UnTours

UnTours 🌍 UnPack Once in your European villa or apartment - trip planning, transportation & local support 🧳 UnTour (ən-tʊər): n. 1.

Vacation rental apartment packages with air/ground/support. 2. Vacation enabling one to live in a country instead of just traveling through. 3. Hassle-free trip planning with experts.

UnTours vs Food & Wine UnTours vs… everything else? Let’s break it down 👇 🏡 UnToursYou’ll stay in a real apartment, in a...
04/23/2025

UnTours vs Food & Wine UnTours vs… everything else?

Let’s break it down 👇

🏡 UnTours
You’ll stay in a real apartment, in a real neighborhood. No buses, no hotel hopping, no rigid schedules. Just the freedom to explore on your own terms, with a friendly UnGuide nearby for local tips and cultural insight when you want it. It’s independent travel, with a bit of backup. Thoughtful, unhurried, and grounded in real life.

🍷 Food & Wine UnTours
All of that with a delicious twist. You’ll still have your own space and plenty of time to roam, but you’ll also share a handful of food-forward experiences with a small group of fellow UnTourists: market strolls, hands-on cooking, wine tastings, courtyard dinners, and time with local makers. Same UnTour spirit, just more focused on getting to know a place through its kitchen and vineyards.

🚐 Other tours?
We’re just not built that way. No group buses, no racing from monument to monument, no travel by checklist.

UnTours is for people who want to experience life in a place, not just look at it from a bus window.

We’ve spent the last 50 years helping curious travelers explore differently. And we reinvest every cent of profit into the , supporting small businesses that are making a difference around the world.

✨ Whether you want to live like a local, taste your way through a region, or make sure your travel dollars do some good, there’s an UnTour that fits.

Got questions? Drop them below or send us a private message. We love talking travel.

Don’t miss out on Oaxaca’s most meaningful celebration of the year… Día de los Mu***os This isn’t a show or a performanc...
04/21/2025

Don’t miss out on Oaxaca’s most meaningful celebration of the year… Día de los Mu***os

This isn’t a show or a performance. It’s a time when families across Oaxaca gather to remember, to honor, and to celebrate the lives of those they’ve lost. The city fills with color, music, and the scent of freshly baked pan de mu**to. And with UnTours, you’re not on the outside looking in. You’re part of it.

🏡 Stay in a local apartment right in the heart of the city. Explore at your own pace, with support from your UnGuide.
🪦 Spend time in a nearby village during their cemetery vigil
🎨 Sit with artisans as they share their craft
🏛 Walk the grounds of Monte Albán to connect with the deeper history of the region

Nothing rushed. Nothing staged. Just meaningful experiences, shared with real people.

❤️ And as always, 100% of UnTours’ profits support global social good.

📍 If you’ve ever wanted to be in Oaxaca for Día de los Mu***os, not as a tourist, but as a guest, this is your chance. It only happens once a year, and space is limited.

🔗 Tap the link below to reserve your spot.

https://www.untours.com/destinations/mexico/oaxaca


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04/20/2025

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🌼 A typical UnTour day in Oaxaca during Día de los Mu***os might look like this…You might start your morning with a cup...
04/18/2025

🌼 A typical UnTour day in Oaxaca during Día de los Mu***os might look like this…

You might start your morning with a cup of rich Oaxacan hot chocolate and a slice of pan de mu**to at Mercado 20 de Noviembre, where the air is filled with the aromas of freshly prepared tamales wrapped in banana leaves.

After that, you could wander through the Zócalo and nearby streets, where you’ll likely encounter colorful altars (or ofrendas) set up in doorways, shops, and museums, each one layered with marigolds, candles, food, and photos of loved ones.

Perhaps you’ll visit an artisan market to pick up a handcrafted sugar skull or a candle to bring to the cemetery later.

🕯️ Then, you could go enjoy a bowl of mole negro, paired with a smooth sip of mezcal.

In the afternoon, you may find yourself following the sounds of brass bands to a comparsa, where dancers in calavera makeup twirl through the streets, celebrating life and memory.

As evening falls, you could take a short ride to a nearby village like San Agustín Etla, where traditions feel more intimate. There, amidst candlelit graves and shared stories, you’ll experience the profound connection between the living and the departed.

Later, back in the city, you might find yourself reflecting over a glass of mezcal on everything you’ve seen and felt - the colors, the music, the stories, and the deep meaning of the day.

And that’s just one day.

Have you UnToured Oaxaca during DĂ­a de los Mu***os? What part of this day would you love to experience?

Drop a 🌼 in the comments and let us know.


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04/13/2025

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Observing DĂ­a de los Mu***os is one thing. Experiencing it like a local is another. Oaxaca comes alive during DĂ­a de los...
04/13/2025

Observing DĂ­a de los Mu***os is one thing. Experiencing it like a local is another.

Oaxaca comes alive during Día de los Mu***os, and while you can see the vibrant celebrations, there’s so much more to the holiday that can easily be missed without local insight.

