Walking And Biking Tours
| Walking and Biking Tours City Walk Marvel at the historic center of Prague on this three hour guided walking tour through medieval streets. You'll observe the rich cultural life of a region that produced Franz Kafka and Vaclav Havel. From the Powder Tower, walk along the Royal Route to the Old Town Square dominated by the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock and apostles, surrounded by examples of Baroque architecture. Visit St. Nicholas Church and the Tyn Cathedral. |
| Walking and Biking Tours City Walk Discover the 'real' history and legends of the Creole people that make up the mysterious neighborhood of the French Quarter. Saunter down the sidewalk's of Royal, Bourbon and other quaint streets named after both saints and sinners. Your licensed guide will point out the architecture, homes, and legends of the historic French Quarter, originally settled by the French in the early 1700's. Let a 'local expert' unravel the mysteries of America's oldest and most unique living neighborhood!
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| Walking and Biking Tours City Walk Fall in love with Sydney on this 2-hour guided walking tour. Highlights include the World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Customs House and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Learn Sydney's secrets and unravel its history as you're guided through the heart of the city's popular sightseeing district. See Sydney - on and off the tourist track. You'll see where the plague ran rampant in The Rocks, discover the modern dramas of the Sydney Opera House, hear of the World War II battle in Sydney harbor, visit the site where Mission Impossible II was filmed, walk through Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens, unravel the tales of Sydney eccentrics.... and much more. There is simply no better way to discover Sydney and its famous attractions than on a walking tour guided by a local Aussie. City: Sydney Region: New South Wales Country: Australia Duration: 2 hours Continent: Australia and South Pacific |
| Walking and Biking Tours Bike Tour Explore London by Bike, and enjoy the city in a different and highly entertaining way. Centuries of history, a story around every corner, tales of the good, the bad and the ugly. London is a city of stunning contrasts. Her rich past is well preserved, while her modern face shows how architecture, trade and culture have evolved in their own unique settings. For those trying to discover London on their own, or hoping to glimpse her from bus or coach, many of her secrets will remain a mystery. |
| Walking and Biking Tours City Walk Take a walk on the wild side with a guided walking tour through Dark Amsterdam, the infamous Red Light District. Accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable local, you'll tour the area in safety for an enlightening and illuminating experience! The tour takes you to the area that's synonymous with Amsterdam, the Wallen (Red Light District), passing monuments and entering narrow old streets such as the well-known Zeedijk street. In the past it was one of the most dangerous streets in Amsterdam, where sailors could be found searching for local amusement. Nowadays, instead of the shady bars of yester year you'll find lively and welcoming Dutch pubs and restaurants. Special Offer - Travel on a Wednesday before March 17, 2010 and save 20% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW! City: Amsterdam Region: Noord-Holland Country: Netherlands Duration: 2 hours Continent: Europe |
| Walking and Biking Tours Bike Tour Our tour meets in the largest medieval square in Europe, the main market square of Krakow. After an introduction on Krakow's origins we lead our guests to our shop to equip each person with their own Beachcruiser bike. Our tour takes you through a time warp of history and architecture, where you will find remnants of a history over 2000 years old. We bike pass a 900 year old market before beginning the tour under the statue of the Battle of Grunwald. From there we ride along the Planty gardens to the Jaggiloninan University, where we walk inside the medieval courtyard and listen and watch as figures representing Queens of Poland's history chime the hour. We continue our journey to the Bishop's Palace for a glance at the famous window of Pope John Paul II, before glimpsing the old residence of Oscar Schindler. And what tour would be complete without a stop at the Wawel castle as well as the Dragon dwelling. Take pictures as the dragon breaths fire just for you! Now its time for a relaxing ride along Krakow's Vistula river before entering the Krakow Ghetto. See remnants of the Ghetto wall before having the opportunity to enter Oscar Schindler's factory and sign the guest books, therefore adding your name to Schindler's list. See remnants of Krakow's historical Jewish quarter known as Kazimierz. By this