Insight Experiences
Turning one-of-a-kind moments into lifelong memories
With Insight, you’ll have access to immersive and authentic experiences that are unavailable to the independent traveller. Get to know your destination intimately with our meticulously designed activities, meaningful interactions, and expert local insights with our custom collection of more than 35 Insight Experiences.
Introducing Insight Choice
We like to offer choice when it comes to how you spend your precious holiday time. New for 2020, we now offer you an Insight Choice between two included experiences on selected itineraries
Britain, Europe & North Africa
Featured Experiences
A Family Affair
Grand Italy & Sicily
Enjoy a welcome drink while chef Alessandro’s nonna demonstrates rolling orecchiette pasta by hand, followed by a private, sit-down meal to remember.
A Passion for Pintxos
Easy Pace Spain
Discover the flavours and culture of the Old Town during a progressive dinner with your local foodie guide.
Dine At Home in Spain
Northern Spain
Indulge in local specialties at the home of Flor Santiago in Northern Spain. Taste her famous cider and learn her secrets for authentic Spanish cuisine.
Dinner at the Olive Mill
Country Roads of Portugal
Sail across Lake Alqueva to the tiny, whitewashed town of Monsaraz, Portugal. Your boat captain takes you to his family’s restaurant in a former olive mill for a delicious dinner with wine.
VIP Vatican Visit
Road to Rome
Enjoy VIP fast-track entry to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum, including rare access to the original 16th-century Bramante Staircase (off-limits to the public).
Londonderry Walk
British & Ireland Discovery
Take a guided exploration of the city with vivid storyteller Ronan McNamara.
On Top of the World
Highlights of Europe
Ride to the top of the stunning Stanserhorn to meet with a bona fide Swiss Ranger and learn all about unique alpine ecology.
Viennese Coffee Shop
Romantic European
Sit down in Sigmund Freud’s beloved Café Central for an enlightening culture talk. Enjoy local coffee and Viennese Sachertorte.
Umbrian Cooking Demo
Country Roads of Umbria & Tuscany
Make a meal with Farmer and Chef Lorenzo in his Italian farm kitchen in Orvieto.
Fresh Oysters from the Sea
Country Roads of Croatia
Go sailing with oyster farmer Tomislav for a taste of the freshest seafood in Croatia.
Meet a Gelato Maestro
Country Roads of Italy
Learn the secret to gourmet gelato with maestro Sergio Dondoli in Tuscany’s San Gimignano.
Tea in a Scottish Castle
Best of Ireland & Scotland
Enjoy afternoon tea at Ardgowan Estate with Scottish Baronet Sir Ludovic Shaw-Stewart.
Home-Cooked Meal in Sarajevo
Treasures of the Balkans
Get a taste of Bosnian home-cooking and the natural hospitality of the Lemes family.
Hurling in Kilkenny
Country Roads of Ireland
Meet a local hurling player for insight into one of the oldest games in the world.
Dogsled Camp
Grand Scandinavia
Experience Arctic Norway with dog-sled champion Trine Lyrek over a tasty Nordic barbecue.
Sphinx Secrets
Wonders of Egypt
Discover the pyramids of Giza with a certified Egyptologist.
Swiss Wines
Glorious Switzerland
Sip a glass of Swiss sunshine at a 17th-century wine estate overlooking Lake Geneva.
USA & Canada Featured Experiences
Crazy Horse Memorial
Grand Journey of America's West
Gain exclusive access to Crazy Horse Memorial, dedicated to all Native Americans. Ascend to the top of the Memorial - not accessible to other visitors - to come face to face with the heroic Lakota warrior.
Meet A Naturalist Guide
New England's Fall Foliage
Meet Chris Lewey, a naturalist expert who connects his professional passion with his lifestyle – he’s been off the grid since 1998! He gives an informative presentation where he explains to you all about the beautiful New Hampshire countryside.
Dine With a Local New Yorker
Classic Mid-Atlantic
Dine in the home of a local with your EatWith host in New York City and hear about their life in the city that never sleeps.
The Life of a Scallop Fisherman
Landscapes of the Canadian Maritimes
Meet Brad Hewey, a former scallop fisherman and Digby local who will tell you about life fishing one of the region’s key delicacies before a Sea-to-Table dinner.
A Wildlife Adventure
Canadian Rockies & Pacific Coast
Experience an exhilarating Blue River Safari along the spectacular Grizzly Bear Valley, spanning 12 km and situated halfway between Quaaout Lodge and Jasper. Witness the local wildlife before enjoying lunch on a tranquil floating restaurant.
Uncover an L.A. Classic
Great Western American Adventure
Visit the last of Los Angeles' great movie palaces. Having once played host to notable stars including Charlie Chaplin, it is no longer open to the public. You’ll have the opportunity to explore this private venue, built in 1931, with a Local Expert.