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Step back through cobblestone streets where pirates, patriots, and duelists once tread. This walk uncovers Charleston's French Quarter through three centuries of gritty legend and Lowcountry character. We start at the Historic City Market, beneath the 1840s Market Hall, once a cornerstone of local trade and resilience. From there we pass St. Philip's Church, the Dock Street Theatre (America's first playhouse), and the notorious Pirate House, before slipping into shaded Philadelphia Alley, tied to whispered 19th-century duels. Your guide shares how fires, bombardments, and shifting centuries shaped the district's architecture. As afternoon light falls across secret courtyard gardens, take in pastel facades, wrought-iron gates, and quiet piazza balconies. The walk closes with a look at how this storied quarter's rhythm, architecture, and living history still linger in every corner of Charleston today.

Explore the heart of American democracy on Capitol Hill with reserved timed-entry tickets and a guide who knows these halls inside and out. We reserve every ticket in advance, so you skip the planning and go straight to the history. Choose your option: US Capitol & Library of Congress (3 hrs, up to 15): Tour the Jefferson Building's Main Reading Room, Gutenberg Bible, and Jefferson's library, then the Capitol Rotunda, crypt, and Statuary Hall. US Capitol & Supreme Court (3 hrs, up to 15): Start at the Supreme Court, then the Capitol Visitor Center, film, and docent-led Capitol tour. BIG 3 Capitol Hill Landmarks (4 hrs, up to 15): All three landmarks on one guided tour, Tuesday–Friday. Upgrade any tour to PRIVATE for just your group (the 45-minute Capitol docent portion is shared). Note: the Library of Congress is closed Mondays and the Supreme Court is closed weekends. Perfect for first-time DC visitors, history buffs, families, and school groups.

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.

This is it! The one and only Alcatraz Night Tour from Alcatraz City Cruises. As compared to the Day Tour, it may feel a little bit creepier (haunted?) while having less crowds, added ranger or docent-led tours, and extra narration on the outbound ferry. Plus, you will take a separate high quality excursion with spectacular views along San Francisco Bay. This can be done before or after Alcatraz, with daily departures; no reservations required. First, select a date from the evening schedule. You get the Alcatraz prison tour, complete with headset audio (available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish). Considering how often the Alcatraz Night Tour sells out at the Pier 33 Box Office, this package is often a great way to get a ticket to Alcatraz and make memories going all along the San Francisco waterfront and out under the Golden Gate Bridge and back.

Step beyond the crowds and the familiar Bourbon Street scene and experience the French Quarter through the stories that bring its streets to life. Walk beneath the balconies and past colorful Creole architecture as your local guide reveals the people, traditions, legends, and unexpected history behind the neighborhood. From the lively atmosphere of Jackson Square to the quiet passage of Pirates Alley, you'll discover places that are easy to walk past without knowing their stories. See St. Louis Cathedral, hear about literary legends including Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner, and explore the history behind Mardi Gras and other New Orleans traditions. And yes, we'll talk about Bourbon Street too—but you'll experience the French Quarter as much more than its famous nightlife. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and stories that make this neighborhood unlike anywhere else.

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!

This tour of New Orleans' oldest and most vibrant neighborhood has history, culture, architecture, and all the great stories that help you really understand what this city is all about! We keep our group size at 12 or fewer guests to make in a fun, personal experience.

Join Christian for a fun and informative walk through thousands of years of history and adventure! Native culture, Spanish and Mexican influences, and the pioneering spirit all blend together in an intoxicating mixture that is Santa Fe.

We invite you to spend some time in the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. As you walk the streets of the Vieux Carré, you will learn the stories of Louisiana's Creoles. Louisiana is unique among regions of the United States. The fascinating stories of notable Creoles (West Africans, Native Americans and Europeans) will shed light on the development of the culture that sets us apart from the rest of the American South. Louisiana is part of the southern United States, but culturally it is the northernmost region of the Caribbean. This tour is an exploration of Louisiana Creole, an exploration of the culture that gave birth to jazz and zydeco, gumbo and jambalaya. (This tour also includes a visit to a courtyard of a 19th century house.)

Faubourg Tremé was associated in the 19th century with people of free color, Creoles of African descent who were among the upper echelons of Louisiana. Many of the inhabitants of Tremé were descendants of the Santo Domingo (Haitian) refugees who, fleeing the tumult of the Haitian revolution, had settled in Louisiana in 1809. Thanks to the cultural richness and ethnic diversity of this district, jazz was born in Faubourg Tremé at the beginning of the 20th century. The charming trails of the Tremé will transport you into history by allowing you to see for yourself the beauty and dark reality of a Louisiana that no longer exists.

Take part in a delightful two-hour hands-on pastry class at Pamplemousse on the bay in Miami Beach, where families and kids can dive into the world of French baking. Under the guidance of an experienced French pastry chef, learn the secrets behind creating soft Madeleines or vibrant Macarons in a friendly, interactive environment. With only 8 participants per class, each child receives personalized attention, making it a perfect bonding experience for parents and their little bakers. Taste your creations and take home cherished recipes, all while making sweet memories together. Ideal for beginners and food enthusiasts alike.

Our tour "Washington" is for the day, we return in the night and it is the most didactic that can be offered. We left from the hotel and after 4 hours of travel, we arrived in Washington, where we will visit the most representative points of the city with a guide specialized in the subject. Some of the places would be Capitol, White House, Pentagon, Monument to Lincoln and Korea, Air Museum, Arlington Cemetery, among others.

