Things to do in Venice
Solo Travellers – Guided tours are a great option
Tours are great for solo travellers. There has been a surge in solo travellers and more and more people are looking to travel on their own. If you are new to solo travelling, it might be a good option to consider a guide to help you […]
0 Read MoreHow to celebrate New Years in Italy
New Year’s Eve New years eve in Italy is also the Festa di San Silvestro – the Feast of Saint Sylvester who was Pope fro, 314 until 335. Traditionally, the day is celebrated with a dinner, Il Cenone, that features lentils and port, the Pork is represents how […]
0 Read MoreFlooding in Venice and something interesting in Rome
Most of us have seen the news reports about Venice in the last week. The city has seen the worst flooding for 50 years. Water has flooded St Mark’s Square badly enough that authorities have closed it and hundreds of volunteers are helping residents and tourists […]
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Blend in like a local in Italy
How not to look like a tourist and blend in with the locals in Italy We get questions from people who would like to immerse themselves in the culture of Italy and be less like a tourist. We have brought together some of the most useful […]
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Guided tours are the best way to travel
Your holidays are important to you and it can often be stressful planning and organising, making sure that transfers and transport is in place and that you get to see the attractions that are the most important to you. Having a us at The Grand Tour […]
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When is the best time to plan your trip?
With the summer holidays over, everyone has returned to work and the children are back at school. There is always that ‘blue’ feeling as the summer months are leaving us behind and we creep towards autumn. But it is the best time of year to start […]
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Like a local: In Venice
Venice has been enchanting visitors for centuries, from the English poets to the modern tourists. For such a small place, there are thousands of visitors per week often walking the same routes. Here at The Grand Tour we like to offer our clients a deeper more […]
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Italy in August
The summer month of August in Italy. Many Italians will take their vacations, sometimes taking the entire month off. In terms of the tourist season, cities will tend to see a drop in tourists as people escape the cities and head to the coast. If you […]
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48 hours in Venice
Venice is one of the most unique cities in the world and is worth the visit. Venice can get extremely busy with tourists and locals. But here, we are going to help you to discover the best of Venice in 48 hours. Venice is a large […]
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