Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

Richard and actor Kathy Burke do Barcelona in 48 hours, including some far-out cuisine, Cava tasting, a guided tricycle tour and surrealist artist Miro.

Richard and comedian Adam Hills embark on a whirlwind visit in Istanbul, including a boat trip, a massage, a very close shave, and some haggling at the Grand Bazaar.

Richard takes actor Jessica Hynes on a whirlwind weekend away to the stunning scenery of Iceland, for waterfalls, glaciers, geysers, whales, rotten shark and elf school.

Richard and actor Stephen Mangan eat steamed sheep's head and go hot air ballooning and camel riding on a quickie weekend trip in Morocco.

Richard goes to Vienna with comedian Chris O'Dowd to sample the sausages, cakes, wines and spirits. The pair also take a hot-rod tour, visit a fairground, the Freud museum and the city sewers.

Richard Ayoade and Mel Giedroyc do a Paris le weekend, with snails, absinthe, a cordon bleu cookery course, bespoke perfume and an art tour.

Comedian Noel Fielding joins Richard for 48 fast and funny hours in the Danish capital, with cycling, sightseeing, art, sandwiches, beer and rollercoasters.

Richard and Greg Davies attempt to extract the essence of Moscow in two days, as they clash with army tanks, head into space and visit one of the strangest circuses in the world.

Richard Ayoade heads to southern Spain with comedian Rob Delaney from Catastrophe, where they eat tapas, learn to dance flamenco and go a bit Wild West.

Richard and Jo Brand do a fast, funny and ruthlessly efficient trip to Venice, learning to row a gondola, sampling Venetian tapas, and staying at the famous Hotel Danieli.

Richard stretches the description mini break to the limit as he heads to the United Arab Emirates for a luxury bonanza with comedian Johnny Vegas.

Richard heads for super-cool Berlin with comedian Roisin Conaty, taking in the city's famed nightlife, Checkpoint Charlie, fancy food, and a replica Cold War apartment.

Richard and comedian Katherine Ryan take a fast and funny trip to New York. Their overflowing schedule includes skyscrapers, roller blades, museums, ferries, show-tunes and cronuts.

Hollywood actor Paul Rudd joins Richard to discover Finland's seaside capital, with a time-efficient exploration by kayak, a good steaming in the city's saunas and salty sweets.

Actor and comedian Adam Buxton joins Richard for a high-speed tour of Portugal's capital, with trams, rickshaw, funicular and fado, and a visit to a doll hospital.

Watch Richard and Jack Dee take a trip to Naples featuring humour, history, culture, pizza, Vespas and chaotic traffic, a trip to Capri, and a guide to the meaning of dreams.

Comedian Rob Beckett joins Richard Ayoade in Russia's cultural capital, for a post-Soviet itinerary including an armoured tank, caviar, vodka, and a herring in a fur coat.

Richard and comedian Aisling Bea make a whirlwind tour of Hungary's fairy-tale capital, with selfies, goulash, cake, pubs, liquor, and a game of chess at the thermal baths.

Richard Ayoade packs his case and heads to the Canaries to discover what lies beyond the all-inclusive resorts of the volcanic island of Tenerife. Making the trip from LA to join him is writer, director and actor, Lena Dunham.

Richard and Rhod Gilbert's high-speed visit to Florida's famous hot spot takes in art, art deco, alligators, speedboats, an airboat tour of the everglades - and dominoes.

Richard is joined by Matt Lucas, actor, comedian and many other things besides, for a frenetic 48 hours in the eternal city, Rome. Over a packed duo of days they cram in culture, cuisine, history, hats and as many sights as they can see.

Richard Ayoade is joined by comedian Sara Pascoe for a two day test of the mini break merits of Valencia. Together they ruthlessly examine Spain's third largest city, taking in its history, parks, architecture, culture and cuisine, as well as falling under the powerful spell of local cocktail agua de Valencia.

Richard Ayoade and comedian Joe Lycett head to the mini break mecca of Amsterdam for a 48 hour hurtle through the city's attractions. In just two days the pair power through culture, cardio, canals, cuisine and much more, not all of it beginning with a 'c'.

Richard Ayoade and actress Sally Phillips head to Stockholm for a fulsome 48 hours in the Swedish capital. Together they scale rooftops, sing Abba, eat Swedish-Danish, and stay up late playing on their phones.

