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iKON's electrifying "2023 iKON WORLD TOUR: TAKE OFF" will be in Europe! Catch JAY, SONG, BOBBY, DK, JU-NE, and CHAN as they debut in Europe with their chart-topping hits and explosive stage presence. 

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Essen - 24.06.2023

Venue: Grugahalle, Messeplatz 2, 45131 Essen, Germany

Florence - 28.06.2023

Venue: Nelson Mandela Forum, Piazza Enrico Berlinguer, 1, 50137 Firenze FI, Italy

Paris - 01.07.2023

Venue: Zénith Paris - La Villette, 211 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France

iKON add new shows to 2023 ‘Take Off’ world tour

The upcoming tour will be their "first USA appearance after 4 years"

K-pop boyband iKON have added a new date to their 2023 ‘Take Off’ world tour.

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On July 20, tour organiser Leo Presents announced the dates and venues for the US leg of iKON’s ongoing 2023 ‘Take Off’ world tour. On September 5, the boyband will kick things off at New York City’s Kings Theatre, before heading to Atlanta, Chicago and more.

iKON will also play Dallas and Denver on September 11 and 14, respectively, before wrapping up their US tour in Los Angeles at the Shrine Auditorium on the 16th. According to Leo Presents, the upcoming tour will be the boyband’s “first USA appearance after 4 years”.

On August 31, the K-pop boyband added a new date to the Asia leg of their ‘Take Off world tour’. This November, the group will play a show at Tennis Indoor Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Keep tabs on this page for the latest on iKON’s 2023 ‘Take Off’ world tour.

The updated dates for iKON’s 2023 ‘Take Off’ world tour are:

MAY 05 – Seoul, South Korea, Jangchung Arena (Finished) 06 – Seoul, South Korea, Jangchung Arena (Finished) 21 – Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei Arena (Finished) 26 – Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Garden Theater (Finished) 27 – Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Garden Theater (Finished)

JUNE 21 – Madrid, Spain ( Postponed Indefinitely ) 24 – Essen, Germany, Grugahalle (Finished) 28 – Florence, Italy,  Nelson Mandela Forum (Finished)

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JULY 01 – Paris, France, Zénith Paris, La Villette (Finished) 08 – Osaka, Japan, Maruzen Intec Arena (Finished) 09 – Osaka, Japan, Maruzen Intec Arena (Finished) 22 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Axiata Arena (Finished) 29 – Bangkok, Thailand, IMPACT Exhibition Hall 5-6 (Finished)

AUGUST 05 – Manila, Philippines, Araneta Coliseum (Finished)

SEPTEMBER 05 – New York City, New York, Kings Theatre  07 – Atlanta, Georgia, The Eastern 09 – Chicago, Illinois, Auditorium Theatre 11 – Dallas, Texas, Gilley’s 14 – Denver, Colorado, Bellco Theatre 16 – Los Angeles, California, Shrine Auditorium

OCTOBER 07 – Tokyo, Japan, Musashino Forest Sport Plaza 08 – Tokyo, Japan, Musashino Forest Sport Plaza 11 – Osaka, Japan, Osaka-jō Hall 12 – Osaka, Japan, Osaka-jō Hall

NOVEMBER 19 – Jakarta, Indonesia, Tennis Indoor Senayan (NEW)

💥JUST ANNOUNCED! 💥 @GTMNY143 2023 TAKE OFF USA TOUR🚀 ⚡️Ticket Open: To Be Announced – Next Week! USA iKONIC! Get Ready? Show Time! Brace for impact, iKON are returning to the states to bring their highly anticipated massive world tour ‘2023 iKON WORLD TOUR: TAKE OFF’ on… pic.twitter.com/FWls3XZGlH — Leo Presents (@LeoPresents) July 19, 2023

Indonesian iKONICS, it’s finally your turn! We are SO READY for 2023 iKON WORLD TOUR TAKE OFF in JAKARTA on 19 November 2023 at Tennis Indoor Senayan. Ticket details are coming your way soon! #iKONtakeoffinJakarta #iKONinJakarta #KIGLive #CreateLouder pic.twitter.com/58CNGYoBVy — KIG Live | Promotor nya Taecyeon, iKON, Morrissey (@kigliveid) August 31, 2023

iKON  parted ways with longtime agency YG Entertainment in late-December 2022 . At the time, YG Entertainment announced that the agency and group had “mutually agreed” to end iKON’s exclusive contract, following a “long and careful discussion” with the group’s members. The group signed with 143 Entertainment  the following month.

