Literary, Art & Music Tours

From avant-garde architectural landmarks to vibrant artistic communities, Beijing is a thriving cultural hub. Set off in the morning from your accommodation, and travel via climate-controlled, private vehicle - you'll see numerous artistic highlights over the course of the day. Visit the National Centre for the Performing Arts (colloquially known as "the Giant Egg"), and head to the 798 Art Zone warehouse district to see contemporary galleries. Then, take in Beijing's historical architecture along Nanluoguxiang, and glimpse the striking, Rem Koolhaas-designed CCTV Headquarters.

Step back in time to 1960s London when Beatlemania gripped the world and London was the epicenter of it all. On this 2-hour evening walking tour, see more than 35 key sites from the Beatles' London story, including Apple HQ, Abbey Road and set locations for the band's various films. Learn about the band members' individual and collective histories as you snap photos, tour landmarks, and enjoy rare music and film clips!

This San Francisco tour would be a unique way to explore the city filled with art and thrift shopping!

If you are fans of Chinese art, the art tour would show you traditional Chinese art and modern art when you are in Beijing with private guide and private driver . You would explore the three well-known art place/zone with your guide. China Art Museum and 798 Art Distict.  A local lunch is inclusive.

Get out of the tourist-crammed center of Berlin and head to the off-the-beaten path neighborhoods, the spots where there are far more locals than tourists on this private guided 5-hour tour. With a knowledgeable local guide, traverse the city in a comfortable van heading, for example, to the diverse and artsy neighborhood, Kreuzberg. See galleries, bustling cafe-flanked street and historical landmarks.

When your cruise ship docks in Liverpool, follow in the footsteps of the Beatles and explore the city's rich music heritage on this walking tour. Follow your guide through the city streets and discover sites of interest including Liverpool Cathedral and the Eleanor Rigby statue. Visit the world-famous Cavern Club, then take the public bus to Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and John Lennon's childhood home - Mendips. Along the way, listen as your guide sheds light on the Beatles' music history in Liverpool.

Walk through Paris' Belleville district on a 2-hour private tour of the area's street art. View graffiti, paintings and murals by well-known artists such as Seth, Clet, Jerome Mesnager and others. This tour aims to answer one question: how did art in Paris evolve from Leonardo to the street? This private tour for just you and your party ensures personalized attention and the ability to explore at your own pace.

Get to know some of the local artists on the island of St. Maarten during this half-day small-group tour. Visit both the French and Dutch sides and discover the eclectic artworks of four artists of your choice. Explore the galleries and studios and learn about each artist's process as you chat with them. Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and homemade banana bread at one of the stops.

See the old world and new art blended together during this guided, street art tour that uncovers the city's hidden graffiti and murals. Walk the narrow streets of downtown to see works of art emblazoned on streets, alleys, and walls while learning about Barcelona's street at scene and famed artists. Stop at a gallery along the way and learn about different types of street art. Includes a snacks and drinks.

Discover northern Thailand's most distinctive arts and crafts on a 4-hour tour from Chiang Mai. Explore the delicate chedis of Wiang Kum Kam, and see traditional pottery take shape in the village of Muang Kung. Watch woodcarvers at work at Baan Tawai, Thailand's largest carving community, and search for gems - and bargains - in the workshops and factories that produce Chiang Mai's renowned handicrafts.

A morning tour of the Accademia (Galleria dell'Accademia) and of the Medici Chapels (Cappelle Medicee) where we will see the most important works of Michelangelo in Florence.Tours last three hours and take place from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm or from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.Ticket prices are not included and should ideally be booked in advance, either by the travellers or by me. If you book with me, please allow ample bookung time in busy periods.

Beyond Beijing's historical highlights, discover another side of the Chinese capital on this modernist architecture-themed itinerary. Set off directly from your local hotel, and explore with just a private guide for company. You'll visit the National Centre for the Performing Arts (known as the Giant Egg) and the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, and will admire numerous other city highlights, from the Beijing National Stadium (the Bird's Nest) to the CCTV Headquarters and more.

Discover Barcelona's creative side - follow in the footsteps of Picasso and Dali, visit the city's coolest contemporary galleries, and uncover the underground street art scene in this art-packed adventure.  

On this art history day trip from Paris, see sites related to two of Europe's most famous 19th-century painters, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. Head first to Monet's home in Giverny, where he worked on some of his iconic Impressionist pieces. See his blooming garden and his famous lily pond, and learn about this favorite period of art at the Mus ee des Impressionnismes. Then move on to Vincent van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise, a village where the artist spent his last days. This small-group tour is limited to just eight people and includes lunch.

Bali is famous with art, culture and nature. In this tour, we will explore about the process of Bali art which is produced in gianyar regency such us Batik art production,Painting art and silver smith. we will also see Barong traditional dance as the mythology of good spirit against bad spirit. After that, lets explore the temple that built in 11th century and has beautiful carving and a cave used for meditation. this temple is Goa Gajah or famous with elephant cave temple. Then we will visit Bali traditional house compound that show us how is bali life in traditional houses before we proceed to scenic view of rice terrace in tegalalang. Highlight of the trip: - Pick up by 8:30 am at your hotel lobby - Visit Barong and Keris Dance - Visit Batik art production - Visit Traditional Bali house compound - Visit Painting art Production - Visit Elephant cave temple - Visit Rice terrace in Tegalalang

Discover Chile's passion for arts and crafts on this unique 6-hour tour of Los Dominicos village from Santiago, including hotel pick-up. Admire innovative open-air art installations at the Las Condes sculpture park, then browse the artisan village of Los Dominicos, famed for its quality handicrafts. Admire local specialties like Alpaca wool clothing and lapis lazuli jewelry; watch traditional techniques of weaving, carpentry and metalwork; or shop for handmade, one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

Learn how to cook local Balinese food and spend some time exploring a Balinese coffee plantation and the art village of Ubud with this combo tour. You'll start with a visit to a local market to pick out fresh ingredients, followed by a cooking class. After dining on your own creation for lunch, you'll have plenty of time to visit a coffee plantation and browse art before returning to your hotel.

Step off the typical tourist trail, and discover some of Shanghai's coolest artistic corners - this private tour makes it simple to explore. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your guide at your centrally located hotel. Venture first to M50 - a former factory turned creative district - before exploring the vibrant Tianzifang neighborhood. You'll also visit the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre to learn about another side of the city's 20th-century artistic legacy.

The Hermitage State Museum is one of the largest museums in the world and visiting on a small-group tour means you won't miss any of the highlights. Avoid the crowd with skip-the-line entrance; enjoy a guided tour of the Faberge Halls, the Diamond Room, and the Gold Room; then spend the afternoon exploring the rest of the museums at your own pace.

Encounter the word-wise 'spirits' who left their mark on New Orleans during an evening jaunt through the French Quarter's most literary locales. See the former homes and haunts of writers like Tennessee Williams, Mark Twain, and Walt Whitman while hearing tales of how their time in the Big Easy shaped famous works. With a publishing pro as a guide and a stop at a legendary watering hole, its a tour that bookworms will heartily toast.