Lectures from our
in-country Tour Directors.
Short video talks on the history, art, food, and culture of the places we travel — recorded by the same Tour Directors who lead our trips. Free for classrooms, trip prep, or just curious travelers.
- Presenters who lead our tours on the ground
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- Two- to ten-minute videos, classroom-ready
- Free whether you travel with Passports or not
VideoHistory of Europe in 20 Minutes
Romanesque, Renaissance or Rococo? What does it all mean?
VideoA Virtual Tour of the Palace of Versailles
A virtual guided tour inside the palace!
VideoA Walk in London: From Piccadilly Circus to Trafalgar Square
Follow your tour director on a walking tour highlighting Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.
VideoAlong the Danube: Salzburg and Vienna
VideoAmazing Switzerland
We will go on a virtual tour to one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and learn about Swiss chocolate, Swiss cheese, the languages, how to play an alpine horn and how to yodel!
VideoAndorra: The Tiny Country of the Pyrenees
An explosion of color and life - culture, shopping, gastronomy - Andorra is a hidden gem.
VideoBavaria
We will learn about iconic landmarks, food, traditions, such as the famous Oberammergau Passion Play, and why German stereotypes have their roots in Bavaria.
VideoChambord: A Virtual Tour
VideoCities of Castile: Salamanca, El Escorial, Toledo and Segovia
Central Spain is your destination - visiting Madrid, Toledo, Salamanca, and Segovia. Catch a glimpse of the iconic landmarks of the region.
VideoCosta Brava, Spain
Discover the Costa Brava along the coast trail from the Cap de Creus to Palamós. From the inspiration of Dalí to the pirate attack of Barbarossa.
VideoDoes the rain in Spain fall Mainly on the Plain?
With its population of nearly 7 million, the Madrid Metro Area is the 3rd largest in Europe. As the capital of the Kingdom of Spain, it is surprising that a city so large is nowhere near a navigable river or a coastal harbor. In today’s lecture, we’ll learn about some of the history and geography that gave rise to today’s exciting and surprisingly young Iberian capital.
VideoFlamenco!
An Andalusian exclusive - the songs, the dance - an unforgettable experience. Learn the roots of the iconic dance of Spain.
VideoFrench Cooking Lesson - Caneles
Step inside the kitchen with Frances for an intimate cooking lesson in the French style.
VideoFrench Cooking Lesson - Les Oeufs au Lait
Step inside the kitchen of Frances Draxl for an intimate cooking lesson in the French style.
VideoFrench Cooking Lesson - Macarons
Step inside the kitchen with Frances for an intimate cooking lesson in the French style. Learn how the French do it!
VideoHow to travel like a PRO!
Learn from professional Tour Director, Sara Cereda-Kort, useful insider tips to make your life as a traveler in Europe easier and more comfortable. Best preparation for a group tour or for individual travelers.
VideoImmersive Spanish Language Lesson
VideoImpressionism - Understanding the Movement and Artists
You'll discover how the Impressionist movement started, why it was necessary and who were the main artists. We'll study three artists in detail - Monet, Degas and Renoir. Get your canvas ready!
VideoLanguage Study: Spanish Food and Traditions - Tapas, Pintxos, and More!
A lesson for all levels of Spanish learners. Sit down for a bite to eat with your teacher, Luis, while he introduces you to the nouns of nibbling.
VideoLas Ramblas and the Markets of Barcelona
VideoLudwig II – the Mad King, the Fairytale King, the Michael Jackson of his time
Let’s get an introduction to the Bavarian Royal Dynasty of the Wittelsbach and have a look at the most visited castles and palaces in Germany - that actually have nothing to do with Germany!?
VideoMystery at Omaha Beach
The shells kept falling on Utah, but where were they coming from? The Rangers did more than take Le Point du Hoc.
VideoParisian Street Furniture: Part Deux
Parisian streets are teeming with interesting and often quite beautiful objects that today we would call “street furniture”, and yet many visitors know little about them, or may not even notice them. I can guarantee that this lecture will open your eyes to things you’ve either never noticed before, or had noticed but had no idea what they were. You’ll never see Paris in the same light again!
VideoPortugal: Small Space, Big Nation
Visit the easygoing and beautiful country of Portugal - a safe and stable country with interesting architecture, history, landscapes and food.
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