69 Excellent activities best old towns

Armenia is a very interesting, beautiful, safe and friendly country. First historical christian state, situated in Caucasus, is has no access to any sea. Its nickname is Switzerland...

Historically very rich, Kiev is full of surprises. Sometimes called the greenest city in Europe, it's hard to get enough of its parks - there is always some to explore. As good...

If you enjoy beautiful old buildings, barbecue food, tasty local wine and beer, awesome parties until dawn, Belgrade is a place to visit ! Traditional music is played in the streets...

Seat of the European Parliament, Strasbourg, the European Capital, but also the capital of the French region in which it is, is a marvel to visit. Featuring a huge old town, along with...

Moscow, the city that never sleeps, is a ravishment for many reasons : great food, amazing sightseeing, plenty of things to do, ... and the city is so huge, it must be impossible to...

At about an hour drive from either Rhodes airport, or from Rhodes city, the city of Lindos is definitely worth spending a few days. With beautiful beaches, bays, city composed of white...

Cartagena de Indias, founded in 1533, is an old, famous and beautiful colonial city, classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site. With 11km of fortifications along the Carribean coast,...

Lisbon is a lively city, with a very particular atmosphere. A large old town in the hills hosts many restaurants, bars and clubs. The city center is full of interesting historical parts...

Roma is well know for the beauty of its street art, which can be seen on nearly all buildings in the center. There is so much more to see than the famous attractions, like Colosseum,...

Bratislava, capital of Slovakia

The capital of Greece is simply an amazement. Whole year round, the marvels it contains can keep you busy for days, just staying in the street, and wandering around. The food is amazing,...

Heidelberg's history, a 150 000 inhabitants town in Germany, also known as The most picturesque city in Germany, dates back to 14th century. In most places in the city, it feels...

A pretty city, with beautiful buildings, lake access, good food, what can you want more ? Zurich is a rich city, both by its prices and by its history, and is a pleasure to chill in....

Wroclaw, the 4th city of Poland with more than 650 000 inhabitants, is a growing city, in which business is booming, partly due to its border proximity with Germany and Czech Republic....

Who needs to introduce Paris ? Widely known as one of the, if not the, most romantic city in the world, Paris is full of wonders : the Arc the Triomphe, the Eiffel tower, and many monuments,...

If you are wondering where to go shopping, Milan is one of the best choice in the world ! Fashion capital of Italy, you'll find there everything you might need : women's beautiful...

The capital and most populated city of Belgium, Brussels is at the cross of two languages, French and Dutch, and benefits from this cultural exchange, making it an international city....

Corfu island, in Greece on the Ionian sea, is an amazing summer destination. Not only for the nice beaches, the amazing food, or the nice people, it also has an amazing cultural heritage,...

You can enjoy amazing traditional Greek food nearly everywhere on Corfu – but other restaurants will hardly beat the view you’ll get from the old fortress. The classic Gyros were...

Terrace restaurant at walking distance of Monastiraki, serving traditional Greek dishes, with a great atmosphere. Prices are correct for the area, service is good, and food is very...

As it names indicates, this restaurant is situated in the former customs building. At walking distance from all main points of interest, it is very popular with local crowd, as it is...

Comfortable and tasty restaurant, it serves mostly typical German food. In the middle of the old town, it is a good stopping place during shopping or sightseeing trip.

Probably the best burger place in Dusseldorf ! With a large choice of cocktails, and an amazing happy hour offer (burger cocktail for 10 euros), and also a generous terrace in the...

Probably one of the nicest places to eat in town. El Balcon Eat Drink Love, on top of having a great name, is a restaurant on a balcony, with direct view on Plaza San Diego and its...

Contemporary pub, situated on Bratislava’s main street – although the entrance is on the back of the building. Large choice of local meals, good and fast service, affordable and...

With a great summer terrace with plenty of space, allowing you to enjoy some of the street animations, Bernard is a great choice in Wroclaw old town. The service is great, and you will...

At the top of Andriyivskyy descent, in the heart of the old part of Kiev, this restaurant is recommended in summer for a romantic terrace date. The food is absolutely delicious,...

Good traditional restaurant in the middle of the old town, it is one of the good places to enjoy traditional Swedish food - along with a terrace in summer.

Probably the most touristic restaurant in the city, it offers an amazing view from the rooftop on both the city and the acropolis. There are places with better food around - however,...

Christmas market, existing since 1570, making it the oldest in Europe, is a must see around Christmas. All around town, several temporary Christmas market are set up, the most interesting...

I used Hyur services nearly everyday during my stay - they have a large choice of tours, from 1 day to a week. Convenient hotel pickup can be organized in front of some hotels, buses...

The marvel of the city, definitely worth visiting. Strasbourg's cathedral was the tallest building in the world for 2 centuries, and still remains as the tallest building in the...

A must see when in Moscow ! The Red Square, which takes its name from the surrounding red painted building, is a huge square in the center of Moscow, full of history. Do not hesitate...

