The Blue Walk Tours

Guided, small-group walking and art vacations across Europe

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Available Art Vacation Sketchbook

Sketchbook Art Workshop in Paris, France

  • Sketchbook
  • France
  • Jun 6 — 12, 2027 · 6 nights Summer 2027
TeacherKoosje Koene
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Available Art Vacation Mixed Media

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Murren, Switzerland

  • Mixed Media
  • Switzerland
  • Jun 13 — 20, 2027 · 7 nights Summer 2027
TeacherTammy Gilley
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Available Art Vacation Mixed Media

Mixed Media Art Workshop on the Costa Brava, Spain

  • Mixed Media
  • Spain
  • Sep 5 — 11, 2027 · 6 nights Fall 2027
TeacherKaren Stamper
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Available Art Vacation Mixed Media

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Paris, France

  • Mixed Media
  • France
  • Sep 18 — 25, 2027 · 7 nights Fall 2027
TeacherMary Beth Shaw
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Available Art Vacation Mixed Media

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Cyclades, Greece

  • Mixed Media
  • Greece
  • Oct 5 — 17, 2027 · 12 nights Fall 2027
TeacherTiffany Goff-Smith
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Available Art Vacation Sketchbook

Sketchbook Art Workshop on the French Riviera, France

  • Sketchbook
  • France
  • Oct 18 — 24, 2027 · 6 nights Fall 2027
TeacherLloyd Dangle
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Walking Vacation in Liguria and Lake Como, Italy

  • Walking Vacation
  • Italy
  • Oct 4 — 11, 2026 · 7 nights Fall 2026
Hosted byJeannette & Suzy
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Sold Out Art Vacation Sketchbook

Sketchbook Art Workshop in Padua and Parma, Italy

  • Sketchbook
  • Italy
  • Oct 11 — 18, 2026 · 7 nights Fall 2026
TeacherKoosje Koene
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Sold Out Art Vacation Mixed Media

Mixed Media Art Workshop in Sicily, Italy

  • Mixed Media
  • Italy
  • Oct 28 — Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights Fall 2026
TeacherCecile Yadro
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Mixed Media Art Workshop in Sicily, Italy

  • Mixed Media
  • Italy
  • Apr 13 — 21, 2027 · 8 nights Spring 2027
TeacherMary Beth Shaw
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Sketchbook Art Workshop on the French Riviera, France

  • Sketchbook
  • France
  • May 2 — 8, 2027 · 6 nights Spring 2027
TeacherKoosje Koene
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Sold Out Art Vacation Painting

Painting Art Workshop in the Cyclades, Greece

  • Painting
  • Greece
  • May 11 — 23, 2027 · 12 nights Spring 2027
TeacherOhn Mar Win
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Sketchbook Art Workshop in Liguria, Italy

  • Sketchbook
  • Italy
  • May 24 — 30, 2027 · 6 nights Spring 2027
TeacherTaria Dawson
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Sketchbook Art Workshop in Paris, France

  • Sketchbook
  • France
  • Sep 26 — Oct 3, 2027 · 7 nights Fall 2027
TeacherJill Badonsky
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Explore the World

Discover Europe's most inspiring destinations with The Blue Walk. Every trip is an escorted, small-group experience: art workshop vacations built around walking, and, for a few remaining departures, walking-only tours as we transition toward private and semi-private options.

We take care of the details so you can be present for the trip itself. Leave the cruise ships and tour buses behind. Our itineraries bring you into the heart of places most travelers never find.

Come walk with us. Return home inspired, renewed, and a little more attentive to the world than when you left.

"The Blue Walk renewed my passion for travel. We stayed in places we never imagined we would in our lifetime. Our guides were lovely, kind, knowledgeable, and always made us feel taken care of."

