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    Greensboro African American History Walking Tour

    4.8 (4)

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    Greensboro, NC

    From academics to businessmen to community leaders, learn the stories of the achievements of Greensboro's African American community. On this guided tour of Greensboro's African American history, learn the stories of how the community found creative ways to cope with the systems of discrimination around them, from the creation of Green Book hotels to the foundation of church communities, to the creation of educational and business institutions.

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    All ages

    $19

    Journey to Jubilee Guided Tour at Belle Meade with Wine Tasting

    4.7 (417)

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    Nashville, TN

    Embark on a 1-hour journey into Belle Meade with its Journey to Jubilee historic tour. Join us as we take an honest look at the lives and stories of the African Americans who were enslaved, and later employed, at Belle Meade with intentional respect and empathy. Our Journey to Jubilee tour is intended to honor the legacy and sacrifices of the individuals held in legal bondage on this property from 1807 until emancipation in 1865, as well as to explore the complexities of their new freedom in the post-Civil War years. Using a unique approach that includes reading aloud from primary sources, and engaging dialogue with the audience, this experience creates a forum for exploring the history of slavery in a new way. Enjoy a complimentary Wine Tasting after your tour and access to the Grounds for a self-guided tour. Please Note: This tour is guided, but it does not include access to the main Mansion portion of the estate. Please book your Guided Mansion Tours separately.

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    All ages

    $33

    Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans

    5.0 (396)

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    New Orleans, LA

    The Mardi Gras School of Cooking does small, intimate hands-on classes in the French Quarter. Classes are more like a dinner party with friends. Feel welcomed into our kitchens by the Chefs themselves. From the moment you arrive until you roll out the door our Chefs are friendly, personable and entertaining. Not to mention their culinary skills are impeccable. Our minimum class size is 2 people. A solo traveler may join an already scheduled class. Call us to hear about the available classes. For parties of 8 or more, you will have to contact us directly to book. We have questions.

    In-person

    10+ years

    $163

    Savannah's Bonaventure Cemetery Tour

    4.6 (235)

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    Savannah, GA

    Step beyond the veil and into the haunting beauty of Bonaventure Cemetery, where crumbling angels keep silent watch beneath twisted oaks and trailing Spanish moss. On this daytime tour, you’ll wander a labyrinth of sorrow and splendor, tracing the lives—and lingering presence—of Savannah’s most storied souls. Among them, you’ll meet Little Gracie, the beloved child whose tragic death left behind a ghostly legend and a statue so lifelike it seems to breathe. In this garden of graves, the line between past and present blurs, and every monument whispers a tale of love, loss, and lingering spirits. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

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    All ages

    $24

    Jet Boat Adventure in Smoky Mountains Seven Islands Tour

    5.0 (6)

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    Sevierville, TN

    We have a strong passion for the environment! That's why this tour is jam packed with adventure and nature. We take you on the French Broad River to Seven Islands State Park! Home to almost 200 species of birds in this wildlife sanctuary and refuge. Songbirds, hawks, owls and waterfowl abound. River otters, deer, and coyotes are a few of the animals you may see while on the boat. Expect views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains as your backdrop for a beautiful ride down the river.

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    All ages

    $145

    New York Contrasts Tour + Upper & Lower Manhattan Spanish/English

    5.0 (51)

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    New York, NY

    The most comprehensive tour to discover New York. We depart at 8:00 AM from Midtown to explore Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, and the Dakota Building, taking a walk through Strawberry Fields and observing the San Remo Towers, the American Museum of Natural History, and Fifth Avenue, with views of the Guggenheim, the MET, and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. We will cross the Queensboro Bridge to the Queensbridge Park viewpoint and continue through Astoria to The Bronx, visiting the Joker Stairs, Yankee Stadium, and iconic murals. We will then pass through Malba and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, home to Citi Field, the US Open, and the Unisphere. In Brooklyn, we will explore Williamsburg, home to the Hasidic Jewish community, before finally crossing the Manhattan Bridge and ending near Ground Zero, the perfect spot to continue discovering Downtown on your own.

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    All ages

    $80

    2026 Asia in Queens: Exploring NYC’s Largest Chinatown

    5.0 (28)

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    Flushing, NY

    This diversity is perhaps best represented through Flushing’s stellar food scene. On this walk through the neighborhood, we’ll explore the area’s almost mind-blowing culinary diversity while also learning about Flushing’s fascinating history. We’ll visit vendors, the outdoor stands of local restaurants and some of Flushing’s mall-based food courts – considered by locals to have some of the area’s best eats – tasting delicacies from China, Korea, Vietnam and other countries. From stalls selling Hong Kong-style dim sum and snacks to bakeries turning out the Korean take on French pastries and a visit to a local kimchi maker, we’ll dive deep into the best that the neighborhood has to offer. On our Flushing food tour, we’ll take a look at some of area’s unique cultural markers, from a storefront Daoist temple to the Flushing Quaker Meeting House, built in 1694 – a testament to the important role the area, originally a Dutch settlement, has played in the history of New York.

