Literary, Art & Music Tours

Experience the magic of Studio Ghibli during an enchanting tour to the Ghibli Museum and Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain insight into the history of the magical movies during the comfortable journey to Mitaka, and then set out to explore the Ghibli Museum independently. Convenient transportation from Tokyo is included on this tour, as well as entrance fees. On Mondays, your visit to Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum will be substituted by a visit to Jindaiji Temple or Takahata Fudoson Temple.

In March 2017, two stolen Van Gogh paintings were returned to their rightful place in the Van Gogh Museum. To celebrate the reinstatement of "˜View of the Sea at Scheveningen and "˜Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen', embark on a 9-hour Van Gogh walking tour including skip-the-line entry to the eponymous museum. Follow in the footsteps of the legendary artist as you explore Nuenen, home to the Vincentre Museum, and cruise along Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed Canal Ring. Small-group tour limited to eight art lovers.

Skip the line at the world-famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence on a 1.5-hour walking tour. Led by an expert guide, walk among Renaissance masterpieces, learning about the history of the works and the great artists behind them. Get an up-close look at Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation, and hear the story behind the Uffizi Gallery. Upgrade your ticket to include a traditional aperitivo or dinner after your museum visit (available on Tuesdays from July to September).

Feast your eyes on the murals and other art of Miami's Wynwood Art District on this 1.5-hour tour. Home to more than 400 murals, Wynwood has become one of the largest street museums in the world at a hotspot for photographers and urban art enthusiasts. You'll be guided by a 'Tourator,' a tour guide and art curator with a fine arts degree who provides stories and trivia about Wynwood and its artists. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Immerse yourself in the architecture and creative work of artistic genius Antoni Gaudí on this 3.5-hour afternoon excursion with guide in Barcelona. Take some time to admire the designer's UNESCO World Heritage-listed La Sagrada Familia before heading to Gaudí's iconic Park Güell for a skip-the-line visit. Spend time exploring the park's wealth of mosaic-adorned benches, walls, and sculptures before heading back to the city center to explore the Gaudí-designed residences of Casa Batlló and La Pedrera (Casa Milà).

For a more in-depth Vatican experience than most people enjoy, tour the less-visited Vatican Gardens in addition to the art treasures of the Vatican Museums. You'll start at the tranquil, uncrowded gardens of Vatican City to admire sights like Our Lady of Lourdes grotto. Then walk over to the Vatican Museums for a tour of its Renaissance masterpieces in rooms like the Gallery of Maps and, of course, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people to provide a more personalized experience.

Get a fascinating introduction to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam on this 2 to 2.5-hour small-group tour, with skip-the-line access. Avoid the main lines with your professional guide, and discover the major works and interesting lesser-known pieces of this troubled, 19th-century Dutch artist. Gaze at the legendary "˜Sunflowers,' see his last work completed before his death, and admire other masterpieces as your guide sheds light on the different periods of his work and the landscapes, locations and people that inspired him. An ideal first-time insight into the museum and van Gogh.

Stray from the beaten path and see a different side of Beijing on a private 6-hour tour featuring three alternative attractions. Browse stalls selling weird and wonderful products at the Flower and Fish Market and Panjiayuan Antique Market before embracing your inner artist at the 798 Art Zone, home to contemporary art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Get an express tour of the street art in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood via golf cart. Spend an hour riding around the revitalized district with your guide, marveling at the graffiti and murals. Bring your camera for fantastic snaps of art by local painters such as Shepard Fairey, Retna, DFace, and Interesni. This small-group tour ensures an intimate atmosphere and plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

Whether you're contemplating collecting or would just like a deeper insight into Hong Kong's vibrant art scene, this gallery walk is a must for lovers of contemporary art. Exploring in a small group with a guide, visit a representative sample of Hong Kong's 200-plus galleries in Central, Sheung Wan, and Soho. Expect to see paintings, sculptures, installations, and photography by artists from greater China and around the world.