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• Tantara Play Video
• Sinosijak Play Video
• At ease Play Video
• DRAGON Play Video
• Killing Me Play Video
• BLING BLING Play Video
• Rhythm Ta Play Video
• LOVE SCENARIO Play Video
• BUT YOU Play Video
• U Play Video
• Love on the Brain ( Rihanna  cover) Play Video
• Kiss Me Play Video
• Want You Back Play Video
• FIGHTING Play Video
• Why Why Why Play Video
• Like a Movie Play Video
• GOODBYE ROAD Play Video
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2023 iKON “TAKE OFF” World Tour: Ticket Details

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iKON is set to embark on their world tour from this coming May. As of their recent announcement, the boy group is having 17 stops and according to the posters, they will adding more stops for this tour. We will be updating this article as soon as announcement are out, so you may bookmark it for future reference.

If you’re interested in getting tickets, check out the details below.

2023 iKON “TAKE OFF” World Tour

May 5, Friday – Seoul (Jangchung Arena)

May 6, Saturday – Seoul (Jangchung Arena)

May 21 – Taipei (Taipei Arena)

May 26, Friday – Tokyo (Garden Theater)

May 27, Saturday – Tokyo (Garden Theater)

June 21, Wednesday – Madrid (Palacio Vistalegre) (postponed)

June 24, Saturday – Essen (Grugahelle)

June 28, Wednesday – Florence (Nelson Mandela Forum)

July 1, Saturday – Paris (Zénith Paris – La Villette)

July 8, Saturday – Osaka (Maruzen Intec Arena)

July 9, Sunday – Osaka (Maruzen Intec Arena)

July 22, Saturday – Kuala Lumpur (MIECC)

July 29, Saturday – Bangkok (Impact Exhibition Hall 5, 6)

August 5 – Manila (Araneta Coliseum)

September 5 – New York (Kings Theatre)

September 7 – Atlanta (The Eastern)

September 9 – Chicago (Auditorium Theatre)

September 11 – Dallas (Gilley’s)

September 14 – Denver (Bellco Theatre)

September 16 – Los Angeles (Shrine Auditorium)

October 7, Saturday – Tokyo (Musashino Forest Sports Plaza)

October 8, Sunday – Tokyo (Musashino Forest Sports Plaza)

October 11, Wednesday – Osaka (Osaka Castle Hall)

October 12, Thursday – Osaka (Osaka Castle Hall)

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Seoul / Taipei / Tokyo / Madrid / Essen /  Florence / Paris / Osaka / Kuala Lumpur / Bangkok / Manila / New York / Georgia / Illinois /  Texas / Colorado /  California / Tokyo & Osaka (Encore)

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iKON successfully ends 2023 world tour

The group iKON has successfully completed their world tour.

iKON wrapped up their 7-month-long journey on the 9th with their final performance in Macau, part of the ‘2023 iKON WORLD TOUR TAKE OFF’.

Starting with a concert in Seoul last May, iKON performed a total of 24 shows in 16 cities, including Tokyo, Osaka, Essen, Florence, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Manila, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, LA, Jakarta, and Macau.

iKON first expressed, “We were truly happy to meet and have fun with our iKONICs (fandom name) in each country during the world tour,” and added, “We are very grateful to the iKONICs who gave us unlimited love and welcomed us.”

They continued, “We would like to thank the staff who worked hard with us throughout the concert. Especially to the managers who traveled with us and did their best for iKON, we are really thankful.”

2023 is a year of continuous new challenges for iKON. They showcased a variety of activities, including joining a new agency, releasing an iKON studio album, individual solo activities, and performances. 

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Just been to their last tour stop in Macau over this weekend. It was an absolutely amazing show!!! Perfect vocals and phenomenal rap, very minimal backing tracks, live band music, they are truly amazing performers - no doubt about it. The whole concert was hype AF!!! It was definitely one of the best concerts I have ever been to!! I was so happy to hear all those songs that I've been listening to for a long time, all performed live in front of me, it was really meaningful. I rested a full day on Sunday cos I felt like I'd been hit by a bus, that's how hard we partied.

I know enlistment period is starting for them soon, so I wish the boys all the best for the coming year as well for their upcoming solo projects!!!!

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congratulations! see you on the next tour

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Le groupe de Kpop iKON arrive dans 4 villes d'Europe avec le "2023 iKON WORLD TOUR : TAKE OFF". Composé de JAY, SONG, BOBBY, DK, JU-NE et CHAN sous 143 Entertainment, le groupe se produira en Europe pour la première fois depuis ses débuts en 2015. Ils ont de nombreuses chansons à succès telles que "KILLING ME", "BUT YOU", "LOVE SCENARIO" et "RHYTHM TA", parmi lesquelles le méga hit "LOVE SCENARIO" qui est l'une des chansons les plus célèbres de K-POP. Le clip a amassé plus d'un milliard de vues. La tournée européenne « 2023 iKON WORLD TOUR : TAKE OFF » aura lieu à Madrid, Espagne, Essen, Allemagne, Florence, Italie et Paris, France à partir du 21 juin. Korea's popular boy group iKON is coming to 4 cities in Europe with "2023 iKON WORLD TOUR: TAKE OFF".

