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Visit the Musée du Louvre to see its most famous artwork, Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa,' without the typical crowds. Skip the line and enter the museum as it's getting ready to close, taking advantage of this time of day to admire the painting among fewer people. Plus, see the museum's other masterpieces with an art historian guide.

Explore the wonderful Sorrento on this 2-hour small-group walking tour which include also some food tastings. Follow your guide around lively Piazza Vittoria and Tasso Square, get a sense of local life as you stroll around the fishing harbor where Sophie Loren played her first movies and take in the views from the public gardens. Along the way, admire landmarks like the Cathedral and the San Francesco Cloister, and marvel at the spectacularly situated Valley of the Mills. Set out to explore the town historic center and you will not miss to stop for the best home made ice cream downtown. Along the way, listen as your guide fills you in on Sorrento’s fascinating history and heritage, and end your tour with an intimate knowledge of the resort town.

Skip the tourist traps and learn a traditional Dutch recipe at a private, interactive pancake-making class in the home of an Amsterdam native. Visit a Dutch local in her small but charming apartment with a galley kitchen overlooking the canal, then get mixing, cooking, and flipping Pannekoeken, traditional Dutch pancakes, before sitting down together to enjoy your pancake lunch. – Gain insider insight, tips, and recommendations from your local host – Learn a classic Dutch recipe to use back at home – Visit a typical city apartment for insight into daily Amsterdam life – All cooking ingredients are included in the price, as well as drinks

Curaçao is known for its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters, but there is so much more to this island paradise. Our expert guides will take you on a journey through the rich culture and history of Curaçao, from the colonial architecture of Willemstad to the colorful murals of the historic Pietermaai District. We will make a stop at the liquor factory. At this stop, our guides will take you on a tour of the distillery. Includes 1 cocktail, choice of Blue Daiquiri/ Tamarind mule or 1 non-alcoholic drink, the choice of strawberry margarita/ summer punch p/a. After the liquor factory, we will choose to enjoy a cold beer, a local meal at one of the restaurants on Mambo BLVD, enjoy the crystal clear water or choose from the attractions at the Sea Aquarium. Leaving the Mambo BLVD or Sea Aquarium we continue with the rumba to the sound of music with dancing, group photos and drinks and then finish the tour in the city or if you wish, return to the place where you were picked up.

Join your host Kanae in her open kitchen and learn to prepare a traditional, homemade Japanese meal! Kanae will welcome you into her comfortable family home located in one of the most peaceful and luxurious residential areas of Sapporo. Sip on a welcome drink as you immerse yourself into local Hokkaido culture and get to know your host as she shares stories about herself, her family and living in Hokkaido. You can expect your hands-on cooking lesson to last about 1-1.5 hours before you enjoy the meal you helped prepare together. Your authentic Japanese meal might include dishes such as teriyaki-chiken, kinpira-gobo (sweet and salty cooked burdock), agedashi-tofu (deep fried and seasoned tofu) and miso soup. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience true Japanese culture and cuisine first-hand. Don't hesitate – your heart and stomach will thank you!

During two hours you will discover ancient polynesian objects, old pictures and many other historic and cultural treasures. The local will pick up you to make the museum visit and he will share with you is love for his country.

Small group or private tours. A walk around historic Belgravia. The wealthy neighbours to Buckingham palace. These were the days when a household had an army of servants. Servants after long days needed some where to relax, so a number of unique pubs were built. We will hear stories in our walk of London's most haunted pub. We will visit a pub frequented by Brian Epstein and the Beatles. We will visit the neighbourhoods last 'Free House' (That unfortunately doesn't mean the beers are free!). We will see where a Hollywood legend died a tragic death and the house where at a dinner party a discussion led to building of the Titanic.

Join your local host Erica at her high-ceilinged kitchen in her Victorian red brick house to learn to cook a traditional Irish meal from recipes she learned from her mother. Your hands-on cooking class will last about two and a half hours. Potential dishes you might learn to make from scratch are Guinness brown bread, a main like a stew or fish, and a delicious dessert like Wexford strawberry cheesecake. Wine is also included in the price of your experience! Enjoy learning about the techniques involved in cooking Irish food from a professional chef before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare over delightful conversation.  Notes: If you’re interested in a Mediterranean or Middle-Eastern take on local ingredients, Erica is happy to offer a more international menu. Please inform her when making your booking. Erica is also happy to accommodate vegetarian and vegan requests.

*Experience the magic of Jodhpur with me, your local female guide with a deep love for my city’s heritage, culture, and everyday life. *As a woman, I understand the importance of comfort and safety, and I create a welcoming space for everyone – especially fellow women travelers looking for a friendly, personal experience.

Enjoy a private and authentic home-cooked meal with your host Yakuta in her home. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Food has always been a central part of Yakuta’s life as she has been blessed with an incredible culinary lineage. A Bhori Muslim with ancestral roots that trace back to Yemen, she grew up with her cousins and relatives in a cottage in Agripada, the heart of the Muslim area of Mumbai. At the age of 13 she moved to the suburbs with her Bohri mother and Maharashtrian Hindu father. 13 years later she married a Parsi, so she now her cooking is an eclectic mix of Bohri Muslim, Maharashtrian and Parsi traditions. Her passion and love for food guided her to switch professions and start a catering business called Cold Food Company which specializes in dishes that are best enjoyed cold or at room temperature. Yakuta believes that every meal has a story to tell and she looks forward to sharing hers with guests.

