ADVERTORIAL • December 2017
Iconic tours inspired by their cities
Whether it’s pizza tasting in Brooklyn or travelling back in time to Fitzgerald’s Paris, classic cities inspire classic and (as it turns out) quirky tours. With over 70,000 experiences in over 2,000 destinations worldwide, Viator’s experiences are now available to purchase using Avios, perfect for first-time visitors, seasoned pros and locals looking to master their city
New York
The classic cruise
Live the high life in NYC, with a cruise through the air on board a Big Apple Helicopter Tour. You'll come face to face with the green lady herself, Ellis Island's Statue of Liberty, glide over the great expanse of Central Park and take a trip around the iconic Empire State Building.
The foodie affair
For a real slice of New York, you gotta’ try a Brooklyn Slice. NYC’s original pizza tour is 4.5 hours of pure doughy, cheesy heaven, taking you on a journey from brick oven Neapolitan style to authentic Sicilian pizzerias throughout the artsy district.
The off-beat tour
A city full of eccentric corners, it’s not difficult finding a quirky tour in NYC. Like the New York Hip Hop Tour, a cultural whirlwind that takes you from Manhattan to Harlem to the Bronx. Or, for the arty experience, go for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour, with skip-the-line access.
London
The classic cruise
Looking for a perfect introduction to London? One of Viator’s Thames River cruises will not only have you sailing alongside the city’s world-famous landmarks, but some also include admission to its most iconic wheel: The London Eye, where you’re guaranteed unmatched panoramas of London’s sparkling skyline.
The foodie affair
London’s oldest market, Borough Market makes for a fabulously artisan food tour, where you can hop from glassy rock oyster to merguez-style scotch egg and gain culinary insights from passionate producers. Or, head to the Indian food tour of London’s East End for some of the area’s famously spicy delights.
The off-beat tour
From the Demon Barber of Fleet Street to Jack the Ripper, London is no stranger to a ghost story. Hop on board Viator’s Ghost Tour by Vintage Bus and for an hour experience London’s spookiest spots. If you’re more rock’n’roll than ghouls and ghosts, try the Rock Legends by Minivan tour to see Led Zeppelin's London HQ, Jimi Hendrix's house, plus more music memorabilia.
San Francisco
The classic cruise
Because you can’t talk about San Francisco without mentioning its iconic bay, experience the home of the Golden Gate Bridge on a San Francisco Bay Cruise. Watch the sights illuminate as you take an evening sail by the abandoned prisons of Alcatraz and Angel, plus enjoy a light buffet to keep you fuelled through all that sightseeing.
The foodie affair
Eight hours of pure vino indulgence in one of America’s most famed wine valleys? Viator’s Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour offers just that. A series of picturesque drives by luxury coach will deliver to you to Napa’s most beautiful vineyards, wine making facilities and speciality shops, plus lots (and lots) of tastings!
The off-beat tour
To see San Francisco in true cinematic fashion, join in the Movie Sights City Tour, where you’ll revisit the sets from several famous flicks all filmed in the Golden City. From the spot where Jimmy Stewart saves Kim Novak in Hitchock’s Vertigo, to the crooked streets of Lombard Street where Steve McQueen performed one of cinema’s most famous car chases, you’ll discover why San Francisco is made for movie magic.
Paris
The classic cruise
Is there a more romantic river than the Seine? With Viator’s Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Cruise, you can enjoy a glam, three-course dinner while sailing past icons such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre. Not forgetting the complimentary champagne and wine!
The foodie affair
Summarising Paris in an all-encompassing ten dishes, the Private Paris 10 Tastings Food Tour takes you on a journey through Paris’ foodie best bits on a three-hour tour. From oysters at Le Baron Rouge, Paris Brest at one of the city’s oldest bakeries and finishing off with a coffee at Café Sévigné, you’ll be wined and dined in true Parisian style.
The off-beat tour
The perfect city to indulge in some high-brow culture, the Paris Literary Greats Walking Tour will have you unmasking the likes of Fitzgerald, Hemingway and Oscar Wilde through iconic literary cafes and their hotbeds of inspiration.
Los Angeles
The classic cruise
Cruise around Los Angeles like a VIP with roundtrip transportation from your hotel to Universal Studios Hollywood for a day of behind-the-scenes access, thrilling rides, 3D adventure, and an evening trip to the Universal CityWalk, ready to show you how it got its name as the Entertainment Capital of LA.
The foodie affair
Bring out your true Angeleno with an inside look into LA’s Latin Food scene on Viator’s small-group walking tour. Visit the city’s first tortilla factory, a spectacular three-story Latin American ‘mercado’ market and tuck in to a range of time-honoured Latin American dishes.
The off-beat tour
When in California, do as the Californians do, with a hike atop the Hollywood Hills. Follow a hiking expert along the dazzling LA vistas and enjoy clips of famous TV and film scenes shot at your very location. It’s available as a morning or sunset hike, so you can pick your photographic preference.
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