We had a wonderful trip to Nikko with our guide Rafael. He was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of interesting incite into the architecture and history of Nikko. I would highly recommend this excursion.
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For first-time visitors or seasoned explorers, our tours span city highlights to deep-dive masterclasses.
Explore More Than 80 Cities with Context
From London to Lisbon, Paris to Prague, Context tours offer you a way to uncover and really understand a city.
London
Winding river bends and bridges chart a path past London’s landmarks, narrating centuries of commerce, creativity, and culture.
Rome
Walk streets where emperors, popes, and republics left stone and story in every piazza, shaping Rome’s timeless civic life.
Tokyo
Hidden alleys, temples, and neon-lit streets reveal Tokyo’s rhythm where centuries of tradition meet relentless innovation.
Paris
Boulevards pulse with cafés, art, and architecture where museums, galleries, and theaters define Paris’ global cultural influence.
Madrid
Boulevards pulse with royal palaces, vibrant plazas, and art institutions anchoring Madrid’s central role in Spanish life.
Oxford
Quadrangles and spires rise above cobblestone lanes where Oxford’s centuries of scholarship and literary life still thrive.
Milan
Futuristic meets Gothic in Milan, where fashion houses, art galleries, food and architecture converge in Italy’s design hub.
Mexico City
Terraced neighborhoods hold echoes of Aztec temples and colonial plazas, shaping Mexico City’s vibrant, layered urban energy.
Amsterdam
Canals guide the eye past gabled houses, bustling markets, and cultural hubs in Amsterdam, shaped by trade and tolerance.
San Sebastián
La Concha’s crescent bay frames old town pintxo bars and festivals that define San Sebastián’s coastal culinary culture.
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Marrakech
Ancient splendor meets desert glamour in Marrakech, where vibrant riads, souks and palm gardens color Morocco’s timeless allure.
Seville
Orange-lined plazas invite you into Seville’s streets alive with flamenco, Moorish architecture, and Andalusian culture.
Barcelona
Stone boulevards pulse with Gaudí’s curves and Catalan traditions in Barcelona’s streets, a city alive with creativity and design.
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Florence
Renaissance patronage shaped Florence, where Michelangelo, Dante, and the Medicis left a legacy of art, culture, and ambition.
Venice
Canals usher you past palazzos and secret calli in Venice, where waterborne life and artistic legacies define every turn.
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Kyoto
Temples, gardens and shrines come together to reflect Kyoto's spirit, where centuries of ritual shape Japan’s cultural core.
Athens
Ancient agora paths walked by Athenian thinkers of democracy and philosophy which still shape Western ideas of civilization today.
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New York City
Boroughs blend into a single energy in New York City, where immigrant waves fuel finance, arts, media, and cultural innovation.
Prague
Prague's river bridges punctuate the city, whose thousand‑year architecture rallies Gothic, Baroque, and storytelling life.
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Lisbon
Hills frame Lisbon’s colorful quarters where Phoenician roots and Age of Discovery legacies mingle with modern city energy.
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Bologna
Historic Italian city with medieval towers, long porticoed streets, rich food culture, and Europe’s oldest university.
Berlin
Berlin's districts bring together wall fragments, wartime pasts, and architectural reinvention in this city of civic ambition.
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Naples
Alleyways open to lively piazzas where opera, Neapolitan song, and globally loved pizza reflect Naples’ spirited cultural energy.
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Edinburgh
Power built Edinburgh’s castle and courts, while its Old Town spine and festivals keep scholarly and creative energy alive.
Cape Town
Table Mountain, coastal paths, and historic ports proudly frame Cape Town’s rich mix of culture, commerce, and natural drama.
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Verona
Historic northern Italian city with Roman ruins, winding medieval streets, the Arena amphitheater, and layered heritage.
Munich
Streets wind through Munich’s squares and beer gardens where art, music, and industrial history converge into vibrant city life.
Vienna
Impressive imperial avenues, coffeehouse corners, and famed composers echo from Habsburg's past through to city life today.
Salzburg
Gardens and baroque churches rise behind fortress walls in a city born of ecclesiastical power and Mozart’s enduring music.
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Oslo
Fjord views meet modern architecture in Oslo, where museums, royal history, and Nordic design inform the city's life and culture.
Santorini
Cliffs rise from a vast volcanic coastline where white‑washed villages and sea views shape Santorini’s timeless island character.
Pisa
Leaning monuments draw eyes upward in a compact city where medieval ambition and architectural quirk meet on the Piazza.
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Fes
Ancient mystique meets living tradition in Fes, where bustling souks, carved madrasas and vivid tanneries shape the city’s soul.
Seoul
Seoul’s layered cityscape unites ancient palaces, markets and modern towers, reflecting the dynamic history and creative momentum.
Singapore
Singapore seamlessly blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and colonial heritage into a future-focused, forward-looking, cultural city.
Porto
Hillsides beside the Douro cradle centuries of markets, famed port wine, and stone façades that reveal Porto’s mercantile spirit.
Glasgow
Glasgow’s storied streets, where shipyards morph into music venues and murals, map a city reborn from industry into creativity.
Sydney
Harbor, coastline, and neighborhood life define Sydney, where history and contemporary culture meet dramatic natural beauty.
Belfast
Shipyards, waterfront renewal, and contested history shape a city defined by memory and reinvention along the River Lagan.
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Krakow
Krakow’s medieval guild halls and Jewish quarter echo a rich tapestry of Poland’s scholarly, cultural, and historic heritage.
Normandy
Rolling coastlines and medieval towns echo Normandy’s Viking, medieval, and WWII histories, shaping a rugged cultural identity.
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Nice
Promenades line the Mediterranean in Nice, where historic old quarters meet French and Italian influences along sunlit shores.
Siena
Siena’s winding brick lanes, Gothic palaces, and bustling piazzas reveal a city steeped in rich medieval character and history.
Sicily
Sicily’s rugged landscapes, baroque towns, and ancient ruins reveal a Mediterranean island shaped by millennia of migration.
Reykjavik
Reykjavík’s harbor, streets, and volcanic landscapes bring sagas, art, and Nordic design into focus as part of modern city life.
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From families to couples, here's what travelers are saying about Context's expert-led tours around the world.
"Tim was great. Knowledgeable. Cheeky. Motivating. It was a wonderful tour. We could have talked for hours. This is the exact reason small groups are the best. One on one, non scripted information from a dedicated and knowledgeable professional. Thank you, Tim."
“William literally writes the book(s) on the D-Day memorials which led to an incredibly informative day tour. From age 77 to 11, we were all captivated by his knowledge and his ability to connect the dots.”
“Fantastic way to learn or refresh your understanding of key aspects of Britain’s history. One of the great things about a Context private tour is tailoring your experience to your group's interests. This was our third Context tour and we’re 3 for 3 for top shelf guides - highly recommended!"
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Sabrina was excellent. We learned a lot from touring with her.
Dafne used her literature background and terrific storytelling skills to explain the Shinto and Buddhist religions - in depth context that has served me well throughout my visit to Japan. She guided me along a hidden, peaceful trail along the creek and up the wooded mountainside, visiting unique shrines along the way - it was a truly special way to visit this historically significant place!