The hidden prize of your low-budget trip to a European city is simple: the free walking tour. The group that puts on these donation-based tours is Sandemans New Europe, an organization that is determined to help out student travelers who might not typically be able to afford any sort of guided tour.
Every time I reach a new city, I search for Sandeman's. They're that good. On the tour, you're guaranteed to hear over 300 years of history about the city you're standing in. You'll hear stories, anecdotes, and suggestions for hidden treasures around the city from some of the most outgoing and passionate tour guides in the world.
These guides work for tips. With that said, they obviously enjoy what they do. After taking advantage of these tours in Amsterdam, Berlin, and Copenhagen, I can promise you that you are in great hands!
Maybe you'll go on a tour given by Gareth, a Danish guide whose eyes sparkle when he talks about the grace of the Danish people throughout history. Or maybe you'll have the quirky and Irish Dan in Amsterdam, who will not only teach you the history behind each site, but also the history behind the tolerance of the enticing city.
You can find these tours in other popular European cities, including London, Paris, Edinburgh, Dublin, Prague, Madrid, and even Jerusalem.
For more information, check out http://www.neweuropetours.eu/.