexander I, the Tsar of Russia.

Uncover the secret of the magical Golden Lane, gain insight into the St George's Basilica ancestral convent on this walking tour of the renowned Prague Castle! Discover one of Europe's largest medieval castles on a 3.5-hour historical walking tour with your expert guide. Visit the Royal Palace, St Vitus Cathedral and more!

Discover the beautiful town of Verona, the famous setting of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet”. Fall in love of the ancient Roman Arena and explore the medieval city that has become the synonym for romance.

Prague’s medieval Old Town is a captivating mix of striking architecture and unexpected details that are tucked away from the tourist path. On this self-guided walking tour through its labyrinthine streets, you’ll see where merchants once traveled the ancient trade route between Bavaria and Poland. Starting in front of the magnificent Old Town Hall and its 600-year-old Astronomical Clock, you’ll learn the cruel legend of its blinded creator. From there, I’ll tell you the stories behind Prague’s most famous landmarks, and direct you down charming hidden lanes with mysterious traces of the past. As you wander through the former German Quarter, peeking into the preserved Gothic porticos where craftsmen lived for centuries, you’ll hear how Prague became a cultural crossroad under the patronage of Emperor Charles IV.

Are you looking for a way to explore Florence at your own pace? On this self-guided walking tour through the city‘s green quarters, we‘ll peel back its diverse layers of history as we ascend from Ponte Alle Grazie (one of the many bridges crossing the river Arno) to Basilica di San Miniato. This Florence tour takes you through the historical and hip San Niccolò neighborhood, where you‘ll find plenty of bars and trattorias to whet your appetite. We‘ll then venture uphill through the picturesque rose garden, Giardino delle Roseto, to Piazzale Michelangelo, which boasts breathtaking panoramic city views. You‘ll walk across cobblestone lanes, through medieval doors like Porta San Miniato, and pass beautiful churches including Chiesa di San Niccolò Oltrarno and Chiesa di San Salvatore al Monte. You‘ll see beautiful artwork, hear about the artists and find out where you can purchase some for yourself, like at Clet Studio.

Unhurried's Medieval Bangalore Trail is a heritage enthusiast's dream. It is one of the popular requests at Unhurried: a tour that unites all of medieval Bangalore, the dilapidated remains of Bangalore fort that stands as a testimony to its war history, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan, the ancient south Indian temple patronized by Hindu kings and Sultans alike. Explore the remains of the Kempe Gowda fort while we paint you an enigmatic picture of what the place once was. Take a leisurely walk down Avenue Road and indulge yourselves in the assortment of items that line the shops. Today's version of the old city of Bangalore are the winding lanes off Avenue Road that sells a various things from silk to plastic bottles and a century old City Market where one can see on display— ironware, flowers, fruits, banana leaves, spices, etc.The colourful flower market with mounds of orange marigolds, yellow sevanthige, red roses, white jasmines, stringed and un-stringed is a sight for sore eyes.

Siena, 'the pearl of the Gothic style,' is a charming medieval town in the center of Tuscany. Come and discover the hidden treasures of this medieval town and the surroundings with a professional tour guide.

Discover the secrets of Rhodes! Explore the Jewish and medieval heritage of Rhodes Old Town in our exclusive Medieval Rhodes & the Jewish Quarter tour. Our exclusive tour Medieval Rhodes and the Jewish Quarter, introduces you to the fascinating Jewish heritage of Rhodes Old Town, before taking you back in time to its medieval origins. As you wander along the narrow, winding lanes, our knowledgeable guide will tell you the history of La Juderia and the Jewish people who made Rhodes their home. Next, we’ll take a journey back in time to the medieval period. Our guide will describe how the battles and sieges fought by the Knights of St. John shaped the town we see today. You’ll see medieval monuments and walk along the famous Street of the Knights, the best-preserved medieval street in Europe. Our tour concludes at the 14th century Palace of the Grand Master, once home to the leader of the Knights of St. John of Rhodes.

Cortona has become very popular several years ago thanks to the book by Frances Mayes, Under the Tuscan Sun (and the movie with Diane Lane) which is set in Cortona; the protagonist immediately falls in love with the town, its people, and villa Bramasole that she purchases and fixes up.

Experience the best of Transylvania's history and architecture on our Viscri and Sighisoara day tour from Brasov! Our first stop is the idyllic village of Viscri, where we'll visit one of Romania's most well-preserved fortified churches. Nestled in the heart of Transylvania, Viscri Village is a hidden gem that transports you back in time. Its cobbled streets wind through charming, centuries-old houses adorned with vibrant flowers, offering a glimpse into rural Romanian life as it has been for generations. Next, explore Sighisoara, a medieval town rich in history. As we wander through the cobblestone streets, you'll be transported back in time to a bygone era, and discover the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, who inspired the infamous Dracula. Enjoy a delightful lunch featuring Romania's rich culinary heritage. Our tour includes comfortable transport, expert guides, and photo opportunities. Book now to experience Transylvania's history, architecture, and cuisine firsthand!