Richard Ayoade returns to provide much needed guidance and inspiration to would-be mini-breakers. This time, Richard is joined by comedian Lee Mack for a funny, yet surprisingly informative, 48 hours in Brussels - featuring culture, comics, pralines, puppets and attractions both large and small, including the Grand Place and the famous atom-shaped Atomium. There's also waffles, mussels - including Moules Genghis Khan - and the secrets of chocolate making.

Richard is joined by actor Fay Ripley for a wintry mini-break in Oslo. Together they pack two days with sledging, screaming, skiing, sculpture and scoff. And despite being a proud half Norwegian, Richard manages to muster a scintilla of objectivity. Richard leads Fay to Oslo's hippest hotel The Thief, home to an art collection that includes works by Warhol, Hirst, and Koons as well as a Bryan Ferry-themed dining room. With the mercury hitting -12, they decide to check out the winter sports options. First they take the Metro to the Korktrekkeren. Built as a bobsleigh track for the 1952 Winter Olympics, it's now Oslo's most popular toboggan run, where riders can hit speeds of 25 miles an hour.

Richard Ayoade is joined by comic actor and writer Robert Webb - the destination Madeira. Together they seek to discover more than the Portuguese island's eponymous wine and cake, although both are sampled along the way. With bags dropped at Funchal's wine-themed hotel The Vine, they board a vintage bus for the Old Timer tour which chugs past numerous city sights including the islet of Pontinha, whose owner has claimed independence from Portugal. Madeira is famed for its bananas and for the culinary bravado of combining them with fish. Richard and Robert sample the scary-looking Black Scabbard fish with banana at a remote sea front restaurant, reached only by sea or cable car.

Richard Ayoade is joined by comedian Shazia Mirza for a fancy two day detour on the Côte d'Azur, in the south of France. In Nice they hire a three-wheeled 'Nice Car' for a scenic tour of the city. They also scope out Cap Ferrat, blue art, fancy yachts, and a grotto in Monaco. Later, there's a pricey helicopter ride and a trip to the casino - in a bid to win back the budget overspend on the helicopter.

Richard Ayoade returns as Travel Man, delivering the definitive guide to a 48 hour minibreak in Zurich. Joining him to get the lowdown on Switzerland's largest city is Frank Skinner. On their wish list is a trip to a football museum as well as the Cabaret Voltaire, birthplace of the Dada art movement. There's also a ride on the steepest funicular railway in the world; a homage to the Swiss army knife; some hot chocolate, fondue and muesli; and a pedalo ride on Lake Zurich.

Richard Ayoade is joined by writer and actor Jessica Knappett for 48 hours in Ibiza - The White Isle. They tour the island in a silver Citroën 2CV, discovering that there is more to 'Beefa' than foam parties, as they take in al fresco art at Ibiza's version of Stonehenge; visit the Unesco world heritage site of Dalt Vila in the island's capital; and go to an exclusive supper club run by the global superstar chef Boris Buono. There's also some pricey cocktails, flowriding, a hippy gong bath, and a visit to the third most magnetic place on the planet.

Richard Ayoade is joined by comedy titan Eddie Izzard for two days in Slovenia. The fun starts in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana - a city of 38 water fountains and a cave system so large it has a special underground railway. For refreshments, they try Slovenian tapas and the country's orange wine. Day two begins with a trip out of town to the stunningly beautiful Lake Bled, where they try summer tobogganing and a spot of rowing. There's also a magic church bell, custard pastries, and a funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle.

Richard Ayoade is joined by the actor and comedian Morgana Robinson for a sweltering two days in Milan. Together they criss-cross the city, taking in paintings, pasta, the bowling game of bocce, and a drink in the smallest bar in the world: Backdoor 43, which can hold a maximum of four customers at a time. At a viewing of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, Richard finds the painting to be 'quite good', but for Morgana, it's 'no Tracey Emin'. The duo also take in the city's epic cathedral and they drop in on a pasta-making lesson which proves strangely musical.

Richard Ayoade is back on his travels, taking his usual ruthless approach to getting the maximum from a city break. Comedy goddess Dawn French joins Richard in Athens, cradle of Western civilisation. Their mythic mini-break features doughnuts, the Acropolis, and the thermal waters of Lake Vouliagmeni - rumoured to be the goddess Athena's favourite bathing spot - where they get an exfoliating pedicure from a toothless carp. There's a 14-course tasting menu at a temple to molecular gastronomy, including lamb's brain. And an Olympian tour featuring discus and javelin training is followed by a bout of ouzo tasting.