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    All ages

    $175

    New Orleans Ghost Tour in 6 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour)

    5.0 (1)

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    New Orleans, LA

    Discover the spooky side of New Orleans at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Using just your phone, delve into the city’s haunted history filled with chilling tales and ghostly sound effects. Available in six languages—English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese, and Japanese—this tour offers a unique way to experience the eerie vibes of the French Quarter and beyond. No app or login is needed, making it easy to explore whenever you want. - Experience New Orleans’ haunted history through an audio tour - Enjoy chilling stories complemented by eerie music and stories - Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese, and Japanese - Easy access—just use your phone and headphones, no app or login required

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    3+ years

    $10

    Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans

    3.7 (3)

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    New Orleans, LA

    Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a fun 2-hour Dinner Jazz Cruise on the Mississippi River! Enjoy live jazz music and signature cocktails as you cruise past iconic French Quarter landmarks, historic riverfront sites, and stunning city views. Savor a Creole-inspired dinner menu while enjoying beverages from one of the full-service bars onboard, including the City Skyline Bar on Deck 4, offering panoramic views of the river and downtown New Orleans. A snack bar is also available with popcorn, sodas, and other casual favorites. Perfect for couples, friends, groups, and special occasions, our Dinner Jazz Cruise delivers an unforgettable evening of New Orleans sights, cuisine, and music all in one experience!

    In-person

    2+ years

    $59

    Georgetown Spy History Tour with a Former CIA Officer

    4.9 (20)

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    Washington,

    Spyher offers spy-themed tours and events inspired by the real-world experiences of former intelligence officers. Visit select spy sites in the iconic Georgetown neighborhood with a former intelligence officer. Along the way your expert guide shares personal anecdotes from their time overseas and interprets the remarkable history shaped by the people who called this neighborhood home, including leaders, heroes and traitors. Learn about the unique mindset of this profession. Hear more about impersonal communication and how it mitigates against risk and test the theory by reading a signal site and unloading a dead drop. *Note: This tour begins outside of Oak Hill Cemetery and ends about .7 mile away outside of Martin's Tavern. This tour is ideal for groups and teams. Don’t forget your walking shoes, bring water, and dress for the weather. We recommend SpyKids Mission Training for families traveling with kids ages 12 and under.

    In-person

    9+ years

    $85

    Upper East Side NYC Architecture Walking Tour

    5.0 (4)

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    New York, NY

    Shining with the tarnished gleam of New York’ Gilded Age the ornate town houses of the Upper East Side stand as a monuments to the moneyed families that played an essential role in the city’s growth. In this Upper East Side Architecture Tour, we will examine highlights from this Victorian era legacy including the Henry Clay Frick mansion, the Metropolitan Museum, the French Consulate, and, of course, Central Park. In addition, our tour will look at modern masterpieces such as the Guggenheim Museum by Frank Lloyd Wright and the former Whitney Museum Marcel Breuer.

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    All ages

    $59

    San Salvador Spanish Galleon Adventure Day Sail with General Admission

    4.8 (5)

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    San Diego, CA

    Your 4-hour San Salvador Adventure Day Sail is your opportunity to step back into time as you step on board this 16th century Spanish galleon. The San Salvador is a replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s ship that arrived at the port we now call San Diego on September 28, 1542. These 4-hour Sailing Adventures are for people who love history, and sailing. Very few people have sailed aboard galleons of the 16th century and now you can!

    In-person

    All ages

    $85

    Pensacola Pirate Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

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    Pensacola, FL

    This isn't a walking tour—it's a pirate adventure you GET TO LIVE. Forget standing in a group listening to a guide drone on. On Dead Man's Hand, YOU become the crew. Gear up in pirate props—glasses, headbands, eye patches—then hunt for clues through streets where REAL pirates once walked. The history is 100% real. In 1811, French pirates burned their ship on Pensacola Beach and vanished. Jean Lafitte plotted to seize this city. Archaeologists are still pulling 500-year-old shipwrecks from the bay. Every challenge reveals verified history that most locals don't even know. You control the adventure. Start when you want. Go at your own pace. No rushing. No waiting. Just you, your crew, and 25 challenges standing between you and the treasure. Your photos will be legendary. Sword fights! Dramatic death scenes! Shanty singing! You'll leave with content that makes people jealous—not another boring tourist selfie. Plus, FREE SAMPLES along the way. Think your crew has what it takes?

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    All ages

    $30

    Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

    3.0 (2)

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    Santa Barbara, CA

    Get ready to step into the living history of one of California’s most captivating cities! Santa Barbara is a place where every corner holds a story. On this tour, we’ll wander through the city’s iconic streets, filled with white adobe buildings, red-tile roofs, and elegant arches that define its Mediterranean charm. You’ll learn about the rise of the Spanish missions, the rebuilding efforts after the devastating nineteen twenty-five earthquake, and the visionaries who shaped the city’s architectural identity. The journey starts in Santa Barbara Public Market. The tour is all smartphone guided on our walking tour app. It's location aware, plays as you walk and hands free. Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please, the tour never expires, go anytime, 24/7/365.

