About Us

At Tourist By Transit, we believe the best way to understand a destination is to move through it the way locals do. Cities reveal themselves through their transit lines, railways, ferries, and historic routes — and when you travel with us, you experience those stories firsthand.

Tourist By Transit was founded by Mark, a certified travel advisor, lifelong transit historian, and seasoned experience cruiser. For decades, Mark has explored the world through the systems that shape it: metros that pulse beneath cities, streetcars that preserve history, regional trains that connect communities, and cruise ships that open entire coastlines to discovery. His expertise blends logistics, storytelling, and a deep love of transportation into travel planning that feels both effortless and meaningful.

We design journeys that are connected, sustainable, and rooted in place. Whether you’re navigating a world‑class metro, riding a heritage tram, or setting sail on a thoughtfully chosen cruise itinerary, your travel becomes richer, smoother, and more authentic. You don’t just visit a destination — you experience it.

At Tourist By Transit, every itinerary is crafted with care, curiosity, and a sense of adventure. We tailor each trip to your interests, your pace, and your style, ensuring you always know where you’re going, how to get there, and why it matters.

If you’re ready for travel that’s smarter, more connected, and full of story, you’re in the right place. Welcome aboard.

Mark has always understood places through the way people move. Long before he became a certified travel advisor, he was exploring cities by riding their streetcars, studying their rail maps, and following the routes locals take every day. Transit wasn’t just transportation — it was a window into culture, history, and community.

Cruising became part of that journey, too. Mark discovered that a ship can be its own moving world, and that the right itinerary can open entire coastlines to deeper exploration. As an experienced cruiser, he helps travelers choose voyages that feel personal, thoughtful, and connected to the places they visit.

Today, Mark brings together decades of transit knowledge, hands‑on preservation work, museum volunteering, and creative storytelling through Tourist By Transit. He designs travel that’s rooted in movement — metro lines, heritage trams, regional trains, ferries, and cruises — because that’s where the real stories live.

If you want to experience destinations the way locals do, Mark is ready to guide you.