Nish Kumar joins Richard Ayoade for a potter round Porto, Portugal's second city. They start their trip with a welcome tipple of the city's eponymous fortified wine. To get their bearings, Richard and Nish hire electric scooters. They refuel with Porto's favourite sandwich, the meaty Francesinha; take on a 5D cinema experience; and are pushed to the boundaries of physical endurance as they climb the Arr?íbida bridge. Their brave ascent is rewarded with great views of the city and the ocean. At a local church, Nish makes a confession. Absolved, the duo indulge in a selection of local pastries with a cake connoisseur, and test out artisanal soap in a genre-defining hand washing sequence.

Richard Ayoade's joined by Alice Levine - DJ, broadcaster, podcaster - as the pair go on a rapid fling round the Estonian capital and all of its most see-able sights.

Richard Ayoade and Bob Mortimer go for a spin round the cosmopolitan city. There's a Beatles tour in the red-light district, great views and hipster cocktails.

Richard Ayoade is joined by Stephen Merchant to enjoy a weekend break in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik. Having checked in to their fancy rooms at a 16th-century townhouse, they head off round one of the world's best-preserved medieval cities. A Game of Thrones tour features some of the show's most celebrated locations, while Richard and Stephen also visit a hilltop fort still littered with landmines dating from the war of the 1990s.

Richard Ayoade is joined by comedian Lou Sanders for a two-day break in the Norwegian city of Bergen, taking a speedboat transfer from the airport to their waterfront lodgings. They explore the historic neighbourhood of Bryggen, ride a cable car to the top of Mt Ulriken and fly down the the fastest zipline in Norway - against Richard's better judgement.

Richard Ayoade is joined by comedian Joe Wilkinson for a two-day break in Poland's second city Krakow, beginning by attending a baking workshop, before heading to a salt mine to marvel at the world's largest underground chapel. They also drive to Nowa Huta, a showcase suburb of socialist realism, where they end up in an authentic communist-era apartment - with obligatory vodka and pickles. After a lunch of pierogi dumplings, they take part in a stained glass workshop at the centre of Krakow's art nouveau movement.

Richard Ayoade and comedian Ellie Taylor team up for a two-day meander around Madrid, following an itinerary rich in art, histrionics, and plenty of ham. They take a tour of artistic masterpieces, learn to carve ham and visit a circus church.

Joe Lycett is joined by James Acaster for a long weekend in the Spanish part of the Basque Country, travelling from the Guggenheim in Bilbao to Mount Igueldo. Alojng the way, they sample the local tipple Kalimotxo, a combination of red wine and cola, take a vertigo-inducing walk across the world's first transporter bridge, and pay homage to artist Eduardo Chillida.

Joe Lycett is joined by Aisling Bea for a trip to the Croatian city of Split, where they go on a dog walk organised by a local animal shelter, try their hand at paddleboarding and visit a museum of stuffed frogs. They also learn to prepare a local fish dish despite neither of them liking seafood, and explore the maze of alleys and squares that were once a palace built by the Roman emperor Diocletian.

Joe Lycett is joined by Mo Gilligan for a tour of Cyprus, where they try their hand at making halloumi - but need to milk some goats to provide the vital ingredient. They take to the water in a pair of mushroom boats and journey on to the ancient city of Larnaca, where they visit the salt and pepper museum and take a quick trip to a beachfront bar.

Joe Lycett is joined by Katherine Parkinson to explore the Belgian city of Antwerp, where they take a golfing tour of the city's most beautiful squares, getting a history lesson along the way. They also visit De Koninck Brewery, where they sample five different food and beer pairings, and explore a network of subterranean tunnels that criss-cross the city.

Joe Lycett explores how to get the most out of a weekend away with a fun-packed, 48-hour itinerary of trademark humour and facts. This time, fellow comedian Sarah Millican joins him for an exploration of the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. The duo take to the skies to see the city from above - an experience they find by turns terrifying, thrilling and beautiful. Keen to explore Lithuanian cuisine, they sample cold beetroot soup and cepelini dumplings washed down with gira, a drink made from fermented beer. Later, the pair explore Vilnius' medieval centre on foot, taking in Gediminas's tower and Lukiskes Prison.

Comedian Mawaan Rizwan joins Joe Lycett to explore Dublin. Ten statues across the city have been given QR codes. When visitors scan the code, the statue phones them, so Joe and Mawaan get to hear from Oscar Wilde and Molly Malone. After exploring the city's smallest restaurant, they head to its largest tourist attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, where they learn how to pour the perfect pint and even get their faces printed on it. Day two begins with a swim at Forty Foot, then at Windmill Lane studios the duo learn the story of Ireland's answer to Abbey Road and lay down a track of their own.