Consisting of JAY, SONG, BOBBY, DK, JU-NE, and CHAN under 143 Entertainment, the group will perform in Europe for the first time since their debut in 2015.

They have numerous hit songs such as “KILLING ME”, “BUT YOU”, “LOVE SCENARIO”, and “RHYTHM TA”, among which the mega hit “LOVE SCENERIO” is one of the most famous songs in K-POP and topped 6 on YouTube. It has amassed over a billion views. The “2023 iKON WORLD TOUR: TAKE OFF” European tour will be held in Madrid, Spain, Essen, Germany, Florence, Italy, and Paris, France from June 21st. Hosted by JIN Entertainment.

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iKON Announces 1st Batch Of Cities For Upcoming "TAKE OFF" World Tour

iKON has shared more details about their upcoming world tour!

Early this month, iKON announced that their first steps with their new agency 143 Entertainment were a world tour and a solo comeback for Bobby.

At midnight KST on March 17, iKON announced details for their upcoming concert in Seoul along with basic date and city details for their additional stops. iKON’s “TAKE OFF” world tour kicks off in Seoul with a two-night concert on May 5 and 6 at Jangchung Arena.

Later in May, iKON will perform in Taipei and Tokyo. In June, the group will visit Manila, Madrid, Essen, Florence, and Singapore, before stopping by Paris, Osaka, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur in July.

The tour will kick back up in September for iKON’s U.S. leg which includes shows in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, and Los Angeles.

Stay tuned for more details and dates!

Bobby’s will drop his new song “Cherry Blossoms” on March 20 before releasing his full single album on March 21 at 6 p.m. KST. As a group, iKON is scheduled to perform at KCON 2023 Thailand this weekend and KCON 2023 Japan in May.

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[UPDATE] iKON Concert Schedule 2023: World Tour “Take Off”

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K-pop boy group iKON has recently announced their upcoming “2023 iKON World Tour Take Off,” featuring iKON concerts in various cities across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, beginning in May. This announcement has generated a buzz of anticipation and excitement among fans worldwide.

Starting in May 2023, iKON will be performing in Taipei and Tokyo, followed by a series of concerts in June across Manila, Madrid, Essen, Florence, and Singapore. In July, the group will be performing in Paris, Osaka, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur. In September, the tour will continue with performances in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, and Los Angeles. The group has also hinted that more tour dates will be announced soon.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates on the iKON concert’s “iKON World Tour 2023.” It promises to be a thrilling event that fans will not want to miss!

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The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales – Guided by a STORYTELLER

Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance , beckons visitors with its captivating history and cultural legacy. Discover this enchanting city through a guided walking tour that unravels the tales of the influential Medici dynasty and the rich tapestry of the Renaissance era. Led by a skilled storyteller, this well-rounded experience showcases the city’s renowned landmarks, from the iconic cathedral to the Uffizi Gallery . Prepare to be immersed in Florentine heritage, as the tour provides valuable insights that shed light on the enduring legacy of this remarkable destination. Unlock the secrets of Florence’s past, and…

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• A guided walking tour that explores Florence’s rich Renaissance heritage and the captivating tales of the legendary Medici dynasty.
• Visits iconic landmarks like the cathedral, Uffizi Gallery, and Piazza della Signoria, providing an insightful overview of Florentine history and culture.
• Offers valuable city tips from a licensed guide, ensuring a well-rounded experience for visitors.
• Flexibility to pay what you want as a tip, allowing for a personalized and affordable tour experience.
• Convenient meeting and end locations near public transportation, ensuring a seamless and efficient tour.

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This guided walking tour in Florence boasts an impressive 6,703 reviews and a Badge of Excellence , indicating its popularity and quality.

Based in the historic city, the tour lasts for the duration of a guided walking experience, allowing visitors to explore the cradle of the Renaissance .

The tour covers key highlights like the cathedral, Uffizi Gallery , and Piazza della Signoria, providing an insightful overview of Florentine history, culture, and the legendary Medici dynasty .

Included in the tour are valuable city tips, a licensed guide, and entry to various sites, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching experience.

With a meeting point at Piazza di San Lorenzo and an end point at the Uffizi Gallery, this tour is an excellent way to discover the wonders of Florence.

