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Discover the Heart of New Orleans at St. Louis Cathedral Experience the beauty and history of America’s oldest active cathedral at your own pace with the official self-guided iPad tour of St. Louis Cathedral. Step inside this architectural masterpiece in the heart of the French Quarter and let the story unfold through immersive audio, images, and video. From the soaring ceilings and stained glass to the lives of saints and the echoes of centuries of worship, each stop reveals a new layer of the cathedral’s spiritual and cultural legacy. Perfect for visitors seeking a deeper connection to New Orleans, this tour blends technology and tradition to bring the city’s most sacred landmark to life. Whether you’re a history lover, architecture enthusiast, or simply curious about the heart of the French Quarter—this experience is a must-do for anyone who wants to see, hear, and feel the story of New Orleans in a truly meaningful way.

If you’re looking for one of the most scenic boating experiences in central Florida, the Dora Canal belongs at the top of your bucket list. Tucked between Lake Dora and Lake Eustis, this breathtaking waterway has been called “The Most Beautiful Mile of waterway in the world.” Lined with towering cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, teeming with wildlife, and rich in Old Florida charm, the Dora Canal is a must-visit for kayakers and paddleboarders seeking a peaceful, nature-filled adventure. On this trip we will take you through the Dora canal into the town of Mount Dora where you can have a little bit of the Key West feel going through craft shops and local restaurants. The Dora Canal isn’t just a natural wonder—it’s a historic passage that once served as a key transportation route for steamboats traveling through Central Florida. In the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Discover two of New York’s most important landmarks on a guided tour that begins at Battery Park. Your guide leads you onto the ferry for a scenic ride across New York Harbor with panoramic skyline views. On Liberty Island, learn the story behind the Statue of Liberty from its French origins to its modern symbolism while exploring the grounds and visiting the inspiring Statue of Liberty Museum. See historic artifacts including the original torch and hear stories that bring Lady Liberty to life. Continue by ferry to Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants first arrived in America. Your guide shares powerful stories of hope, hardship, and resilience as you explore this historic site. Walk the same halls where families were processed and learn how Ellis Island shaped the country’s cultural identity. This tour blends iconic views, meaningful history, and expert storytelling for a complete experience of both Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

Discover Miami's vibrant attractions in a single day with this comprehensive Full Day Tour. Enjoy a guided city tour that highlights the rich culture and stunning architecture, followed by a refreshing Biscayne Bay Cruise where you can soak in the coastal beauty. Afterward, dive into retail paradise at Dolphin Mall, featuring over 240 stores and diverse dining options. This tour offers a perfect blend of exploration, relaxation, and shopping, with roundtrip hotel transportation included for your convenience. - 13-hour tour showcasing Miami's iconic sites and neighborhoods. - Biscayne Bay Cruise with breathtaking views of the coastline and Star Island. - Free time at Dolphin Mall to shop and dine at top brands. - Experienced guides narrate in English and Spanish, ensuring an enriching experience.

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Step aboard the Navigator for an exclusive 4‑hour private Sunset Fishing Trip—perfect for families, friends, and anglers of all skill levels. As the sun paints the Carolina sky with breathtaking colors, you’ll cast your line in search of some of the area’s most exciting species, including Black Sea Bass, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, and Cobia. With expert crew members guiding you every step of the way, you’ll experience both the thrill of the catch and the tranquility of an evening on the water.

Explore over 30 movie locations in Central Park on this walking tour, perfect for film buffs and first-time visitors. Visit Wollman Rink, Bow Bridge, the Carousel, Naumberg Bandshell, Strawberry Fields and more, featuring movies such as Serendipity, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Avengers, When Harry Met Sally, Ghostbusters and Sex and the City. Led by a local actor guide, this tour offers a unique, fun way to experience Central Park. Optional audio translations are available in Spanish, French and German via a free app. Central Park’s most popular movie and TV tour, this experience is a favorite with weekend travelers and NYC locals alike. Knowledgeable, entertaining guides bring each filming location to life with on-site movie stills and fun historical facts. With a relaxed pace, manageable group size, and a clear meeting point, it’s a stress-free way to see more of the park with no planning required.

