Let a Context expert take you away from the typical tourist trail and into the heart of Ryogoku, the home of Tokyo's sumo culture and a neighborhood rich in history, art, and cultural heritage. Start ...

Osaka, often considered Japan’s culinary capital, is a city where tradition meets modernity. With a vibrant street food scene, historic landmarks, and futuristic architecture, Osaka is a fascinating ...

Taste your way through the history of Berlin with a local expert Let Context take you outside central Berlin to a charming and historic neighborhood, where a surprising contrast of cuisines and ...

The picturesque city of Potsdam has long been a retreat for the kings of Prussia, most evident in the lush park grounds of Sanssouci Palace. You'll travel independently from Berlin to Potsdam, where ...

Immerse yourself in the world of Leonardo as you walk with a passionate local art historian, and delve into his life and Milan's profound connection with him. Experience iconic masterpieces in-person, ...

In 1883, the Impressionist painter Claude Monet sought tranquility and nature in Giverny, a sleepy village in Normandy. Over the next 43 years until his death, Monet's artistic development flourished ...

The Victoria and Albert Museum possesses one of the world's greatest collections of decorative art and design, with a collection running the gamut from preparatory materials for the Sistine Chapel to ...

Since well before the 14th century, Jews have been a vital part of Amsterdam’s social fabric and have left important legacies for the city’s landscape. During this 3-hour Jewish Amsterdam tour with a ...

On a hot summer’s day in 1936, a military coup trying to overthrow the government escalated into one of the most important historical events leading to the rise of fascism in Europe: The Spanish Civil ...

George Orwell—British novelist, essayist, and critic—arrived in Barcelona in 1936 with the paperwork necessary to find work as a war correspondent. However, his experiences as a soldier in the 29th ...

Strolling through Dublin's idyllic streets, it can be easy to question whether you're walking through an actual city or a fantastic, novelistic of it, as so many great books have been written and set ...

Nothing captures the urban pulse of Berlin like Kreuzberg. Once a forgotten corner of West Berlin, this neighborhood has transformed itself into an energetic hub of counterculture and creativity—but ...