time your appetite has grown enough to enjoy a Polish meal in a traditional Polish restaurant. Choose anything from wild boar to perogi dumplings to Paradise beer, the restaurants original home brew. We begin our journey back from the restaurant through the bar saturated areas of Kazimierz, before we follow the royal route from behind the castle all the way to the resting area of Poland's only Leonardo De Vinci, Lady with Ermine, and we then end with a stop in front of an architectural marvel, the Slowacki theater. We stress that you do not have to be fit to do this tour. Krakow is completely flat and ideal for bike riding. City: Krakow Region: Southern Poland Country: Poland Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Continent: Europe |
| Walking and Biking Tours Bike Tour Bike Munich to make the most of its wide open parks, elegant plazas, meandering riverbanks, beer gardens and winding medieval alleyways. Bike paths are the secret passageways to Munich's heartland's. Your guide will show you around one of the world's great cycle cities. Beginning from the Central Train Station, your guide will bike you around the best routes, tell you interesting stories and the perfect spots to stop for a quick drink. Start in Royal Munich where lies the great neo-classical plaza, Konigsplatz (Munich's Acropolis), and a few minutes from there is the equally imposing Odeonsplatz. Both are the legacy of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, a 19th century monarch who set out to put Munich on the map as a center of European royal grandeur. He dreamed of building a great city of Kings. He actually built a great city of cyclists! From Odeonsplatz, you'll cycle through the picturesque royal gardens and on into the truly magnificent Englischer Garten, Europe's largest city park. In the midst of this, you'll stop at the famous Chinese Tower beer garden for refreshments. Then cruise along the lovely banks of the river Isar, which will finally lead you back into the heart of Munich's beautiful Old Town. The charming old pedestrianized medieval streets that encircle Marienplatz wind around churches and markets and cafes and are a cyclist's haven. Frequent stops will be made on this relaxed and fun tour and your guide is there to give you their inside knowledge, tips and advice. Want to meet other visitors, see the city together and have a laugh? This is the way to do it. City: Munich Region: Bavaria Country: Germany Duration: 3 hours Continent: Europe |
| Walking and Biking Tours City Walk Hollywood is a place, a name and a phenomenon known in every corner of the globe. But there is so much more to this mecca than just movies. Hollywood is a living museum of American architecture and history. Discover little known theaters, landmarks and architectural marvels on this insightful one hour walking tour! Go behind-the-scenes - Part sightseeing tour, part architecture tour, part history tour - this is Hollywood's only tour offering access inside the landmarks including Disney's El Capitan Theater (where the Disney movies are premiered), Grauman's Egyptian Theater (birthplace of the movie premiere), the Blossom Room (site of the first Academy Awards ceremony), a real Hollywood 'Speakeasy' from the gangster era of Prohibition Hollywood and the Stella Adler Academy (where movie stars train as actors). Waste no time - In 1 hour and 15 minutes, guides will personally escort you directly to Hollywood's most famous landmarks including Grauman's Chinese Theater (stars' hand and foot prints), the Kodak Theater (the home of the Academy Awards), Hollywood and Highland, the Walk of Fame and Hollywood Sign plus much more. Along the way guides offer narration on the history of Hollywood and movie making plus the stars that helped shape Hollywood. Hear the Narration! - Enjoy a 21st Century experience with the ultra high-tech 'Live-Audio' hearing system. Each visitor wears a 'walkman-like' headset receiver while your guide wears a headset microphone. Visitors control the volume of the guide along the way drowning out street noise - especially helpful for the hearing impaired. This is not a pre-recorded tour. Spot a star - The stars no longer stroll Hollywood Boulevard but you guide will tell you where to find them. Your guide will offer you hints on places one would mostly likely spot a movie star in Hollywood. City: Los Angeles Region: California Country: United States of America Duration: 60 minutes Continent: North America |
| Walking and Biking Tours Nature Walk La Jolla is an enchanting coastal community located 14 miles from the center of San Diego. This tour will take you to the the rugged coastline of Torrey Pines State Reserve and the majestic caves overlooking La Jolla Shores before continuing down to the Cove and Children's Pool. You will observe beautiful wildlife, the brown pelican, cormorants, sea lions and harbor seals. As you walk inland to the village you will encounter the richness and beauty of La Jolla's past and present. You will also learn about the people who have preserved and enhanced the natural beauty of the area. |