That’s where UnTours comes in. With the guidance of our local UnGuide, you’ll gain a deeper connection to the culture and traditions of this meaningful celebration. Our UnTours in Oaxaca over Día de los Mu***os include:

🕯 A guided visit to the Atzompa cemetery, where families gather to honor their loved ones, learning about the significance of the rituals firsthand.

🎨 A hands-on alebrije workshop with local artisans, where you can understand the cultural symbolism behind these vibrant creations.

🍫 A cacao and chocolate-making experience, where you’ll learn to craft your own chocolate from scratch, connecting to one of the holiday’s sweetest traditions.

🏛 A visit to Monte Albán with a local guide, offering stories and insights that bring this ancient Zapotec site to life.

🏡 Stay in your own comfortable apartment in the historic center, giving you the opportunity to live like a local and recharge after a day of exploring.

Plus, you’ll have insider tips on how to respectfully engage with local customs, making your experience more meaningful and authentic.

Don’t just observe Día de los Mu***os; experience it with depth, understanding, and a local’s perspective.

💀 Want to experience Oaxaca the UnTours way? Tap the link below to explore what’s included.👇

https://www.untours.com/destinations/mexico/oaxaca

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We’ll let you in on something we’ve learned after 50+ years of helping travelers experience culture in a deeper way abro...
04/11/2025

We’ll let you in on something we’ve learned after 50+ years of helping travelers experience culture in a deeper way abroad…

The amount you see isn’t important. Slowing down and immersing yourself is.

You don’t create lasting memories when you rush from sight to sight. In fact, you miss out on the things that make these corners of the world so special.

But when you slow down, unPack once, and let yourself settle into a neighborhood, something shifts.

💚 You start chatting with the couple who runs the bakery around the corner.

💚 You buy your groceries at the nearby market, like a local.

💚 You get invited to a community event you probably never would have found on your own.

💚 You listen to the language, the rhythm of daily life, and the stories people are willing to share when you take the time to ask.

And in our experience, those little moments stay with you far longer than the famous landmarks. That’s why we travel differently. 🌍

We believe in slowing down, staying in one place, and getting to know it like you’re a neighbor, not a visitor. With the support of a local UnGuide and the freedom to explore on your terms, you’ll experience a region more deeply than you could with any checklist.

Curious what it feels like to travel like an UnTourist? Follow us for real stories, slow travel tips, and meaningful ways to see the world.

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Ever wondered what it’s like to experience Día de los Mu***os in Oaxaca? 🌼💀Immersing yourself in the local culture is th...
04/10/2025

Ever wondered what it’s like to experience Día de los Mu***os in Oaxaca? 🌼💀

Immersing yourself in the local culture is the best way to find out. You’ll soon get a sense of how personal and spiritual the celebrations are.

For one, Oaxaca’s Zapotec and Mixtec heritage creates a unique blend of ancient Indigenous traditions and Catholic elements. The comparsas (street parades) are full of color, music, and movement, rooted in the traditions of local neighborhoods. In places like San Agustín Etla, you’ll find towering puppets, masked dancers, and performances that feel more like community rituals than tourist attractions.

You’ll also find the cemetery gatherings especially moving. Families come together to light candles, sing, share stories, and spend the night with their loved ones who’ve passed. The marigold-lined graves and flickering candlelight in places like Xoxocotlán Cemetery and Panteón General aren’t staged or performative; they’re a reflection of generational connection.

And then, of course, there’s the food. In addition to pan de mu**to, favorites include tamales wrapped in banana leaves, crisp tlayudas topped with local ingredients, and the city’s most iconic spirit: rich, smoky mezcal.

If you take the time to experience Día de los Mu***os in Oaxaca, you’ll see that it’s not centred around fear or spectacle. It’s a holiday that honors those who came before, celebrating with those still here.

📍Would you UnTour in Oaxaca for Día de los Mu***os?

Travel is about more than just seeing the sights, it’s about connecting with a place and its people. And in Provence, th...
04/08/2025

Travel is about more than just seeing the sights, it’s about connecting with a place and its people. And in Provence, that connection starts with Anne.

Anne is a food and wine expert (she’s a certified sommelier, after all!) with a deep knowledge of the region. But she’s not just here to point you toward the best rosé (though she can certainly do that). She’s here to help you experience everyday life in this sun-soaked corner of France, whether it’s how to choose the ripest Cavaillon melon at a family-run farm stand, where to find the flakiest baguette or most rustic pain de campagne, or how to join the locals for a late-afternoon game of pétanque, pastis in hand.

That’s the beauty of UnTours: you explore independently, on your own schedule, but with the thoughtful local support of people like Anne, who live there and take joy in helping UnTourists experience their destination not as tourists, but as temporary locals.

Was there an UnGuide who made your trip especially memorable? We’d love to hear your stories 💬

If you’re looking for a perfect fall activity in Tuscany, you can’t beat a truffle hunt.On our Tuscany Wine and Food UnT...
04/08/2025

If you’re looking for a perfect fall activity in Tuscany, you can’t beat a truffle hunt.