Tour Description

The tour explores the ‘ cradle of the Renaissance’ and delves into Florentine history, culture , and the legendary Medici dynasty.

Visitors get to see highlights like the cathedral, Uffizi Gallery , and Piazza della Signoria , providing an insightful overview of the city’s wonders in just a couple of hours.

During the tour, guests will receive valuable information about what to visit, do, and eat, as well as other helpful tips from the licensed guide.

The tour offers a well-rounded experience, allowing visitors to efficiently discover the rich heritage and captivating sights that make Florence such a renowned destination.

Included in the Tour

The tour includes valuable information about the city, covering what to visit, do, eat, and other helpful tips. Plus, it provides a licensed guide to lead the experience. Guests have the flexibility to pay what they want as a tip to reward the guide’s effort.

The tour also grants access to various sites , including the Basilica di San Lorenzo , Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Battistero di San Giovanni, Campanile di Giotto, Cupola del Brunelleschi, and the Gallerie Degli Uffizi . These inclusions ensure a comprehensive and enriching exploration of Florence’s treasures, allowing visitors to enjoy the city’s renowned Renaissance history and culture under the guidance of a knowledgeable and experienced professional.

Meeting and Pickup

Guests meet at Piazza di San Lorenzo , 11, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy, where they’ll find the tour guides identified by a green umbrella .

The tour concludes at the Uffizi Gallery , located at Piazzale degli Uffizi , 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy.

The meeting point is conveniently situated, allowing easy access for participants.

The end location at the renowned Uffizi Gallery provides a fitting conclusion to the guided exploration of Florence’s Renaissance wonders.

Guests can expect a seamless transition from start to finish, ensuring a well-organized and efficient tour experience.

The use of the green umbrella ensures clear identification of the tour guides, making it simple for guests to locate and join their group.

Additional Information

Participants can expect a confirmation at the time of booking, ensuring they’ve all the necessary details for their upcoming tour.

The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, accommodating guests with various mobility needs. Service animals are also allowed, making the experience inclusive for all.

Conveniently, the tour meeting point and end location are situated near public transportation, simplifying the logistics for participants.

Infants must sit on laps during the guided walk, as the tour is open to all ages.

Most travelers can comfortably participate in this insightful exploration of Florence’s Renaissance and Medici heritage, led by a skilled storyteller.

Private tour/activity, only your group will participate. Confirmation at time of booking. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Service animals allowed.

Explore the Renaissance

On this guided tour, visitors explore the rich tapestry of Florence’s Renaissance heritage , uncovering the captivating tales of the legendary Medici dynasty that shaped the city’s cultural landscape.

The tour takes them to the iconic cathedral, whose magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi stands as a testament to the ingenuity of the Renaissance era.

At the Uffizi Gallery , they marvel at the artistic masterpieces that defined the period, while Piazza della Signoria serves as a living museum, showcasing the political power and patronage of the Medici family.

Through these storied landmarks, the tour provides a comprehensive understanding of how Florence blossomed into the ‘ cradle of the Renaissance ‘, cementing its enduring legacy as a cultural epicenter.

Discover the Medici

Throughout the tour, visitors delve deeper into the captivating legacy of the Medici dynasty, whose political acumen and patronage of the arts propelled Florence into the forefront of the Renaissance. They explore the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, a lavish residence that showcases the family’s wealth and influence, and learn how the Medicis wielded power through strategic marriages and shrewd maneuvering.

The tour also highlights the family’s enduring impact, including:

• The magnificent Basilica di San Lorenzo, which the Medicis commissioned as their family church
• The Uffizi Gallery, a testament to the Medicis’ dedication to art and culture
• The Ponte Vecchio, the iconic bridge they transformed into a hub of luxury shops
• The grand Palazzo Pitti, the Medicis’ primary residence and a symbol of their enduring legacy.

City’s Wonders in Hours

The tour allows visitors to get an overview of the city’s wonders in just a couple of hours, exploring highlights like the cathedral, Uffizi Gallery , and Piazza della Signoria.

With a licensed guide leading the way, travelers can learn about Florentine history, culture, and the legendary Medici dynasty .

Along the way, they’ll visit sites such as the Basilica di San Lorenzo, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, and Gallerie Degli Uffizi .

The tour provides valuable information about what to see, do, and eat in the city, ensuring visitors make the most of their time in Florence.

With over 6,700 positive reviews, this guided walking tour is an excellent way to discover the ‘ cradle of the Renaissance ‘ in a short amount of time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy for the tour.

The cancellation policy for this tour is flexible.

Customers can cancel the tour for a full refund up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Within 24 hours, there’s a 50% cancellation fee.

