These amazing experiences will help you travel Europe like a local

As any self-respecting Italophile (or Italian, for that matter) will know, the people who make the best pasta are Italian grandmothers, or nonnas. This Airbnb Experience allows you to learn from the best in the business and master one of the most important recipes of all time: fresh pasta.

Located in Palombara, a small town near Rome, this authentic experience takes place in an old winepress and will teach you how to make different kinds of pasta by hand. You’ll then enjoy the fruits of your labour over a delicious lunch.

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A great way to experience the literary legacy of the Latin Quarter of Paris, this Airbnb experience starts with a coffee and an introduction to some of the fin de siècle poets and writers who inhabited the neighbourhood.

Then, you’ll set out to explore the charming streets with an expert tour guide. Along the way, you’ll see where some of the most notable writers of all time lived, including Descartes, Hemingway, Jean-Paul Sartre and more. A lovely touch is that you’ll be able to read a passage of their work at each site. Other important monuments, including the Pantheon, the Sorbonne and the Church of Saint Germain des Près, will also be on the itinerary.

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As well as the famous landmarks including Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, this unique Airbnb experience will allow you to uncover London’s secret history. Guided by a professional archaeologist with a decade of experience across the globe, this tour will leave you with an understanding of how London’s history has shaped the city today.

From its roots as the Roman settlement of Londinium, through the tumultuous medieval period and all the way through to the modern day, there are marvels from every period in this city. You’ll visit the Roman wall, London’s amphitheatre where gladiators battled, amazing churches and cathedrals, and more.

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Sometimes, when you visit a city, it can be hard to discover the most authentic wining and dining spots loved by locals – especially when it comes to tapas in Spain. But if you’re visiting Valencia anytime soon, this Airbnb Experience is the ultimate solution, offering the chance to explore the authentic tapas bars and neighbourhoods of Valencia.

Taking place over an evening walk, the experience takes you to places very few tourists have the chance to see. With four stops in total, including old taverns, hidden bars and more, you’ll get to try all kinds of local delicacies and tasty bites.

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If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’ve travelled back in time, this quirky Airbnb Experience is for you. It gives you the chance to ride on a classic penny farthing, named after the bike’s resemblance to the British penny and farthing coins.

You’ll meet in Westminster before heading out on the streets of London where you’ll learn how to safely mount, ride and dismount this traditional mode of transport. After a coffee break, you’ll head off on a leisurely guided tour around the city, passing iconic sights including the Palace of Westminster, 10 Downing Street and Buckingham Palace.

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Sailing along the Tagus River is one of the very best ways to see the city of Lisbon and its surrounding areas – and this Airbnb Experience is a wonderful way to do just that. You can sit back and relax as the host sails you along on his own boat, while enjoying a welcome drink of wine, beer or soft drinks.

The trip departs from Doca do Espanhol, Alcântara and takes in sights including 25 April Bridge, Christ the King, MAAT Electricity Museum, Tower of Belém, Commerce Square and the Alfama District.

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