Discover Boston’s top attractions on a small-group walking tour in just two hours. A longtime local guide shares insightful historical commentary and fun photo tips to help you capture creative, memorable photos. We’ll begin in historic Beacon Hill, walking along brick sidewalks lined with gas lamps and classic 19th-century architectural charm. Listen to insider stories about the neighborhood’s past and present, and discover why Acorn Street is the most photographed street in Boston. Next, we’ll stroll through the Boston Public Garden to see the famous Swan Boats and seasonal flowerbeds before continuing into Back Bay. We'll walk along a scenic tree-lined promenade and pass by elegant 19th-century French-inspired townhouses and brownstones. Designed for history buffs, urban explorers, smartphone users, and casual photographers, this guided walking tour blends engaging historical commentary with photo tips. It is not a technical photography class.

During this guided tour in French of SoHo, Greenwich Village and Meatpacking District, we invite you to discover 3 authentic districts of Lower Manhattan! Our French guides, expatriates in New York for years, are keen to make you spend a friendly moment full of original discoveries!

Discover the eerie side of New Orleans on a ghost tour through the city's most haunted locale, the French Quarter. Uncover chilling stories and legends of spirits that wander the historic buildings and shadowy alleys. This guided tour will immerse you in the rich history and culture of New Orleans while revealing the ghostly tales that define its character. Perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the supernatural elements that lurk just beneath the surface of this vibrant city. - Explore the haunted streets of the historic French Quarter - Listen to chilling ghost stories and legends from your knowledgeable guide - Ideal for both history enthusiasts and those seeking a thrill - Experience the haunting ambiance of New Orleans after dark

Boston has several reasons why we should visit it. We can begin by saying that it is the heart of American history and proof of this is to walk the Freedom Trail that connects 16 historical sites of the American revolution. For academics Boston is home to world-class universities like Harvard and MIT, and combines modern skyscrapers with historic cobblestone street neighborhoods like Beacon Hill, Back Bay. We can also find green spaces ideal for relaxing and enjoying gastronomy famous for its seafood especially Clam Chowder and lobster roll. In short, Boston combines history, education, architecture and gastronomy in one destination.

This tour lets you exercise your legs while taking in beautiful views of the French Quarter. Experience the sights, sounds, and culture of New Orleans on this wonderful walking tour. You will hear stories about New Orleans ghosts, voodoo, and vampires. Guests will be allowed to stop in any bars along the tour route to purchase drinks. Guests will visit over fifteen locations during this French Quarter tour. The following locations have been labeled as guests favorites: The LaLaurie Mansion, The Beauregard Keyes House, The Old Ursuline Convent, Madame John’s Legacy, The Sultans Palace and Jackson Square where guests will see St Anthony’s Garden, The Cabildo, St. Louis Cathedral and the Presbytere in one stop alone! This tour will also visit celebrity homes and filming locations along the way. Learn about the spectacular architecture and the history of this gorgeous city so that you can better understand how it became so unique!

*Featured in the New York Times' 52 Places to Go in 2023 & Time Magazine's The World’s Greatest Places of 2023* Learn about the origins of one of the most important cities of the American Southwest, Tucson on this cultural heritage itinerary. Walking downtown Tucson’s El Presidio and the Barrio Viejo districts, we will explore the history and architecture of the community through the themes of the Native American, Spanish colonial, Mexican, and American Territorial eras, and also explain Tucson’s UNESCO designation as a City of Gastronomy. This is an opportunity to discover what makes Tucson such a unique and special place that forms part of America's tapestry. A former National Park ranger leads this tour with a background in historic preservation and heritage interpretation in the southwest. I have also worked on the effort to make the Barrio Viejo neighborhood a National Historic Landmark and at the nearby historic mission of Tumacacori National Historical Park.

A visit to the rugged, bold west! Hear the stories of the sometimes violent and storied past of Tucson. Visit the historic Presidio, where a man named Hugo O'Connor, the Red Captain of the Spanish Military fathered and named the City of Tucson. Find out how the University of Arizona almost didn't happen, but a Saloon owner and 2 gamblers saved the day! Learn about the Apache Indians and their reputation as pirates of the desert, and their raiding, pillaging, ruthless ways. View the exquisite White Dove of the Desert and see where the Dillinger Gang was captured in the 1930s and so much more!

