Literary, Art & Music Tours

Explore the Ricardo Brennand Institute during this 5-hour tour in Recife. Follow an audio guide through the world-class art collection, including one of the world's largest weapons collections and a significant number of Frans Prost paintings. Continue to the Oficina Francisco Brennand to see a collection of a native Brazilian contemporary sculptor, with an additional visit to the Park of Sculptures to see more of the artist's work. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from select Recife hotels are included.

Explore the treasures of the Bargello museum in Florence to see masterpieces by Renaissance artists Michelangelo and Donatello. Enjoy a focused 2-hour visit to one of Florence's lesser-visited museums with a knowledgeable guide.

Explore Harlem's history and culture with a 3-hour walking tour and an unforgettable afternoon jazz performance. Follow your experienced guide through the heart of this vibrant neighborhood, see Harlem's celebrated landmarks and architecture, then head to a local Presbyterian church for a live concert. Watch local artists bring jazz's immortal tunes to vivid life as they pay tribute to Harlem's greatest performers.

Spend an afternoon discovering the historic Manhattan neighborhood of Harlem on a guided, 4-hour tour. From Dutch farming community to the capital of 'Black America,' visit popular locations like Sugar Hill, Morningside Heights, the Apollo Theater, Sylvan Terrace, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and more. See where President Bill Clinton's office is located. Then attend a true gospel mass at local Covenant Avenue Baptist Church. Choose from English and German or Italian and Spanish language.

This tour allows you to put your finger on the artistic pulse of Helsinki. Over the course of the tour, you'll attend an upcycling design workshop and visit some funky second-hand stores. Get a walking tour with a musical element and stop for lunch at a hip eatery (own expense). A portion of the tour's proceeds to go fund workshops for refugees and underprivileged children.

Learn about Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End. Led by enthusiastic music fans and writers, this tour includes concert venues both old and new along with stories of the musicians that helped to build Glasgow's notable cultural life. Limited to a small group, this tour explores some of the oldest streets and legendary pubs of Glasgow.

Experience the rich cultural legacy of Harlem and the soul-stilling rhythms of gospel on an immersive Sunday morning tour. Travel through the northern Manhattan neighborhood with a guide while learning about the history of the area and its landmarks like the Apollo Theater, Sugar Hill and Columbia University. Then, join a local Baptist congregation for a Sunday service featuring the exuberant vocals of a live gospel choir. 

Whether you love opera or you hardly know it, this tour of legendary La Scala Theater and adjoining museum is a unique and fun way to get an inside look at one of the most famous opera houses in the world. With an expert guide by your side, tour La Scala Museum to see intricate outfits, musical instruments and various stage props. Then stroll through the foyer of the theater, taking in the beautifully designed 18th-century auditorium.

Explore Kingston, the birthplace of reggae music, and get an insider's peek into Jamaican music history on this small-group tour. An in-the-know guide whisks you around to musical highlights such as the Bob Marley Museum, the famous Orange Street record shop, and a modern recording studio. A stop in Trench Town is also included. Plus, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off are provided.

Discover filming locations from the hit TV show Outlander on this private full-day tour from Inverness and benefit from the inside knowledge of a local guide. Marvel at historic sites such as the Clava Cairns and Culloden Battlefield; admire natural scenery including the Monadhliath Mountains, Loch Ness, and Fraser Cave; and visit Urquhart Castle, Beauly, and Castle Leoch.

We will explore the most alternative places and the oldest neighborhoods looking for the amazing old and new Street Art that is hidden in the most improbable places.

Visit Westminster, the heart of UK's power which include lots of importants landmarks of the city like Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St.James Park. Enjoy the Changing of Horse guards and a fascinating visit of the National Gallery with masterpieces by Da Vinci,Van Gogh and more

Flip through the pages of Paris' literary lore on this private, 3-hour walking tour that takes you to the famous former haunts of intellectual celebrities like Balzac, Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Picasso. Follow in the footsteps of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway as you stroll through the Latin Quarter with a guide, see where Oscar Wilde died, and pass some of the city's most iconic literary caf es in the Saint-Germain-des-Pr es district. Drink up the modern Parisian caf e scene with an included coffee break, and browse the stacks at the legendary Shakespeare and Company bookstore.

Experience Moscow's 'other Kremlin' with a visit to the colorful Izmailovo Kremlin. Located in a historical part of the city, Izmailovo Kremlin is known for its embracement of Russian heritage as well as an open-air market where you can find Russian-made crafts, including iconic Matreshka (Matryoshka) nesting dolls. Enjoy an opportunity to paint one of your own with a hands-on art lesson and walk away with a truly unique souvenir. This exciting cultural tour includes convenient round-trip hotel transport.

Check out the Library of Congress on this two-hour guided tour. You'll start outside by getting an up-close look at the iconic fountain and the sculptures that adorn the building. Then head inside and up to the top floor of the Jefferson Building to view the Mezzanine Gallery, the Minerva Mosaic, the Great Reading Room and Thomas Jefferson's Library.  On the second floor, you'll get a rare glimpse of the Gutenbergand Mainz bibles in the Bible Gallery. Pass by the ornate Great Hall and see the classical architecture and paintings by over 50 famous American artists. Then head back to the ground floor to visit the Bob Hope Gallery, the Gershwin Room, and Library Shop. You'll be able to view some of Bob Hope's personal papers, his famous joke file, and other memorabilia donated by one of the most famous entertainers in American history. See the first room dedicated to musicians in the Gershwin Room, where you'll George's grand piano and Ira's typewriter.

Immerse yourself in art with a 7-hour tour of Madrid's Golden Triangle, an enclave made up of the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums. With an art-historian guide and a group limited to 30 people, you'll explore all three of the acclaimed museums and learn about contemporary and historical masterpieces from around the world. Highlights include Velázquez' 'Las Meninas' and Picasso's 'El Guernica.'

Country Music Hall of Fame star Barbara Mandrell filled Fontanel Mansion with country memorabilia, and her former home is the only Nashville celebrity home that's open to the public. Explore the 33,000 square foot (3066 sq. mt.) log cabin on a 1-hour guided tour for an inside look at Nashville style.

Experience Harlem's gospel music and culture with a 4-hour walking tour through the historic New York City neighborhood. Listen to the distinctive harmonies of a Harlem gospel choir in a local church, and hear how that music has transformed American culture. Explore Harlem's vibrant streets with an experienced guide as you learn about the neighborhood's art, literature and political history, follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, then see the celebrated Apollo Theater, where some of America's most iconic artists ignited the Harlem renaissance.

Shake, rattle and roll through Memphis on this guided, 90-minute musical bus tour around the home of the blues. Local musicians lead the way on a fun-loving ride through musical Memphis, complete with live music and tambourines, shakers and bongos for all to enjoy. Visit historic Beale Street, one of the most iconic streets in America, plus Stax Studio, the Lorraine Motel and much more. Upgrade to include admission to Sun Studio, the birthplace of rock and roll and the most famous recording studio in the world.

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at street art, this is the outing for you. Led by a local working artist, the class takes place at a studio in Little Haiti, and participants are welcome to bring wine or beer to get the creative juices flowing. Set up shop at your personal easel and prepare to learn the tricks of the trade: spray tips, blending colors, types of lines, drawing letters, and more. Your instructor offers tips on technique, how to make your work pop, and how to add your own unique flourishes. You'll be ready for Wynwood in no time.