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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 4718 reviews

Handmade pasta with grandma

Cook with the best Italian chefs ever: obviously our grandmas, the Nonnas from Palombara! The grannies of our small village will show you how to prepare the perfect handmade pasta—no machines, just your hands, the freshest local ingredients, and love. All of these women started to make pasta in their childhood, keeping alive a tradition that is slowly disappearing. And they are ready to pass it to you! You’ll be part of our crazy big family for a day and join us as we walk the tiny medieval streets of Palombara Sabina to Grandma’s kitchen, located in the old winepress where our great-grandpas used to make wine that the community tapped straight from the barrel (or in Grandma's home... according to the weather). It's a special place for our family and the entire village. We will cook Ravioli, Fettuccine and Farfalle... you will be in a food coma at the end of the experience! Nonna Angela, Nonna Lalla, Nonna Renzia, Nonna Gio, Nonna Marisa are waiting for you!!! Mangia mangia!!! In loving memory of Nonna Nerina. For all the times you fed us, for your love, for all the hugs you gave to thousands of travelers from all over the world. This is your legacy. We love you, forever.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews

The labyrinth of Rome

We will take you for a tour as if you were participating in a study campaign. You will try to be a researcher and you will discover how many elements, apparently invisible, will allow you to understand the history experienced by the people, by the slaves, by the workers. You will see how these rooms, built by the ancient Romans, have been used up to the present day, first as quarries to take the building material, then as catacombs to bury the dead and finally, to the present day, to cultivate mushrooms. a unique, original experience ... not to be missed. Other things to note The experience is fascinating, safe and suitable for all those who want to touch the history of Rome live. We are an organization of volunteers who study the dungeons with the institutions, therefore we will tell you the story, seen from the eye of the researcher.

5 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviews

The Art of Conserving Art

The visit in the Merlini Storti restoration studio gives guests the opportunity see from up close classical and contemporary artworks and experience them through the delicate process of conservation. Valeria Merlini and Daniela Storti, among the leading Italian experts in restoration and conservation, who have restored numerous masterpieces including three paintings by Caravaggio, offer visitors the chance to understand the importance of the artisanal aspect of an artist’s creative work in a journey that will enrich people’s relationship with art. In our atelier, guests will experience art in a direct and intimate way, being able to observe from up close the restorers’ work and learning about the fascinating world of art techniques and materials. At the end of this exclusive artistic experience, we like to offer our guests a small aperitif, that includes a glass of prosecco or wine and a few traditional Italian snacks.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 509 reviews

Ancient Mosaic-Making

Mosaic is an ancient art form that immortalized both everyday and mythological scenes from the Roman Empire. For over 200 years, the Cassio family has kept this tradition. You are invited to our historic studio in the bustling Monti neighborhood where we will share ancient secrets about the craft that you can apply to your own work of art. Surrounded by original tools, sketches by famous Italian artists, and important mosaic masterpieces, you will learn about distinctly Roman techniques. During this course, you will create your own unique piece of art — utilizing the principles of texture, composition, and marble tile cutting in the process. A master mosaicist will guide you based on ancient Roman mosaic rules and methods. You will leave the workshop with a one-of-a-kind, 7 by 5 inch masterpiece to commemorate your time in the Eternal City. Please note, this workshop requires handling various tools. For safety reasons, we recommend this experience to those over the age of 12.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 1647 reviews

Truffle experience Rome

We'll have a day trip through the woods in the mountain South-East of Rome, hunting truffles with the help of trained dogs, we will pass through areas rich in history of outstanding natural beauty. After the trip we will go to have lunch at my place, we will learn how to cook truffles dishes and we'll eat them for lunch with a very good wine. I will cook for you many different courses, all with fresh truffles! You will can taste many different combinations with fresh truffles. Other things to note: The truffle hunting takes place on a mountain terrain, so be prepared to it. This experience is also perfect for teams and team-building.

