Local Culture. Small Groups. Superlative Cuisine.
Welcome to Olde Ipswich Tours! We are a boutique tour company offering small group cultural tours to Europe and in our own New England, that focus on exceptional food & wine, elegant accommodations, off the beaten path adventures and the camaraderie of a friendly group of people. We cater to those who want a unique, custom experience, offering both standard tours (with a maximum of 16 people) and fully customized tours for your family and friends.
We have crafted and led tours for over 25 years. We have an expansive and intimate knowledge of the countries, towns and villages we visit, and the cultivation of personal relationships with tour guides, vignerons, innkeepers and local people. We love what we do and look forward to creating a unique and rewarding travel experience for you!
Featured Tour
Bavaria, Germany & Salzburg, Austria
May 18 – June 1, 2025
PRICE: $$8,999
From the festive beer halls of Munich to the romantic alleys of Salzburg, step into the culture and traditions of the region. Visit fairy tale castles perched over the beautiful countryside. Delight in traditional local cuisine and an 8th century winery. Explore the masterpieces of medieval, Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Why Travel With Us
Small Group Tours
We travel in small group tours of six to sixteen. This allows us the flexibility to customize each trip to your specific interests. Many have also found that it strikes the perfect balance between the planned activities and adventures of group travel and the flexibility of traveling alone. (After all, how many of us are acquainted with the owner of a winery in Umbria or know a friend eager to use his hot-air balloon in Rocamadour?) We plan the trip of a lifetime, so that you can make it your own.
Local Culture
Our small group tours of Europe are aimed at experiencing and enjoying regional culture. As such, we do not pick destinations off a map at random. Rather, we hand-select the most fascinating, fun, and culturally rich destinations and activities that a given region has to offer. On our Europe tours, you experience the region’s history, art, architecture, food and drink. What’s more, the experience is not of outsiders looking in, but as the guests and friends of our local hosts and expert guides. These, truly, are memories you will treasure for years to come.
Culinary Travel
One of our favorite ways to experience regional culture is at the dinner table! We dine at the finest restaurants, visit some of the best wineries in the world on tours of Europe, and enjoy fun, informal cooking classes at the hands of expert local chefs. And, after a long day of fun and feasting, we return to quaint inns and chateaus of regional character ideally situated to explore the region. Our small group tours of Europe also offer just the right amount of free time in each region, affording you ample opportunity to relax, explore and really get to know your surroundings.
Exceptional Value
And, while we are pretty proud of our philosophy, what you may appreciate most of all about our small group tours of Europe is the exceptional value. All of our Europe tours include:
- Deluxe accommodations
- All breakfasts, some lunches, gourmet dinners
- Full-time escort
- Small groups of six to sixteen
- All tour guides, museum and entrance fees
- All tips and taxes
Testimonials
Louise | Montreal, Quebec