See the Wynwood Walls with a guide during a 1-hour walking tour. You'll get an in-depth look at this highlight of the Miami art scene.

Bali Ubud Tanah Lot Tour is a tour to visit two beautiful tourism sites in Bali islands which is Ubud and Tanah Lot Temple the famous for beautiful sunset view. The cultural hub of Ubud and the sacred temple of Tanah Lot are two of Bali's most visited attractions. On this private tour, enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide and take your time exploring Ubud highlights, such as Ubud central market, the Balinese art village, and the rice terraces. Finish your tour by watching the magnificent sunset over Tanah Lot. The Ubud and Tanah Lot Tour will bring you to the wonderful memory with experiences as the feature of this package.Highlight:- Comprehensive Ubud tour: Take in all the highlights- Incredible sunset views of the sea temple of Tanah Lot - Private tour: Linger longer at the sights that interest you most- Great value: includes hotel pickup, entrance fees

Travel through time to Elizabethan London on a guided tour of the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Visit the reconstructed theater on the city's Bankside and enjoy lively commentary about staging and performance in Shakespeare's day. Then, head into the Globe Exhibition with an audio guide to listen to recordings of riveting performances and learn about drama in 16th-century London from interactive displays. Make your experience even more memorable by upgrading to include a sumptuous 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'"“themed afternoon tea at the Globe's restaurant.

Skip the line to see two of Florence's top museums, the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery. Led by an expert guide, first pay homage to Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, heading straight inside with your priority access ticket. Roam the impressive collection of art and opt for an included lunch, if you wish, before heading to the Uffizi Gallery. There, avoid the crowds again with your skip-the-line ticket and enjoy a guided walking tour, pausing at Botticelli's Birth of Venus and other Renaissance masterpieces.

Discover two cultural gems in Taiwan's crown on this half-day Yingge and Sansia folk arts tour from Taipei. Explore the town of Yingge with your guide and gain insight into Taiwan's pottery-making heritage. Admire hand-painted replicas of beautiful Ming vases and watch artisan potters at a local pottery factory. Visit the 19th-century Ching Shui Tsu Shih Temple in Sansia. Marvel at the impressive wood carvings you find and learn of the temple's checkered past. Then, follow your guide through Sansia's streets, where wood carvings and stone sculptures adorn the buildings. 

Get a true insider's look at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, one of the greatest art collections on the planet. Let your guide give you an orientation recently renovated museum and then learn about some of the masterpieces in the collection. See and discuss works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer, among many others. Get skip-the-line access while your small group tour ensures plenty of personalized attention from the guide.

1.5/2 hours long small group walking tour discovering  street art in Rome! Follow us off the beaten track! Visit the blooming Ostiense district with your local expert and experience a different Rome! Rome is not just ancient ruins and Baroque churches: the Eternal City has recently been experiencing a boom of"¦ URBAN ART! These contemporary artworks are reviving the walls in suburbs and popular districts in Rome. These art-works will give us an opportunity to explore some little known, but no less beautiful corners of this surprising city.

Come face-to-face with some of the world's most celebrated paintings on a skip-the-line tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Beat the crowds at the extremely popular museum, and tour highlights of the immense collection with an art historian guide. Trace the evolution of European painting, from the Middle Ages through the creative burst of the Renaissance and into the Mannerist period, learning the stories and techniques behind masterpieces by Giotto, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and many others.

Learn about the life and times of Bob Marley on this full-day excursion to Nine Mile, the King of Reggae's home. Explore the tiny village and learn about its Rastafarian roots, then visit Marley's boyhood home and burial place. Round-trip transportation from Montego Bay is included in this tour.

See Leonardo Da Vinci's "˜The Last Supper' fresco on a 1.5-hour tour of Santa Maria delle Grazie, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join an art historian guide as you explore the convent, learn the story behind's Da Vinci's masterpiece, then enter the refectory where "˜The Last Supper' is displayed. This 1.5-hour tour includes admission to Santa Maria delle Grazie, and it's limited to 9 people for a personal experience.