Enjoy a fully narrated city tour of historic New Orleans, where you will visit the world famous French Quarter, Jackson Square, Audubon Park and even uncover the mysteries surrounding Voodoo. Then take to the waters for a cruise on the Mississippi River with the iconic Steamboat NATCHEZ. Enjoy an authentic riverboat experience of a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi. Come and discover New Orleans today! The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel, the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience of a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi, enjoying traditional live jazz, craft cocktails, and all the beautiful New Orleans sites, while also exploring the newly renovated riverboat. Make sure you check out all four decks – the top deck view is a sight to see!

Enjoy a haunted excursion that covers ghosts, vampires, New Orleans history, culture and architecture, as well as its cemetery which is a mass burial ground with a real EMF Meter (Ghost/Paranormal Detector). Stroll down the streets of the French Quarter while hearing detailed stories about New Orleans. This tour gives meaning to the saying 'laissez les bon temps rouler', the Cajun expression meaning "Let the good times roll." You will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a drink to-go and then the tour group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside, however some do not. Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

Infectious outbreaks have plagued New Orleans for centuries, and if you're a bit curious about the strange history of our city, you'll want to look no further than our relationship with disease. We'll take you on a historic and strange tour of the squalid conditions of mass disease that New Orleans has encountered. As well, we'll tell inspiring tales of coping with filthy and foul conditions. Walk with us to uncover how epidemics such as Yellow Fever, Cholera, and more have infected our inhabitants and how our resilient city recovered. We'll talk about odd medical practices of long ago, including how voodoo and religion played a part in trying to contain the "uncontainable." Included in the tour is a walk through the French Quarter to see where it all went down.

Bring your family on the only kid friendly ghost hunt in town! Your kids will learn ghost hunting techniques as well as use ghost hunting tools in this 90 minute, unforgettable adventure. You'll visit the places where legendary, 19th century residents lived, stayed, and worked, including the Old Ursulines Convent, Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, St. Louis Cathedral, and the old state building, the Cabildo. You'll learn about the people who lived here: French Creoles, enslaved workers, free people of color and, of course, pirates!

Explore the haunted side of NOLA… on a Segway! This nighttime tour invites you on a thrilling two-hour glide through the eerie and mystical side of New Orleans. With the moon overhead and the city’s historic facades dimly lit, you’ll visit buildings and locations known for their deep connections to voodoo, mystery, and chilling legends. Your expert guide will share ghost stories, haunted histories, and tales of unexplained happenings that still echo through the French Quarter’s oldest streets. This tour is less about sightseeing and more about feeling the haunted energy of NOLA after dark. A truly unforgettable ride through the shadows of one of America’s most mysterious cities.

Explore Miami on a 2-hour open-top double-decker bus tour visiting South Beach, Lincoln Rd, the Art Deco District, Downtown Miami, Wynwood, Little Havana, and scenic beaches. Enjoy live bilingual commentary in English and Spanish highlighting Miami’s history and culture. The tour includes a 10-minute photo stop in Wynwood to see its famous murals and a 25-minute stop in Little Havana to experience Cuban sights, sounds, and cuisine. Hop off at Bayside Marketplace for a Biscayne Bay pontoon cruise. Relax on the shaded deck as a bilingual host points out landmarks, celebrity waterfront homes, South Beach, Fisher Island, the Port of Miami, and the Miami skyline. After the cruise, rejoin the bus for your return to South Beach. Upgrade to add an Everglades airboat adventure with wildlife spotting and an educational show.

Our journey begins at Astoria Bakery, a local favorite offering a taste of Greektown’s charm with its array of irresistible baked goods. Here we'll try some of Detroit's best donuts, made fresh daily. Heading near the Shinola Hotel, enjoy expertly crafted coffee and creative desserts in a neighborhood blending Detroit’s industrial roots with modern flair. In Parker’s Alley, tucked behind the hotel, discover a boutique chocolatier crafting unique confections in this revitalized urban gem. Our next stop is Cannelle, a patisserie inspired by French baking, where exquisite pastries showcase Detroit’s elevated culinary scene. We’ll end at Campus Martius, the vibrant heart of downtown, where the city’s rich history meets its modern energy—a perfect conclusion to this flavorful exploration. Join us for a delicious dive into Detroit’s sweetest spots!