The Central European Grand Tour

Where to Wander on Day One?

It can be hard to decide how to spend your first hours in Berlin, since the city offers so much for every personal preference. If you’d like to see the city’s more artistic and hip side, we recommend focusing on the district of Kreuzberg, southeast of the city’s Mitte (“middle”) district. If you’d prefer to stay within walking distance of your hotel, we suggest focusing on the area around Hackescher Markt, north of Museum Island, or heading to Alexanderplatz, where you’ll find the city’s best view from atop its signature TV tower.

Berlin City Group Tour

Enjoy a three hour walking tour of Berlin as part of a group. Your guide will introduce you to this surprisingly diverse capital, share some interesting facts and stories and give you further recommendations if asked. Being part of the group will also give you the chance to learn more about the fellow participants suggestions for Berlin.

A Museum Paradise

Gardens and Palaces of Potsdam Bike Group Tour

Potsdam is Berlin’s most popular day trip destination, and for good reason. It’s a veritable playground for biking, with many Prussian and Cold War sights tucked deep in parks and along quiet alleyways. This 6.5-hour tour includes a train ride and cruising on a bike. Along the way you'll see some of the most unique sights in Potsdam, a paradise of gardens and palaces. The tour starts by taking the train from the TV Tower shop to Potsdam, where bikes are waiting for you. At the end of the tour you will take the train back to the shop in Alexanderplatz.

Varied Districts and Green Spaces

Berlin's a vast and sprawling city with some very diverse neighborhoods. You definitely couldn't explore all of our suggestions in a day so we feel it's best to pick one that fits your interests, from artsy Kreuzberg, bustling Mitte or leafy Prenzlauer Berg and more besides, Berlin's a city with something for everyone. Get some inspiration from our blog post about six of Berlin's distinct districts or pick a cafe to hang out in. If you are visiting Berlin in summer, we suggest visiting The Tiergarten, which is the city’s largest park and is centered around The Victory Column, which offers incredible views over the city.

Get Lost Amid Medieval Streets

On your first night in Prague, we recommend strolling around the center's side streets. It's easy to get lost there, but the river and signage make it easy to find your way to the hotel. With so many buildings lit up, we think this romantic walk will help you fall in love with Prague right away. If you arrive before sunset, visit the House of the Black Madonna - the home of a small Cubism museum, and the only surviving Cubist café in the world – the Grand Café Orient (where even the věneček cream puffs are squares instead of donut-shaped). If you are thirsty after a long journey, grab a beer at Mlejnice, a restaurant famous for its cozy and stylish atmosphere and tasty cuisine.

Prague Private Walking Tour

This three-hour walking tour of the Golden City is the ideal way to get to know the beautiful historic center of Prague. You will walk the Royal Route, originally used for the king's coronation procession. The walk takes you through the center of Old Town, where you'll see all of the most famous sights, and also learn about the fascinating history that has made Prague a unique destination throughout the ages. Crossing Charles Bridge, your guide will tell you all the stories of the past as you head up to Lesser Town, where the tour finishes.

Prague Castle Private Tour with Interiors

This tour of Prague Castle is the best way to quickly and easily take in the main star of the city's skyline. Your guide will pick you up at your accommodation and take you to the castle by tram. Once inside the castle grounds, you'll see the most impressive sites while your guide fills you in on the vibrant history of the area and its importance for the Czech nation. Highlights of the tour include the Basilica of St. George, the Golden Lane, Daliborka Tower, the Royal Gardens and the Old Royal Palace, to name just a few. In three hours you'll take in all the must-sees at the castle, as well as a few hidden gems.

Beer and Czech Tapas Small Group Tour

Unite with other beer lovers to sip local ales, and learn why Prague is arguably the best city in the world for drinking beer. During the tour you will visit less touristy districts outside of the city center, tasting tasty "beer snacks" along the way!

Kutna Hora Private Day Trip

Visit Kutna Hora, a medieval center of silver mining and once the second richest Czech town, after Prague. The variety of Kutna Hora's architectural monuments and its well-preserved town center reflects its ancient fame and wealth. While principally known for the Sedlac Ossuary (AKA the "Bone Church"), a chapel decorated with more than 40,000 human bones (some of which form a bone chandelier or messages and coats of arms), this town could have easily won its UNESCO World Heritage status from its other landmarks, such as the massive gothic St. Barbara's church.

