Looking for a quality guided tour experience ??
You’ve found a resource page filled with vetted local guides and small companies that provide a variety of small-group guided tour experiences across Europe. No big bus tours here!
Check out these favorites! I have personal experience with each and every one to have full confidence in what these folks have to offer.
Website links provided for your convenience.
(This page will be periodically updated with additional recommendations.)
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ACROSS EUROPE
Looking for walking tours that are interesting and give the opportunity to explore the culture and sights with a knowledgeable guide in a small group for a more intimate experience? Check out the many guided tours and experiences available through Walks Tours.
ROME - The Eternal City is filled with so many places to explore and experiences… where do you start? One great suggestion to consider is a small-group or private guided tour to help you navigate the streets, visit sights stress-free, and learn so much about the history, Italian culture and the Roman way of life. A tour will also help maximize your time! There are so many different kinds of tours to choose - art & history to culinary exeriences. Here are a few companies to check out to find an experience to match your wishes.
DI VITA EXPERIENCE
Gabi leads the way at Di Vita Experience with bespoke small-group and private food experiences including market visits and cooking classes. Spending time exploring the culinary delights in Rome with a friendly local guide will be the highlight of any trip to Rome!
DEVOUR TOURS
Devour Tours is another great resource for small, personalized tours for anyone interested in cooking classes (thing pizza and pasta!) or walking food tours in several cities in Italy, including Rome, Florence and Venice. (Also look for Devour Tours in other cities across Europe as well as cultural and sightseeing tours through Walks).
https://devourtours.com/destinations/italy/rome
FLORENCE, VENICE, NAPLES, ROME, PALERMO, CATANIA - Another great resource for fantastic food tours in Italy is Streaty Tours. Great market tours and food experiences in small groups or private tours.
TUSCANY WINE TOURS, FOOD TOURS & COOKING CLASSES
For stunning scenery and delicious wine & food, contact Stefano and the team at The Wine & Food Experience based out of Cortona in the beautiful hills of Tuscany. Visit incredible wineries, taste delicious local dishes and visit beautiful farms….
https://www.wine-tours-tuscany.com/about-us/
What a fun cooking experience in a beautiful rural setting in the hills of Umbria! (also a Tuscany location option) Here you will spend a magical day learning cooking skills and tasting the freshest foods including local olive oil. You will not be disappointed booking a class with Alina and the team at Slow Cooking School.
https://www.slowcookingschool.com/
NAPLES and surrouding area
Exploring the area surrounding the Bay of Naples is special when you book a tour with an archeologist or art historian guide with Naples Grand Tour. Lead by Raffaele, the team offers a variety of experiences, small group or private, to match your interests.
https://www.grandtourexperience.com/
VENICE
Experience Venice with a local for a treat - away from the crowds and with a special guided tour with Valerio! You will explore beautiful places in Venice that tourists otherwise usually miss!
HUNGARY - Budapest
Heading to Hungary? The food is not to be missed. Join a tour with Nellicious Travels and you will not be disappointed!
https://nellicioustravels.com/#
FRANCE
In the Alsace region in France, you will find fun wine & food tours at L’Alsaciette. Check them out for a great time exploring wineries and other places in this beautiful wine region.
SCOTLAND
Small group bus tours may be a great way for you to visit places in Scotland while staying in a “home base” in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. Here are a couple companies that do them well.
https://www.rabbies.com/en/scotland-tours
Come back and check for more later … page will be periodically updated.