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Discover Architecture with a Twist!
Welcome to Guiding Architects, the world’s largest network of architecture tour companies. We are not your average tour guides – we are passionate local architects who want to share the wonders of our cities with you!
Unforgettable Architectural Experiences
At Guiding Architects, we offer a wide range of tours designed to suit every architectural enthusiast. Whether you prefer a short walk or a multi-day adventure, we have something for everyone. Our tours are fully customizable, allowing you to explore the architectural gems that pique your interest.
From Hidden Gems to Iconic Landmarks
Join us on our ready-to-book tours, featuring fixed itineraries that showcase the best of each city’s architecture. We also specialize in crafting personalized group tours, complete with transportation and restaurant arrangements. In selected cities, we even offer public tours open to individuals, couples, and small groups. And if you’re up for a grand architectural exploration, join us on our multi-day travel packages to some of the world’s most captivating urban areas.
Architectural Adventures for Everyone
Guiding Architects is proud to serve a diverse range of clients from various sectors. Our tours have attracted architecture firms, developers, universities, councils, municipalities, building product producers, tour operators, arts associations, press delegations, architecture enthusiasts, and cultural travelers alike. In 2019 alone, we had the pleasure of hosting over 35,000 guests!
Passion Knows No Borders
Based in Zurich, Guiding Architects is an international association that has been connecting architects and travelers since 1996. What started as an organic and informal network blossomed into an official entity in 2004. Today, our dedicated members span across 22 countries, offering specialized tours in 42 cities worldwide.
Insider Knowledge and Local Expertise
When you embark on a Guiding Architects tour, you’ll be accompanied by independent local architects who truly know their cities inside out. They’ll take you to the must-see architectural sites and reveal hidden treasures. You can also request a customized tour tailored to your specific interests and areas of curiosity.
A World of Architectural Engagement
Our member companies go the extra mile to create unforgettable experiences. In addition to architecture tours, they offer full-day or multi-day programs that take care of transportation, accommodation, and restaurant reservations. We also organize lectures, publish texts, and host workshops and symposia to deepen our architectural exploration.
Join us at Guiding Architects and embark on an architectural journey like no other. Let our passionate local architects guide you through the captivating stories and remarkable designs that shape our cities.