— Jody and Michael Sidley, Los Angeles, California

Italy-Tiffany Goff-Smith-2

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Our Tour Schedule

The following is a list of our public tours. Beyond what's listed here, we also design private and semi-private walking and art vacations for your own group, family, or circle of friends.
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2026 (Fall)
StartEndCountryDestinationTeacherMediumTrip Page
Sun 04-OctSun 11-OctItalyLiguriaJeannette & SuzyWalking Vacation View page
Sun 11-OctSun 18-OctItalyPaduaKoosje KoeneSketchbook View page
Wed 28-OctWed 04-NovItalySicilyCecile YadroMixed Media View page
Sun 04-Oct – Sun 11-Oct Walking Vacation
CountryItaly
DestinationLiguria
TeacherJeannette & Suzy
Trip Page View page
Sun 11-Oct – Sun 18-Oct Sketchbook
CountryItaly
DestinationPadua
TeacherKoosje Koene
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Wed 28-Oct – Wed 04-Nov Mixed Media
CountryItaly
DestinationSicily
TeacherCecile Yadro
Trip Page View page
2027 (Spring, Summer & Fall)
StartEndCountryDestinationTeacherMediumTrip Page
Tue 13-AprWed 21-AprItalySicilyMary Beth ShawMixed Media View page
Sun 25-AprSat 01-MayItalyLake ComoJeannette & SuzyWalking Vacation Private
Sun 02-MaySat 08-MayFranceFrench RivieraKoosje KoeneSketchbook View page
Tue 11-MaySun 23-MayGreeceCycladesOhn Mar WinPainting View page
Mon 24-MaySun 30-MayItalyLiguriaTaria DawsonSketchbook View page
Sat 29-MaySat 05-JunFranceParisKoosje KoeneSketchbook Private
Sun 06-JunSat 12-JunFranceParisKoosje KoeneSketchbook View page
Sun 13-JunSun 20-JunSwitzerlandBernese OberlandTammy GilleyMixed Media View page
Mon 28-JunMon 05-JulItalySouth TyrolJeannette & SuzyWalking Vacation Private
Sun 05-SepSat 11-SepSpainCosta BravaKaren StamperMixed Media View page
Sat 11-SepFri 17-SepFranceParisJeannette & SuzyWalking Vacation Private
Sat 18-SepSat 25-SepFranceParisMary Beth ShawMixed Media View page
Sun 26-SepSun 03-OctFranceParisJill BadonskySketchbook View page
Tue 05-OctSun 17-OctGreeceCycladesTiffany Goff-SmithMixed Media View page
Mon 18-OctSun 24-OctFranceFrench RivieraLloyd DangleSketchbook View page
Tue 13-Apr – Wed 21-Apr Mixed Media
CountryItaly
DestinationSicily
TeacherMary Beth Shaw
Trip Page View page
Sun 25-Apr – Sat 01-May Walking Vacation
CountryItaly
DestinationLake Como
TeacherJeannette & Suzy
Trip Page Private
Sun 02-May – Sat 08-May Sketchbook
CountryFrance
DestinationFrench Riviera
TeacherKoosje Koene
Trip Page View page
Tue 11-May – Sun 23-May Painting
CountryGreece
DestinationCyclades
TeacherOhn Mar Win
Trip Page View page
Mon 24-May – Sun 30-May Sketchbook
CountryItaly
DestinationLiguria
TeacherTaria Dawson
Trip Page View page
Sat 29-May – Sat 05-Jun Sketchbook
CountryFrance
DestinationParis
TeacherKoosje Koene
Trip Page Private
Sun 06-Jun – Sat 12-Jun Sketchbook
CountryFrance
DestinationParis
TeacherKoosje Koene
Trip Page View page
Sun 13-Jun – Sun 20-Jun Mixed Media
CountrySwitzerland
DestinationBernese Oberland
TeacherTammy Gilley
Trip Page View page
Mon 28-Jun – Mon 05-Jul Walking Vacation
CountryItaly
DestinationSouth Tyrol
TeacherJeannette & Suzy
Trip Page Private
Sun 05-Sep – Sat 11-Sep Mixed Media
CountrySpain
DestinationCosta Brava
TeacherKaren Stamper
Trip Page View page
Sat 11-Sep – Fri 17-Sep Walking Vacation
CountryFrance
DestinationParis
TeacherJeannette & Suzy
Trip Page Private
Sat 18-Sep – Sat 25-Sep Mixed Media
CountryFrance
DestinationParis
TeacherMary Beth Shaw
Trip Page View page
Sun 26-Sep – Sun 03-Oct Sketchbook
CountryFrance
DestinationParis
TeacherJill Badonsky
Trip Page View page
Tue 05-Oct – Sun 17-Oct Mixed Media
CountryGreece
DestinationCyclades
TeacherTiffany Goff-Smith
Trip Page View page
Mon 18-Oct – Sun 24-Oct Sketchbook
CountryFrance
DestinationFrench Riviera
TeacherLloyd Dangle
Trip Page View page

Traveling With Your Own Group?

Friends, family, or colleagues, groups of nine to sixteen can reserve a private tour, with special pricing available for group coordinators. We'll work with you to shape the best itinerary and dates for your trip.

Traveled, Created, Loved It

"Spain was our second walking vacation with The Blue Walk, and it was delightful.  Suzy and Jeannette are very organized, knowledgeable and friendly.  They guided us for an overview of old Barcelona, and then onto Callela de Pallafrugel, the most beautiful fishing village. We walked along the coast and through farming areas to two medieval towns.  Suzy and Jeannette are excellent tour guides, and we will join the Blue Walk again soon."

 

- Jackie and Mark Curley

Boston, MA, Blue Walk Italy, Blue Walk Spain

"They are INCREDIBLE!!! I’ve loved everything we’ve done together! An art journal workshop and a private tour with friends I met on the Art Walk & everything has been better and more fun than I ever dreamed! 5 Stars is only a beginning of how great they are!"

- Sue Cogins

Fresno, CA , Art Walk Greece, Private Italy

"What a great way to get exercise and see the most incredible coast of the French Riviera with guides that cater to every personality and whim! My husband and I will definitely be on another walking tour in the near future. Thank you for an amazing experience!"

- Chris & Julie Sochin

Auburn, NY, Blue Walk France

"I love traveling with The Blue Walk. Our time is so special, and I’ve made wonderful friends. And your art teachers are the best! Thank you for the care you put into every aspect of our time. I can’t wait until my next trip."

 

- Norina Morris

Ottawa, Ontario Canada, Art Walk France, Blue Walk Italy