- London has a rich 2000 year old history, but much of it is hidden and hard to perceive by the uninitiated. This walk seeks to bring to light much of this history, looking broadly at the story of the... >>
- 3 hours
Scholar-led Walks of the World's Great Cities
Context is a network of architects, historians, and art historians who organize walking seminars for intellectually curious travelers in the world's cultural capitals. Our walks last anywhere from three hours to all day, and provide an in-depth alternative to traditional tours. Some things that distinguish us:
- Small Groups (6 people max)
- walks are led by Ph.D.-level scholars and historians
- Seminars: like going back to college
- Not a tour company; no umbrellas
Interested in a scholar-led walk of the Vatican afterhours? We're running several in 2010. Check our calendar of Rome group walks for details.
FEATURED WALKS
London: Portrait of a City
The Islands of the Lagoon: Byzantine and Early Medieval Venice
- A refreshing change from the bustle of the main islands, Torcello provides a respite with one of the only Byzantine cathedrals to survive in Venice. A thriving colony in the 5th and 6th century, the... >>
- 5 hours