| Walking and Biking Tours City Walk Of the many neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, only a few show the grandeur and sophistication of Argentina's capital city. Find out which areas are of international interest on this Recoleta Afternoon Walking Tour. The influences from the Spanish, British, Italian and French become tangible as you walk the culturally glowing streets of these neighborhoods. On this 2 mile (3.2km) walking tour you will visit:
Listen as your knowledgeable guide informs you about the local history, architecture, traditions, habits and unique features you might never have discovered otherwise. This is a fun, easy going tour where you will be taken "off the beaten track". Complimentary coffee is included. City: Buenos Aires Region: Buenos Aires Country: Argentina Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Continent: South America |
| Walking and Biking Tours Bike Tour Budapest's original and most renowned biking tour is an innovative, entertaining and relaxing way to see most of the city sights in an intimate way through grand roads and bike pathways. An excellent way to get orientated with Budapest and its history before heading out on your own to explore. During your bike ride you'll visit Budapest's major sights such as the Opera and Andrassy Boulevard, Heroes Square and City Park, Inner Pest's Basilica and Parliament and finish at the Buda Castle District. On the tour you'll be escorted by an English speaking guide, the use of a comfortable bike, great tips and stops along the way for incredible photo opportunities. Please refer to Itinerary (below) for tour description. Special Offer - Save 10% off the recommended retail price for bookings made by March 31, 2010 - BOOK NOW! City: Budapest Region: Budapest and Northern Transdanubia Country: Hungary Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Continent: Europe |
| Walking and Biking Tours City Walk Walk through the Old Town as you discover Barcelona's most emblematic gastronomic establishments. Learn about Catalan gastronomic culture, an essential ingredient of its cultural heritage. Visit La Boqueria Market, which is the most well known market in Spain, opened in 1836. La Boqueria Market sells a wide variety of local produce, such as vegetables, fish, meat, fruit, as well as foods from all over the world and even insects! Also on the itinerary is "Tostaderos Casa Gispert", specialized in roasting coffee and nuts. Opened in 1851, the shop retains its original furniture and old wood-burning oven: the only one of its kind in Europe. During your walking tour you will also visit shops specializing in wine, chocolate and pastries. You will have the chance to try samples of traditional Catalan products, such as fruits in La Boqueria Market, and wine at the end of the tour in the Winery "La Vinya del Senyor" (a glass of wine and a Catalan Tapa). City: Barcelona Region: Catalonia and Barcelona Country: Spain Duration: 2 hours Continent: Europe |
| Walking and Biking Tours City Walk If you are interested in Picasso, this is the tour for you. See the places the famous artist frequented in Barcelona during your walking tour, before a visit to Barcelona's most visited museum - Picasso Museum.The Picasso Walking Tour shows you the Bohemian Barcelona in which Picasso lived. Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) developed his famous style while living in Barcelona and spent many years of his life here. This tour will explore the man and the city he loved so much.
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| Walking and Biking Tours City Walk Join a walking tour through one of New Orleans' most exclusive areas - the Garden District. This 'American' section of town was built to rival the architectural splendor of the Creoles' French Quarter! View the homes of former Mardi Gras kings and queens, Lafayette Cemetery and more on this 2.5 hour tour. New Orleans' only walking tour with a state-of-the-art audio system so you hear every word!
Please Note: The audio system will not be used during inclement weather. City: New Orleans Region: Louisiana Country: United States of America Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Continent: North America |
| Walking and Biking Tours Bike Tour Join the locals and see Amsterdam the Dutch way by exploring the city by bike! Escorted by a local guide, you'll see all the famous sights as well as hidden gems away from the main tourist areas. Amsterdam is best known for its three rings of canals, perfect for cycling and lined with elaborately decorated merchants' residences and warehouses from the 17th century. You'll see so much more on a bike tour than on foot or by coach in Amsterdam, a city that's tailor-made for cycling. |