No-shows or cancellations on the day of the tour are non-refundable.

This policy allows customers to plan their trip with confidence while giving the tour operator enough notice to resell the tour if needed.

Is There an Option to Book a Private Tour Instead of a Group Tour?

Yes, the tour offers the option to book a private tour instead of a group tour.

According to the additional information provided, the tour is described as a ‘Private tour/activity, only your group will participate .’

This indicates that travelers have the flexibility to book a private tour experience tailored to their specific needs and preferences, rather than joining a larger group tour.

Can the Tour Be Customized to Accommodate Specific Interests?

Yes, the tour can be customized to accommodate specific interests. The tour provider offers the flexibility to tailor the experience based on the group’s preferences.

Travelers can request a special focus on certain aspects of Florence’s history, art, or culture. The guide will work with the group to create a personalized tour that meets their interests and needs within the tour’s duration and scope.

Are Any Discounts or Packages Available for This Tour?

The tour company doesn’t currently offer any discounts or package deals for this guided walking tour of Florence.

However, they do allow flexibility in the tour’s itinerary to accommodate specific interests of participants. Customers can speak with the tour guide beforehand to customize the experience , within the overall framework of exploring the city’s Renaissance history and landmarks.

Prices are fixed, but the tour provides good value with an experienced guide and access to multiple sites.

What Is the Dress Code or Recommended Attire for the Tour?

The tour doesn’t have a strict dress code , but it’s recommended to dress comfortably and wear appropriate attire for walking around the city.

Comfortable shoes, breathable clothing, and layers are advisable, as the weather in Florence can be variable.

While there are no specific requirements, it’s best to avoid overly casual or revealing outfits out of respect for the historic sites visited during the tour.

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• Florence Walking Tour With Skip-The-Line to Accademia & Michelangelo’S ‘David’
• Florence Sunset Walking Tour With Wine & Food Tasting
• Florence Pasta Making Class
• Skip the Line: Uffizi and Accademia Small Group Walking Tour
• Florence Accademia Gallery Tour With Entrance Ticket Included
• Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour With Guide
• Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills and Italian Cuisine
• Chianti Safari: Tuscan Villas With Vineyards, Cheese, Wine & Lunch From Florence

Final Words

This guided walking tour offers an immersive exploration of Florence’s remarkable Renaissance heritage .

Visitors will uncover the captivating history, culture, and the influential Medici dynasty that shaped the city.

With a licensed guide’s insightful commentary, they’ll witness renowned landmarks and gain a deep understanding of Florentine legacy.

It’s a well-rounded experience that allows travelers to discover the rich tapestry of the Renaissance in just a few hours.

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Exploring Florence with a Guided Tour

There are so many things to see and do in Florence that everyone visiting the city can find it a challenge to decide which ones to visit, what to see and do! There are many museums, churches, piazzas and bridges to visit and explore, artisans workshops, boutique shops and local markets to buy a souvenirs to take back home and much more. A month-long holiday in Florence wouldn't be enough to discover all its wonders.

The best solution to this "problem": join a guided tour of the city to help you visit a selection of the city's best attractions and sights, making sure you do not miss the best of the Cradle of Renaissance!

You can book a guided tour of many of the city's museums, but particularly of the Uffizi Gallery , to better enjoy the marvelous works of art in the museum considered to be one of the most important in the world, skipping the long lines you always find at the entrance. See the best of Florence in a "highlights" or "best of" tour in walking guided tours and learn interesting details about the history of the city. If you prefer to tour the city with a little less walking, you could enjoy a eco-friendly electric cart tour or the flexibility of the hop-on, hop-off double-deck buses. How about a cooking class where you can learn to make pasta and then enjoy it as lunch? Food tours, wine-tastings, bike tours ... there is something for everyone , no matter which one you'll choose, it will make your time in Florence unforgettable !

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The Tour de France was first raced in 1903 when journalist (and former bike racer) Henri Desgrange organized the event to promote L’Auto-Vélo, a French sporting newspaper that he edited–and is known today as L’Equipe. The newspaper was actually printed on yellow paper, which fuels one of the narratives surrounding the origins of the maillot jaune . That year’s Tour covered 2,428 km (1,509 mi) spread over just six stages–the average stage length was about 405 km (251 mi)–and only 21 of the original 60 starters finished the inaugural event.

Despite the low number of finishers, the event was an overwhelming success, and the Tour has since become one of the largest sporting events in the world, an event for which teams with multi-million dollar budgets spend years trying to win. For the riders, just a single stage win or day in the yellow jersey is a career-defining achievement. Riders who win the overall title–even just once–go down in history.

