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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.

New York City OTHERWISE WITH GUILLAUME The real New York with a certified French guide BUSHWICK STREET ART (1h30) Immerse yourself in the heart of Brooklyn street art! Discover 50+ monumental frescoes by international artists (Sypros, Vargas, Enzo) and the fascinating history of the Bushwick Collective that transformed this industrial district into an open-air museum. Admire various artistic techniques and listen to the captivating anecdotes behind each work. WILLIAMSBURG NORTH (1h) Explore the hipster epicenter of Brooklyn! Enjoy spectacular views of Manhattan, visit the best vintage shops and enjoy legendary cookies from Levain Bakery. Discover the Colossal headquarters, which revolutionized hand-painted advertising. The tour ends at Joe’s Pizza – well-deserved reward after this exploration of the neighborhood’s cultural renaissance.

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.

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.

Experience a unique French-Californian cooking class in a stunning Southern California coastal home with Ann and Rick. This warm, food-loving couple brings a wealth of culinary knowledge from travels and training, blending classic French techniques with fresh Californian produce. Savor the joy of cooking and dining with locals who love to entertain in style, just minutes from the Ritz Carlton and Waldorf Astoria in Dana Point.

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.

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.

Small Groups ✦ Hauntings ✦ History ✦ Legend Walk the 300-year old streets of the French Quarter, lit by gas lamps, and experience its rich history of real hauntings, true crime, vampire lore, and scandal. We bring the private tour experience to every tour, by limiting it to small groups, and personalizing every your for you. Stops may include the Casket Girls, the Ax Man of New Orleans, some true history about voodoo and Queen Marie Laveau, the St. Germain House, LaLaurie Mansion, Muriel's Restaurant, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, a building from the 1780s -- and much more! Take home a piece of New Orleans you won't forget!

Discover Manhattan with a Spanish tour ideal for first-time visitors to New York. We started on Eighth Avenue towards Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center, the city’s cultural center. We continue to the Dakota Building and the Strawberry Fields Memorial, essential in Central Park tours. We will skirt the park seeing the Natural History Museum, the Upper West Side and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. We then proceed along Fifth Avenue overlooking the Museum of the City of New York, Mt. Sinai Hospital and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. We will observe the Guggenheim, the MET, the Plaza Hotel, Trump Tower, Tiffany & Co. and the iconic luxury stores. We’ll see the Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Public Library, stopping at the Flatiron Building. We will pass through Washington Square Park, NYU, SoHo and Greenwich Village. We finish at Wall Street and Battery Park, where you can access the Statue of Liberty on your own.

This is the first and only tour in New Orleans specifically created for travelers who love contemporary street art, local history, and urban exploration! It's a great activity for artists, art lovers, couples, families, and solo travelers who are looking to get out of the French Quarter and experience more of what the city has to offer.

Experience the upbeat and intriguing uptown "Mojo" area of San Luis Obispo by tasting your way through five unique restaurants. You may taste french style rotisserie meats, local grown produce, elote off the cob, local beer, chocolate shakes, speciality cocktails, clam chowder, thai food etc. This tour includes all food and alcoholic drinks, no surprise expenses here! Tours are approx three hours, walking a total of 1.5 miles. This tour is suitable for flexitarians, pescatarians, and omnivores. We can not fully accommodate vegetarians or vegans at this time. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. This tour includes a a moderate amount of walking and we recommend wearing comfortable foot wear, and a light layer as evening temperatures drop quickly. We will be visiting 5 destinations in total.

The unique combination of immersive cultural experiences and breathtaking coastal views, all within an intimate small group setting. Explore the vibrant streets of Miami with a fully narrated bilingual guide (in English and Spanish), ensuring you don't miss a single detail as you visit iconic spots like the Art Deco Historic District, the creative murals of Wynwood, and the rich heritage of Little Havana. With stops at picturesque Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne for stunning skyline photos, as well as the exciting Bayside Marketplace leading into a fun-filled millionaire's cruise, our tour offers an unforgettable journey through the essence of Miami's beauty and culture.

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!

