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Notintheguidebooks have been helpful and really suportive with quick response to queries and concerns regarding my holiday. l would definitely use them again

We really enjoyed the bike tour, the guide made it very enjoyable, lots of interesting information. A great way to learn about the landmarks of London.
The bikes were extremely comfortable.
Would highly recommend.

Went on the London bike tour and really enjoyed it! The guide was great, enthusiastic and full of anecdotes and interesting facts about the usual landmarks and some unusual ones too.
The bikes were surprisingly comfy and easy to ride. Highly recommend!

Did the Grand London bike tour
What an amazing way to see London
The guide was really knowledgeable, route was really Interesting and mainly traffic free
Would definitely recommend this tour.

I did Spanish and surfing in fuerta Ventura and Spanish and salsa in Madrid. Both were amazing, fun experiences.

Lee was the best travel agent I have used in my life. She always responded nearly immediately and sorted out any questions I had. Thank you Lee!

John Skelcher is an experienced Florentine trained artist and an excellent teacher who taught a small group for 6 days. He’s also a lovely person. I have only extremely positive things to say about the whole experience. There was a mix of studio and plein air painting often from after breakfast to mid evening, with breaks. I learned an enormous amount from him and enjoyed his company too. The situation of his retreat and the quality of accommodation is superlative, and is all managed fantastically by his partner Jana, who cooks masses of utterly fantastic food. I never write reviews for anything but feel strongly I should share my thoughts about the truly great experience I have just had. Go on this painting week! I’d be shocked if anyone from beginner to experienced would say otherwise.

Our photography and cooking course in Morocco was phenomenal! It was just us, so we got lots of one-on-one instruction and learned a lot as well as seeing the area from more of a local's perspective. I will keep an eye on this site for future travel programs.

Excellent day spent tasting wine and exploring St. Paul de Vence. Justin was a great guide..very happy with this experience!

I did the Saint Paul de Vence wine tasting excursion in the South of France which was amazing! We had a lovely local driver who collected us from our hotel and he had so much knowledge on the area, the excursion was fun and really well organised, I would definitely recommend!

Great for a family adventure (2 adults & 2 teens). The instructors were excellent and there were escape routes if you didn't feel up to the jumps! Well worth the money and would definitely book again. Shout out to Fred and Alfie for making the experience safe and enjoyable.

I have to recommend the Italian cooking course in Tuscany with Rita. This was a fabulous way to unwind and Rita's hospitality knew no bounds. Perfect for the single traveller as you will meet like minded people who love food, good company, and plentiful wine. The wine was locally made and didnt give you a hangover which for me is no bad thing. In between cooking lessons we went on day trips to the local villages and the more impressive towns of Lucca and Pisa. Overall this holiday was fantastic value for money.

We booked the Walking/Whiskey/Wildlife program with NITG. The provider was Walk Scotland, Jan Haber. Mr. Haber did not come to the pickup point we were given and had we not called him, we would still be waiting! There were (3) of us on this tour. Our hiking guide did the best he could, but our "walks" were primarily roaming around in pastures and along the seashore. We did NOT do "Whiskey" tastings except for what we by going to the distilleries ourselves. Our guide said he did not know it was part of the program! The Wildlife were a few shore birds - what we could see at home! The hotel accommodations and meals - all included in the cost of the program - were pathetic! Old, somewhat rundown facilities - and the food was generally in inexpensive places - sometimes a restaurant and sometimes not! We have booked many trips with various companies specializing in walking trips and this was by far the worst! We do not recommend it and would not book another trip with this organization.

From the very beginning NITGB was incredibly helpful via email to discuss and arrange a foraging experience for my daughters 16th birthday, while we visited the Lake District. Lee was very patient as we went back and forth to make sure all the plans could come together. Then reality struck and the service provider got Covid the day before the trip. We were so disappointed.
BUT Carol never let up. She was in constant contact over the next two days as she searched and called everyone she could think of to try and make our experience happen. And she did! Katherine Beaumont, of Full Circle Experiences, made herself available. Along with her sweet daughter they got my husband and birthday girl into the bushes and trees and cooking lunch over an open fire. It was amazing. Exactly what my daughter wanted to experience and she is still talking about it.
THANK YOU Carol and NITGB for not giving up and making her day. We will be back!

We went on a days foraging course on the Wirral peninsula our guide James he was absolutely brilliant. He totally opened our eyes to what we have around us enjoyed it so much trying to book and do it again.

My partner and I booked a walking sightseeing tour in Budapest. Amazing experience with wonderful and knowledgeable hosts, and Claire, our contact person at NTGB went out of her way to provide us with information we needed.

I went on a day foraging course in Sussex which was very enjoyable and informative. Our guide was very well informed and knowledgeable, pointing out many interesting things along the way. The weather couldn't have been better, so all in all, a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

We were keen to have a family trip of a lifetime before our eldest left home and had flight vouchers to use. We had an amazing time exploring the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. This trip ticked all the boxes- no long journeys - we had amazing local knowledgable private transfers( by minibus or boat! ) and the support of a local guide when we decided last minute to alter a trip and go zip lining! It was brilliant to be off the beaten trail and we saw amazing scenery and wildlife and of course the famous Quetzel bird in the beautiful cloud forest. All of the destinations were great and we really enjoyed the trips - the fishing with hand held lines and then eating the catch of the day was great and the cookery course was really enjoyable.
I would thoroughly recommend this as a memorable family trip.

Not in the Guidebooks has given us one of the best holidays ever! I have had a painting holiday in the South of France on my bucket list for ages & this certainly delivered. La Salle near Toulouse made the perfect setting and the owners, Gill and Terry, couldn't do enough for us. Their house was lovely, comfortable and had a studio in the garden for the painting - perfect. They picked us up from the airport, took us on all the excursions which were all really interesting, inspiring and beautiful and fed us until we could eat no more! The artist in residence for the week, Jo Perkins, was an inspiring, supportive and excellent teacher, whatever your experience levels.
The group gelled really quickly and we all left saying how much we would all love to do it again!

Just returned from a Cooking and Wine tasting holiday in Tuscany.
Due to Covid and cancelled flights changed the dates from last year. Not a problem for Not In The Guidebooks.
Went as a solo traveller. Host Rita was waiting for me at Pisa airport and my reception was warm and friendly.
Stayed at Rita’s home La Mezzaluna along with six other guests. It’s a bit rural, rustic and traditional but Rita in between cooking lessons took us out and about visiting Pisa, Lucca, Barga and a winery.
Nothing was to much trouble and she accommodated everyone’s request in the lessons, we even had a Karaoke night which everyone enjoyed.
Brilliant holiday for me as a solo traveller met some lovely people and would certainly do this again.

fantastic team and customer service with great product offerings!