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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 269 reviews

Guided Tour of an Iconic Painted Lady Home on Postcard Row

We provide a guided tour of one of San Francisco's most iconic homes- one of the Painted Ladies on Postcard Row, Alamo Square. The Painted Ladies are all private homes, rarely open to the public. Tours are tailored to the interests of the group; film, tv, architecture, history, historic preservation, all presented in an informal, friendly, storytelling format. One of the best preserved of the circa 1894 homes in this row, this home is filled with family heirlooms and the stories of those who once owned them, dating back to 1849 and the Gold Rush. Visitors will have a unique experience of what it is like to live in one of the most well-known homes in America through the eyes of a native, an historian- who has been the owner for over two decades.

5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

The History and Craft of Natural Incense

Take a deep breath and relax as you discover the therapeutic craft of incense making. • You’ll discover the origins of incense and its use in ancient timekeeping and ceremonial practices while savoring traditional Korean tea and snacks. • Learn how incense once served as a precursor to perfume and its diverse applications in rituals and medicine. • Immerse yourself in the art of natural incense making by mixing your own batch with organic woods, herbs, resins + oils. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and inspired, with your very own personalized scent packaged in a beautifully crafted pine wood box.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews

Paint Watercolor with a Local Artist

You will have the opportunity to paint iconic San Francisco images in watercolor with an experienced artist and teacher. Beginners are welcome and all materials are included, you'll walk away with your own personal masterpiece! My name is James Gleeson and I am a multi faceted, local San Francisco Artist who specializes in local scenes of San Francisco. My work reflects both academic discipline and creative artistic freedom. My studio is located in the Bernal Heights/Mission district where I display my work and share my passion for art with others. This is where I paint and teach my classes, you will be immersed by iconic images and paintings of San Francisco. We do a different theme each class and I prepare an individual drawing for each student on watercolor paper. All students are provided materials and a spacious place to work. We will do a quick round of introductions and I'll explain our theme and painting in a beginner friendly step by step process. I will explain and demonstrate each step for students to paint each segment of the painting. You will learn basic water color technique as well as color and design methods. I am very excited to host you and to provide this artistic experience. As a teacher I love working with beginners and seeing their inspiration for art grow. You will learn technical skills to take home and continue your painting. See you soon!

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Curator's tour of SF’s contemporary art scene

San Francisco has long inspired the work of artists as a hub of creativity and diversity. On this experience, you’ll get to meet the artists shaping the SF art scene today at Minnesota Street Project — the new center of SF’s art world. • We’ll welcome you into our space with bubbles and light bites. You’ll learn about the Minnesota Street Project and our efforts to increase public access to contemporary art. • We’ll step into three to four galleries/art studios, connecting you with different styles and mediums of art. Minnesota Street Project is a multifaceted organization that includes commercial galleries, artist studios, and a foundation for supporting the arts. • You’ll truly get an insider’s look at the art. You’ll have the opportunity to speak with a local artist or a gallery owner depending on the current exhibition schedules.

5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Journey through LA’s vibrant art scene

As a culture writer for outlets like Vanity Fair, it’s my job to discover art galleries, stores and eateries that shape neighborhoods and cities. On this experience, I’m thrilled to share the best of my home, LA's historic Arts District, with you. We’ll visit some of the essential spots and undiscovered gems loved by locals like: • A local rooftop, where we’ll toast our adventure while overlooking the city. • Cutting edge art galleries, some of my favorite stores, and unique snacks by way of Little Tokyo. • We will end our adventure at one of the Arts District's most famous and historic breweries. You’ll leave the district with a deeper appreciation for the neighborhood's rich history, artistic culture, and constant evolution.

