Historical Walks
Step back in time with guided tours of historic sites
4 experiences found
Historical Walking Tour of Lisbon
Join our passionate guides on a captivating walking tour through the heart of Lisbon, learning all about the 3.000 year history of this magnificent city. Learn all about the city's ancient origins and why many of the civilizations of the time came here for safe harbor. Revive the battles fought by the Portuguese Kings and the military genius of its Generals. How the Portuguese and the Lisbon melting pot ignited the Age of Discoveries, leading to the first global empires that shaped our world. Revive the terror of the 1755 Earthquake and how the city resurrected. Visit the art district which for centuries has enchanted poets, artists, and lover of the Bohemian. By the end, we hope everyone from adventure seekers to history enthusiasts will have enjoyed exploring Lisbon with us as much as we loved sharing it with you.
Historical Walking Tour Edinburgh
Few cities in the world feel as atmospheric and alive with history as Edinburgh. On this wandering walking tour around the Scottish capital, you'll be swept into the dramatic stories that shaped this ancient city; from the huddled tenements of the old town to the Royal Mile, your guide will captivate and entertain you at every step. Visit St. Giles Cathedral, meander down the Castlehill and Lawnmarket, see the coffee house where Harry Potter was born, and lots more!
Ultimate Phoenix Historic Walking Tour
In this 2 hour fun-filled walking tour you'll Get the Grit, Glamour & Glory of Phoenix's Past and Present. This is a not-in-your-history book tour experience packed with personal experiences of your guide and stories gathered from iconic Phoenix figures like the previous owner of Hotel San Carlos, a famous crime detective, and a leader in the Phoenix historic preservation movement and more! On our tour we will. . . +Trace the history of how Phoenix went from the Wild West to the 5th largest city in the USA. +Make the Phoenix-Psycho connection with a visit to filming spots of Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho". +Walk through stomping grounds of the rich, famous and infamous people like Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Al Capone, Walter Cronkite, Sandra Day O'Connor & others. +See spectacular art deco and other historical architecture! +Get a glimpse into our ancient Indigenous roots. Private tours are available upon request. Hope you'll join us!
Vienna: Historical Guided Walking Tour
Vienna – the Old European capital of music, art, and cuisine – is a living museum. Follow the footsteps of artists and emperors and see the old town’s highlights. Begin the tour at Albertinaplatz, then walk to the opera before arriving at one of the tour’s highlights – the Academy of Fine Arts, where Adolf Hitler was rejected as a student. From there, pass by the largest food market in town, the Naschmarkt, the Vienna Secession building, and the Musikverein where the famous New Year's concert takes place. The tour ends with a visit at the newly re opened and fully renovated "Wien Museum", the Vienna City Museum, the guide will lead you inside the museum and give a 20 minutes presentation of this new amazing venue.