Sometimes the best solution for the well-traveled guest and anyone looking to uncover off-the-beaten-path places and experiences is to start thinking like a local.
Go Local Tours provide a more direct way for you to experience the culture of a destination through the communities within. Spend a day at a family-owned goat farm in the countryside of Andalusia to learn the generations-old way of making cheese, discover the joy of fishing with the residents of Portofino or observe skilled local artists in their personal studios on Palma de Mallorca. Many Go Local tours are part of our Unlimited Shore Excursions, while some require a discounted, supplementary charge. Experience the world through the eyes of those who actually live there and discover the best of what you didn't know about your favorite destination with Go Local Tours.
FROM VALENCIA, SPAIN
Learn to make traditional paella at a farm in nearby L'Horta, an agricultural region on the outskirts of Valencia, where all the ingredients grow or can be found. The owner of the farm will show you around the grounds and point out some of the many garden items that will make it into your paella meal.
FROM BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Enjoy a delightful meal with a local family in their home, where you will gain an authentic understanding for Bordeaux's culture, cuisine and highly esteemed wines. You will enjoy a leisurely drive through medieval Bordeaux to a private residence, where the owners will warmly welcome you.
FROM HELSINKI, FINLAND
Experience local life by exploring food markets and a shopping mall, sampling Finnish cuisine and then strolling a serene waterfront park. The day starts with a visit to the most popular food market, Kauppahalli, to observe and taste the variety of local fish, meat, and cheeses.
FROM AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Enjoy an insider's look at life in Edam by visiting with a local family and then touring a cheese-making facility to see how Edam's famed cheese is produced. Although synonymous with its namesake cheese, Edam offers much more, especially when you observe the city through the eyes of a local.
FROM DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Watch local villagers demonstrate how flour was made centuries ago in a water-powered mill, how wool was processed and how bread was traditionally baked under an iron dome. After departing from the pier, you will settle in for a relaxing and picturesque drive inland to the village of Ljuta.
FROM SEVILLE (CÁDIZ), SPAIN
While visiting the estate, you will learn to make tapas, some traditional and others topped with surprisingly inventive ingredients. These small-plate snacks reflect the local cuisine and are typically served with a glass of sherry, especially in Jerez.
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