This year’s race covers 3,492 km (2,165 mi) spread over 21 stages, with eight days for the sprinters, two individual time trials, seven mountain stages, and about four stages for the punchy opportunists who head up the road in search of “do-or-die” breakaway stage victories–we love those guys.

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The route of the 2024 Tour de France is unlike any we’ve ever seen, mainly because it’s bookended by two of the biggest “firsts” in the event’s 110-year history: it’s the first to begin in Italy and the first to end outside of Paris (in Nice).

The Tour begins in Florence on Saturday, June 29th, the first of three-and-a-half stages in Italy. And we’re expecting fireworks right away: Stages 1 and 2 are two of the toughest opening stages we’ve ever seen, even harder than the opening stages of last year’s Tour, which took place in the hilly Basque region of northern Spain.

After a day for the sprinters on Stage 3, Stage 4 begins in Pinerolo and brings the race back into France via the 2,642m Col du Galibier. The second-highest climb in this year’s race, the first rider to the summit will win a cash prize given each year in honor of Degrange. By the end of one of the earliest mountain stages in Tour history, the GC battle will be in full swing.

The sprinters will then get two more chances as the race heads north. But the GC battle will resume on Friday, July 5th, with Stage 7, the first of two individual time trials in this year’s Tour. The first week ends with Sunday’s Stage 9, an exciting stage featuring 14 sections of white gravel roads through France’s Champagne region. This will be the first gravel stage in the history of the men’s Tour de France–the women completed a gravel stage of their own through the region in 2022.

After the Tour’s first Rest Day, the race resumes on Tuesday, July 9th, and begins a southwesterly trip–through the Massif Central, which hosts a rugged finish to Stage 11–toward the Pyrenees. Along the way, the sprinters will have a few more opportunities to win a stage before the high mountains return over the weekend.

And they return in a big way, with back-to-back hors categorie (“beyond category”) summit finishes in the mountains that form the border between France and Spain. Saturday’s Stage 12 takes the riders over the Tourmalet–which Desgrange first thought was too hard for the Tour de France–and ends with a finish at the Pla d'Adet ski resort, while Sunday’s Stage 13 ends on the Plateau de Beille–after almost 198km of racing.

As if the mountains aren’t enough cause for excitement, it’s also a holiday weekend: Sunday is Bastille Day–July 14th–so expect the roads on both days to be packed with “festive” fans. By the end of the day, the list of riders capable of winning the 2024 Tour de France will be much shorter than it was a week prior.

The Tour’s third and final week takes the race back east, where an Alpine finale looms. In all, the riders will spend four days in the mountains during the third week, first in the high Alps–with summit finishes at the end of Stage 17 ( at Superdévoluy) and Stage 19 (at Isola 2000). And don’t snooze on Thursday’s Stage 18, a saw-toothed stage from Gap to Barcelonnette that’s filled with short, jagged climbs and could be the perfect place for an ambush–or a Hail Mary–before the final weekend.

But this year’s final weekend is not what we’ve come to expect from Tours of the past. With the Summer Olympics beginning in Paris just five days after the end of the race, this year’s Tour skips its traditional finish on the Champs Elysees and instead finishes in Nice–after the hardest final weekend we’ve seen in decades.

The weekend opens on Saturday, July 20th, with Stage 20, a short but intense stage through the maritime Alps featuring four categorized ascents, including a summit finish on the Category 1 Col de la Couillole.

And just in case that doesn’t settle things, Sunday’s Stage 21 certainly will, as–for the first time in 35 years–the Tour de France ends with an individual time trial. And it’s a hard one: a 33.7 km race against the clock that takes the riders over the Col d'Èze, a tough Category 2 ascent that always features in the final stage of March’s Paris-Nice, an 8-day stage race that Tour contenders often use to build form during the first part of their seasons.

This might bode well for American fans–for two reasons. First, the last time the Tour de France ended with an individual time trial, American Greg Lemond defeated France’s Laurent Fignon–who entered the day wearing the yellow jersey–to win the Tour by eight seconds.

And this year’s winner of Paris-Nice–which finished with a stage over the Col d'Èze–was American Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike), a 24-year-old from Idaho who took the yellow jersey on that final stage. Jorgenson will be lining up at this year’s Tour; could history repeat itself? We can’t wait to find out.

When it comes to watching the Tour de France, you’ve got lots of options. NBC’s Peacock ($5.99/month or $59.99/year) streams all events organized by A.S.O., which means you can watch the Tour de France now and then the Tour de France Femmes in August. (And if you’re looking for ad-free coverage, you’ll need a subscription to Peacock Premium Plus, which runs $11.99 per month or $119.99 for the year.)

