European Walking Tours Let You See the Continent Up CloseEuropean walking tours are a great way to experience the continent. Instead of riding past the great sights in Paris or Rome, walk right up and touch them! Even in the countryside, you can walk through towns and visit castles and monasteries - chat with the locals, sit down at a cafe, have a cup of coffee or tea, and get to know the area.
You can find day or half-day escorted tours, self-guided walking tours, and full-week countryside tours - whatever suits your pleasure! You can pursue your special interest in history, books, or food and wine while sightseeing in London, Paris, or Rome. Grape vines and the Vatican - Explore Italy on Foot- Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour - This tour guides you through the highlights of the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basillica, and the Sistine Chapel. The emphasis is on art, including Michelangelo's famous ceiling frescoes. You'll also learn of the history of the Vatican, and a few dark tales and secrets. 
- Venice in One Day Walking and Canal Boat Tour - This is actually 2 tours in one, with a bit of free time between the tours. You'll start with a walking tour of the highlights of the city, then go "behind the scenes" to visit the Venice most tourists never see. After some free time, you'll travel the canals by boat, learning more of the history of the city - enjoying some of the world's most spectacular art and architecture the whole time. - Venice Sunset Photography Walking Tour - This great walking tour will not only show you the highlights of Venice, but also show you how to photograph them to great effect! You'll learn how to approach people to ask for their photograph, how to capture spontaneous reactions, and how to use light for dramatic effect. (There is a daytime photo tour, also). - Amalfi Coast and Capri - This 6 day tour travels some of the most beautiful scenery in Italy - the famed Amalfi coast, along the Mediterranean. Ancient towns perched on the cliffs above the sea, views of the Mediterranean, great food, and local wines are highlights of this tour. You will also visit the ruins of Pompeii, and enjoy a trip to the isle of Capri.
Find History, Gourmet Food, and the Da Vinci Code in Paris and France! - Paris Gourmet Food Walking Tour - This European walking tour is led by a gourmet, not a travel guide, so expect a lot of information on food, wine, and food traditions as you walk the neighborhoods of Paris. The tour varies, depending on the guide and the guests, so you could take this tour every day and have a different experience!
You can also do a self-guided audio tour of the Da Vinci Code. The audio tour comes in 2 parts; the first is similar to the guided tour described above. The 2nd part takes you into the Louvre, 
for a more detailed tour of the events that take place there. You can download these tours to your MP3 player, and take them at your own pace. Find great Paris Hotels - The Cradle of Civilization at Dordonge, France
Jack the Ripper, Harry Potter, and Sheep - England at it's Best!- Flightseeing London - This self-guided audio tour points out all the sights from the London Eye, the huge ferris wheel that towers high above the city. The audio guide helps you locate the sights from above, and also explains the significance of the sights. A great way to be introduced to the city and get your bearings!
- Jack the Ripper Sinister London Walking Tour - Since 1888, when Jack the Ripper was recognized as the world's first serial killer, people have been fascinated with his crimes and speculated about his identity. Was he truly of royal blood? This tour may not have the definitive answers, but you'll learn about the unsolved cases and visit the crime scenes. Afterward, if you choose, you can join your fellow detectives in a fish and chips dinner at a local pub (optional).
- The Myths and Legends Behind Harry Potter - SPOILER ALERT! Harry Potter and the magical land he inhabits are not real. But the characters and stories in the Potter books are based upon real people and places, and old legends passed on from one generation to the next. This tour takes you to those places and explains the origins of the tales of Harry Potter and his friends. This is an evening tour designed for adult fans of the books.- England, the Lake District - This is a 7 day countryside European walking tour, set in the idyllic rural region of the Lake District (this is where the sheep come in). Rolling hills, crystal lakes, mountains and woodlands are the attractions here. William Wordsworth made his home in this northern region, and you will visit his home on the tour. Accommodations are modest but comfortable, and the food is hearty local fare. This is truly an opportunity to relax and enjoy nature's gifts.
If you'd like more information about European walking tours, including backpacking and hiking, or just visiting Europe, visit travelzine europe , an online magazine of European Travel.
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Among the possibilities are wine and cheese shops, pastry shops, and fresh produce markets. You'll learn how to choose the best ingredients, and have a few recipes to try at the end of the tour.
