Trusted Art and Museum Tours Experts

Mark Winter is a seasoned art certification expert, fine art appraiser, and expert witness, with over two decades of experience in the global art market. A former associate at Sotheby’s.com and a senior specialist at Art Authentication Experts, Inc. Since 2003, he has worked on cases spanning authentication, attribution, appraisal, and the investigation of forgery, theft, and rediscovery. Mark and his team regularly collaborate with journalists and media across print, digital, radio, and film, providing expert insight into art authentication, attribution, and market trends. Their commentary has been featured in investigative reports, documentaries, news segments, and podcasts worldwide. Offering rapid fact verification (often within 24–48 hours) and multilingual interviews in 21 languages, Mark supports timely stories with accuracy and depth.

Moritz Danner is the founder and creative director of Artmere, a studio brand producing original, hand-painted artworks for design-led homes. Each piece is signed by the artist and developed with the room and palette it's meant to live in. Through Artmere, Moritz works at the intersection of contemporary painting, interior design, and direct-to-consumer commerce, shipping original work internationally to collectors who would rather own one signed canvas than a wall of posters. He is a useful source on: original art versus prints, choosing wall art for modern interiors, color and composition in real homes, the rise of original art among first-time collectors, and what it takes to build an art brand outside the traditional gallery system.

Erin Remington brings over a decade of expertise in the art world to her role as the Director of Sales and Curation at Saatchi Art. Holding a Masters in Modern Art History, Theory, and Criticism, alongside a B.S. in Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University, Erin furthered her studies in Art and Art History at the American University of Paris. She is also a member of the International Society of Appraisers focusing on 20th Century Fine Art. With a profound passion for exceptional art, Erin is dedicated to collaborating with collectors in the selection of pieces that inspire and elevate their spaces. She firmly believes in the transformative power of art to inform, inspire, educate, and reshape our perspectives on the world. Erin's commitment to excellence has earned her recognition, with features in CNBC and Yahoo Finance.

Fabio Mendonça is a native Carioca born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, bringing authentic local perspective to cultural tourism since 2012. As founder of Rio Cultural Secrets, he has spent 14 years guiding international travelers through the real Rio—beyond the postcard destinations. Born in Rio, Fabio grew up immersed in the city's rich cultural tapestry, from samba circles in Lapa to the Afro-Brazilian heritage of the Little Africa neighborhood. This deep-rooted connection allows him to offer insights impossible for outsider operators to replicate. Rio Cultural Secrets specializes in fully private tours for discerning travelers, with particular expertise in solo female travel safety, LGBTQ+ experiences, and culturally-conscious tourism. The company has been featured in Forbes and Fodor's Travel Guide, and maintains memberships in LATA (Latin American Travel Association) and ATTA (Adventure Travel Trade Association). Fabio is passionate about sustainable tourism and actively challenges exploitative practices—notably refusing to offer favela tours despite market demand. Instead, he focuses on Rio's samba roots, African heritage sites, hidden neighborhoods, and authentic cultural connections that honor local communities. Expertise: Cultural tourism, sustainable travel, South America destinations, solo female safety, LGBTQ travel, cruise shore excursions, Carioca culture, samba history, anti-overtourism strategies.

Every society decides, at some point, what to do with its past. Which stories to preserve. Which to reframe. Which to quietly retire. That decision is never just cultural. It is always political. I work at that intersection—where heritage becomes policy, where identity becomes strategy, and where a government's investment in culture is rarely about culture alone. My work spans the Gulf, Canada, and Egypt. Three contexts where the same questions surface differently: a Saudi institution redesigning its national narrative for a global audience, an immigrant community in Calgary watching its culture become folklore, and an ancient site in Egypt absorbing a million visitors a year with no coherent story to tell them. I am most useful to journalists when the story is about what a society says through what it builds, preserves, funds, or erases. That story is happening everywhere right now. The Gulf is spending billions on it. Western cities are arguing about it in their museums and their streets. Diaspora communities are living it without anyone asking them. I work in Arabic and English.

