Tours That Support Women and Connect Communities
Women in Travel CIC is a UK social enterprise and tour operator offering women-led tours in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Amsterdam. Each experience invites visitors to discover a city through food, music, art, history and the communities that give it its character.
Our tours are led by women who have taken part in Women in Travel CIC training programmes and received support to develop their guiding skills and opportunities. By booking an experience, you are not only discovering original local stories, but also supporting women as they build confidence, visibility and new opportunities through tourism.
Our tours welcome domestic and international visitors, and selected experiences can also be arranged for private groups, team activities and corporate events.
Get in touch if you would like help choosing or arranging a tour.
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Women-Led Tours in London
London’s neighbourhoods tell powerful stories of migration, resilience and cultural exchange. Our women-led food and cultural tours in London invite you to experience those stories through local flavours, music, hospitality and personal connections, while meeting the communities that continue to shape the capital.
Arabian Cultural Experience in London: Food, Music & Hospitality
Discover Arab culture in London with Amal on this welcoming, hands-on experience. Enjoy Arabic coffee, authentic dishes, rich oud scents, and lively belly dancing. This 3-hour tour blends tradition, music, and personal stories, with plenty of chances to taste, learn, and join in. Book now for a truly unique cultural journey!
Empire on a Plate: A London Historical Food Tour of Migration & Flavour
Step into 2,000 years of London’s history, one bite at a time. Join Martina, a warm and insightful guide of Italian heritage, as she leads you through the flavours, stories and communities that shaped the city. From Roman wine and medieval ale to curry, tea and rum, discover how migration, trade and cultural exchange made London what it is today.
Tooting Mama’s Sri Lankan Food Tour: Hidden Flavours, Culture & Community
Follow Ranji through Tooting’s Sri Lankan food scene on a generous 3-hour tasting walk shaped by memory, migration, and community. Try short eats, lamprais, string hoppers, sambols, and kothu roti while meeting the neighbourhood through its markets, cafés, and family food traditions.
Discover Palestine in London: History, Culture & Hidden Connections
Carol’s walking tour through central London traces Palestinian culture and hidden links to Britain: browse Ibraaz’s books and pre-1948 photography, taste za’atar, hummus and falafel, encounter art and scholarship at SOAS, uncover St George’s surprising ties to Palestine, and finish at Palestine House with tatreez, tea and stories of resilience.
Ethiopian Flavours in Shepherd’s Bush with Coffee Ceremony
Be whisked away to Ethiopia without leaving London! Join Sefanit, a warm and welcoming Ethiopian woman, as she guides you through Shepherd’s Bush Market to discover the rich flavours, vibrant cultures and cherished traditions of her homeland. Finish your adventure with an authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremony and tasty snacks.
Immersive Indian Community Tour in London: Culture, Food & Flavours
A Journey Through the Senses. Be whisked away to the vibrant streets of India, right here in London! Join guide Vaishali, a proud member of the Women in Travel social enterprise, and venture along the enchanting Ealing Road, where you’ll uncover the rich tapestry of flavours, cultures, clothing and traditions that define India.
Women-Led Tours in Manchester
Manchester is a city shaped by music, industry, activism and communities from around the world. Our women-led walking tours in Manchester uncover the people and movements behind its cultural identity, from the sounds and flavours of the Northern Quarter to the women whose courage helped transform the city.
Beyond the Bassline: A Cultural Music & Food Tour of Manchester
Discover Manchester through its music, food, and communities on this 3-hour cultural walking tour with Saj. Explore the Northern Quarter, visit Piccadilly Records, hear stories of migration and identity, and enjoy a local rice and three lunch. A rich, personal journey through sound, flavour, and city life.
Manchester Women’s History Walking Tour with Tea & Cake
Manchester’s radical past comes into focus through the women who refused to stay silent. This 2.5-hour walk traces hidden stories of suffrage, protest, culture, LGBTQ+ identity, social change, and local memory, ending with tea and cake at the characterful Richmond Tea Rooms.
Women-Led Tours in Edinburgh
Beyond its famous closes and historic skyline, Edinburgh holds stories of migration, folklore, nature and women whose lives are often overlooked. Our guided tours in Edinburgh reveal these layers through Ukrainian heritage, Gothic history and the city’s green spaces, combining thoughtful storytelling with food, tea and creative experiences.
Ukrainian Roots in Edinburgh: Culture, Community & Food Experience
Discover Edinburgh’s hidden links to Ukraine on this intimate 2.5-hour walking tour led by Nataliya, a Kyiv-born guide. Explore royal ties, memorials, and community spaces, and enjoy homemade Ukrainian treats along the way. A moving journey of culture, memory, and connection in the heart of the city. Book now for a truly unique experience!
Gothic Edinburgh: Stories of Women & Hidden Histories with Tea & Scones
Step into Edinburgh’s Gothic side with Pola, a writer, artist, and storyteller drawn to the city’s darker imagination. This 2.5-hour walk explores St Giles’ Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard, the Grassmarket, and the Witches’ Well, uncovering women’s stories, superstition, hidden histories, and Gothic fiction over tea, scones, and cakes.
Hidden Edinburgh Women’s Nature Tour: Myths & Botanical Workshop
Edinburgh’s greener, quieter side comes alive through the women, plants and traditions that shaped it. This 3-hour walk follows riverside paths, healing wells and hidden gardens, sharing stories of folklore and women’s wisdom before ending with a hands-on botanical workshop where you create a take-home blend.
Women-Led Tours in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Zuidoost is one of the city’s most culturally diverse districts, shaped by migration, creativity and Afro-diasporic communities. Our women-led art tour in Amsterdam explores museums, murals, public artworks and community spaces, with a studio visit that brings you closer to the artists and stories shaping the area today.
Amsterdam Afro-Diaspora Art Tour – Zuidoost Stories & Studio Visit
Amsterdam Zuidoost comes alive through Afro-diasporic art, migration stories, and the communities shaping the city today. This 3.5-hour tour explores museums, murals, heritage spaces, and public art, with a Surinamese-Indonesian coffee break and a behind-the-scenes visit to a Congolese artist’s studio.