Experience the Life Monastic

One of the most breathtaking interiors in the city is to be found at the Strahov Monastery. The halls of the library here have featured in several Hollywood films. After feasting your eyes you'll have the chance to feast on some Czech classics and brewed on-site beer at the monastery brewery, then head to New World, a charming, quiet part of Prague Castle.

Cesky Krumlov Private Walking Tour

Cesky Krumlov is the second most popular tourist attraction in the Czech Republic, bested only by Prague. Avoid getting lost in the crowds by putting yourself in the hands of a born-and-bred Cesky Krumlov native who will make sure you make the most of your visit here. This 1.5-hour tour will get you familiar with the history of the town, its famous past residents and introduce you to all the most impressive spots in this gem of an old town, with architecture that spans many centuries and styles.

Mozart and Strauss Concert in the Kursalon

Music in Vienna Private Walking Tour

Follow in the footprints of Vienna's most famous composers. Get to know more about Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and other notable personalities from Austria's deep musical history. Visit well-known palaces and smallest concert halls where these excellent musicians used to play. Learn about their everyday lives, secrets and struggles on this unique private tour which also includes a guided visit to the Viennese State Opera House. This tour is a must for classic music aficionados.

Classic and Hidden Gems of Vienna

Tour Vienna's Old Town and listen to captivating stories from one of our local guides on this special excursion. The tour includes a perfect blend of old and new, from historic buildings to modern architecture, and insider info on places to eat and drink. This private English-language walking tour not only offers a great introduction to the city, but also delves deep into the city's amazing history, from the darkest hours to the brightest moments.

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Pest Private Walking Tour

Walk on the Buda Side

If you've seen enough of the Pest side of the city, walk across the river and explore the Buda side of Hungary's capital. In hilly Buda, you'll find several amazing baths, such as the famous Gellert Baths or the more hidden and local Kiraly Baths. Visit the Matthias Church, where Franz Joseph I and Elisabeth were coronated and stop at the Royal Palace, the home of Hungarian National Gallery. Don't forget to take a ride on the Buda Castle Funicular!

Venture Within Budapest’s Signature Sights

Although a walking tour of the city will show you its highlights, there’s just not enough time to go inside all the buildings it covers. If you have just a few days in Budapest and you want to focus on the must-sees, we recommend exploring the Great Market Hall to try local delicacies and maybe purchase some souvenirs, the Parliament to see the most fabulous building in Budapest with breathtaking interiors, and finish your day with a trip to Budapest's grand Opera House for a performance.

Culinary Walk: Food and Wine Tasting Small Group Tour

On this walking tour you will be introduced to the drinking and eating habits of the Hungarian people, shown why the Hungarian cuisine is one of a kind. We provide insights into the latest local food trends, and food shops of Budapest, as well as tasting some of the traditional drinks and food. We show you old and historical, but also new and hipster. Between the stops we spice up the tour with interesting historical facts and legends, and by the end of the tour you will be familiar with some great Hungarian inventions as well.

Bathe with the Locals

Is there anything more quintessentially Budapest than a visit to one of the legendary baths? With more hot springs than any other capital, the city lets you take your pick of various styles, from the old school Turkish Rudas Baths to the Art Nouveau Gellert Baths on the Buda side of the city, or even the Neo-Baroque Szechenyi Baths with a large outdoor pool in Pest’s City Park. These are very much for locals, don't expect day-spa luxury! We've written a handy roundup of Budapest's best baths here.

From Streets to Museums - The Artists of Budapest

Chopin Music Concert

To any classic music aficionado, concerts of the Chopin's musical works present themselves as a real treat. Here, you will have the opportunity to appreciate a Polish musical genius in the unique atmosphere of Krakow's Market Square. We invite you to listen to Chopin's most famous piano pieces performed by talented and award-winning young pianist.

Krakow Private Walking Tour

Today you’ll get a feel for the story of the city with a private tour with a local expert. There's much to discover as you walk the famed Royal Route through the city's heart, on this tour filled to the brim with historical facts and anecdotes. You'll wander from the Barbican and St. Florian's Gate to the spectacular royal hilltop Wawel Castle, visiting the Main Square with its Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Basilica along the way.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Group Tour

This Salt Mine is one of the oldest in the world and was established in the 13th century. Today salt is no longer mined in Wieliczka, but this original underground complex is preserved in a great condition, making it a world-class monument. This astonishing place was recognised in the UNESCO’s World Cultural and Natural Heritage List due to its breathtaking underground chambers carved entirely in salt. Wieliczka Salt Mine tours rank among the most popular day trips from Krakow and draws attention of over one million visitors each year.