1. Booking and Payment
                        Tours must be booked and paid for in advance. Full payment is
                            required
                            to secure your booking. We accept major credit cards, PayPal, and EU bank transfers.
                        For group bookings of 8 or more people, a 20% deposit is required
                            at
                            the time of booking, with the remaining balance due 7 days before the tour date. Corporate
                            clients may arrange invoice payment options with our business department.
                        All prices are listed in Euros (€) and include applicable EU VAT.
                            Any
                            bank fees or currency conversion charges are the responsibility of the customer.
                     
                    
                        2. Cancellation Policy
                        Free cancellation up to 48 hours before tour start time.
                            Cancellations
                            within 48 hours are subject to 50% fee. No-shows are not refundable.
                        For private tours and specialty experiences, cancellations must be
                            made at least 7 days in advance for a full refund. Cancellations between 7 and 3 days incur
                            a
                            30% fee, and cancellations within 72 hours are charged at 75% of the tour price.
                        Date changes are permitted free of charge up to 72 hours before
                            the
                            tour start time, subject to availability. Late changes are treated as cancellations and new
                            bookings.
                     
                    
                        3. Weather Policy
                        Tours operate in most typical weather conditions. Extreme weather
                            cancellations will receive full refunds or rescheduling options.
                        Light rain is not considered extreme weather for walking tours. We
                            recommend bringing appropriate rain gear. In cases of heavy rain, snow, or extreme
                            temperatures,
                            we may modify the itinerary or offer indoor alternatives where possible.
                        The safety of our guests is our priority. The final decision
                            regarding
                            weather-related cancellations rests with our management and will be communicated at least 2
                            hours before the scheduled start time.
                     
                    
                        4. Safety and Liability
                        Participants join tours at their own risk. Our company carries
                            comprehensive public liability insurance but is not responsible for personal injury or loss
                            of
                            belongings.
                        We strongly recommend that all participants have their own travel
                            insurance that covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and personal belongings. EU
                            citizens should carry their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or equivalent.
                        By participating in our tours, you agree to follow the guide's
                            safety
                            instructions at all times. We reserve the right to refuse service or remove any participant
                            whose behavior endangers the safety or enjoyment of other guests.
                     
                    
                        5. Age Restrictions
                        Some tours have minimum age requirements. Children under 16 must
                            be
                            accompanied by an adult. Some historical sites may have specific access restrictions.
                        For culinary tours including wine tastings, participants must be
                            at
                            least 18 years old. Family-friendly alternatives can be arranged upon request. Bicycle tours
                            require participants to be at least 12 years old and 150cm tall for safety reasons.
                        Discounted rates are available for children aged 6-16 on most
                            tours.
                            Children under 6 may join free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult, but please note
                            some historical sites may have restrictions on strollers or very young visitors.
                     
                    
                        6. Tour Operation
                        We reserve the right to modify tour routes, content, or duration
                            due
                            to unforeseen circumstances such as special events, site closures, or safety concerns. In
                            such
                            cases, we will provide an equivalent experience or suitable alternative.
                        Group tours require a minimum of 2 participants to operate. In the
                            rare event that this minimum is not met, we will offer an alternative date, a different tour
                            option, or a full refund.
                        Tour start times are strict. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes
                            before the scheduled departure. Tours will not wait for late arrivals beyond 5 minutes, and
                            no
                            refunds will be issued for missed tours due to lateness.
                     
                    
                        7. Photography and Publicity
                        Our company occasionally takes photographs during tours for
                            promotional purposes. By participating in our tours, you grant us permission to use images
                            in
                            which you may appear for marketing materials, social media, and our website.
                        If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform your guide at
                            the
                            start of the tour. We respect your privacy and will ensure you are not included in
                            promotional
                            imagery.