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Holiday Magic with Context

Picture yourself wandering Vienna’s Christmas markets, snow falling softly, as a historian shares the wild imperial tales behind every steaming mug of glühwein. Or slipping into a tiny Naples workshop where an artisan shows you how they’ve been crafting those glowing nativity scenes for generations.

That’s the magic of diving into a Context holiday tour. No loud groups, no scripted lines. Just you, a ridiculously knowledgeable local expert, and the kind of stories that make you forget the cold. 

Whatever lights you up—art, history, food, architecture—we’ll match you with the perfect guide who turns twinkling lights into stories you’ll retell every December for the rest of your life.

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Deep, Engaging, Tailored: The Tour for Everyone in Your Party

Conversations, not umbrella tours

"Tim was great. Knowledgeable. Cheeky. Motivating. It was a wonderful tour. We could have talked for hours. This is the exact reason small groups are the best. One on one, non scripted information from a dedicated and knowledgeable professional. Thank you, Tim."

William L.
London, UK

Experts, not guides

“William literally writes the book(s) on the D-Day memorials which led to an incredibly informative day tour. From age 77 to 11, we were all captivated by his knowledge and his ability to connect the dots.”

Carolyn B.
Normandy, France

Tailored, not one-size fits all

“Fantastic way to learn or refresh your understanding of key aspects of the history of Britain... One of the great things about a Context private tour is your guide. You can tailor your experience to your group's individual interests. This was our third Context tour. We are 3 for 3 in terms of top shelf guides, each very knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommended!"

Owen M.
London, UK

Ways to experience Context

Private Tours

Just you, an expert, and your travel companions

Small Group Tours

Connect with other travelers

Audio Guides

Explore the city at your own pace

Pre-Trip Lectures

Inspire future travels and learn before you go

Excursions & Day Trips

Venture out a little farther

Tours for Kids

Perfect for young, curious travelers

What our guests are saying

81,097 Reviews – (4.81)

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Sara Grinzato led our superb 3-hour tour of the Venice Accademia. A huge collection of Italian art, she focused on select pieces to demonstrate the innovations and advances of each generation of great artists. Taking into account our interests, she helped us better appreciate Byzantine, early and high Renaissance/mannerist and finally Baroque art, focusing on Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, and Tiepolo. She put the paintings into their technical/material, social, religious, and political context, to help us better understand the subject matter and composition. While this may sound dry, it wasn’t. She kept it entertaining and moving along. Loved it. Plus, she suggested a great place for lunch, Taverna San Trovoso, which was full of Italians unlike most of the restaurants we tried and also suggested fun things to do in the afternoon. Thank you, Sara!
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Ian was great! We really enjoyed our tour of the Prague Castle District. Very informative and interesting…easy to be around.
Jeanette was great! Being from Alabama she was so easy to understand!!! She provided a wealth of knowledge, but not too overwhelming for us! I would highly recommend especially if you struggle with understanding the dialect even when they speak English.
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