Joe and Roisin Conaty visit the fairy-tale city of Salzburg, where they enjoy a three-course meal on horse and carriage tour, some forest-bathing, and a spot of musical cycling

Asim Chaudhry joins Joe to spend le weekend in Marseille. Together they visit Hotel Le Corbusier, venture through an underwater museum, and learn some tricks at a world-famous skatepark.

Alan Davies joins Joe for a traverse around Trieste, where they shoot the breeze at the Wind Museum, enjoy food and fizz pairing in Prosecco, and pop over the Slovenian border to the Lipica Stud Farm.

Desiree Burch joins Joe for some snow-filled shenanigans in Rovaniemi, Lapland. They have a crack at ice fishing and ride in a Sámi reindeer caravan, before sparking hope of seeing the Northern Lights.

Adam Buxton and Joe peruse Prague's wonders as they kayak down the River Vltava, sample sausages out of skulls and caviar-laced ice cream, hop into a beer spa and ascend the Zizkov TV Tower.

Jessica Fostekew and Joe enjoy a Canarian caper in Lanzarote, as they trike through the lunar landscape, sample volcanic vino and cactus croquettes, and explore the Jameos del Agua lava tunnels.

Comedian David O'Doherty joins presenter Joe Lycett in Málaga, on Spain's Costa del Sol for a fast and funny two-day trial of the best the Costa has to offer. They head to the city's oldest bar, where wine is poured directly from 100-year-old barrels, then enjoy a walk along the Caminito del Rey footpath, which clings to the side of a cliff face 100 metres up. Their next attraction is the International Museum of Nativity Scene Art in the small town of Mollina, while back in Málaga itself, they learn how to cook the perfect sardine before visiting the birthplace of painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso.

Joe Lycett is joined by The Last Leg presenter Alex Brooker for a two-day tour of the Dutch city of Rotterdam. After taking the train direct from London, they launch into a break full of unusual activities, attractions and flavours. For accommodation, they swerve hotels in favour of Wikkelboats; eco-friendly floating houses insulated with corrugated cardboard, that come complete with hot tubs on deck. Once they're settled in, they book onto the Rooftop tour, taking in some of the most interesting roofs and views in Rotterdam, including a farm and the oldest skyscraper in Europe. For dinner, they head to Fermin - a restaurant that loves to use fermented flavours in its unique and inventive menu. Day two begins with a culture hit as they head to Rotterdam's largest gallery's storeroom, the futuristic Depot, before rounding off their caper with chips in peanut sauce, a stroll across a famous bridge and a game at the Dutch pinball museum, which gives Alex an idea for a whole new show.

Joe Lycett and guest companion Phil Wang embark on a two-day mini-break in the US capital, Washington, DC. Their home for the weekend is the Eaton Hotel, which features a 24-hour radio station, a plant rehab centre and a crystal library. At the National Mall, the pair take in some of the planet's most recognisable monuments and memorials, including the world's biggest obelisk, aka the Washington Monument, the Reflecting Pool, the Second World War memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Day two features a celebration of DC's diverse food scene

The new run concludes, as Joe Lycett packs his suitcase for another mini-break and shows willing celebrity guest Rose Matafeo how to get the most out of a weekend away, with a fun-packed, 48-hour itinerary of trademark humour and facts in Sweden's third city, Malmö. Their journey starts on the engineering marvel and Scandi noir thriller star the Oresund Bridge, which links Denmark to Sweden. After checking into their circus-themed hotel, Joe and Rose make use of the complimentary bikes to discover the city. At the canal, they hop on a self-driven electric boat for a sightseeing tour that includes The Turning Torso: the world's first twisting tower, which was once the tallest building in Scandinavia. They head to The Disgusting Food Museum where the tickets double as sick bags and they sample some of the world's most disgusting food, challenging the notion of what is and isn't edible. Menu highlights include a traditional Sardinian cheese, a selection of insects and Chinese delicacy 'Century Eggs', all washed down with a Swedish spirit made from beaver anal glands. For a more appetising Swedish food experience, on day two Joe and Rose enrol on a walking food tour, where they discover that Malmö is Sweden's falafel capital, embrace the country's love of fish and check out a local brewing company. Then it's off to the 19th-century splendour of the Ribersborg Kallbadhus for a sauna followed by an icy dip in a seawater pool. Feeling invigorated, they hotfoot it to Folkets park for a round of Malmö-themed mini golf as they take in the tiny landmarks and reflect on their trip.