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Monet Tour with Private Guide
Scholar-led Walking Tours of the World's Cultural Capitals
Context provides an in-depth alternative to traditional tours. We are a network of architects, historians, art historians, and other specialists who organize over 300 different walks in 15 cities around the world.
What distinguishes us:
- Small Groups (6 people max)
- Walks are led by expert-level docents (often Ph.D. or MA)
- Seminars: like going back to college
- Not a tour company; no umbrellas
GROUP WALKS VS. PRIVATE WALKS
We offer our walking tours as groups or private walks. Here are the differences:
GROUP WALKS
- regularly scheduled
- join others (6 people max)
- priced per person
- perfect for individuals or couples on a budget
- pre-set itinerary
PRIVATE WALKS
- scheduled on request for your party alone
- flat fee
- economical for five or more people
- best for families
- customizable
AGAIN! An Industry Leader
For the second year, Context has been selected by Condé Nast Traveler magazine as a Top Travel Specialist, recognized for our unique approach to walking tours and going "beyond what any guidebook can offer."
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sustainable tourism
We are active in the field of sustainable tourism and do many things to ensure that our walks are sensitive to place and sustain local culture, from sponsoring restoration projects to offsetting carbon, to simply organizing our programs to take advantage of public transport and patronize local businesses.
read more about our commitment to sustainable travel