How to Choose the Right Self-Guided Tour Style for Your Travel Mood

Every Traveller Has a Mood—Which Tour Matches Yours?

Sometimes you’re in the mood for history. Other times, you want food, fun, or a little scandal. The beauty of self-guided tour styles is that you don’t have to commit to a one-size-fits-all experience. With MyGuideGuru, you can match your tour to your mood—no bookings, no guides, and no pressure.

In this post, we’ll help you choose the best tour for your travel vibe. Whether you’re curious, hungry, cheeky, or travelling with kids, there’s a MyGuideGuru tour style made for you.

Classic Tours: A Deeper Look at Iconic Places

If you love history, architecture, and powerful stories, the Classic Tour is for you. These tours are thoughtfully curated to help you understand the soul of a city, from its ancient roots to modern charm.

Expect:

• Fascinating historical context without the textbook tone
• Iconic landmarks paired with local legends
• Smart, structured storytelling that fits into any travel day

Perfect for:

• First-time visitors
• Culture lovers
• Solo travellers or couples who enjoy thoughtful walks

Planning a trip to Rome or Lisbon? Our Classic Tours help you discover the history—on your schedule.

Scandalous Tours: The Juicy Side of City History

History isn’t all monuments and revolutions. It’s also full of scandal, secrets, and mischief. If you enjoy the spicier side of storytelling, Scandalous Tours deliver the drama.

Expect:

• Saucy tales of royals, rebels, and rule-breakers
• Whispered gossip and juicy details
• A playful tone intertwined with historical facts

Perfect for:

• Adults looking for something unexpected
• Groups of friends or couples
• Repeat visitors who want a new angle

Found yourself in Montmartre and want the goss on the Moulin Rouge? Or suspect there is more to New York than meets the eye? Our Scandalous Tours will unveil the hidden secrets of your destination.

Culinary Tours: Walk and Eat Your Way Through the City

Love exploring with your taste buds? A Culinary Tour lets you soak up a city’s flavor as well as its sights. We guide you to the best bites—backed by stories that bring them to life.

Expect:

• Local dishes, street food tips, and cultural context
• Stops that include cafes, markets, and must-try snacks
• Food stories blended into your walking route

Perfect for:

• Foodies and slow travellers
• Anyone who wants to eat like a local
• Couples on a romantic trip

For inspiration, explore our guide to must-try dishes in Florence.

KidQuest Tours: Built for Curious Little Explorers

Travelling with kids doesn’t have to mean skipping cultural experiences. KidQuest Tours are designed for families, with storytelling that keeps children engaged—and lets parents relax.

Expect:

• Narratives written for younger attention spans
• Fun facts, legends and show and tell worthy stories
• Ability to pause and resume between meltdowns

Perfect for:

• Families with young kids or tweens
• Multigenerational travel
• Parents who want to keep learning fun

If you’re heading to Europe with children, check out our favourite cities for family-friendly walking tours.

Which Tour Style Will You Choose?

There’s no wrong way to explore a city—but there is a tour that fits your mood better than the rest. Whether you’re craving historical context, spicy stories, delicious bites, or kid-approved fun, MyGuideGuru has a tour that’s ready when you are.

All tours can be taken at your own pace, offline and whenever it suits you, with no schedules, groups, or guides to coordinate.

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