On our Tuscany Wine and Food UnTour in October, you’ll join Gino and W***y, his trusty dog, as they lead you through the forests in search of truffles. It’s a fantastic way to really taste the Tuscan countryside — literally and figuratively. 🍄

After the hunt, you’ll head back to their farmhouse, where you’ll enjoy a home-cooked meal with their family. The menu changes often, but you’ll almost always find fresh pasta with truffle shavings and a glass of local red wine. And, of course, the view of the Tuscan hills is just as unforgettable as the meal. 😍

Have you ever gone on a truffle hunt?

Our Tuscany Wine and Food UnTours always fill up fast, so if you’d love to experience a truffle hunt this year, don’t wait too long. Book now! Dates for this fall are: October 8 - 15, 2025. https://www.untours.com/destinations/italy/tuscany/tuscany-food-and-wine-group-tour

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04/06/2025

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We’re thrilled to share that UnTours and UnTours Foundation CEO, Jonathan Coleman, recently had the incredible honor of ...
04/04/2025

We’re thrilled to share that UnTours and UnTours Foundation CEO, Jonathan Coleman, recently had the incredible honor of meeting Prince William in Aberdeen, Scotland, to support the inspiring work of the UnTours Foundation's newest investee, Invisible Cities! 👑

Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains individuals who have experienced homelessness to become tour guides in their own cities. Through this initiative, travelers gain an authentic, personal perspective of the places they visit while helping to create meaningful employment and opportunities for those in need. 🌍

Prince William was in Aberdeen to mark the official launch of Invisible Cities’ tour expansion in Scotland, part of his Homewards UK Project, an initiative of the Royal Foundation aimed at ending homelessness through innovative, community-driven solutions. The investment from the UnTours Foundation’s Reset Tourism Fund is helping to finance the Invisible Cities expansion.

Now, for another piece of fantastic news: moving forward, every UnTour in Central Scotland will include an Invisible Cities walking tour in Edinburgh, giving you the chance to experience the city through the eyes of those who know it best.

With UnTours, your travels go far beyond just seeing new places; you’re making a difference. 100% of UnTours’ profits go to the UnTours Foundation, which reinvests those funds into world-changing businesses like Invisible Cities, creating lasting, positive impacts in communities around the world.

👉 Be sure to follow Invisible Cities or share their website with someone you know heading to the UK. You can also browse our UnTours in Scotland by visiting https://www.untours.com/destinations/united-kingdom/, and don’t miss our story today for a sneak peek into their new Aberdeen tour!

Photo credit: Kensington Palace

What’s it like to truly experience the Irish countryside - not as a tourist, but as an UnTourist?For Mandy (), it was al...
04/03/2025

What’s it like to truly experience the Irish countryside - not as a tourist, but as an UnTourist?

For Mandy (), it was all about the small moments: gathering fresh eggs in the morning on the working dairy farm where she was staying, hiking quiet trails through lush, green hills and taking time to chat with locals along the way, enjoying mussels at Helen’s Bar (also known as The Mussel House) on the Beara Peninsula (a recommendation from our local UnGuide!), and ending the day with a warm cup of tea by the fire at her cottage. Simple moments, full of meaning.

And there’s so much more to experience in this beautiful region. Here were a few other highlights from Mandy’s UnTour in County Kerry:

🐑 Kissane Sheep Farm to watch a skilled sheepdog at work and enjoy a fascinating glimpse into life on a traditional farm in Kerry, an intimate, memorable experience that most visitors miss.

🐎 Gap of Dunloe to take in breathtaking views and enjoy unspoiled natural beauty, far removed from the crowds.

🏰 Muckross House to explore a grand Victorian mansion surrounded by lush gardens and overlooking Muckross Lake, where you can step back in time with period furnishings and visit traditional farms for a deeper look at Ireland’s agricultural past.

For UnTourists, the true beauty of a place isn’t found just in its sights; it’s in the slow moments and authentic experiences that make you feel part of the place and connected to its culture.

If you’ve UnToured in Ireland, what’s one moment that stood out for you? Was it a conversation, a walk, or a meal that made you feel truly connected to the culture?

Drop your favorite memory below or tell us which of Mandy’s stops you’d love to experience 💬

03/31/2025

We all recognize the sound, but have you ever wondered why yodeling began in the first place? 🤔

Long before it became an art form, yodeling was a practical way to communicate across Switzerland’s vast Alpine landscapes. Whether calling cattle or sending messages between villages perched on distant hillsides, those echoing tones carried across the mountains long before cell phones and text messages. Over time, they evolved into harmonized choral traditions, festival performances, and even competitions.

Our UnGuide in Switzerland, Urs, is a passionate yodeler, and many UnTourists get to hear him perform live during their stay. 🎤 Make sure to watch the video until the end; he always finishes with a grand finale!

If you’re feeling brave, every UnTour to Switzerland includes an optional yodeling lesson. Or, you can sit back and enjoy Urs’ performance, and visit a local museum to explore more of Switzerland’s rich traditions.

Have you ever heard (or tried!) yodeling on your travels? Tell us in the comments! 🎶

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Untour (ən-tʊər): n. 1. Vacation rental apartment packages with ground transportation and staff support. 2. Vacation enabling one to live in a country instead of just traveling through. 3. Hassle-free trip planning with experts.