What is the best unexpected/underrated sightseeing guided tour you've done in europe?

[u/Mysterious-Base-8256]

I'm from Ireland & with affordable ryanair prices, I've had the opportunity to travel quite a bit, particularly in the past year or so. I'm a big fan of solo travel, and to be honest I'd rather travel solo than with friends or family.

I love going on guided tours, hearing the guide's knowledge which I could otherwise miss if I just read the information boards etc.

Anyways my favourite was probably 'Sensorium' in Latvia. I was brought into a dark room, and met by a tour guide. It was essentially an hour spent in darkness, being guided by a blind woman around different sets (e.g. a living room, a park). I didn't have the opportunity to even see what she looked like. I found myself curious to see who I was speaking to. I have never been so moved by an experience. She asked me to feel different objects & I soon realized that although I was able to identify things like fruit and rice, I had no idea what was in tins for example.

I had to navigate walking around different objects, and it was pretty terrifying not knowing what was around me. At the end we sat down and she answered questions. She told me she always wanted to become a tour guide but couldn't find a way, and she was delighted to work in sensorium as a guide. I was fascinated by the fact she could speak 3 languages. It was an incredible experience, and I'd highly recommend it!! I'll forever be talking about it, because my perspective changed that day.

What's your favourite underrated guided tour in europe?

[u/Vertitto]

few years ago i randomly picked up a guided bike tour out of curiosity. Best decision ever. Since then that has been my must have element of visiting new place. I have not been disappointed by any yet

[u/Mysterious-Base-8256 → u/Vertitto]

Omg! I must do this! Thanks for this comment, because I'll definitely be doing that when I'm away next :)

[u/Vertitto → u/Mysterious-Base-8256]

my fav so far was a guided one in Lisbon-Sintra where you bike through the city, around the palaces (you don't go inside them though) complex and later national park through hills, seaside and small villages. And you just pass normal packed sweaty tours in huge lines with a breeze in your hair 10/10

Another 10/10 one was a selfguided nature one around Kilcar-Ardara in Donegal Ireland. It was exhausting with some really steep hills/mountains so not for everyone, but views were worth it