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The building that today houses the Museo Nacional del Prado was designed by architect Juan de Villanueva in 1785. It was constructed to house the Natural History Cabinet, by orders of King Charles III. However, the building's final purpose - as the new Royal Museum of Paintings and Sculptures - was the decision of the monarch's grandson, King Ferdinand VII, encouraged by his wife Queen Maria Isabel de Braganza. The Museo Nacional del Prado, opened to the public for the first time in November 1819. The Museum's first catalogue, published in 1819, included 311 paintings, although at that time its collection comprised just over 1,510 pictures from the various Reales Sitios (Royal Residences). The exceptionally important royal collection, which represents the foundation of the Museum's collection as we know it today, started to increase significantly in the 16th century during the time of Charles V and continued to thrive under the succeeding Habsburg and Bourbon Monarchs. It is down to them than nowadays we can contemplate in the Museum as greatest masterpieces as The Garden of Earthly Delights by Bosch, The Nobleman with his hand on his Chest by El Greco, Las Meninas by Velázquez and The Family of Carlos IV by Goya. The visit will take place in chronological order, starting with the exhibit hall where the masterpieces of J. Bosch (El Bosco) (1450-1516): The Table of the 7 Deadly Sins, The Hay Wain, The temptations of San Antonio, The Stone of Madness and The Garden of Delights, to continue with the rooms devoted to the Greco (1540-1614): The gentleman's hand on his chest, The Trinity, Christ embraced the cross and The Annunciation. Velázquez (1599-1660): The Worship, Drunkards, Equestrian Portraits, the Forge of Vulcan, The Christ, The spinners, Spears and Las Meninas, ending with Goya (1746-1828): The family of Carlos IV Pictures, The Shootings of May 2nd, Pestles and Black Paintings.
Don't forget your camera, as the tour has many oppurtunities for photos! The tour begins at the West end of Fisherman’s Wharf. Smell the Italian food cooking in North Beach, San Francisco’s Little Italy Stop at Washington Square Park, Learn about the Beat Generation and cruise by Beach Blanket Babylon, the oldest running musical review in the world Feel like you’ve left San Francisco as you explore the hidden alleys of Chinatown a veritable city within a city Learn about the historic Barbary Coast neighborhood Enjoy romantic night views of the Bay Lights show, new Salesforce Tower light show, Ferry Building and Treasure Island The tour will loop from the base of Transamerica Pyramid towards the Wharf, cruising past historic Piers along the Embarcadero Ride through the Historic Fisherman’s Wharf Neighborhood and see the behind the scenes operations of the fishing industry Check out the Cable Car Turnaround at the end of the Hyde Street Line See the Dungeness Crab Stands in Historic Fisherman's Wharf Pause to take in breathtaking nighttime views of the Alcatraz Lighthouse Rider Requirements: Ages 12 and up over 100 lbs (45kg) and under 250 lbs.(113 kg) are welcome. No pregnant guests. Not recommended for some guests over age 70 or with mobility, motor control or recent surgeries. Under 18 must go on tour with parents or guardian. All tours start on time, so please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. For the safety and complete training of our guest late arrivals will not be allowed to join a tour that has already started training. Please be on time. Enjoy riding an eco-friendly Segway, see more sights than you could cover on foot, and have lots of fun!
All aboard the 'orrible omnibus for a ride around the dark side of London. The Ghost Bus Tours' classic Routemaster bus has been redesigned to give passengers London's first 'Fright Bus' service. On-board actors and technical trickery combine to create the scariest tour in town. A creepy conductor will provide the commentary for this sinister sightseeing show, revealing haunted Palaces, unmarked burial grounds and the many skeletons in the capital's cupboard. The Ghost Bus Tours - The Necropolis Bus Company Earth to earth… The Necropolis Bus Company began in the 19th century as a private funeral bus service. The Necropolis vehicles or ‘Carcass Coaches’ as they were known to Londoners were able to convey the deceased, pall bearers and up to 50 mourners (no standing) to the final resting place. Each bus had an onboard conductor/chief mourner and a special siren or ‘mourning whistle’ to warn pedestrians of the bus’s approach. The sound of the whistle prompted gentlemen to remove their hats and bow their heads as a mark of passing respect. Ashes to Ashes… Regular service ran until 1967 when a tragic fire at the company depot in South Dulstead razed the building to the ground and destroyed almost the entire fleet of buses. Only one vehicle was salvaged from the ashes and was locked in a storage facility for 40 years. It has now been restored to its original design and is operated by NECROBUS as a sightseeing service in central London. Bus to Bus... The bus is painted in the company’s traditional colour of midnight black. The interior seating is arranged in ‘railway style’ for comfort and so that passengers can grieve openly and offer condolences to each other. Decorative features include lamps and window curtains, which were always drawn if a coffin was stored in the vehicle overnight. This is based on the superstition that a departed spirit might be trapped by its own reflection in the glass and would be unable to pass on to the other world. It also helped to keep the bodies cool in the summer months. Please Note: The Ghost Bus Tours take no responsibility for items left on the bus, personal items are carried at the owners risk and The Ghost Bus can take no responsibility for items damaged or lost. Smoking, eating and drinks other than bottled water are not permitted on the bus. There are no toilet facilities on the bus. The vehicle is a 1966 Routemaster and it has not been possible to make the entrance wheelchair accessible.
