With travel coming to a screeching halt in 2020, we've been working with our local tour guides to create custom curated 'virtual' travel offers for you to enjoy with family, friends, co-workers and clients. These one hour experiences will take you around the world for informative and entertaining tours with local experts. Starting at $25 per person, this is an affordable option for a birthday celebration, wedding or anniversary gift, corporate team bonding event or client meet and greet. Book a virtual tour today and support the travel industry!
PORTUGAL WINERY TOUR AND TASTING
In this one hour interactive experience you will tour a beautiful vineyard in the Douro Valley of Northern Portugal. You will be hosted by Cristiano, a local wine educator who will teach you about the Douro Terroir and its grape varieties. He will share with you the history of the region and will walk you through the property where he will show you their traditional way of winemaking and wine aging. Before ending, Cristiano will talk about the dry Douro Wines and their complexity. Afterwards, he will teach you how to make a cocktail using the most famous wine from Douro: The Port Wine. Simple but enjoyable and tasty.
VENICE WALKING TOUR WITH SHOPPING
Get to know the treasures of Venice with a born Venetian! This unique virtual walking tour will guide you through the discovery of the gems of Venice and its many secrets! From Rialto bridge, the ancient trade centre of the world, to the old merchant's prisons, you will learn the mysteries behind the first city built on the water! This experience will take you into a real authentic atmosphere, rich of stories, legends and Venetian traditions. Your host Luca, is a born Venetian, who will show you the exclusive aspects behind the uniqueness of Venice. He will talk about the mysteries, symbols and characters who made the power of the old "Serenissima" Republic. Last but not least, you will learn about the Venetian lifestyle, and the techniques of the oldest crafts like Carnival masks and Murano glass. Luca will stop by two local artisan shops at the end of the tour where you can 'virtually' shop for unique gifts, all of which can be delivered to you by courier within a few days.
CROATIA FARM TOUR AND OLIVE OIL TASTING
Step back in time as you tour an olive oil orchard that is over 500 years old! This spectacular tour of this family farm in the hills of the Dalmatian coast of Croatia is one you won't forget. Your host Marin, will take you through his family's olive orchard and explain the secrets of top quality olive oil production. You'll get an inside view on the ancient harvesting practices and Marin will treat you to a special olive oil tasting in their historic barn with panoramic views of the sea. This 90 minute tour and tasting won't disappoint. Marin is an expert and his knowledge and passion for farming and olive oil shine through in this interactive experience.
DOURO RIVER CRUISE AND WINE TASTING
Take a cruise down the Douro River in northern Portugal with local guide Pasquel. On this one hour tour, you will learn about the Douro wine region while taking in the spectacular vistas of the surrounding landscape. You will get up close to the vineyards and you'll stop along the way for an exclusive wine tasting from a local winery. You will have the opportunity to purchase the wine in advance of the tour or bring your own wine for the tasting. Pasquel will share insights on what life is like for a local person living in the Douro region and you'll get to see the town of Pinhao and learn about it's people and history. This one hour live experience will inspire you to book your trip to Portugal straight away! Don't miss out. This tour is available for a limited time only.
TORONTO CITY TOUR WITH A LOCAL
Toronto is a “new world” capital, a cultural cross section with people from over 200 different countries around the globe. This virtual tour will provide a taste of this world class city, the third largest in North America. The local guide, a born and raised Torontonian will take you around the city where you'll visit the burgeoning Ossington Street neighbourhood, the affluent and fashionable Yorkville, and the artistic and entrepreneurial east end of the city known as the Distillery District. This insider's look at Toronto is a great way to learn about the diversity and culture of this unique city.
WHISKY TOUR AND TASTING WITH AN IRISHMAN
Take a virtual trip to Galway, Ireland and meet your host John, a typical Irishman who will entertain you with some Irish folklore and you may just learn a little something about why the Irish love their Whisky! During this one hour tour, John will introduce you to the various styles of Irish Whiskey. He’ll offer advice on how to taste the differences between Whiskeys and he’ll introduce you to some local Whiskey producers and share some of the legends of the land. To end off the experience, you’ll get to a chance to create your own whisky cocktail and raise a glass with your host!
COFFEE DATE IN COLOMBIA
Join your host Leandro in his cafe in Bogota, Colombia to learn the art of making a superior cup of coffee. Leandro is a third generation coffee producer, world class barista and professional coffee taster. He blends his own varieties of coffee from the local farms and can ship it directly to your home. In this experience, you will learn all about the different types of coffee beans and you’ll review the various methods of brewing coffee. Leandro will also teach you a specialty coffee recipe which he will prepare during the tour. By the end of the session you will have all the knowledge to make barista style coffee in your own home.
RELAX WITH SLEEPY SHEEP IN SCOTLAND
Prepare to relax and enjoy a quiet moment in the highlands of Scotland with your furry hosts Hamish, Dougal and Lochie as well as your human host, Beccy. This virtual tour starts with a trip to the barn to meet the sheep where you’ll enjoy the spectacular country vistas. If it's feeding time, you'll get to watch the sheep being bottled fed by Beccy. Next, you'll be guided through a peaceful and calming meditation session and Beccy will also take a few moments to share some tips for managing stress. By the end of the session you’ll be calm, relaxed and ready to move to Scotland!
TOUR PRICES AND AVAILABILITY
All of these tours have been carefully curated by our team and are highly recommended for anyone looking for an interactive, entertaining and educational experience that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. Consider one of these tours for an upcoming birthday, anniversary or wedding gift! Gather a group of friends and book a private tour for up to 10 guests. These tours are also great for corporate team building and social events with clients. Group tours run almost every day of the week (subject to availability) and private tours can be arranged with a minimum notice of 5 business days.
Prices start at $25 CDN per person to join an existing tour. Private group tours start at $200 CDN for 10 guests.
Availability for these tours is limited so book now to secure your spot.
New tours being added every week so please inquire for more options.