Company Logo - Home Link

Stephen Pickhardt

View Cities
November 21, 2022
Visiting Prague in Winter

If you are visiting Prague in winter, you’ll be pleased to know there are lots of things to do in the city during this season. Tourist attractions are much less crowded than during peak season. Prague is quite beautiful when it snows and is perfect for photographers.  Our sightseeing tour guides offer free walking tours […]

Read More
November 14, 2022
Walking in Amsterdam: Self Guided Tour

There are a lot of interesting sites to see in Amsterdam, and many of them are located in the city centre. This self-guided tour will provide information about multiple historic and notable attractions at the heart of the city. Audio Tour Option We've recorded one of our tour guides as he gives his Intro to […]

Read More
November 9, 2022
Weihnachts-Rummel an der Frankfurter Allee 

Berlin has over 100 Christmas Markets, both large and small.  But arguably the largest is the Weihnachts-Rummel an der Frankfurter Allee, also known as Winterzauber, or Winter Magic. This is Berlin’s version of Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland. It’s roughly 20,000 square meters in size and is a mix of a county fair or country show […]

Read More
October 21, 2022
What to Do in Amsterdam on Your 1st Visit

This post lists more than 50 fun events and things to do in Amsterdam in 2024. We include free activities, family-friendly attractions, and things to do after dark.  Our tour guides in Amsterdam are always being asked about the best things to do, and we have included many of their recommendations in the list below. […]

Read More
October 19, 2022
Christmas at Kew

Christmas is the most enchanting time of year at Kew Gardens. This post covers general information, how to buy tickets, what you'll find at Kew, and food options. Now in its tenth year, Christmas at Kew sees thousands of people flock to see this after-dark festive attraction. Many of Kew’s 12,000 trees and bushes are […]

Read More
October 6, 2022
Things to Do on the Las Vegas Strip

This post is a list of 34 sites along the Las Vegas Strip and is organized in the order one walks the Strip. Bust first, here are some important things to know. WHAT IS THE LAS VEGAS STRIP One of the most referred to things when folks talk about Las Vegas is the Strip. So […]

Read More
September 26, 2022
Vatican Museums Tickets and Tours

As tour guides, we're always being asked about how to get admission to the most popular attractions in Rome, including the illustrious Vatican Museums. Located in Vatican City, these museums house thousands of precious and historic artefacts from throughout history. One of the biggest attractions here is of course the Sistine Chapel, which is included […]

Read More
September 18, 2022
NYC Hot Tub Tours

You may already know that one great way to see New York City is from the water, whether you join a sightseeing cruise, ride the free Staten Island Ferry, or take on one of NYC’s commuter ferries. Now you can get amazing views of NYC from a hot tub!  When you take Sea The City’s […]

Read More
September 9, 2022
Where to Store Luggage in DC

In this post, we will try to help you find the best option for where to store luggage in DC, including a new trend in Airbnb-inspired luggage storage. As local tour guides, we are often asked where someone could store luggage, which firstly should be their hotel. But not everyone stays at a hotel, and […]

Read More
September 2, 2022
Copenhagen Boat and Canal Tours

This post covers the best boat tours, cruises, and canal tours available in Copenhagen. You’ll find details about when they are available, how long they run, and how to save money on the activity. Copenhagen Canal Cruises There are currently a few different canal cruises available in Copenhagen, and they are each very reasonably priced […]

Read More
September 1, 2022
Which Rome Airport is Best?

Ultimately, the answer to this question depends on where your flight is coming from.  If you’re traveling here internationally, chances are the choice will be made for you, because an overwhelming majority of international flights go to Fiumicino Airport. If you’re traveling within Italy or Europe in general, you might want to consider Ciampino Airport […]

Read More
August 31, 2022
Pompeii Tours | Organized Tours and Day Trips

This post provides information about various guided tours of the Pompeii ruins. We include walking tours, audio tours, day trips from Rome, and combo tours that incorporate outings to other popular sites or tourist attractions in the area. GUIDED TOURS OF POMPEII Even though several companies provide tours in addition to their transportation services, customers […]

Read More
August 31, 2022
Pompeii Tickets and Discounts

Pompeii is one of the most historic sites in all of Italy, and it makes quite the convenient day trip from cities like Rome, Sorrento, and Naples. Since we lead tours in all three of those cities, tourists are always asking our guides about visiting Pompeii, and they've given us some helpful details to share […]

Read More
August 30, 2022
Rome to Florence by Train

If you’re planning to take one of our free Florence walking tours and you’re visiting by train, this guide will help you figure out how to get from Rome to the very spot where your tour will begin! We include tips on ticket prices, the duration of the journey, the departure points for these trains, […]

Read More
August 25, 2022
How to See the Pope When in Rome

Millions of people visit the Vatican every year in hopes of a chance to see the Pope. Our own tour guides in Rome are often asked about this very subject, and they had a lot of helpful advice for us that we wanted to share. In addition to covering all the different ways you can […]

Read More
August 24, 2022
How to Take a Gondola Ride in Venice

This post will provide helpful information about how to enjoy a gondola ride in Venice.  We include tips on costs, how to get tickets, as well as discounts. Overview Public Gondola Rides Private Gondola Rides Gondola Discounts Venice Walking Tours Overview One of the most common sights in Venice are the gondolas floating down the […]

Read More
Back to Top
cross