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China Travel Expert & Cultural Insider Experience at crafting immersive journeys across China, I specialize in unveiling authentic stories behind this vast nation. From ancient Silk Road cities of Xinjiang to misty rice terraces of Guilin, I help travelers and media navigate China's cultural treasures beyond the typical tourist trail. As a bilingual China travel specialist, I offer insider perspectives on: Emerging destinations and hidden gems across China's diverse regions Cultural etiquette, local traditions, and cross-cultural insights Sustainable and responsible tourism in sensitive areas Silk Road history and its modern-day significance Regional cuisine, from Uyghur pilaf to Sichuan hotpot Navigating China's evolving travel regulations Off-the-beaten-path adventures for discerning travelers I work with journalists, travel writers, and content creators seeking authentic China stories beyond the headlines. Whether you need expert commentary on travel trends, destination features, or cultural insights, I provide nuanced perspectives rooted in firsthand experience and deep local connections. Available for interviews, podcast appearances, article contributions, and expert commentary on China travel and culture. Martina

Lucian Roman is a UK-based artist and the founder of Lucibe (lucibe.com), an independent online art-print store. Lucibe sells museum-quality matte prints of public-domain masters — Monet, Van Gogh, Klimt and more — alongside Roman's own original works, shipping internationally. He can speak to buying affordable art, decorating on a budget, public-domain and classic art, print quality (matte vs giclée), and running a solo online art business.

I’m an archaeologist turned tour guide, travel leader, and Founder of Merakiva Travel. For over 10 years, I traveled the world as an archaeologist, excavating ancient sites in countries like Spain, Lebanon, and Iraq. After finishing my PhD, I moved into the corporate world. In that time, I worked in marketing, product development, and strategy. That life wasn't for me so I started a tour and travel company. In it, we lead trips around the world for small groups and organize trips for independent travelers. Plus, I run Always Sunny Tour out of it. Always Sunny Tour is the only tour in the world dedicated exclusively to visiting sites from the cult-favorite show, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Now, I also post on YouTube, slowly building up an audience of people interested in archaeology and travel. I'm a storyteller who loves people (and talks to tourists on a near daily basis).

I’m an antiques specialist with almost 15 years of experience in the auction industry. I’ve worked as an auctioneer and valuer, and now serve as the UK specialist for Auctionet, a global online auction platform. I regularly contribute to articles and podcasts on vintage collecting, second-hand culture, and the changing value of everyday objects. I am the toy consultant for Miller’s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide, and an on-screen expert on Cash in the Attic. My mission is to make antiques and collectables feel approachable, culturally relevant, and a bit magical. I’m available for comment on: • Auctions and second-hand trends • Toys and popular culture • Generational collecting habits • Valuations and unexpected finds • British design and nostalgia

Colleen Hoffenbacker, WPW, AWA, AAA—award-winning mixed-media artist. First painter to secure U.S. Copyright Office registration for hand-painted works created in collaboration with AI. Recognized in Marquis Who's Who in America for contributions to contemporary visual art. Member with Distinction, American Women Artists; Elected Member, Allied Artists of America. Background in commercial art, vintage poster restoration, BA Studio/Fine Art, Academy of Classical Design training. Work included in the Lunar Codex (permanent Moon archive), galleries, museums, and private collections. Featured in Create!, New Visionary, Art Seen, Women United Art Movement, Suboart, Divide, Artsin Square, Modern Renaissance, Artist Closeup, Visual Art Journal, and World of Interiors. Available for quotes on: AI art, creatives/artists using AI, art and tech hybrid practice, tech evolution in fine art, surreal floral aesthetics, digital art. High-res artwork images ready.

I’m an Affiliate Growth Specialist with a passion for connecting people, brands, and creative ideas. At The Tour Guy, I focus on building strategic partnerships, driving affiliate growth, and securing online mentions through PR and outreach. My role blends creativity and strategy: I identify and recruit content creators to showcase our products, craft compelling campaigns, and amplify brand visibility across digital channels. With a background in client-facing roles and experience in both social media and marketing, I thrive at the intersection of relationship-building and performance-driven results. I’m driven by fostering meaningful collaborations and turning connections into impactful stories. If you value creativity, strategic thinking, and measurable growth, let’s connect.

I'm the founder and CEO of SimilarTours, a comparison site for tours, activities, and attraction tickets. We aggregate live inventory from the major booking platforms so travelers can compare options and prices for the same experience in one place, across a catalog of more than 500,000 tours worldwide. That catalog is also a dataset, and I spend a lot of my time in it. We recently published a pricing study analyzing 504,620 tours to show what experiences really cost in 2026: how prices vary by city and category, where travelers routinely overpay, and how the same tour can be listed at different prices on different booking sites. I can speak in depth about the tours and activities industry, how attraction and tour pricing actually works, skip-the-line and timed-entry strategy at major sights (the Colosseum, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Vatican, Sagrada Familia), how travelers can avoid overpaying for tickets, and practical trip planning for cities like Paris, London, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Lisbon, New York, and Tokyo. I also write extensively about all of this on the SimilarTours blog, backed by our own catalog data rather than opinion. Happy to provide data-backed quotes, custom pricing pulls from our catalog, or a founder's perspective on the online travel and experiences market.