Recorded commentary in English, Arabic, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin Live Guided Tour in English on the Magical Night Tour Journey CITY TOUR Explore the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the iconic Louvre and the Emirates Palace. Visit a wide variety of museums, a Souk, dhow boats, a fort and a historic district. Tour Highlights Sheikh Zayed Mosque Emirates Palace Louvre Museum (UC) Al Hosn Fort Etihad Museum Capital Leaning Tower Heritage Village Mangroves Corniche Royal Palace Etihad Towers WTC Souk YAS TOUR Enter the action—packed entertainment zone Yas Island, an island like no other! Visit Ferrari World, a F1 Racing Circuit, Yas Waterworld, Yas Marina & Warner Bros. Theme Park. Tour Highlights: Ferrari World F1 Marina Circuit Drag Racing Strip Racing School Karting Track Yas Waterworld Yas Mall Warner Bros Viceroy Beach Yas Marina DHOW CRUISE Jump onboard an Arabian Dhow and glide down the Abu Dhabi coastline. Enjoy stunning views of the capital’s skyline, palaces, an island and the Marina Creek. Tour Highlights Corniche Marina Eye Lulu Island Beaches UAE Flag Pole Marina Creek Emirates Palace Fishing Village Abu Dhabi Skyline Bab Al Bahr hotel
Gold Venues Rijksmuseum Portrait Gallery of the Golden Age Stedelijk Heineken Experience Hop-on Hop-off Bus + Boat 24H Keukenhof admission Amsterdam Walking Tour Red Light District Walking Tour Madame Tussauds Muiderslot Amsterdam Dungeon Guided Amsterdam City Tour ARTIS Tropenmuseum CORPUS Frans Hals Museum Haarlem Kröller-Müller Museum Kunsthal Rotterdam Louwman Museum Madurodam Volendam-Marken Express Amsterdam Icebar Zuiderzee Museum Mauritshuis Sightseeing Rotterdam Rotterdam Zoo Hermitage Amsterdam Silver Venues Van Gogh Museum (2 silver tickets) Amsterdam Hop-on-Hop-off Bus 24h Rembrandt House ArenA Amsterdam Museum Foam Nat. Maritime Museum Oude Kerk Moco Micropia Kinderdijk Mesdag Collection Semi-open Boat Cruise Lovers Canal Cruise Amsterdam (1hr) Royal Delft Zaans Museum Prison Gate Museum Vermeer Centre Delft Museum Willet-Holthuysen Museum Our Lord in the Attic Museum of Bags & Purses Escher in het Paleis Euromast Amsterdam Maritime Museum Rembrandt House Enjoy discounts at the following stores: De Bijenkorf Amsterdam (special offer) Dam Square Souvenirs (10% off) Gassan Dam Square (special offer) House of Bols (10% off) SVNRS (10% off) Holland Cheese Shop Westermarkt (15% off) Cheese Factory Volendam (15% off) De Kaaskelder (the cheese cellar) (15% off) The Amsterdam Kaashuise (the Amsterdam cheese house) (15% off) Cheese & More (Kalverstraat, Leidsestraat, Reguliersbreestraat and Magna Plaza) (15% off) Save on food and drinks at the following restaurants: Floor 17 (15% off) Haesje Claes (special offer) Pastabar (special offer) Ramen-Ya (10% off) Restaurant Classico (25% off) Ponte Vecchio (10% off) Bar-Restaurant Amstelhaven (10% off) The Pancake Bakery (special offer) Wagamama Max Euweplein/Leidseplein (25% off) Wagamama Amstelstraat/Rembrandtplein (25% off) Wagamama IJ-Hal/Amsterdam Central Station (25% off) Wagamama WTC/Station Zuid (25% off)
Participants should plan on spending 1 to 1.5 hours at Dolphins Plus from arrival to departure. Participants must understand English or bring someone that can translate in order to take part in the swim program. Participants should be comfortable in water that is 12 - 15 feet deep. Swimmers must be at least 7 years old to participate. A participating parent or guardian, age 18 or older must accompany swimmers age 7 to 9 years. Swimmers age 10 to 17 must be accompanied at the facility by a participating or non- swimming parent/ guardian age 18 or older, but can enter the water independently. Pregnant women are unable to participate in our in-water encounters. If any members of your party have special needs please contact us before completing your booking