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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1070 reviews

Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience

-Enjoy the beautiful Istanbul view at a rooftop. -Try more than 10 different Turkish food in a historic 130 years old LOCAL restaurant. -Taste some local street food on the way to the restaurant. -Make new friends! I am hosting this tour with my cohosts Nazlı and Ebru! We will meet at 18.30 in Sirkeci and I will show you some hidden spots in old Istanbul and we will have tea/coffee in a very nice rooftop with an amazing Istanbul view!!! After having our drink, we will have our private transfer and we will get away from the touristic spot to a restaurant which is almost 130 years old! You will have a chance to eat Turkish kebabs with vegetarian tapas. This is a restaurant for mainly locals. Dinner will be followed by dessert and we will do the closing with Turkish coffee :) You will have a chance to try more than 10 different Turkish food including soup, starter mezes, kebabs, deserts and soft drinks. This is a tour to hang out with locals, experience the local part of Istanbul and last but not least meet with a group of fun people! We will also drop you to a close area to your hotel by our private transfer. Notes: - Vegetarian or gluten free option is available, please send us a message after reservation. (10 types of Turkish style vegeterian mezes) - Please send us a message for private tours.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 4298 reviews

Traditional Greek food tour in hidden Athens

The no 1 Airbnb experience in all of Greece! Discover the most authentic and fresh, traditional Athenian food in non tourist areas and hidden spots of Athens! The places you may not find alone! Visit local streets and see, taste and shop for cheese, cured meat, fruits, sweets and spices in the markets full of colour, scents and noise. Sample olives, oil and honey from a farmer and local barrel wine made on the tavernas premises. On tours starting at 3.00pm , the fish and meat market are starting to close so we go quickly to see as much as possible. On Sundays and weekly tours starting after 3.30pm markets ARE SHUT so on this tour we will visit a taverna and eat traditional Athenian food and go to a spice shop and a honey and olive oil producer to taste these amazing products! We will enjoy a fantastic deli with a cured meat and cheese tasting and sample Greek coffee and fruits from a local producer. Many tastings offered including sit down meals of meat and fish on all our tours, as you learn about Greek culture from people who live it daily. You will have many friends in Athens at the end of this experience! Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available however, vegan options NOT available on Sundays. Discounted childrens rate offered. We are 4 hosts so If you want a particular host then please message before booking to find out which tours they are running!

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 2716 reviews

All about Athens-Electric bike tour

All about Athens - Electric bike tour is the best and most fun way to explore Athens and discover places that you would never see on your own. You will ride together with a local Athenian and get fabulous tips and suggestions on how to make the best out of your visit in Athens and Greece! Top quality electric bikes make this tour ideal for everybody, no matter what your fitness level is. Moreover, small groups and a 9 km car-free route guarantee a relaxed and safe bike tour. We will pass by all the major highlights of Athens and also many off-the-beaten path locations. During our many stops, you will have sufficient time to get great pictures of all the important ancient and modern sites. This bike tour is the perfect introduction to the city in an amazingly fun, informative and adventurous way. The tour is also a perfect opportunity for families with children (12 y/o +) to share an amazing experience during their stay in Athens, as well as a very enjoyable team-building activity for employees.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 1182 reviews

⭐Istanbul Asia Side Highlights in a Day

We offer the most unique part of Istanbul, far from touristic attractions but reflect more local life and tastes in our experience. Yes, we will change continent! You will be amazed with the best of Istanbul, a mixture of the city's history and dining experiences. We will visit some neighborhoods where local people like to spend their free time to relax and you might not be able to find them by yourself. We will use public transportation (ferry and bus) during the tour and it is included in the price. ITINEARY; KADIKOY (Local Life and Tastes) USKUDAR (Historical Ottoman Mosques) KUZGUNCUK (First Jewish Village in Istanbul) Some snacks and drinks are included. You can see the list below. We will try our best to show more about local life in Istanbul and the culture. We will be walking for most of the tour, please wear comfortable shoes. You can take a look at my profile for unique, local and fun activities Bonus: We also recommend an amazing dinner for our guests after the tour but it is optional and it is not included with the tour. Please ask your host about it. Meeting Point: Eminonu Istanbul Kitapcisi Endpoint: Uskudar Ferry Terminal ***Even if our group consists of only one person, it will be done.***

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 968 reviews

Amazing Athens Walks-Must do attractions & local hidden gems

Do you want to join one of the TOP experiences in Athens & explore one of the most ancient cities in the world with a local friend?Do you want to get the most useful tips for your next days in Greece & make new friends from all over the world? If yes,then welcome to our walks! Let us show you Athens through our eyes ,explore hidden gems & learn everything about the city in a few hours.We will: *Meet outside Thissio train station(green line) *Walk through ancient narrow streets *Take amazing photos of Acropolis,Parthenon from the city centre *Walk through the most authentic and traditional oldest neighborhood of Athens called "Plaka". *Meet ''Anafiotika" district which is the most picturesque part of the city full of classical buildings,traditional bars and restaurants with live greek music *Visit the Greek Parliament to meet the most famous Presidential Guards in the world known as "Evzones"while on duty. *Visit the biggest church of Athens,some open flea markets and main squares such as Sintagma and Monastiraki *Learn interesting stories about culture and life in the city. *At the end,we will share all our tips for food,drinks,nightlife and sightseeing for the rest of your trip,providing a free list with my personal recommendations *No entrance at museums and archaelogical monuments *Morning & night walks available! *Tours in French upon request!

