Grand Tour Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
journey around Europe for cultural education
About Grand Tour
The Grand Tour became customary among British noblemen in the 17th century, following the end of theThirty Years War, theEnglish Civil War, and associated wars. With the Westphalian Treaty, peace became the rule, rather than the exception, in Europe. While the tourists were guided by acicerone, the wealthiest could travel with a staff of servants. Tourists had opportunities to learn languages such asFrenchandItalian, see works ofEuropean art(and have themselves portrayed by a painter), listen toEuropean classical music, and see classicalarchitecture. They could also practice gentlemen'ssports, such ashorse ridingand fencing. While the Tour was not a religious voyage in itself, tourists from Catholic families visitedthe Vatican, while the Protestants often saw locations of theProtestant Ref
Grand Tour Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 4 sections including: