Literary, Art & Music Tours

Gain fascinating insight into one of Belgium's most prominent cultural institutions on a 4-hour Tintin Comics tour of the Herg e Museum in Brussels. Peruse a wealth of exhibitions dedicated to Herg e's incredible breadth of work; see exclusive illustrations of beloved detective Tintin and his dog Snowy as you explore the museum on a self-guided tour. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from Brussels on this enriching excursion.

Secure admission in advance and enjoy a hassle-free journey to the Kadriorg Palace, one of Tallinn's must-sees and home to the Kadriorg Art Museum. Admire the gardens of the baroque palace, built by Peter the Great; and view its 16th- to 20th-century European and Russian paintings. Get context and background from a guide you'd otherwise miss, and enjoy entry to the neighboring Kumu, a gallery dedicated to modern Estonian art.

Experience New York City's historic jazz district, Harlem, with an insider guide. Get to know the uptown scene on this nighttime walking tour and members-only jazz club experience. Stroll the storied main street of this celebrated Manhattan neighborhood, 125th Street, and listen to live music at a private venue in a historic Harlem brownstone, admission included. Enjoy entertainment, craft cocktails, and down-home cooking on this memorable evening outing.

Explore the Villa Borghese's meticulously curated collection during this 2.5-hour small-group tour in Rome. Stroll through twenty rooms of the 17th-century palace with an art historian guide. See breathtaking works by masters like Carvaggio, Bernini and Raphael, including Bernini's 'Apollo and Persephone' and Carvaggio's 'St John the Baptist'. Admire the villa's marble architecture and ceiling frescoes as you listen to engaging commentary from your guide. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people or less.

New York's vibrant Lower East Side neighborhood has, in recent years, become a hub of some of the city's most experimental and boundary-pushing street art. Go on a small-group, cultural walking tour of the neighborhood, and spot noteworthy works by internationally renowned artists. Meet your guide at the Houston Bowery Wall in Nolita - famed for its ever-changing murals - and then venture to the LES. You'll admire pieces in the 100 Gates Project, will see work by Shephard Fairey and Space Invader, and learn more about the vibrant local street art community.

Follow in the footsteps of characters from the bestselling novel 'The Shadow of the Wind' on a 2-5-hour literary walking tour. Discover some of Barcelona's most secretive and sacred sights as you trace the narrative of the novel by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, which has sold more than 2 million copies since its publication in 2001. Stroll the winding streets of Santa Anna Street and Montcada Street; absorb the ambience of the renowned Els Quatre Gats Caf e; and gaze at the beautiful church of Santa Maria del Mar as your guide enriches your literary and historical knowledge.

Get a primer on Valencia's culinary scene and street art scene, rolled into one 3-hour walking tour. Stroll through the creative city, which can feel like an open-air museum, stopping for a snack of horchata and fartón, local favorites.

Maximize time in Florence with priority access tickets that offer skip-the-line entry to the Uffizi Gallery. See masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio and learn about the stories behind their work. A professional art historian guide leads this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

Explore Paris in a unique and wonderful experience

Learn about Estonia's rich artistic heritage on this 2.5-hour art tour of Tallinn. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, immerse yourself in the verdant splendor of both Kadriorg Park and Kumu, home to an impressive collection of art. Admire arrays of Estonian and international art, and gain a fascinating insight into the historical and cultural context of significant works.

Discover a behind-the-scenes look at Budapest's art culture on this 3-hour walking tour. You'll explore the architecture, graffiti and street art with a local guide for a more intimate experience of this vibrant capital city. You'll also visit the A38 Ship, an old cargo vessel that has transformed into a popular concert spot for locals. Along the way, make additional stops at cool coffee shops, street art galleries and bars and take a jaunt through the Jewish Quarter to spot hidden synagogues.

Discover Austin's vibrant graffiti scene on a small-group street art tour that includes an artist-led painting session at HOPE Outdoor Gallery. You'll get beyond the gallery to learn the tags, stickers, and murals that line the streets of East Austin, a thriving neighborhood with a mix of historic grit and an up-and-coming creative culture.

See an unusual side of Buenos Aires on this 3-hour minibus tour of the city's prolific street art. Meet the city's graffiti artists and visit local galleries that specialize in street and graffiti art. You'll visit the neighborhoods of Colegiales, Chacarita, Villa Crespo and Palermo. This small-group tour, limited to 18 passengers, enables you to enjoy personalized attention and unparalleled access to Buenos Aires' legendary street art scene.

Bring 'The Cathedral of the Sea' - Ildefonso Falcones' stirring debut novel - off of the pages and into real life with this guided walking tour of Barcelona. Explore the Gothic Quarter and the trendy El Born district with a knowledgeable guide, and visit the Church of Santa Maria del Mar, the construction of which provides the backstory for Falcones' thriller, as well as other locations featured in the book.

Bar hop through literary history on a walking tour of Times Square. Skip the large, impersonal bus tours and head straight to historic locations often missed by visitors and locals alike. As you make your to each bar, your guide points out the haunts of famous literary figures from J.D. Salinger to Dorothy Parker. Leave with a new appreciation for Times Square that doesn't involve its billboards.

The Ancient Maritime Republic of Pisa has a fascinating history and in the company of your own private guide you will learn so much about this intriguing Tuscan city. The city has developed around the gulfs of the Arno from where there is the beautiful perspective of the Lungarni. It has some amazing ducal buildings as well as Romanesque and Gothic style churches sited above Medieval and Renaissance strongholds. You will take a stroll around the "Cattedrale", the "Battistero di San Giovanni" (the largest in Italy) and the "Camposanto Monumentale". Pisa is of course internationally famous for its Leaning Tower, sited behind the Cathedral it was built as a freestanding bell tower or "campanile". With your privileged access you bypass the queues and climb the 296 steps for spectacular views over the town. Not for the faint-hearted, but this is a visit you will always remember!

Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the magnificent Barberini Palace on this private 2.5-hour tour. Explore the grand 17th-century palace, marvel at its architectural wonders, and visit the gallery to admire paintings by masters such as Raphael, Caravaggio, and Holbein.

Step inside the home of impressionist master Claude Monet on this 4-hour tour, including round-trip transport from Paris to Giverny. Immerse yourself in the creative world of Monet as you peek into his family home, bedroom, and kitchens, and see the workshop where he painted his famous Water Lilies. Then, stroll the artist's idyllic gardens, admiring the vibrant flowers of the Clos Normand and the romantic lily ponds of the Water Garden. This small-group tour is limited to seven people for a personalized experience.

Experience the lively culture of the bustling South Beach neighborhood of Miami on this guided, 4-hour arts and culinary tour. Listen to renowned young musicians at the New World Center concert hall. Peruse contemporary and historical art at the Bass Museum of Art. And visit ArtCenter/South Florida in the popular Lincoln Road Mall, the leader in contemporary visual arts and culture in South Florida. Then enjoy a delicious 3-course meal, prepared by a celebrity chef at one of the many fine South Beach restaurants.

See one of New Zealand's finest private art collections at the Olveston Historic Home in Dunedin. Containing more than 240 local and international artworks acquired by the Theomin family between the late 1800s and the early 1960s, the Thoemin collection hangs on the walls of the 35-room mansion. Daily guided tours, provided with your entrance ticket, offer visitors the opportunity to learn about the artworks.