Honeymoon · HISTORICAL TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send the friend who is getting married next: 6 historical tours worth the money, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
Ride through Lisbon’s narrow old-town lanes in a private tuk tuk for two. A local guide takes you through Alfama, past Sé Cathedral and Baixa, with photo stops, city stories, and rooftop views. Guides speak English, German, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
“Interessante Tour mit einem gut gelaunten Filipe. Es hat Spaß gemacht 😄!”
Walk Verona after dark with a professional English-speaking guide, starting in Piazza delle Erbe and ending at the Arena. You’ll hear stories at the Well of Love, cross Castelvecchio Bridge, and may finish with wine tasting. Guides have included Maria Pia, Mauro Albrigi, and Francesco.
“Our tour guide was delightful. She was enthusiastic and informative with a splash of a comic thrown in. Ending with a wine tasting stop was a treat.”
Join Slobodan at 4 pm for a three-hour, small-group walk through Belgrade’s Old Town, where romances, betrayals, loyal widows, spies, and royal scandals bring Serbian history to life. The tour includes a snack and drink, welcomes service animals, and ends at the Poslednja šansa pub.
“This tour was great! I booked this tour - not sure if it was really for me - romantic and all...but turned out to be VERY interesting and lots and lots of history, buildings, trysts, etc. I would do it again. The guide was excellent!!! Great English, vRead more”
Walk from the Royal Exhibition Building through Carlton with food historian Dr Tania Cammarano. Hear how Italian food became part of Melbourne life, taste coffee and a sweet treat, visit Museo Italiano, then finish with wine and antipasto.
“This was a lovely afternoon spent on a walking tour, getting exercise and fresh air while learning about the different ways Italian migrants have influenced Melbourne, particularly through their food. Tania was an engaging speaker, sharing interRead more”
Start at 6:30 am with a private guide at Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple. Walk through Bhubaneswar’s Old Town, visiting six temples and Bindu Sagar, while hearing stories beyond basic dates and labels. A light breakfast is included, and the route can be adjusted to your interests.
“Every temple in BBSR has a story to tell.. If you can hear it... Sit with stones in the temples... give them your ears.. And they will start sharing there stories... You can feel Shiv in every temple here ... Amazing place to spend time.”
Meet near Vienna’s Anker Clock, then explore a private medieval cellar with guide Wolfgang or another licensed Austrian guide. Taste five wines from Vienna and Austria while learning about grapes, regions, wine-making, and local drinking habits. The three-hour tour is limited to seven people and conducted in German.
Pick an evening, a ceremony or a boat.
