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    New Orleans Ghost Tour

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    New Orleans, LA

    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

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    All ages

    $30

    Gulf Shores, Orange Beach Area Multi-Attraction Pass

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    Gulf Shores, AL

    Do more as you experience a selection of the best attractions in Gulf Shores/ Orange Beach/ Foley/ Spanish Fort, all on one money saving ticket.all on one money saving ticket. This ticket contains 7 ticketed attractions and information on several attractions that are free to the public. What's Included: - Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - City of Foley Depot Museum and Model Train Exhibit - Historic Blakeley State Park - The Wharf - USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

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    All ages

    $37

    Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of New Orleans

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    New Orleans, LA

    Picture this: You step into the historic French Quarter of New orleans,, as I—Tara, your live game-show host—handcraft an epic, one-of-a-kind adventure just for you. No boring checklists here—this is an immersive thrill ride blending local stories, laughs, and NOLA mojo! Unleash your inner sleuth and dive deep: Chat up friendly locals for hidden lore, snap epic photos/videos/audio of quirky challenges, and unearth New orlean's local only tales. Couples? Families? Rowdy crews? Everyone wins—ages 8 to 80, explorers to Instagrammers, it's pure, addictive fun that sparks joy and stories you'll retell for years. Team up to connect like never before. Your crew + me (your game host in your pocket) + the French Quarter's playground = non-stop co-created magic. Race (or cruise) at your pace, crack missions, high-five strangers—watch bonds tighten over goofy triumphs. Past players rave: "Best day ever!" "Laughed till we cried!" Who's ready to make your New Orleans legend?

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    3+ years

    $33

    Chicago in Spanish. Architecture. Mafia, Interiors, Underground

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    Chicago, IL

    Discover the real Chicago with those who really know it! At ChicaGo Turismo we transform a simple tour into an unforgettable experience. More than visiting monuments, you’ll discover the history, architecture, art, mob, cinema and secrets that made Chicago one of the most influential cities in the world. You’ll walk through iconic places and corners that most visitors never get to know: the Riverwalk, the fascinating Pedway, spectacular Tiffany domes, historic buildings, movie settings like The Intouchables, Batman and Transformers, plus the stories of Al Capone, Eliot Ness, the Dry Law and other characters that marked the city. Our 100% Spanish tours are guided by certified experts who turn each stop into an exciting story. You won’t just know Chicago; you’ll understand why millions of people fall in love and why this experience will be one of the best memories of your trip.

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    8+ years

    $45

    Make Your Own Perfume: Custom Fragrance Making Class near Atlanta

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    Cumming, GA

    This isn't a candle-bar version of perfume making. Tijon is a working parfumerie with roots in St. Martin's French Caribbean perfume tradition — and for 1.5 hours, the lab is yours. Put on your lab coat and work beaker-by-beaker through a library of 300+ raw fragrance notes— bergamot, oud, jasmine, smoked birch, and hundreds more — building up to three complete trial formulas the way professional perfumers do: top notes, heart notes, base notes. Your perfumologist guides every step, helping you refine each blend until one smells unmistakably like you. Then comes the best part: you bottle it. A full 55ml of your finished fragrance, hand-labeled with whatever name you give it. Your formula stays on file forever, so when the bottle runs out, your scent doesn't. Guests have made anniversary scents, wedding-day perfumes, and bachelorette blends here — it works equally well as a date night, a girls' trip stop, or a solo creative escape from the Atlanta routine.

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    4+ years

    $119

    New Orleans Drunken Turkey Hunt

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    New Orleans, LA

    Take part in the annual Drunken Turkey Hunt 2023 during a tour of the world famous French Quarter. Guests will follow a licensed tour guide through the beautiful streets of the world famous French Quarter and hear stories about multiple locations including National Historic Landmarks, The LaLaurie Mansion which is the most Haunted House in the city of New Orleans, The Sultans Palace, a home owned by Marie Laveau given as payment for her voodoo services, and much more. Guests will hear stories of New Orleans history including 'dark' history, voodoo, paranormal and real New Orleans vampires. During the tour, the tour guide will stop at bars and allow guests to refill their to go cups along the way. During the course of the tour, the first guest to find the Turkey that has been hidden on the tour route will win a prize.

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    All ages

    $55

    Valley of Fire Guided Tour from Las Vegas

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    Las Vegas, NV

    Fully guided tours in Spanish, Stop at an Indian shopping plaza, Keep an eye out for Native American petroglyphs throughout the park, we will tour the entire Valley of Fire State Park, making stops at various interesting spots.

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    All ages

    $130

    San Francisco Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

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    San Francisco, CA

    Beat poets, a copper-green flatiron and the city's most famous spire — San Francisco's District 3 is one clue away. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through San Francisco on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Browse the legacy of City Lights Booksellers, cradle of the Beat Generation • Crane your neck at the Transamerica Pyramid, the skyline's unmistakable spire • Sleuth around Cafe Zoetrope in Francis Ford Coppola's Sentinel Building 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. North Beach stories, downtown views, one scoreboard.

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    All ages

    $5

    French Quarter Haunted Excursion In New Orleans

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    New Orleans, LA

    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.

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    All ages

    $22

    Charleston's Ultimate 3 Self Guided Walking Tours Bundle

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    Charleston, SC

    Get 3 tours in Charleston and explore the city, at your own pace. All highly rated and popular. You'll get the Ghosts of Charleston, Charleston's French Quarter and the Charleston Downtown, Rainbow Row and Battery tour. Step into the story of Charleston like never before with this all-in-one bundle of three immersive, highly rated (with 100's of reviews) self-guided audio tours. Whether you’re wandering the charming streets of the French Quarter, strolling past the iconic mansions along the Battery and Rainbow Row, or exploring the city’s darker, haunted past, this collection lets you experience Charleston at your own pace—on your schedule. Each tour is GPS-guided and professionally narrated, giving you the freedom to start anywhere, pause anytime, and explore at your own pace while still enjoying rich storytelling and local insight. If you want to truly understand Charleston—not just see it—this bundle is the perfect way to explore the Holy City from every angle.

