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See the other side of NYC

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Thousands of tourists hit the streets of New York every day, but the majority of them visit the same attractions time and time again. Now an alternative tour company is offering tourists a different experience of the city.

After searching the web for the best vacation rentals in New York, you’ll probably be looking for the best spots to visit while you’re there. BQE Tours is targeting those tourists who want to see what the city offers beyond the traditional attractions. Their tour guides head further afield than Manhattan, including the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens.

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This gives tourists a more personalized experience. Tours are limited to just 12 people, but they often set off with just a handful of tourists. This enables you to engage with the guides and the locals to make it a more worthwhile experience for everyone. While en route, you’ll get to learn about the heritage of the area, sample some of the local treats, and meet the people who actually live there.

There are four different tours for visitors to choose from. Two of these take place in the DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge) neighborhood. Here you can join the art and culture tour, coffee and wine tour, or the discovery tour. Other tours include the Long Island City tour and the Williamsburg Tour.

With these new BQE Tours, you can step off the traditional New York tourist trail and experience exactly what the locals see.

 

Guided tours of Rome are a great way to learn more about the Eternal City

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Take a guided tour of the beautiful city of Rome to make the most of your visit to the Eternal City. There is a wide choice so you can select those that are best suited to meet your needs. Available tours include trips by bus and minivan, scooter or Vespa tours, night tours or half-day guided tours. Some sightseeing tours enable you to skip the line for entry to any tourist attractions, such as the Colosseum or Vatican Museums. The best way to appreciate some of the highlights and history of Rome is via tours of this nature, with professional guides providing useful detail and information about each landmark visited.

No matter what time of year you schedule your tour you should ensure that you’re wearing the most suitable clothing for your activity. If it involves a lot of walking then be sure to wear flat, comfortable shoes that will not cause any blisters. There’s nothing worse than participating in a walking tour when your feet are sore or blistered. Your clothing should be loose and suited to the weather conditions, layering light clothing is one way to make sure you don’t become too hot and flustered during your tour of the city.

If you are visiting the Vatican or any of Rome’s splendid churches, you should dress with care, as shorts, mini skirts or bare shoulders are frowned upon. This dress code is particularly strict for women, who are expected to dress modestly. Longer, Bermuda-length shorts are acceptable for entry to most of Rome’s holy places, but if you wear anything shorter you may well be refused entry to any religious attraction, including St Peter’s Basilica.

Accommodation in Rome varies a lot in quality and price. There are adequate cheap sleeps and plenty of luxury rentals. Rome holiday apartments are very popular, and if your holiday apartment is situated downtown you can tour this wonderful city at your leisure to fully experience Italy’s la dolce vita.