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 980 reviews

Luxury Dolphins and Whale Watching on a Catamaran

We offer a 3 hour All Inclusive trip on a Fast Catamaran for dolphin and whale watching. We encounter dolphins or whales 98% of the time. We operate more than a tourist attraction! Our team of marine biologists are associated with several scientific research programs on cetaceans. During our cruises they monitor and report the behaviours, interactions, observations and position of each species with the objective of the well-being and protection of cetaceans. A glass of Portuguese sparkling wine will be offered to you upon your arrival, then you will enjoy an open bar with cocktails, local wines, beers, juices, sodas, coffee, as well as local food, cookies and ice cream. The departure is from the Marina of Funchal in search of cetaceans in the bay. We will then go to the foot of Cabo Girão, the second largest sea cliff in Europe, 586m high, where we will stop for 20 minutes to swim or simply admire the view. The return is then made along the magnificent coast towards the Marina. Other notes: If the weather is bad for the trip, we will contact you to reschedule or give you a full refund.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1156 reviews

Istanbul Old City Tour with Highlights

- If the private tour you want to join is not on the date and time you want, I can rearrange the tour for you if you send a message This tour will be operated by me and by my team This is the ultimate tour for first time visitors to Istanbul. We visit the most fascinating sights of historical Istanbul (Sultanahmet area) in this specially curated one day tour that provides the perfect introduction to the old city You do not need to buy a museum ticket in advance for this tour. As an accredited guide, we are able to purchase the tickets. Ticket payments are made in cash to the tour guide on the tour day This tour takes in Istanbul’s biggest sights and goes beyond them to show you the bustling energy of the city’s coffee houses, bazaars, and traditional workshops Which sights do we visit on this tour? -Hagia Sophia inside visit ( 30€pp fast track and not included ) -Sultanahmet Mosque aka Blue Mosque inside visit -Basilica Cistern inside visit ( 900TL pp and not included ) -Hippodrome -Grand Bazaar -Coffee Houses * We’ll visit Spice Market/Egyptian Bazaar on Sundays since Grand Bazaar is closed on this day as usual Take a journey through the history of one of the world’s greatest cities with a professional guide bringing its secrets to life... ** I’M PROMOTING MY OTHER TOURS IN ISTANBUL ON MY WEBSITE.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 811 reviews

Cats of Acropolis

Our cat-walk starts near the foothill of Acropolis where we meet our first sociable kitties, get to know their names and their backstories. Freddie and his siblings will welcome you to their area, while Kolovos -our tuxedo boy- will enjoy your petting! We continue our walk through a park where we will meet fluffy Swiffer & Bengal boy who will lure you with their charms together with their feline friends! Strolling through the quiet streets of this neighborhood we find out that every block has a small colony of cats, like chatty Nala and shy Simba ready to still your hearts. We continue our walk towards another park and find our last colony where will meet Gazelle and her best buddy Billy Ray, among others. Our cat - walk finishes at Thissio metro station.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 973 reviews

Porto Moniz & Fanal, volcanic pools, memorable adventure

The Northwest region of Madeira is like a hidden treasure chest waiting to be discovered! Imagine yourself swimming in those volcanic pools, feeling the cool water against your skin while surrounded by ancient rock formations. And then, embarking on that off-the-beaten-track adventure in a wild 4x4 Jeep, driving through rugged terrains to find hidden gems like the mystical Fanal forest. Picture yourself standing on the vast plateau of Paul da Serra, taking in the breathtaking panoramic views that stretch as far as the eye can see. And don't forget about the coastal village of Ribeira da Janela, nestled between towering cliffs, offering a peaceful retreat where you can connect with nature or simply unwind on the idyllic beach. As you journey further to Porto Moniz, imagine yourself dipping into those natural swimming pools, carved by volcanic forces, while gazing out at the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. And finally, Seixal welcomes you with its black sand beach, surrounded by lush greenery and dramatic cliffs, providing the perfect backdrop for a serene walk along the shore. With so many incredible sights and experiences awaiting you in the Northwest region of Madeira, it's time to buckle up, hop into that open-top 4x4 Jeep, and embark on a truly unforgettable adventure filled with beauty, tranquility, and a touch of magic!