London has more world class museums than almost any city in Europe. That’s why we recommend staying 2 weeks on your London UnTour. And the remarkable thing is that some of its best ones are free, including the British Museum. One of the world’s finest collections of historic artifacts and objects from civilizations around the…
There is so much to see and do in London, even a 2-week London UnTour won’t allow you to cover half of it. Fortunately, many of us will be lucky enough to return to London for multiple visits. And each time we do, it is fun to make a new discovery. Here are a few…
Anyone who knows us knows that here at UnTours, we LOVE Amsterdam. Of course we chose to base our popular Dutch UnTour in nearby Leiden, a charming and central university town that is less busy and less touristy. Leiden has its own charms, but among its many merits is its short, direct train connection to…
UnTourists crave a deeper understanding of the local life, culture, and history of the places they travel. When we set up the Dutch UnTour, we chose Leiden instead of Amsterdam partially because we felt staying in a smaller, less touristed city gave our guests a better insight into Dutch life and culture. But we adore…
Our Vienna Uncovered premier, in May of 2018, was a success! Our first group was small and agile, easily slipping into some of the most important concert halls and museums of Vienna. Our guests the Sontags wrote: We love the regular UnTours experience but feel that the Vienna Uncovered UnTour was truly something special for…
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s great cities and hosts one of the continent’s best collections of museums. Guests on our Leiden UnTour spend much time in Amsterdam, on a hosted walk with UnTours staff, and exploring on their own. The museums are a highlight of their time not just in Amsterdam but of their whole…
Did you know Albert Einstein lived in Bern, Switzerland for 7 years at the beginning of the 20th century? They were among his most important. It was here, while working as an officer at the federal patent office, that he developed his theory of relativity. He formed a discussion circle around science and philosophy, published…
You’ll pay nothing to visit many of Scotland’s top attractions. Plenty of them are free to enter, and there’s an array of free events and experiences to enjoy too. Many of them are within easy reach of our UnTours in Central Scotland and the Scottish Highlands. Edinburgh The National Museum of Scotland, Royal Botanic Garden…
In the 18th century, overcrowding in the old town became intolerable and building started in the area to the north, and called the New Town. It is considered to be a masterpiece of town planning and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Princes Street is a major shopping area and Princes Street Gardens are…
There are so many reasons to love the arts and architecture in Vienna! The city has had a reputation for interesting architecture since the completion of the Ring in 1865. The Hundertwasser House is a great place to start! Innovative Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser has enraged and delighted an equal number of Viennese with…