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    5+ years

    $16

    New Orleans Supernatural Tour

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    New Orleans, LA

    During this walking tour you will discover the haunted streets and supernatural legends of the French Quarter. This tour is led by a local professional guide. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.  To add to the fun and entertainment of this tour guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route and purchase a to go drink before the group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

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    All ages

    $24

    New Orleans Legends, Folklore, Myths, Superstitions and Spells Tour

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    New Orleans, LA

    Learn about New Orleans history through its myths, folklore, and superstitions during a 2-hour walking tour through the French Quarter. Visit the home of Marie Laveau, New Orleans’ queen of Voodoo, and discover traditional burial practices at the cemetery from your guide, who shares legendary stories and spooky tales.  To add to the fun and entertainment of this tour guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route and purchase a to go drink before the group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

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    All ages

    $35

    Pub Crawl: French Quarter Haunted History Cocktail 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.

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    All ages

    $14

    Fortune Reading with Cheese in Chicago

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    Chicago, IL

    I am the only person in the US, and possibly the world, that offers this experience. It is both a demonstration and an interactive opportunity where you'll have tons of fun learning about the history of cheese magic and getting to try it yourself. And then you get to eat your fortune!

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    13+ years

    $85

    New Orleans Historical and Haunted Walking Tour

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    New Orleans, LA

    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!

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    All ages

    $19

    Egmont Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Park

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    Tierra Verde, FL

    If you want to spend some time on a beautiful pristine island paradise, the ferry to Egmont Key State Park from Fort De Soto is a great choice for the whole family! Get ready for a day of fun in the sun. Our ferry boat operates from the Fort De Soto Bay Pier daily in the spring and summer and nearly every day in the fall and winter. The ferry ride to the island is about 45-60 minutes and offers great chances to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and sometimes even manatees! We often spot sea birds on the ride to and from Egmont Key Island aboard the Hubbard’s Ferry, our big blue boat. Once on the island (3hrs), Egmont Key offers great shelling, swimming, and opportunities for adventures. Including Fort Dade, a fort that dates back to the Spanish American war for to explore. Egmont Key is also home to a large population of endangered native gopher tortoise! Snorkeling is sold separately on the day of the trip and not always guaranteed. Dependent on water quality, weather, predator fish.

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    All ages

    $49

    New Orleans Treme' Walking Tour

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    New Orleans, LA

    Treme' (pronounced Tre-May) sits adjacent to the French Quarter and is the oldest African-American neighborhood in the United States. Treme' is a vibrant area steeped in music and culture. Come explore this iconic gem and revel in New Orleans Jazz history with its roots in Congo square and Storyville, the birthplace of such Jazz greats as Alphonse Picou and Trombone shorty.

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    All ages

    $20

    Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour

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    New York, NY

    Embark on the Hamilton & Washington Revolutionary tour, a captivating journey through history led by a seasoned New York City tour guide and historian with over 25 years of expertise. Immerse yourself in the vibrant past as American history unfolds on the streets where it happened. Stroll through historic Lower Manhattan, where the lives and partnership of Hamilton and Washington come to life. Experience pivotal moments such as the first reading of the Declaration of Independence and the ensuing revolt. Pay tribute to American soldiers in the stirring aftermath of the Battle of Brooklyn. Celebrate the ratification of the Constitution and marvel at Hamilton’s masterful Compromise of 1790. Stand in awe at the site of Washington’s momentous inauguration, delve into the dramatic duel between Hamilton and Aaron Burr, and honor the legacy of the Hamiltons at their final resting place. Join us for an unforgettable journey through America’s founding era, where every step tells a story.

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    All ages

    $52

    Gospel Mass and Harlem Walking Tour in French in Small Group

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    New York, NY

    Come and attend a Gospel Mass in an authentic and small group setting (max 14 ) and discover Harlem's chastening neighborhood, its past and present. Visit on foot and in French. Before the authentic Mass, you will discover the Hamilton Heights neighborhood with its 19th century home. After Mass, you will discover 125th Street with the iconic Appolo theatre , and the fresco of Paul Deo, jewel of New York street art.

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    All ages

    $65

    Douglas Lake View Scenic Helicopter Tour

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    Sevierville, TN

    The Lake View Tour is a wonderful way to get your feet wet while experiencing a helicopter flight in the Smokies. Douglas Lake covers more than 28,000 acres across three counties and has over 500 miles of shoreline. This flight will carry you over the French Broad River toward Douglas Dam and up to the edge of Mountain Cove Marina. On clear days there are beautiful panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains in the distance.

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    All ages

    $55

    Pittsburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, & More

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    Pittsburgh, PA

    Explore Pittsburgh's rich history while tasting a delightful selection of sweet treats including almond torte donuts, French pastries, and Turkish baklava. The adventure kicks off at the historic Omni William Penn Hotel, where you’ll learn about its legacy before strolling through downtown's landmarks. Along the way, enjoy freshly brewed coffee at a century-old coffee shop and discover the city's transformation from a frontier town to an industrial hub. This tour promises a unique blend of culture, architecture, and delicious flavors, making it perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts alike. - Sample a variety of local and international sweet treats - Visit iconic sites like the Omni William Penn Hotel and Market Square - Enjoy fresh coffee from a historic family-owned cafe - Discover Pittsburgh's fascinating history with an expert guide

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    2+ years

    $70

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