5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

New York graffiti chronicles

Join me, Inkhead, a graffiti writer with three decades documenting and obsessing over NYC’s graffiti. We’ll explore the gritty and grimy streets of the Lower East Side, where every wall tells a story. • We’ll walk part of the Manhattan Bridge, exploring its vibrant and prolific graffiti, while discussing stories behind iconic NYC writers. • Explore various techniques, and delve into NYC’s rich history of graffiti. • Gain an insider’s perspective of how NYC graffiti culture has evolved into a global subculture. • Grab a slice from Scarrs, an iconic NYC pizza spot. You’ll walk away with an insider’s perspective of the NYC graffiti scene and be able to explain to your friends the differences between graffiti and street art.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 549 reviews

San Francisco Architecture private tour

Your private tour will meet at the Queen Anne Hotel located at 1590 Sutter in Pacific Heights with its colorful Victorian row houses, famous mansions, and diverse architectural mix. Learn the history of San Francisco through its architecture. Explore the inside of a period Queen Anne Victorian with all its original detail and furniture. See where Mrs. Doubtfire and Princess Diaries were filmed, or where Robin Williams and Francis Ford Coppola lived and much more. See views of the bay including Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy lunch after the tour on Union Street in Cow Hollow, our exclusive Victorian commercial district. A truly unforgettable experience! Other things to note Wear comfortable shoes. We go around hills, never up them. This is the perfect activity for corporate team building and convention groups. It’s also great for private events like birthdays and wedding activities. Only private tours are being offered at this time at a base rate of $200 for up to four. You pick the tour start time. Larger groups can be accommodated for an additional cost.

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The thrill of the thrift

Join me, an NYC-based celebrity stylist, as I take you vintage shopping like a true New Yorker. • We’ll explore Soho, Manhattan’s chic shopping destination while I share secrets from New York’s storied fashion history. • Visit some of my favorite vintage shops, and I’ll give you personalized fashion support to bring out your unique style. • Grab a coffee or tea at a trendy neighborhood cafe, known for being a hotspot with NYC’s fashion elite, and people watch for inspiration. We will search the city for secret pieces through the lens of sustainability. Let’s try and find something you will love for eternity!

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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 5184 reviews

Graffiti Tour Comuna Trece And Street Food

What does the tour include? - Local guide in Spanish or English - Delicious Empanadas - Fried platane with mashed up tomato and onion - Mini Sausages - Mango ice cream - Know the story behind many graffiti - Visit the escalators of Comuna 13 - Artistic Shows in Comuna 13 - Visit another neighborhood called Independencia 2 And much more. What will we do? First we will go up the mountain called Independencia 1, wich one is the neightborhood with more graffitis in all Medellín, and we will be explainig you the history behind a lot of graffitis. Then we'll go inside my Grandmother's home (this is when the guide is Jamerson or Jeaneth). We'll try an expecial and typical mango ice cream with salt and lemon wich one is including in the tour, and inside my Grandmother's home I will explain you everything about the painful past of la Comuna 13, and our personal histories like locals of la Comuna 13 as well. Then we will take the escalators that leads to the top of the mountain, and I will show you an amazing viewpoint to see all Medellin City, (here we will try more local food). Then we'll go to Independencia 2 to see more about the second part of the history, explaining about the biggest urban mass grave in a all the world, Present and Transformation of the Comuna 13 as well. After we will go back to the meeting point to do the end of the tour.

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 3729 reviews

Get to know Rio main attractions

In this experience, we will pick you up from your home* and take you to get to know the most important points of the city. We will begin immediately by visiting Christ the Redeemer (ticket included), to avoid queues and take the best photos for your photos**; then the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, an artistic area with its exclusive tram and then the Selarón Staircase, one of Rio's most famous sights. From there we will go to the Metropolitan Cathedral, a unique building in downtown Rio. Afterwards, we visited the Tijuca Forest, with waterfalls and wildlife and the São Conrado neighborhood, where we can see the delta wings landing on the beach. We stop for lunch** * right after and at the end you have two options: we can take you back home or to Pão de Açúcar (ticket not included), where you can take a cable car up to the top of this magnificent hill. All the time, we will be telling all about the places we will visit and will answer all of your questions. *Pega and disembark in some areas of Rio's south zone. If you are in another region, such as Barra da Tijuca, we will arrange a meeting point. ***Lunch is not included in the price. *** Sugar Loaf Ticket is not included