The castle, dating back up to 13th century, is one of the most important structures of the Renaissance, north of the Alps. It looks amazing from all sides - by day and by night. It...

During winter time, and especially around Christmas, about a month before the market starts and a month after it ends, Strasbourg becomes magical : the streets are decorated with lights,...

Vatican city is a small country embedded in Roma. It definitely worth a short trip, although a few hours are enough to go and walk around, you might want to check what events are happening,...

The old fortress of Corfu started to be built on 16th century. It has been upgraded until 18th century. It contains a lot of Venetian inspiration, as well as old Greek – you can for...

The new fortress of Corfu was built during the 16th and 17th century, by the Venetians. Not correctly renovated, there isn’t much to see. However, it is a nice hike ending with a...

To start your journey in old Athens, Monastiraki is the place to go. Easily accessible with Hop on Hop off buses, with metro, with taxi, you will even find shops open on Sunday. There...

Sforza Castle is a castle in Milan, northern Italy. It was built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, on the remains of a 14th-century fortification. It is free to...

Milan Cathedral is the cathedral church of Milan, Italy. Dedicated to St Mary of the Nativity, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan, currently Cardinal Angelo Scola. The Gothic...

For dinner or a walk, it is surely the place to appreciate. With so many restaurants, proposing local food, mostly barbecues, you'll without doubt find something you like. Oh, and...

Main Brussel's square, Grand Place is a place you can not miss in your visit - the main attraction, Manneken Piss, is next to it - and most attractions will lead you there. In summer,...

With 11km of wall along the Caribbean sea, surrounding the old town, there is a lot to say about these fortifications - and even more to see. Built over centuries, to protect the Spanish...

Wat Arun, the temple of dawn, located on the west bank of Chao Phraya, it is own of Thailand landmark, with a construction started in 17th century, that continued during the 19th. Our...

The old town worth visiting. About 1h is enough to walk around, but you will surely want to spend some time in a nice restaurant, or shopping some locally made amber jewelry.

The old town, which basically consists of most of Lisbon, is full of historical, architectural and visual points of interests. A day or a weekend clearly isn't enough to see all...

With many small street, on an island in the center of Stockholm, the old town is a must see. Buildings are beautiful to watch, many terraces are opened in summer, and you might be charmed...

Built in the 14th century, main church of the city, and main building of the old town, it is a must see when wandering in the picturesque streets.

Vienna is one of the most picturesque and romantic city in Europe. Wandering in its streets is a ravishment, with beautiful buildings, street art, and street events.

One of the most iconic buildings in Vienna, especially due to its appearance in several blockbusters, the Vienna opera is a beautiful building, and of course hosts impressive events.

Arrival point of most tourists, and located halfway between the beach and the city, this is the right meeting place, and a good one to start a city tour, with the awesome view it offers.

For both street animation and souvenir shopping, Plaza San Diego is a good stop. It is also surrounded by beautiful buildings, comfortable terraces and restaurants offering great cuisine.

With beautiful buildings, statues, paintings, and interesting architecture, wandering between the University buildings gets very interesting.

The Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá, situated on the main square of the city, with the National Capitol, is the biggest in Colombia, and one of the largest in South America. Built at...

Former residence of prince-bishops and cardinals from the Rohan house, from 18th Century, this historical place located along the river, it now hosts some of the most important museums...

With beautiful old buildings, plenty of restaurants, shops, bars, walking streets, the old town is worth a day visit.

The remains of the basilica above the crypt are publicly visible, and beautiful - however, if time allows you, visit the corresponding museums, as the crypt has many secrets to uncover.

Literally, the gate to shopping in Milan ! The city gate, between busy restaurants streets, is the right place to start exploring the city, especially at evening, with lot of eating...

Situated on the main square of the country capital, the National Capitol is a beautiful building to see. Going from there, the building is at the beginning of the most animated street,...

One on the numerous beautiful squares in Cartagena, surrounded by colonial buildings, which is worth passing by and going around, wandering in the typical small streets.

As in many cities now in the world, a good way to get a quick glimpse at the city, along with some historical background (headphones are included, and you can choose between many languages),...

Lively, with a large authentic market, beautiful building and fortifications, lot of restaurants / bars / clubs, it is worth visiting day a night - you might even not have time to go...

Karl Theodor's Bridge, or Old Bridge, is a stone bridge in the city, right next to the old town. Its curved shape allows awesome points of view on the castle and the river.

The streets of Heidelberg are a must do - wander around, climb the small stairs and paths leading to the castle. Surprises are awaiting at every corner.

Best place to start a night out, any day. Many bars all around, in the heart of the old town. You'll most likely find people in a party mood right in the street and won't have...

The old town, situated between the old fortress and the new fortress, is a nice place to spend hours shopping for souvenirs, looking for local restaurants, or enjoying drinks under...

As in most cities in Europe, the Christmas market in Bratislava is a must see ! With a lot of different markets throughout the city, they offer many local products. Of course, the mulled...

As in most European cities, the Christmas Market in Vienna is one the most important event of the year. Many markets are scattered around the city - the main one being around St Stephan...