The Peacock app is available on Roku, Apple devices, Android and AndroidTV devices, Google platforms, Chromecast, Xbox consoles, PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles, VIZIO SmartCast TVs, and LG Smart TVs. You can also watch online via the Peacock website.

If you have a good cable package and prefer conventional viewing on your television, you’re in luck: NBC will offer the race to cable subscribers via the USA Network and CNBC. Live coverage often starts around 7 a.m. EDT, so 9-to-5ers will likely need to record each stage and watch later. (Check the full schedule for details.)

If you’re in Canada, FloBikes ($29.99/month CDN) is the best way to watch the Tour de France. All 21 stages are available live and on-demand on FloBikes.com, the FloSports iOS app, and the FloSports app for Amazon FireTV, Roku, and Apple TV.

Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) won the 2023 Tour de France, defeating Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) to defend his title from 2022. The two champions engaged in a tense battle during the first two weeks of the race and entered the second Rest Day separated by just ten seconds on the Tour’s General Classification.

But Vingegaard exploded at the start of the third week, crushing Pogačar in an individual time trial on Stage 16 and then dropping him in the Alps on Stage 17. In just two stages, the Dane’s lead went from ten seconds to more than seven minutes. Pogačar saved face by winning Stage 20, but for the second year in a row, the winner of back-to-back Tours in 2020 and 2021 was forced to settle for second place–and the white jersey as the Tour’s Best Young Rider. Pogačar’s teammate, Great Britain’s Adam Yates–won Stage 1 and wore the Tour’s first yellow jersey–finished third overall.

Belgium’s Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) was without question the Tour’s best sprinter. The Belgian won four stages and ran away with the green jersey as the winner of the Tour’s Points Classification. Italy’s Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) won the polka dot jersey as the Tour’s King of the Mountains.

Jonas Vingegaard-Hansen (Visma-Lease a Bike)

At this point in time, we’re waiting to hear if Vingegaard will even be starting this year’s Tour de France. The defending champion was one of several Tour favorites taken down in a massive crash at the Tour of the Basque Country in early April. The Dane spent twelve days in the hospital after breaking several bones and suffering a punctured lung in the fall and only resumed training a few weeks ago. Visma-Lease a Bike recently said he has a 50-50 chance of starting the race, but only will do so if the team feels he’s 100% ready to challenge for a third consecutive victory.

Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates)

The uncertainty surrounding Vingegaard’s participation makes Pogačar the top favorite. The Slovenian won back-to-back Tours in 2020 and 2021 and scored back-to-back second-place finishes behind the Dane in 2022 and 2023. He’s been training since winning six stages and the General Classification at the recent Giro d’Italia and looks on track to become the first rider since Italy’s Marco Pantani (in 1998) to win the Giro-Tour double.

Primož Roglič (BORA-hansgrohe) and Remco Evenepoel (Soudal–Quick-Step)

Vingegaard wasn’t the only Tour contender who went down in that terrible crash at the Tour of the Basque Country: Slovenia’s Primož Roglič–who was leading the race at the time–and Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel were victims as well, and both riders immediately abandoned the race. Roglič injured his knee–but suffered no major injuries–but Evenepoel needed surgery after breaking his clavicle and scapula.

Unlike Vingegaard, both riders were able to get back to training relatively quickly, and they both competed at the recent Critérium du Dauphiné . Roglič won two stages and the General Classification despite almost cracking at the end of the final stage. Evenepoel won the Dauphiné’s only individual time trial, but showed he still has some room to improve after fading in the mountains. He finished the race in seventh place overall.

Carlos Rodríguez (INEOS Grenadiers)

Rodríguez, who won a stage and finished fifth in last year’s Tour de France, won the final stage and finished fourth overall at the Dauphiné, the latest in a series of high-stage race finishes for the 23-year-old. He’ll likely be joining Colombia’s Egan Bernal (who won the Tour in 2019) and Great Britain’s Geraint Thomas (Who won the Tour in 2018) on the starting line in Florence to form one of the deepest eight-rider line-ups in this year’s race.

Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike)

If Vingegaard proves unable to start the Tour, don’t be surprised if Visma-Lease a Bike turns to Matteo Jorgenson to lead the team in his place. After winning Paris-Nice and Dwars door Vlaanderen in March, the American spent much of April and all of May at training camps, building form for the summer.

Well, it must’ve worked, as the 24-year-old nearly snatched the Dauphiné from Roglič after riding away with Rodríguez at the end of the final day. In the end, he lost the race by only eight seconds–another interesting coincidence given Lemond’s margin of victory at the Tour in 1989.