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 795 reviews

Lima City Walking Tour with pick-up and drop off

We are going to pick you up from your accommodation or meeting point and with our expert local guide, we'll take you to a fascinating walking tour around our historical center. We will visit the highlights of the Historic Center of Lima such as the San Martin Square, Plaza de Armas, Jiron de la Union (main pedestrian street), Government palace (panoramic view), Cathedral (panoramic view), Pasaje Santa Rosa, Convent of Santo Domingo (panoramic view), cherry of the cake is to visit inside the " Convent of San Francisco and its awesome catacombs"! Our historical center is considered a World Heritage Site protected by Unesco since 1991 because of all the colonial buildings the city has. Lima also stands as one of the oldest capital in South America as it was founded by the Spaniards in 1535 and became the "City of the kings", the most important city for the Spanish Viceroyalty in the whole continent! After this great day! we will leave you at your accommodation. Notes: Recommend to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat, take a bottle of water with you and a spare battery for your camera. This experience includes pick up and drop off from Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 622 reviews

Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour in Artsy Barranco

You’ll discover the beautiful neighbourhood of Barranco during this 4-hour tour. Taken along through a variety of restaurants and small businesses you’ll try some of the most traditional and classical local specialties. During the tour, you will taste 14 flavours of fruits, drinks, and dishes and also meet small entrepreneurs. You’ll learn about their story while enjoying the best Peruvian dishes. We will make sure you get immersed in Peruvian history and culture, as every bite has a story to tell. Ceviche, lomo saltado and pisco sour will be prepared in front of you. Other things to note Also, we can adapt the menu to vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan diets. The activity starts at 09:39, 11:00, 15:00 or 17:00, is led in English only and lasts 4 hours. We will need you to send us your passports numbers and the date of your entry to Peru for tax reasons.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 2089 reviews

The Genuine Non Touristy Viñales Valley <also from Viñales>

Hola, Welcome to a Genuine Adventure not a generic tour We won't take you to "farms" already set up for visitors and tourist trap attractions Instead we'll have fun in a relaxing exploration of the heart of the Valley, passing by tobacco fields and other crops meeting and engaging along the way with farmer friends and family,enjoying the best Piña Colada ever We'll visit Don Pepe's Farm, 6th generation of expert tobacco farmers to learn first hand about the traditional methods of cultivation that has made Habanos Cigars the best in the world We'll enjoy lots of great stories about country life style while witnessing a Cigar rolling demonstration Don't leave without tasting Don Pepe's craft made cigars.That’s on us We'll continue to explore the Valley by foot and those who want to go for even more fun can join Pochy a genuine Cuban cowboy for an optional horseback riding experience Our adventure goes on visiting my aunt Papita's Coffee Farm. You'll simply love her and the farm! Papita will share the secrets of a long family tradition More incredible stories and laugh while tasting a memorable farm to table home cooked meal Don't miss the Cave El Farallón with impressive carstic formations 200M old Join us, feel like a dear friend, not a tourist NOTICE: The Experience total cost is 80€ Due to our high inflation we are collecting 65€ on spot SORRY for the inconvenience

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 788 reviews

Historic Walking Tour Oaxaca

Join us on a guided tour of Oaxaca de Juárez, where a team of expert local guides will take you to explore this vibrant city through a historical and cultural journey that spans more than 492 years of history from a post-colonial perspective. In our tour, we connect geography, economy, culture, history, and politics with the murals, engravings, and street art that fill the streets of Oaxaca. We begin our walking tour in the Jalatlaco neighborhood, which was originally on the outskirts of the city, and move toward the heart of Oaxaca's Historic Center. This route allows us to appreciate the city's evolution and how it has adapted to the geography of the Oaxaca Valley. During this cultural journey, we make stops at sites of historical interest and urban art pieces that reflect the essence of the local community. We end in a 17th-century house, where you can explore both the exterior and interior of traditional Oaxacan homes, rich in history and character. Our contextualized and enriching tour offers you a unique experience to deeply understand Oaxaca de Juárez through its art and history.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 2017 reviews