As you stroll with us, you'll learn about the fascinating beginnings of our city that shaped this world-famous neighborhood. Discover the must-see spots in the French Quarter and learn about the history of the "Vieux Carré.".Our local guides will enlighten you about the best bars, restaurants, and hidden gems to see on your visit here. We will guide you on tour from the mighty Mississippi River, to buildings older than our country, to present-day curious and unique locales. Understand why people become captivated with our city and keep coming back for more.

Learn how to spray paint like a graffiti artist in the epicenter of street art. Your experience begins at the Wynwood Walls Welcome Center, where our friendly staff will greet and check you in. This ticket includes one GA entry and a 30-minute hands-on spray painting demo to ignite your creative side! Afterward, explore the museum at your leisure. Scan QR codes on our plaques to access digital audio tours in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, or interact with augmented reality murals that add an immersive layer to your visit. Please arrive 10 minutes before your start time to check in and sign the waiver at the information desk inside the Welcome Center (2516 NW 2nd Ave). All tickets include free Wi-Fi. Parking Recommendation: Wynwood Garage, 311 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127. Weather Policy: Experience takes place rain or shine! Required waiver must be signed for all spray painting participants. Age minimum requirements and supervision rules for minors apply (ages 6+).

Here is exactly what makes this unique: The "Live Bait Chain": Halibut ignore dead bait. We don't buy frozen anchovies. You will learn to master the Sabiki Rig, catching your own live Shiner Perch, Smelt, or Anchovies right from the pier. You learn the entire food chain: catch the bait to catch the beast. Rigging: Halibut teeth and gill plates slice weak lines. Using Salty’s background in Non-Destructive Inspection, you will learn to build a bulletproof Carolina Rig. You will learn to check leaders for microscopic abrasions that lose trophies, ensuring your gear holds when it counts. "Mental Sonar" (Reading the Floor): We teach you to visualize the bottom topography using the "Dragging Retrieve". You will learn to feel the transition from mud to sand to rock, identifying the "ambush holes" where Halibut hide. The hardest skill in fishing. You will learn to distinguish the "tap-tap" of a Halibut from a snag, mastering the discipline of "feeding the fish" before setting the hook.

This 3-hour walking tour explores the nine acres of Princeville Botanical Gardens and includes a 50 minute gourmet chocolate tasting. You'll sample chocolate from around the world, north and south of the equator. You'll see our sacred cacao grove and learn about the history of cacao and how chocolate is processed as you sample our own delicious chocolate. Your expert guides will share stories of the gardens' development as well as a wealth of fascinating information about the plants, chocolate and the Hawaiian islands. You'll taste seasonal fruit samples, our garden tropical honey, and a variety of chocolate to keep your energy up as you explore our valleys. This is a chocolate and garden experience unlike any other on Kauai. PLEASE NOTE: If you or any one in your party has been sick or tested positive for COVID in the past few days, please DO NOT visit the gardens until everyone is past stages of spreading infection. Mahalo nui loa for your understanding.

Atlanta built a city on top of its history — but Inman Park kept a few of the original stories. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Atlanta's historic first suburb on your smartphone, with phone-based riddles leading from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Solve clues at the Trolley Barn, the Tea Party House, and Lock Box — three landmarks that trace Atlanta's neighbourhood history from the Victorian era to today • Start whenever you arrive and go at your own pace, with no time limit and no group to keep up with • Works for families, friend groups, and colleagues; photo challenges and riddles suit all ages Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Atlanta keeps reinventing itself — Inman Park is where the first version still shows.

Come tour this Music Mecca with a 6th generation New Orleanian. We will tour the French Quarter, Treme and Marigny neighborhoods talking music history and listening to local street performers and bands on Frenchmen Street and keeping our eyes and ears peeled for a second line!

New Orleans is known for all types of spirits. Visit some of these spirited places in the dark side of New Orleans, where you will learn the dark history behind spirits in the Quarter. There has been a lot of intrigue, mystery, & murder throughout New Orleans' history - giving the dead good reason for its reputation as the most haunted city! Great tragedies led to deaths and have shaped chilling horror stories, hauntings, & supernatural events. Learn about the underground world of Voodoo, influenced by traditional African religions that involve magic & attempts to communicate with spirits & dead people. There is a real dark side in New Orleans, all carefully hidden -as hidden as the beautiful gardens behind the iron gates in the French Quarter - but you have to know where to look for it! Nola Detours' private Darkside Private Tour shows you the completely authentic true dark side of Nola *New- Read' "Private City Tour w/ Local Expert" to get an idea of the quality of the tour provided

At Sunrise Surf Academy, every lesson is built around you. Our personalized, flexible approach ensures surfers of all ages and skill levels get the experience they’re looking for—whether it's your first wave or fine-tuning technique. Our instructors bring elite surf experience and a genuine passion for teaching. They’re more than great surfers—they’re encouraging mentors committed to helping you grow in a supportive, fun environment. Safety is central to our mission. All instructors are trained in ocean safety, CPR, and first aid, and are experts at reading conditions and creating a secure learning space. From the beach briefing to in-water coaching, we focus on making you feel confident and prepared. Whether you're a first-timer or chasing clean lines, we’re here to make your session unforgettable. With top-tier instruction, local knowledge, and a deep respect for the ocean, Sunrise Surf Academy offers more than a lesson—we offer the stoke of surfing in its purest form.

The Boston tour from New York in Spanish will allow you to explore at your own pace, with 90 minutes of free time to enjoy the Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall. Here you can sample the famous Boston gastronomy, tour the market or visit the Port of Boston. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to visit Boston from New York on a guided round trip the same day. Book your Boston excursion from New York today and get ready for an experience you won’t forget.