Why Stewart & Hunnisett?

Stewart & Hunnisett

FINE TOURING AND EDUCATION
SINCE 1996

Sunday lunch in the garden of Jacques Chibois' Bastide Saint-Antoine in Grasse

Why S&H?

Pre-dessert at the Hostellerie de Plaisance in Saint-Émilion

OUTSTANDING VALUE

With us, upper category rooms are the norm, as are extraordinary dining experiences of the kind not offered by mainstream high-end tour operators. Our travelers have enjoyed full tasting menus at restaurants like Gordon Ramsay in London, Moments and Disfrutar in Barcelona, Ristorante Quadri in Venice, L'Arpège in Paris, Hostellerie de Plaisance in Saint-Émilion, and glorious bouillabaisses at Tetou's on Golfe-Juan.

"An exceptional value!"

N.B., New York, NY

An unusual vantage point in Venice

SUPERB CONTENT

Our clients return year after year because they can count on our ability to craft excellent itineraries and, perhaps most importantly, provide top-notch content delivered with verve and savoir faire.

We love taking our travelers to see often overlooked but, in our view, essential gems. And when we visit better-known venues, they can always rely on us to brief them intelligently on both the big picture and the details in a fresh, memorable, and eye-opening way.

"Our trip [to Spain] with you was wonderful, as always: your managing to condense that vast country into such a jewel of a trip was pure magic, and we loved every minute of it."

B.R., Saratoga & Palm Springs, CA

Colossal Roman niches in Todi, Umbria

Off the beaten track in Venice on our private motoscafo launch

PERSONAL SERVICE & FIRST-RATE LOGISTICS

We've had over twenty-six years to hone our organizational skills and are constantly reviewing every aspect of our offerings.

Unlike big luxury tour operators, we don't run dozens or hundreds of tours a year. In an era when high-end travel has taken on many of the characteristics of mass tourism, those who travel with us find it refreshing that we provide truly personal attention at every turn and design and lead all of our trips ourselves, as we always have.

Whether we’re discussing the finer points of a Renaissance painting, the twists and turns of a country’s recent history, the merits of one wine over another, or even the dishes that we happen to love at specific restaurants, we're there for you!

""We continue to marvel at the way all the elements came together under your care to achieve a perfect experience."

A.J.B., Chicago, IL

Visiting Spoleto in Umbria

SPECIAL ACCESS AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VISITS

We frequently arrange special events and insider access such as private visits of the Sistine Chapel, off-hours and behind-the scenes-visits of museums and historical sites, private visits of villas, stately homes and gardens (sometimes staying for refreshments or lunch with their fortunate owners). When an itinerary calls for it, we also organize visits of private art collections and studio visits of internationally-known contemporary artists.

A young Vasarely enthusiast in Aix-en-Provence

"...the trip fired our desire to return with both of you on another adventure through time where princes in castles really exist..."

B. M. R, Philanthropist and Museum Trustee, San Diego, CA

"John’s meaningful presentation at [our private visit of] the Sistine Chapel and interpretation of the complexity of Michelangelo’s effort was the most moving that I have ever experienced."

W.P., San Rafael, CA