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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Vila Nova de Gaia: History, Port Wine & Things to Do
On the south bank of the Douro River, directly across from Porto, lies a city with a completely different feel. This is Vila Nova de Gaia. Although people often lump Gaia and Porto together, they’re actually two separate places. Neighborhood Overview and History Vila Nova de Gaia has been a...
Santo Stefano Bologna: History, Food, Culture & Things to Do
Neighborhood Overview and History Santo Stefano is a neighborhood where Bologna’s historic character really shines. It’s among the oldest parts of the city, with a long history shaped by centuries of religious and civic life that have left their mark on the streets the Bolognese people still walk today. You’ll...
University District Bologna: History, Food, Culture & Things to Do
Neighborhood Overview and History As the home of the University of Bologna, it’s pretty easy to see how Bologna’s University District got its name. Founded in 1088, the university is widely recognized as the oldest in the world, and it even has an entire city district named after it. But...
Notting Hill London: History, Culture, Food & Things to Do
A true West London neighborhood, Notting Hill’s colored buildings, cultural activities, and leafy streets give it a special appeal. Once just another rural area, Notting Hill slowly grew throughout the 19th century into a residential hub, particularly for Caribbean migrants in the post-war era, shaping its cultural identity. Neighborhood Overview...
Soho London: History, Food, Culture & Things to Do
You haven’t really done London until you’ve done Soho. This pocket of the city was once a royal hunting ground, but over time has grown into the residential and commercial hub it is today. The huge mix of businesses, residents, and creatives is what makes Soho what it is, and...
Florence’s Street Food Scene Goes Way Beyond the Sandwich
Florence has long been known for its staple sandwiches, traditionally made with schiacciata bread, but the Tuscan capital’s culinary scene has far more to offer than you might expect. You don’t have to follow the crowds to the popular deli shops with queues running halfway down the road, and instead...
What Florence Actually Eats for Lunch
For anyone planning trip days around real meals, here’s the Florentine midday playbook, with honest prices and zero queue standing. There’s a certain vibe that comes with a Florentine lunch, since people dine at places known for one or two specific dishes, things move at a leisurely pace, and diners...
Florence’s Truffle Season: When to Go, What to Order, and Where to Eat It
Florence’s Truffle Season: When to Go, What to Order, and Where to Eat It For the traveller who plans trips around ingredients, here’s the complete truffle calendar and how to eat it properly in Florence. Truffle season is one of the best times to visit Florence, since as Tuscany’s truffles...
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