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Art Institute of Chicago

Learn with a Group Leader and enjoy educational programming while also getting free time to explore on your own. These programs often include lectures, self-guided excursions and passes for public transit and museums. 

 
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Vibrant twilight view of a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans featuring historic buildings with wrought-iron balconies and glowing neon signs.

Independent New Orleans: Jazz, Jambalaya and Joie de Vivre

6 days
(4.98)
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Starting at
2,099
Louisiana
City Discoveries
Get to know New Orleans as you explore the French Quarter and Garden District, take in a jazz performance, learn to cook Cajun-style and enjoy plenty of time to explore on your own.
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Colorful historic buildings and palm trees line a quiet street leading toward the iconic white steeple of St. Philip's Church in Charleston.

Charleston to St. Augustine: A Southern Coastal Journey

12 days
(4.91)
On Your Feet
Starting at
5,899
South Carolina/Georgia/Florida
On the Road
From Charleston and Savannah to Jekyll Island and St. Augustine, explore the history of the Southeast and examine how slavery, war and economic change shaped these Southern cities.
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Independent Venice for Women: Art, Culture and Canals

8 days
Not Reviewed
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Starting at
3,999
Italy
On a special adventure just for women, discover the architectural grandeur and unparalleled cultural legacy of Venice with local experts and plenty of time on your own.
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A panoramic view of historic architecture in Prague, Czech Republic, showcasing the Charles Bridge across the Vltava River with Prague Castle in the background.

Independent Prague: Architecture and the Arts

9 days
(4.83)
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Starting at
1,899
Czech Republic
City Discoveries
Discover an insider’s appreciation for Prague, gaining a comprehensive understanding of art, architecture and history as you explore this city with local scholars and resident experts.
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Signature City Nashville

6 days
(4.79)
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Starting at
2,849
Tennessee
Signature Cities
Explore the musical foundations of Nashville, from Historic RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame to the Grand Ole Opry and learn how the "Nashville Sound" took shape.
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A low-angle view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, reaching toward a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.

Independent Paris: People, Places, Culture

9 days
(4.91)
Let's Go!
Starting at
3,199
France
City Discoveries
Celebrate the grand culture of Paris on expert-led walks and independent excursions, reveling in architecture, world-class museums, famed cuisine and traditional open-air markets.
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The ornate interior of Montréal's Notre-Dame Basilica featuring its brilliant blue vaulted ceiling, golden altar, and rows of wooden pews.

Independent City Discoveries: A Taste of Montréal

5 days
(5)
Let's Go!
Starting at
1,599
Québec
Regional Discoveries
Discover Montréal with experts, learning the story of this cosmopolitan city through its renowned cuisine, must-see cultural sites, grand architecture and famed Notre-Dame Basilica.
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People walk along the wooden boardwalk outside the historic Château Frontenac in Québec City, with an accordion player in the foreground.

Independent Québec City and Montréal: People, Places, Culture

9 days
(4.9)
Let's Go!
Starting at
2,999
Québec
Multi-City Discoveries
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Montréal and Québec from experts, learning about the art, architecture, history and cuisine of these two great French Canadian cities.
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An aerial view of the Torre Monumental clock tower in a lush green park surrounded by the urban cityscape of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Go Solo: Independent Buenos Aires

10 days
(5)
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Starting at
2,499
Argentina
City Discoveries
Experience Buenos Aires like a local through the perfect combination of expert-led experiences and independent explorations, all with other solo travelers.
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The historic Rialto Bridge spans the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, surrounded by colorful buildings and boats on the water.

Independent Venice: Art, Culture and Canals

8 days
(4.91)
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Starting at
3,999
Italy
City Discoveries
Discover the timeless beauty, architectural grandeur, world-class cuisine and unparalleled cultural legacy of Venice with local experts and plenty of time on your own.
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Independent Buenos Aires: The Paris of South America

10 days
(4.91)
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1,949
Argentina
City Discoveries
Experience Buenos Aires like a local through the perfect combination of expert-led experiences and independent explorations!
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The iconic Big Ben clock tower and the ornate Gothic buildings of the Palace of Westminster under a blue sky in London, England.

Independent London: Story of a City

9 days
(5)
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Starting at
3,999
England
Discover how an obscure trading post on the edge of the Roman Empire became a world capital as you experience London like a local, with plenty of time for independent exploration.
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