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    6+ years

    $9

    Oak Alley or Laura Plantation with Transportation From downtown

    4.4 (398)

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    New Orleans, LA

    Come take a journey back in time and see Louisiana's beautiful plantations.  Over the years, these plantations inspired many people to write books, screenplays and feature them in movies.  We pick up at all hotels in the Uptown, Downtown and French Quarter areas. If you are staying outside of this area, call to set up a pick up location. Seating is limited so reserve your tour.

    In-person

    6+ years

    $79

    Miami Culture & City Tour – Little Havana with Free Mojito

    4.4 (7)

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    Miami, FL

    Let’s be real — there are plenty of tours in Miami, but none come close to the Miami Culture City Tour. This is the only semi-private 5-in-1 City Bus Tour that covers 25 square miles of Miami’s top landmarks in true VIP style. While other tours rush you through or show you half the story, we give you the complete Miami experience — history, culture, celebrity homes, street art, Little Havana, and even the skyline finale that takes your breath away. In Little Havana, every guest 21+ gets a free 12oz Mojito, prepared by a professional Spanish bartender, with your choice of flavor. Kids aren’t left out — they’ll enjoy sodas or virgin drinks. Add in Cuban coffee, cigar rolling, salsa music, and our guides snapping photos of you at every stop, and suddenly it’s clear — this isn’t just a tour, it’s Miami’s official must-do experience. The Miami Culture Tour is fun, unique, personal, and unforgettable. If you skip this, you’re skipping the one tour that truly shows you Miami Natural Roots.

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    All ages

    $39

    New Orleans Drunk and Corrupt History Tour

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    New Orleans, LA

    Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories of New Orleans history, dark history, legends of ghosts, voodoo, vampires, comedy, and, of course, drinks. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. Follow the guide through the magical streets of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) and visit historic and cultural landmarks. This informative and entertaining experience is centered around New Orleans' history and the detailed events of it's past. Learn how New Orleans has developed into the magnificent city that it is today from a knowledgeable local guide. Boozers, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike are sure to have a blast on the drunk history of New Orleans walking tour, surely a memorable experience. Rewrite history by putting your own spin on some of New Orleans most talked about historical events and haunted locations.

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    All ages

    $35

    Acadia National Park and Maine Coast 2-Day Tour

    5.0 (3)

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    Boston, MA

    Travel north from Boston for a two-day journey along the Maine coast. Visit Portland Head Lighthouse before exploring Acadia National Park through Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, and Thunder Hole, then spend the night near the park. The second day offers an optional nature cruise through Frenchman Bay and free time in Bar Harbor before returning to Boston.

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    All ages

    $335

    Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings

    4.9 (2304)

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    Charleston, SC

    Whether you join our classic itinerary or select our Brunch option, you are in for an unforgettable culinary journey through 300 years of history! Our classic tour features iconic Lowcountry staples like Pulled Pork Tacos, Benne Wafers, She-Crab Soup, and Shrimp & Grits. Meanwhile, our brunch highlights Southern favorites like warm biscuits, Spinach & Feta Quiche, Fried Green Tomatoes, Pimento Cheese, and Banana Pudding. Both choices wind past the French Quarter's most iconic historic landmarks and culminate in our incredible mystery Signature Secret Dish!

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    All ages

    $110

    17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour

    4.9 (459)

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    Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

    17-Mile Drive offers the ultimate experience to explore the peninsula. You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your guide will take you to all of the best spots in Pebble Beach. You'll pass iconic landmarks such as The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Lone Cypress, Bird Rock, Point Joe, Spanish Bay, and Crocker Grove, which is home to the largest and oldest Cypress trees in existence. The minimum for a non-private tour to operate is 4 riders. We reserve the right to cancel the tour with full refunds, or convert you to a private guided tour (additional rates apply), or combine your booking with another at a different time and/or day, or convert the tour to a standard rental reservation (no tour guide, freedom of route and timing). As necessary, these options will be reviewed with the customer for their approval 24 hours before the reservation. For parties of 1 or greater than 10, with dogs or children, or any other special requests, please call to inquire and book.

    In-person

    All ages

    $75

    Whittier to Anchorage Transfer on Sprinter Van

    5.0 (1)

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    Whittier, AK

    Bilingual service in English and Spanish Personalized small-group experience Avoid crowded motor coaches Scenic drive through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel and along Turnagain Arm Local Alaskan driver-guide with insider knowledge Opportunities to view Alaska wildlife Comfortable passenger van transportation Door-to-door service with luggage assistance Direct hotel and airport drop-off Flexible and reliable transportation Locally owned and operated business Top Features English and Spanish guiding available Pickup from Whittier Cruise Terminal or designated locations Transportation through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel Scenic sightseeing along Turnagain Arm Anchorage hotel drop-off Anchorage airport drop-off Small-group transportation Private transportation option available Local commentary and Alaska insights Wildlife viewing opportunities Luggage assistance included

    In-person

    All ages

    $199

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