May 8, 2023

Westminster Abbey in London, England

Artisans of Leisure arranges private London tours including Westminster Abbey, the majestic setting of coronations, weddings, funerals and other state occasions for nearly a thousand years.

Destinations: England, Europe, UK

Tags: British monarchy, British royal family, England family tours, England tours, English history, exclusive London tours, Gothic architecture, history, history tours, literary tours, London, London tours, luxury UK tours, medieval architecture, medieval history, private England tours, private London tours, religious sites, UK tours, Westminster Abbey

April 23, 2023

Top 10 Favorite Travel Experiences in Israel

Israel is a fascinating destination for travelers wanting to experience ancient history, important religious sites, beautiful landscapes, and fantastic food and wine. Read more about our top 10 favorite travel experiences in Israel, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the desert regions and the Galilee.

Destinations: Israel, Middle East

Tags: architecture tours, art and design tours, art museums, Bar Mitzvah tour, Bat Mitzvah tour, Bauhaus, Beresheet, Carmel Market, Christian tours, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, culinary tours, Dead Sea, Dead Sea Scrolls, food and wine tours, Galilee, genealogical tours, insider shopping, Israel, Israel active tours, Israel art and design tours, Israel food tours, Israel specialists, Israel tours, Israeli cuisine, Israeli wine, Jaffa, Jersualem, Jerusalem tours, Jewish heritage tours, Jewish history, Jewish tours, Judean Desert, local markets, luxury Israel tours, Machane Yehuda Market, Masada, Negev Desert, Neve Tzedek, private Israel, Safed, Sea of Galilee, Tel Aviv, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Western Wall

April 16, 2023

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on the Cote d’Azur in France

One of our favorite places on the Cote d’Azur is Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a magnificent rose-colored palace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Built in the early 1900s for art collector Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild, the villa is renowned for its incredible gardens, architecture and interiors.

Destinations: Europe, France

Tags: art and design tours, art collections, art touring, Cap Ferrat, Cote d'Azur, Europe garden tours, France, French gardens, French Riviera, garden tours, gardens, interiors, Monaco, Nice, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, south of France, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

April 10, 2023

Must Try: Rijsttafel in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

A must-try culinary experience in Amsterdam is a rijsttafel, a meal of assorted Indonesian specialties served all at once.

Destinations: Europe, Holland, Netherlands

Tags: Amsterdam, Amsterdam culinary tours, Amsterdam tours, Asian food, culinary experiences, culinary history, culinary travel, food history, food tours, foodie travel, Holland tours, Indonesian cuisine, Indonesian food, Indonesian food Amsterdam, Netherlands, Netherlands tours, private Amsterdam tours, rijsttafel, Rijsttafel Amsterdam, Southeast Asian cuisine

April 3, 2023

Exclusive Visits to the Ricardo do Espirito Santo Silva Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal

The history of Portuguese craftsmanship comes to life at the Ricardo do Espirito Santo Silva Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the Museum of Portuguese Decorative Arts and private appointments to visit artisan workshops at the foundation.

Destinations: Europe, Portugal

Tags: art and design tours, art tours, azulejo, decorative arts, decorative arts Portugal, decorative arts tours, Insider Lisbon, Lisboa, Lisbon, Lisbon interiors, Lisbon mueums, Lisbon tours, Portugal, Portugal art tours, Portugal luxury tours, Portuguese ceramics, Portuguese crafts, Portuguese design, private Lisbon tours, Ricardo do Espirito Santo Silva Foundation, tiles

March 29, 2023

First Look: The New Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt

We recently returned from Cairo, Egypt, where we enjoyed an exclusive preview of the new Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the most anticipated museum openings in recent years.

Destinations: Africa, Egypt

Tags: ancient Egypt, ancient Egypt tours, best Egypt tours, Cairo, Cairo tours, Egypt family tours, Egypt tours, Egyptian history, Egyptian Museum, Egyptologist guide, Egyptology, exclusive travel, GEM, GEM museum, Grand Egyptian Museum, Great Sphinx, luxury Egypt tours, modern architecture, mummies, museums, Nile cruises, Nile River, private Cairo tours, private Egypt tours, pyramids, Pyramids of Giza, Tutankhamun, VIP tours

March 20, 2023

Must Stay: Lizard Island Resort in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

An incredible way to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia is by having us arrange a stay at Lizard Island Resort.

Destinations: Australia, South Pacific

Tags: active Australia tours, Australia, Australia tours, Australia's best resorts, best luxury resorts, coral reefs, fishing, Great Barrier Reef, Great Barrier Reef resorts, kayaking, Lizard Island, Lizard Island Research Station, Lizard Island Resort, luxury Australia tours, luxury beach resorts, Luxury lodges of Australia, private Australia tours, private boat charters, romantic resorts, scuba diving, scuba diving tours, snorkeling

March 11, 2023

Seeing Tadao Ando Architecture in South Korea

South Korea is a great destination for travelers interested in modern architecture, especially the works of renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. We take our travelers to tour buildings by Ando around Seoul and Jeju Island.

Destinations: Asia, Korea, South Korea

Tags: architecture, architecture tours, art and design tours, Asia tours, Asian architecture, Bonte Museum, contemporary architecture tours, Genius Loci, Glass House, Jeju Island, Korea tours, luxury South Korea tours, modern architecture, Museum SAN, private Seoul tours, Seoul, South Korea, South Korea architecture, Tadao Ando, Tadao Ando Korea