Take London by storm this summer with Tourcaster’s new audio guides!

Birdseye View
Take Flight in the London Eye! Hop on board the world’s largest Ferris wheel for 360 views spanning 25 miles. Learn about the sights from the comfort of your seat: Parliament, Big Ben, The Gherkin, Westminster Abbey and more….


London Town

Covent Garden
Take a stroll through Covent Garden, where each street has a special story. Even though the fruits and vegetable stands of the Victorian era have now disappeared, you can still indulge yourself in antiques, unique gifts and fashion boutiques in the market. During the summer, you may also find street musicians and small bands of actors performing in and around the piazza.

With Tourcaster as your guide, you’ll learn the origin of the Garden as well as its theatrical history. You’ll get to explore the Actors’ Church, Royal Opera House and the Garrick Club, where writers such as Charles Dickens would mingle with composers like Sullivan and actors such as Charles Kemble.

The Changing of the Guards
Put on your walking shoes and follow the procession as you watch and learn about the Changing of the Guards. Nearly every day in the summer and every other day in the winter the Queen’s army marches on horseback from St. James’s Palace to Buckingham Palace for the guard change. Learn about the Royal residences and tradition of the guard ceremony. Pack yourself a picnic so that you can lounge in Green Park after the event.

The River Thames
Take a walk along London’s lively River Bank. Learn the history and legends of London Bridge. As you stroll along you’ll discover the Golden Hinde at Pickford’s Wharf. Here, you’ll find a replica of the ship in which Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world.

Along the way you’ll be able to visit the original and new sites of the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre as well as the renowned Tate Modern Museum. Other stops during the tour include the Clink Prison, which held heretics during medieval times, and Bear Gardens, which was the venue for a rather gory sport now banned!

Seeing 7 x 7

San Francisco’s seven by seven square mile area makes it a perfect city for exploring by foot and its 50+ hills make this exploration an adventure.

Tourcaster’s Stroll San Francisco "whole shebang" and "lite" tours take you through North Beach, all the way to Union Square.



Wander through the Italian neighborhood of North Beach for a gelato or glass of Chianti. During the day the area welcomes picnickers to Washington Square Park and at night the streets are filled with street musicians. If you are feeling energetic, make your way to the top of Coit Tower for extraordinary views of the city.

Stroll the 24 blocks of Chinatown. Find your luck on Ross Alley where you will find a fortune cookie factory. Relax in corner restaurant for a taste of traditional dim sum and some good people watching.



Hop on a cable car and head towards Union Square to explore the financial district and some good shopping!! As you listen to ohttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifur tour, you’ll learn about the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire.

Before your tour ends; climb to the top of Nob Hill to see historical stately homes and reward yourself at the top with an incredible vista of the San Francisco Bay and beyond.

With as your guide, you’ll learn the history and culture of this adorable city with so much charm.

International Flare in Edinburgh

Besides its beautiful castle, Edinburgh is well known for its annual International Festival, which runs from August to September. This arts festival began in 1947 and has since exploded into an international affair. Artists, actors, musicians and dancers come from around the world to perform in Scotland’s capital city.



While you are there, be sure to soak in Edinburgh’s heritage by exploring Old Town and New Town. Stroll down Princes street for some of the city’s best shopping then take a breather in Princes gardens where you will find an intriguing floral clock.

Across the gardens you’ll enter old town. Take a tour of Edinburgh castle as well as the many squares in Old Town that feature the city’s Parliament offices. Along the way you’ll discover the Witches Memorial where over 300 women were burned as witches between 1479 and 1722. You’ll also pass by grassmarket, full of lively pubs and traditional Scottish goods.

Take note of the theatres and museums while you explore, as many of the festival events are hosted there.

Fill your senses with arts and heritage this summer! Visit Tourcaster for all your sightseeing needs throughout Edinburgh and don’t forget to check out www.eif.co.uk for details on the International Festival.

If Canada is on your destination list this summer, be sure to stop in Toronto for a taste of live music, culinary delights and tradition.



• Step into labyrinth of Kensington Market for a selection of eclectic arts and crafts as well street musicians and food and spices from around the world.

• Wander into Yorkville. This Bohemian hotspot of the 1960s is know bustling with manicured gardens and haute couture.

• Stroll around the historic St Lawrence Market where you will find the City Hall along with a variety of farmers and antiques markets.

• Explore Toronto’s lively Annex; one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and home of the University of Toronto. Take a ride on a street-car and visit Loma Casa, China Town and the many art galleries that line Bloor Street.

With Tourcaster as your guide, you will learn the history of all these attractions and more!

Top of the Hill

Whether you are hot on politics or craving the arts and science, DC is your destination to experience the best of both worlds. A weekend getaway is all you need to explore the very best of Washington DC.



Start at the Lincoln memorial and stroll down the constitutional gardens towards the Washington Monument. To the left you’ll see the White House as well as wonderful museums to explore such as the National Gallery and Natural History museum. On the right you’ll find the Museum of Air and Space as well as many of the nation’s federal buildings.

Tourcaster’s Washington DC National Mall tour takes you to all these places as you lean the history and functions of your surroundings. Don’t forget to take a break in the beautiful botanical gardens along the way.