European Adventures: Custom Trips & Small Group Tours
Guidester personalizes your adventure, guiding you to those breathtaking sites, authentic local eateries, and hidden gems!
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Imagine: You're enjoying lunch on Rome's Appian Way in a lush garden overlooking ancient ruins...
Guidester is about the adventure – the unique experience, those lesser known places, and that wow moment you will never forget.
We alleviate the headache of extensive planning and run-of-the-mill travel experiences for vacations to Europe. Through our tailor-made travel guides, personalized planning, and small group tours, we draw upon our firsthand knowledge to design your perfect journey!
Personalized Travel Services
What We Do
Guidester helps you plan unforgettable European adventures with personalized travel planning, custom travel guides, and small group tours, making every moment truly memorable.
Custom Trip Guide
Receive a custom trip guide made just for you that downloads to your phone, curated from local experts giving you the best recommendations on what to see and do in each destination.
Personal Planning
From planning an itinerary to booking hotels, airfare, and local tours, Guidester will help you navigate international travel, ensuring you avoid common pitfalls and get the most from your trip.
Small Group Tours
What Our Clients Say...
- Thanks to the meticulous planning of Jack at Guidester Travel, our trip to Ireland was better than we even hoped! From the moment we were picked up upon our arrival in Dublin, to the drop off for our return flight, we were free of stress, and concentrated only on how to get the most out of our adventures. I would heartily recommend Jack, and Guidester Travel, to anyone interested in a European vacation!read moreread lesscarrie merritt10/15/2024
- Being 1st time cruisers, Jack guided us through the whole process. He booked our trip and answered all our questions. Jack shared very valuable information in regards to our excursions throughout the cruise. My wife and I will be using Jack again in the planning of our next trip. Jack took the stress out of planning a successful vacation.read moreread lessBill Dowd9/12/2024Jack and Gidester are fantastic! We started talking to him over a year ago about our trip to Europe and our ideas and must dos. Jack met us (3 adults) in person and walked us through what made sense and made recommendations on what was possible and what would be pushing our itinerary, we made it clear we wanted down time as well. Every recommendation he made turned out to be fantastic. He took care of everything. We stayed in 3 different countries (7 cities total) and he coordinated it all seamlessly. He found all the planes, trains, and automobiles we needed to get to each place. Each hotel he recommended was above expectation and we were blown away at each location. Each one was better than the previous. We had many guided tours in each country and all the guides were professional, prompt and personable. We were even in Europe for the cyber attack and traveling from Glasgow to London to Rome, when the attack happened. Our flight was delayed and he handled the transport for the private driver for us, communicating the delay. Top notch company and travel agent! Could not recommend more!read moreread lessSarah Key9/12/2024
- WOW! I just returned from the Wild Wales tour and it was amazing! It had everything! Beautiful beaches, charming castles, astounding cathedrals, quaint villages, and fantastic food. It was a small group of travelers so I got to know everyone. I was most impressed by Jack's willingness to share his vast knowledge of Wales and his love of travel. He is a special person. If you are looking for a fantastic tour company, give Guidester a call.read moreread lessTeresa7/12/2024This was our first trip overseas and we were overwhelmed with the planning. Jack took the time to understand the experience we were looking for and scheduled a trip of a lifetime. We did Florence, Rome and Sorrento. He provided a Cultural Guide well before our trip which included tips and recommendations for everything from food to nightlife. The tours scheduled went flawlessly. Guides and drivers were professional and knowledgeable. We hope to be working with Jack again soon.read moreread lessCandace Menzel6/12/2024Jack is amazing! I love the idea of traveling with my kids and I also love researching things but I have found myself in too deep— Jack helped me tackle Disney as a family and it became so magical! This trip had all the fun and we stayed on property. What was great was we had direct flights and the details of what I had to do after his help was laid out for me! We had a marvelous time! I had an itch to take a Rite of Passage of Sorts trip for my eldest, but after going thru the thoughts of London or a beach local, Jack helped me navigate this. I wanted exotic and safe, but also a whole new experience. While we will wait for London in the future, I’m so thrilled to be venturing to the Caribbean in the throes of this upcoming winter! Jack is easy to communicate with but also can help If things need to take a necessary turn! I highly recommend and will keep coming back!read moreread lessBritain Sterling Lenz2/12/2024
Our Value
Why Choose Us
Custom & Tailor Made
Guidester is made just for you. From attractions, local tours, best places to eat, to off the beaten path hidden gems, your custom travel guide is tailor-made to the experience you want.
Simple & Time Saving
Guidester saves you hours of time with overwhelming research, includes those hard to find authentic local gems you’re looking for, and helps you maximize your experience.
Authentic Experiences
Anyone can visit the Colosseum, but how easy is it to find those unique experiences like having dinner in a local Roman home, or having lunch at an underground cafe in London?
Single Source
Everything you need in one place means you don’t need carry around bulky guidebooks, or paper maps, or a dozen spreadsheets. All you need is Guidester to have a safe and successful trip.
Sustainable Tools
Guidester Guides are 100% digital - we don’t print a single shred of paper to produce any printed guidebooks or paper maps - so you help protect the environment.
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