Quirky, offbeat ideas for your European Getaway 

London, March 2015.../ Travellers booking their European spring holidays now have a new alternative to relying on dusty guidebooks or booking a one size fits all tour to see the sights. Experiential travel start-up of the moment Trip4real.com enables travellers to book truly authentic experiences with locals, in London, Lisbon, Paris and Rome, Barcelona and over 50 cities throughout Spain. More new European cities are to be added soon. With over 4,000 activities on the books there's sure to be an activity to suit every taste.

By providing a platform to connect inspiring locals with travellers, Trip4real.com has made it possible for visitors to book travel experiences created by locals, enabling a new and exciting way to see a city in the spirit of the growing sharing economy.

Read on for some of our favourites with Trip4real...

Lisbon

Fashion & Design with Ana

Lisbon has a thriving fashion and design scene, and what better way to explore than with a local fashion design graduate? In her 4 hour fashion tour, Ana takes guests around the city's best stores and boutiques, the alternative design hot spots, high end stores and hidden gems. She can make a customised tour based on her guest's styles and interests, and provides style advice and sartorial guidance along the way.

130 Euros for up to 3 people, 4 hours

www.trip4real.com/activity/lisbon-fashion-tour-with-a-personal-shopper/

Paris

Bee Keeping with Anne

Possibly not the first activity you'd think of when planning a summer break in Paris, but a fantastically interesting way to while away a sunny afternoon with a local Parisian! Being in the big city doesn't mean you can't be at one with nature. Anne teaches beekeeping, or apiculture, from her sunny terrace in central Paris. Learn the basics over a cup of tea, and explore her neighbourhood urban garden and allotment too for an insight into urban farming in the city.

30 Euros per person, 1-6 people, 3 hours

www.trip4real.com/activity/country-in-the-city-beekeeping-in-paris/

Rome

Gelato Making in Trastevere with Daniela

A trip to Rome without gelato? Of course not! But why not learn how to make it yourself with Daniela. First you'll be introduced to the world of Gelato, learning the importance of choosing quality ingredients and fresh fruit. Then you'll be provided with an apron & everything you'll need to make your very own delicious gelato. All in beautiful Trastevere.

45 Euros per person, 2-8 people, 1.5 hours

www.trip4real.com/activity/a-special-cooking-class-gelato-school-in-trastevere/

Barcelona

Street Art and Grafitti Tour of Barcelona

Cayatena is an urban artist and photographer. She will take you on a walking tour of Barcelona's Ciutat Vella neighbourhood where so much of the city's famous street art lives. Full of knowledge and passion for the art form, you'll chat, snap pictures and swap stories while exploring the underbelly of Barcelona's world renowned art scene.

15 Euros per person, 2-10 people, 2 hours

 www.trip4real.com/activity/barcelona-graffiti-a-historical-tour/

Madrid

Be inspired by the real life 'Pillars of the Earth' in Madrid

Justo, a now 90 year old Madrileño, has spent the greater part of his life building a cathedral. At the age of 27 he was asked to leave his life as a monk near Madrid due to illness. From then on he vowed to build his very own Cathedral as a personal homage to the heavens. Justo's Cathedral has become a national treasure and quite a sight! Now Justo is looking for people to help him complete his ambitious project. Join him for a day's volunteering and learn the secrets and stories behind this infamous project. He may be Trip4real's oldest local, but he's certainly the most active!

10 Euros per person, all proceeds processed as a donation, 4-10 people, 2 hours

 www.trip4real.com/activity/my-lifes-work-help-me-finish-building-my-cathedral/

Valencia

Spend the day with a Michelin Starred Chef

Accredited Chef, Bernd, will take you to Valencia's central market where you will shop for fresh produce, meet local artisans and accompany him as he improvises a personalised menu just for you. From there he will take you to his home kitchen, where you will share wine and appetisers before sitting down to an intimate meal that you have helped to create!

260 Euros per person, 1-2 people, 3 hours

www.trip4real.com/activity/spend-a-day-with-a-michelin-star-chef/

Staying in the UK this spring?

Mad Hatter themed tea parties and clandestine supper clubs in London

Trip4real has a fantastic selection of summer experiences to be enjoyed by locals as well as visitors. Step into Alice in Wonderland with Christabel's whimsical pop up events, treat yourself to a gastronomic experience inside the St. Pancras Clock Tower with Martin, or book a private photography lesson in Battersea Park for the perfect London spring afternoon. 

Visit www.trip4real.com and discover a new way to travel.

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About Trip4real

Trip4real, www.trip4real.com, is a new and revolutionary way to spend time in a city or holiday destination that moves away from the conventional tourist offerings and allows you to discover unique and different activities guided by local experts. In addition to being a marketplace of travel experiences, Trip4real is the first travel company in Spain committed to the international movement known as collaborative consumption. The peer-to-peer platform enables locals to create an activity to share with travellers and earn money for providing their local expertise. The unique travel platform creates a social by-product by giving rise to thousands of micro-entrepreneurs in every new location.