Jan Michiel Drese is the founder and creative director of Drese Art, an independent art-driven lifestyle brand that combines original artwork, AI-assisted creative workflows, and made-to-order ecommerce. He specializes in the intersection of creativity, design, artificial intelligence, branding, ecommerce, and product development. Through his work, he explores how emerging technologies are reshaping creative industries, visual culture, consumer products, and independent entrepreneurship. Jan regularly writes and speaks about AI-assisted creativity, digital art, design trends, product design, ecommerce, sustainability, branding, print-on-demand business models, and the future of creative work. His perspective combines hands-on experience building an independent design brand with broader insights into technology, consumer behavior, and modern commerce. He is available to comment on artificial intelligence in creative fields, design and lifestyle trends, ecommerce, entrepreneurship, sustainability, independent brands, digital art, and how technology is transforming the way products are created, marketed, and consumed.

I am an Archaeologist-Museologist with a passion for museums, heritage, and the modern reception of classical art and history. I hold degrees in Museum Studies and History-Archaeology and am currently a PhD candidate in Classical Archaeology at the University of Athens (NKUA). My writing has appeared in various publications, including TheCollector, Philosophy Now, Historic UK, Sensible Collector, EfSyn.gr, Μηχανή του Χρόνου, fractalart.gr, and others, where I've authored over 100 articles on ancient history, philosophy, and art. Since 2020, I've been working at TheCollector.com.

Christina Gales is a luxury travel advisor and founder of Christina Gales Travel, a boutique travel consultancy specializing in European itineraries, Caribbean escapes, elevated family travel, milestone celebrations, and luxury ocean and river cruises. A Fora and Virtuoso-affiliated advisor based outside Chicago, Christina has planned hundreds of trips across 20+ countries and serves over 100 clients nationwide. With extensive destination training across Europe, the Caribbean, Iceland, Hawaii, and Mexico—plus specialist certifications in luxury travel, cruise planning, and ecotourism—she brings both breadth and depth to every journey. Her preferred status with 8,500+ hotels, resorts, and cruise lines globally allows her to secure exclusive perks and VIP experiences for clients. As both a travel professional and mother of five, Christina is frequently sought after for her expertise in family travel strategy, multi-generational trip design, and making luxury travel approachable for real families. She speaks regularly on European travel planning, destination trends, the psychology of travel, and the shift toward meaningful, purpose-driven travel experiences. Her itineraries favor local culture, boutique hospitality, and personalized experiences over mass-market tourism. Known for her warm, collaborative approach and concierge-level support, Christina helps travelers feel confident, connected, and inspired—from dream to departure to memories that last a lifetime

I am a special needs teacher with expert experience in educating the autistic student from grades K through adulthood nonverbal and verbal. I also have taught other neurodiverse students. My work in the creative arts over the includes having over 20 books. published on Amazon, holding writing camps for young authors, teaching student authors how to write then publishing their work and publishing emerging authors. I am also an artist who focuses on works shows natural wonders, cultural diversity and history from all perspectives. My work is to help all communities, especially the neurodiverse. I love to give back to the community.

Olly Farmer is a dedicated art writer and painting specialist behind ProminentPainting.com, the ultimate guide to painting art. With a passion for making art history and techniques accessible to everyone, Olly crafts comprehensive guides that bridge the gap between classical masterworks and contemporary painting practices. Through detailed articles and expert insights, Olly helps artists, students, and art enthusiasts deepen their understanding of painting techniques, famous artists, art movements, and the rich tapestry of painting history.

Founder of SkipTheLine.Tickets, a travel comparison site focused on skip-the-line and fast-track tickets for major attractions worldwide. Specializes in entry systems, wait times, ticket types, and when skip-the-line access is or isn’t worth it for travelers.

Professional private tour guide with 30+ years of international tourism experience. Specialist in Santiago, Valparaíso, the Andes, Chilean wine regions, luxury travel, and personalized travel experiences.