Sunset Sailboat Tour in Rio de Janeiro

The tour starts at the middle of the afternoon at the pier in Urca near to Bar urca. We will sail by the Fortress of São João, Fortress Laje and Fortress Santa Cruz, and close to the Island of Boa Viagem in Niterói. There will be one stop point at Adão e Eva beach or Praia Vermelha, perfect for picture taking and if you are interested to swim! Then we will pass by the Museum of Contemporary Art and sail back with the amazing view of the sunset on the horizon. There are gorgeous views of Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer throughout the ride, as they are central to the scenery of Rio's coast. The tour finishes after the sunset to make the most of this amazing view of the city. Other things to note You must bring your camera, sunscreen, swimsuit and flip flops.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 745 reviews

Visit São Paulo with a native professional tourist guide

São Paulo has culture, history, gastromy, excitement and leisure, it is a true living organism, pulsating and always in constant change. I' m sure the City has good surprises for you. Let's discover together what this city has to offer us, passing through its historic center, taking you to enjoy this day with a very productive and diversified itinerary, aiming to make you know as many places as possible in this part of the city, all in a safe and peaceful way, optimizing your time and knowing where you are walking, acquiring historical and current information, and in our way we will come across some of the most iconic works and several postcards of this city, we will also have direct contact with culture, tradition and history, as well as access to some of the most beautiful views of the city among other peculiarities that only this metropolis can offer , works by Oscar Niemeyer, Ramos de Azevedo, graffiti by prestigious artists and Municipal Market where we find the greatest variety of ingredients in this country and typical regional foods. In the middle of our way we will always come across good shops, restaurants and cafes and nice places to rest whenever you feel the need. I am also available to take pictures and route internet if needed. So come with me to have the most complete tour of the historic center of the city! This is also a recommended tour for those who only have one day in São Paulo. This is a very big city and I'm used to a lot of people passing by just for a stopover or connecting for a few hours at the airport, if this is your case, I'm an expert in this type of situation, get in touch and I'll help you know what it is most important in this city optimizing your time. In case of rain forecast we can reschedule or cancel and you will have all your money back, but as the city is very big, when it rains it is at just one moment of the day in some part of the city, not necessarily at the time and place of the our tour.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1333 reviews

Buenos Aires for curious people

:: Please, check the language options by date before booking :: Discover Buenos Aires from an anthropological point of view. Don't expect to just walk and listen: be prepared to talk, make questions and discuss about the past, present and future of the Argentinean capital. Beginning in Lezama Park and ending in Casa Rosada, this walk offers you the chance to approach this beautiful city from its historical past in an attempt to understand its current present. Who were the first inhabitants? Why were the British so interested in this shores? Where is the African-descendant population? Where did all these white people come from? What is the deal with Evita and Perón? Who were the "desaparecidos" during the military dictatorship? And why do we have such a big problem with the US dollar? These are just some of the many questions we will try to answer in our walk through the most historical part of town.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 4452 reviews

The Official Hollywood Sign Walking Tour w/ Comedy & Photos

My friends JB, Elko, Jon and I are comedians and actors who have done some work on NBC, ABC, Netflix, and even Jimmy Kimmel Live! We're just 4 dudes trying to make it in LA. We're gonna tell you approx 3000 jokes (some dad-related) about Los Angeles, ourselves, our experiences in LA, maybe a Justin Bieber story? Also, no one has better dad jokes than us. Not even my own dad. (Sup Dad)! This experience is great for groups, teams, and individual solo travelers. We're about becoming best FRIENDS. At the start, I’m gonna hand you the best tasting WATER in the history of water. From there, we'll have y'all laughing so hard at our jokes and stories that you'll forget that we are hiking up a hill to the Hollywood Sign. Did we just become best friends?? WHAT ABOUT THE PICTURES? We stop at the BEST PHOTO STOPS for your own Cover Shoot. I've designed this hike for IG and can GUARANTEE You'll get 10+likes/photo. You’ll receive PROFESSIONAL photos of the sign, the skyline, and scenic panoramas that may break the internet with likes. Other tours take 1-2 pictures. I'll give you 75+ (Best Friend Move). We've been doing this for 6 years and love to show you how LA is done by an actual local and not a "tour company." Please Note: Tipping tour guides is America is customary and always appreciated. It's not mandatory but is the best way to show your guide that you had a great time!

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