The American has never captained a team at the Tour de France, but he raced the French grand tour in 2022 and 2023–so he at least knows what the Tour’s pressure-cooker atmosphere feels like. And he should benefit from the presence of his teammate Sepp Kuss , the American who shockingly won last year’s Vuelta a España and played a pivotal role in each of the six grand Tours won by the team prior to his own victory at the Vuelta last September.

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My Review: Florence Food Tour with Context Travel

D uring my trip to Florence in 2007, the food did not leave much of an impression on me. I remember having great breakfasts in the morning, ones that consisted of good espresso and something like a croissant. And I recall a sumptuous bowl of Tuscan stew, but beyond that nothing that stuck out.

That was 100% my fault. So sorry, Florence. I was wrong. Florence IS for foodies!

Like we did in Kyoto , Mr. Misadventures and I requested a custom Context Travel tour, Florence for Foodies. And as usual, the Context Travel team and Adrienne, our guide, delivered an exceptional, food-focused experience.

At the end of our tour, what I came to understand was that the most important aspect of Tuscan food is simplicity. Everything is fresh, no need to label anything organic, all food is organic here! People shop for one day or two and visit small shops focused on a single product or category of products.

We met Adrienne in the Piazza della Repubblica right after we had enjoyed a delicious espresso and I drooled at the sweets display.

We began our food pilgrimage at Procacci , a beautiful truffle shop belonging to the Antinori wine family. We sampled (and then ordered more!) of their house specialty, Panini tartufati, a small sandwich with a special truffle cream. Just inhaling the air in this shop is pure heaven and the locals arrive in the late afternoon for a glass of prosecco and Panini tartufate as an apertivo.

We walked around with Adrienne pointing out a bit of history about some of the buildings (mostly owned by wine families in the area) and little unique elements such as the original “drive-thru” windows. The noblemen would drive up to the window for a glass of wine and then hit the road.

We stopped at a local bakery to sample a few Tuscan specialties, both sweet and savory. Most bread, except some focaccia, doesn’t have salt. The salt comes from the pecorino, prosciutto, and salami and is not needed in the bread.

The reason? Centuries before, the Pope charged a steep tax on salt, so the merchants evoked “Me ne frego” (“I don’t give a damn!”) and they did without. And they still do today.

Snacking on sweets called for a coffee to chase the sugar, we visited Café Giacosa, the café where Negroni cocktails were invented. A few years back the café was purchased by Roberto Cavalli, he tried to rename the café, but the Florentines protested as it had such a history and the name was reverted. We tried a lovely budino made with something like a patisserie cream mixed with rice.

What I loved about this spot (and all the places we went to were full of locals). At Giacosa, there were businessmen standing around eating their bowls of pasta, going back for seconds and quickly drinking down their espressos before heading back to work.

During our five days in Florence, we visited Café Giacosa quite a few times!

Mr. Misadventures and I use/eat a lot of olive oil, so Adrienne took us to the store where she buys hers, La Bottega dell’Olio, or as I like to call it, heaven! Different types of olive oil are used with different dishes, whether it is to dip into, put on top of pasta, or marinade, it is not one size fits all. We tasted several olive oils from regions all over Italy as well as balsamic vinegar, I never wanted to leave.

Last stop was a grocery store. More like the traiteurs I am familiar with in France. But it’s a store you can sit down and eat in as well.

Which we did. Of course, we did!

With pecorino, parmesan, prosciutto and salami toscano. Oh and wine.

The Grana Market is family-run run and the store that Adrienne goes to for its parmesan, after sampling some with balsamic vinegar drizzled on top, I understood why.

Just when I thought I could not eat anymore, we were done.

In reality, we spent three-plus hours on a fantastic food journey through the street of Florence with an exceptional guide, something I have come to expect from Context Travel .

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These are my reviews of the Context Travel Tours I have been on and LOVED!

• Context Travel Orsay Museum Tour
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• Giverny for the Day – Context Travel Tour
• Gastronomic London: Context Travel London Tour
• Florence for Foodies (custom tour)
• Context Travel Temple Tour Kyoto
• Learning about Japanese Gardening and Landscaping in Kyoto
• Kyoto’s Nishiki Market (custom tour)

This is not a regular tour, but I recommend that Context consider adding it! It is a great way to meet locals and see how they eat daily, really Florence is a wonderful town for Foodies! If food is not your main focus and you want a history-forward itinerary, look no further than this perfectly put-together 3 days in Florence itinerary that captures all the museum highlights.

How about you? Have you been to Florence? What was your favorite food item? If you haven't, what do you think you would like to try? Comment and share!

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• I use  Expedia.com , Booking.com , and  Hotels.com  to find lodging. Always check the reviews on TripAdvisor before booking!
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