Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, boasts a history as deep and complex as the Mediterranean itself. From the Minoan civilization, which flourished around 2700 to 1450 BCE, to the numerous ...

Spain is synonymous with tapas, but are tapas a culinary tradition of the fervently nationalistic region of Catalonia? Long before the Andalusians from the south brought their gazpacho and the hot new ...

Please note: The Van Gogh Museum has restricted tour operator access due to new regulations. As a result, during the months of June-August (2025), Context is offering only small-group tours (maximum 5 ...

For centuries, the charming town of Sintra has served as a relaxing summer retreat for the elite of Portuguese society and gained international acclaim in the Romantic period as a source of ...

While the Venice Lagoon remains a popular attraction for visitors, there's much more to this waterway than beautiful scenery. This three-hour excursion through the Venetian lagoon, led by a marine ...

Embark on an intriguing adventure led by a Vatican expert, as you uncover hidden mysteries within paintings and dig into captivating stories of the Vatican's past. Relax and let your guide lead the ...

Explore Christmas in Rome as the city’s festive lights and traditional holiday treats bring warmth to the winter air. Starting in the historic Piazza Benedetto Cairoli, your local expert will guide ...

As Europe began to rebuild following the wreckage of the Second World War, Berlin was instead cleaved in two: East Berlin, under Soviet control, and West Berlin, an “island of democracy” deep inside ...

In this 3-hour Amsterdam walking tour, we'll visit Amsterdam's Old Town with a local historian, painting a vivid image of this free-wheeling and artistic city, from the charm of the canals to the ...

On this two-hour tour of the Jewish ghetto in Venice, you'll look at one of the oldest, most enduring Jewish cultures in Europe, examining its amazing history with a local scholar of Jewish history.

Meeting at the quai du Seine beside the ornately decorated Pont Alexander III, we will board our private yacht. As we meet our captain and settle into our sumptuous leather banquettes, our docent, a ...

Delight your taste buds on a 3-hour private Barcelona Chocolate Tour, where Europe’s love affair with cocoa—sparked when Columbus returned to Barcelona with cocoa beans—comes alive. Led by a chef or ...