Constantine takes its name from Emperor Constantine I. Little the know, it is a masterpiece of history and a show to the sky open. The ancient capital of Numidia Cirta is surely one of the most impressive cities in the world. It is built on a block of limestone. A large canyon splits the city in two and many bridges were built. Her nickname is: "The City of Bridges”. The city of hearts that orphaned Enrico Macias, account of emblematic districts. The Ottoman Kasbah in the Medina with the Palais du Bey is an architectural gem. The neighborhood du Bardo reminds us of the French presence.

Shira is a Jerusalem-born, Tel Aviv-based baker, photographer and travel lover. Born to an American mother and Israeli father, Shira's background made the relationship between food, culture and heritage evident (and enjoyed!). Food has always been Shira’s favorite way to explore and experience new places and cultures. And now she is excited to share her local food wisdom with travelers from around the world! • Private, 3 Hour Guided Walking Food Tour in Jerusalem with a local • Discover the city's diverse ethnic and religious communities through their bread • Visit Damascus Gate and venture into Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods • Explore some of Machane Yehuda market's best bakeries and breads • Sample challa (braided bread), rugelach (pastry), Jerusalem bagel and pita bread Since you will be visiting religious neighborhoods, it is important to wear attire that covers your elbows and knees. It is also recommended that guests refrain from wearing bold colors or tight clothing.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a Santiago countryside home in Lampa with your host Patricia (Patty), a skilled cook who loves to entertain. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in her local home kitchen where Patty will teach you Chilean dishes from family recipes, using fresh garden produce. After cooking, enjoy your meal together. Patty and her husband Enrique live in a gorgeous, sprawling ranch-style home that boasts a variety of fruit and nut trees, from mandarin to walnut. You will be welcomed with open arms and a bottle of Carménere into a house that is both modern and filled with old-world charm. Patty has a reputation at work for hosting the best dinner parties and as soon as anyone at the office finds out that Patty is cooking over the weekend, they try and weasel their way into an invitation in the hopes of tasting her famous pastel de choclo or her husband’s asado!

Your host Makiko is a true Tokyo native and lives in a beautiful, spacious townhouse in the residential neighborhood around Komazawa Olympic Park. Makiko values fresh, seasonal, traditional Japanese ingredients sourced locally and uses them in her dishes to add distinctive flavor to her food. Join Makiko for a market tour of the local supermarket as well as the fish and vegetable shop and learn about essential Japanese ingredients that locals use in their everyday cooking before you experience a hands-on cooking lesson in Makiko's kitchen. This is a beautiful opportunity to learn from a local and return home with valuable knowledge on how to transform essential ingredients into creative flavorful dishes.

Visiting Beijing for the first time but overwhelmed with Chinese characters? Want to bring your family and kids together to experience authentic Beijing food while considering the price? This is your choice. We design food for kids while maximising the experience for adults. For first time visitors, you will learn all about Beijing's food culture and the daily life of the hutong people. Everything about the payment and map apps, social media that you must use when travelling in China. You will dine in local restaurants, hear the stories behind the family canteens and learn about the process and history of each food preparation. Tour guide tina has been living in the city for 17 years and has served more than 1000 guests. Her professionalism and approachability have earned her numerous positive reviews from guests, especially families travelling with children. Once she even introduced the stories of the hutongs while pushing a baby pram!

Come join us on our beautiful roof terrace, overlooking the marina, either in the late morning or at sunset. This experience allows you to admire the city from above and see dolphins and pink flamingos in flight. On one side the sea, on the other the historic city united by a contrast of tones between sky blue and earth brown on hot summer days, kissed by a pleasant wind. In a familiar rather than touristic environment in which to have a chat, meet new local people and get some useful and sincere travel advice. You will also have the opportunity to learn some useful Italian phrases, 'ciao bella' and practice Italian conversation if you like!

Your local host will lead you off the tourist trail to discover the best kept secrets in Toronto that your guidebook doesn’t even know about. See the art hub and best hipster hangout of the city while learning about the history. Discover the unique personality of the city through the best food spots and peculiar shops loved by locals. Explore markets, where growers, butchers, and fishmongers display their best produce. Relax on one of the beaches and discover quirky buildings while you walk through some of the city’s coolest neighbourhoods. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking demonstration and homecooked meal with your host Grace. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Grace learned to cook from her mother and grandmother when she was a young girl. Her love for cooking grew when she got married and learned additional cooking skills from her late husband who was a great cook. Grace lives with her daughter in the outskirts of Nairobi city and currently works for an NGO that offers business training to women. Sharing cultures and making people feel at home when they are away from their home is what she most enjoys about hosting travelers. Apart from cooking Grace also loves to read and swim. Get a glimpse into a typical Kenyan household and experience the Kenyan lifestyle and cuisine during this private, authentic food experience.

Join your host Akiko in her kitchen to make classic Nagoya dishes such as red miso stew and shrimp tempura in a rice ball or fried chicken, Nagoya style. You will also learn how to make dashi stock from scratch for the miso stew. Your cooking class will last about an hour before you sit down to share the Nagoyan style Japanese meal you helped prepare. Akiko is thrilled about the opportunity to share specialties from Nagoya as a lot of people don’t know how to cook Nagoya-style food. Because of this, many Nagoyans themselves eat their local specialities at restaurants. If you have specific food preferences such as Halal or Vegan, please let Akiko know when making your reservation!

Experience one of the world’s most romantic buildings with a skip-the-line ticket to the Taj Mahal in Agra, discovering a jewel of Indian History and architecture. Also explore the walled city of Agra Fort then Visit The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula The First Building of White marble.