All of our tours not only feed you the best each city has to offer but also immerse you in the local culture, authentic street life and history.
Porto Historic Center: History, Culture & Food
If you’re visiting Porto, there’s a good chance the historic center will be among your first stops. The area earned UNESCO World Heritage status for its cultural importance, and it’s easy to see why. Quaint buildings, Medieval architecture, narrow streets, and the city’s traditional layout all give you a glimpse...
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Palermo City Center: History, Landmarks & Local Life
Why Palermo’s City Center Is the Heart of the City Most travelers find themselves in Palermo’s city center at some point during their trip to Sicily. It’s one of those places you just can’t miss. The area is split into key neighborhoods like Kalsa, Ballarò, Capo, and Borgo Vecchio. Each...
La Kalsa Palermo: History, Landmarks, Street Food & Local Experiences
Why La Kalsa Is Palermo’s Historic Arab Quarter Have you ever heard of Palermo’s historic Arab Quarter? It’s called La Kalsa and is one of the districts we visit on our Palermo food walks. It’s a place I think everyone should experience when they’re here. La Kalsa, Palermo, has a...
Ballarò Market Palermo: History, Street Food & Local Experiences
Why Ballarò Market Is the Beating Heart of Palermo Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (no changes made) Out of all of Palermo’s markets, I think we can all agree that Ballarò Market in Palermo’s historic Albergheria district is the best of the best for foodies. It’s...
Sant’Erasmo Venice: History, Agriculture & Local Experiences
Why Sant’Erasmo Is a Unique Lagoon Island Have you ever heard of Sant’Erasmo? It’s the northernmost island in the Venetian Lagoon, but it’s not known for monumental palaces or canals like other parts of Venice. But rather for its lush, expansive fields, working farms, and rural character that feels completely...
Venice Jewish Ghetto: History, Synagogues & Cultural Experiences
Why the Venice Jewish Ghetto Is One of the City’s Most Historic Quarters Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (no changes made) Venice’s Jewish Ghetto is up there with the city’s most historic neighborhoods that I highly recommend visiting after exploring some of Venice’s culinary markets. While...
Vignole Venice: History, Agriculture & Local Experience
Why Vignole Is a Unique Lagoon Island Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (no changes) Venice has its fair share of lagoon islands. One of which I always keep going back to is Vignole. Part of the northern lagoon area, far removed from the well-trodden tourist path,...
Cannaregio Venice: History, Food & Local Experiences
Why Cannaregio Is One of Venice’s Most Authentic Districts Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (no changes made) Most people who travel to Venice focus their attention on the more popular locations like San Marco and the Rialto. But if you want to see a more local...
A Culinary Guide to Birthday Restaurants in Venice
Venice is one of the top destinations in Italy to host a special occasion like a birthday party or anniversary dinner. The city is filled with some of the finest restaurants for hosting birthday parties, of any scale. From Michelin-starred restaurants like Osteria da Fiore to vegetarian-friendly ristorantes like La...
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