I love walking tours. They are a great way to get to know a city. Food tours, history tours, art tours—you name it! They help you learn about a destination and meet locals. You can ask guides for tips on restaurants, attractions, or navigating the city.
Why I Love Context Travel
My first walking tour was in 2006 in Prague. It was free from a hostel, and I was hooked. Since then, I have taken hundreds of tours. One company I love is Context Travel.
Context was founded in 2003. They use guides who are experts with advanced degrees in their field. You get real knowledge, not a scripted tour. It makes learning about a city much deeper and more interesting.
WWII Tour in Paris
Recently, I joined Context’s WWII Paris tour. I have visited Paris for 15 years but knew little about this era. This tour changed that.
The tour starts in St. Germain, walks through the Luxembourg Gardens and Latin Quarter, and ends at Hotel de Ville. We learned about the Nazi occupation, daily life under restrictions, the French resistance, and liberation in 1944. The tour lasts three hours.
Expert Guides Make a Difference
My guide, Gil, has lived in France for 20 years and holds degrees in politics and literature. He shared first-hand photos and documents. It made the history vivid and easy to understand. Context guides always provide these deep insights.
Why Context Stands Out
Context tours are different. You learn from real experts. Tours can last up to three hours. They also offer half-day, full-day, and day trips. They operate in over 70 cities and cover both famous attractions and hidden gems.
Plan Your Trip to Paris
Flights: Use Skyscanner for the best deals.
Accommodation: Use Hostelworld for hostels or Booking.com for hotels. Favorite hostels | Favorite hotels | Neighborhood tips.
Travel Insurance: Protect yourself from illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. Recommended: SafetyWing, World Nomads, Insure My Trip, Medjet.
More Resources: Check out my travel resources page and Paris guide for additional tips.