Enjoy a day in America's oldest town, St Augustine. On this day trip from Orlando, head northeast to the picturesque town, where you can wander the cobbled streets and enjoy a meal in one of the many promenade cafes. St Augustine is a unique city filled with colonial Spanish neighborhoods, magnificent buildings and a wonderful, old-time charm. As the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the USA it has lots of history. From the Castillo de San Marco, to the Fountain of Youth there is something for everyone. Upgrade to add a scenic cruise, trolley tour or the Medieval Torture Museum to your visit. If you select the option including the Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley than you can have a guided tour throughout the historic old town, and jump on an off as you wish. The scenic boat tour option is a 1-hour boat ride with views from the waterways of the Bay of Matanzas! At the Medieval Torture Museum you see first hand the. grueling history of mad men and tyrants!

Our first stop will take us to an iconic Greenville landmark hotel and restaurant where you will enjoy one of the the chef's signature dishes. Then we will venture over to another Southern favorite - Tupelo Honey. They will have prepared for you a wonder breakfast experience (which does change seasonally). Currently, they are serving pecan pancake with Hot Honey Chicken. Yummy! After our time at Tupelo Honey, we will conclude at Roost. Roost has recently been totally remodeled and will be serving our guests a wonderful breakfast entree to enjoy. Usually the entree is french toast, but again, they are a farm to table venue, so anything that is available seasonally, they will try to provide the guests with the freshest options. This is an eating tour....and you will be quite full at the end. We love to feed our guests, and you will have plenty of delicious food. Enjoy your time with your friends, family and the wonderful tour around Greenville. Thank you!

*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.

"Our UNESCO Missions Heritage Stories reveal the authentic cultural fusion and colonial mysteries spanning 300 years that no other tour uncovers. With 15+ years of deep local research, we share the real stories behind each World Heritage site - from 88-year-old Friar Olivares' founding vision to indigenous artisan Pedro Huizar's rose window love story to the complex cultural negotiations that created something entirely new at each mission. This intimate small group experience allows us to explain original frescoes, hidden symbols, and cultural survival strategies while connecting dots between Spanish colonial ambitions and indigenous adaptation. Discover why Mission Concepción remains unrestored, how Mission San José became the 'Queen,' and the agricultural innovations at Mission San Juan that sustained four missions. This is cultural immersion with San Antonio's premier heritage storyteller - not basic mission touring."

Enjoy a leisurely walk through the ancient streets of the nation's oldest city. A more intimate and in-depth telling of the history of the people and events that led the city through the trials and tribulations of the past. Learn the complete history of our Oldest City, from its founding by the Spanish, through the various colonial periods, into the territorial period and statehood and finally into the revitalization of the Gilded Age Renaissance of the city as an exclusive tourist destination. Groups are kept small by design, tours are interactive, ask all the questions you would like, and hear the a complete history not just a few blurbs of stories as you pass by. Let us introduce you to the real history of the Nation's Oldest Continuously Occupied European Settlement, or as we say, the Oldest City.

Step into the glamorous world of Gossip Girl on a 3-hour walking tour of the most iconic filming locations of the hit TV series. From Serena’s dramatic arrival at Grand Central to Chuck Bass’s legendary Empire Hotel, see the Upper East Side like a true insider. Visit iconic Gossip Girl locations and walk in the footsteps of Serena, Blair, and Chuck as you explore their favorite NYC hotspots. Soak in the luxury from The Palace Hotel to high-end boutiques along Madison Avenue, and see where the Upper East Side elite live, shop, and scheme. Strike a pose at the Met Steps, channel your inner Queen B, and snap the ultimate Gossip Girl-inspired photo. Stop by Ladurée for Blair’s favorite French macarons and experience the finer things in life. See Central Park’s most romantic spot, Bethesda Terrace, the dreamy backdrop for some of the most iconic Gossip Girl moments.

Californian was built from the ground up in 1984 at Spanish Landing in San Diego Bay. She was launched with great fanfare for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. In July 2003, the Governor signed a bill into law designating the Californian as the official tall ship of the State of California. She is the only ship to carry this prestigious title. Since her launching in San Diego the Californian has played host to thousands of adventure travelers, sailing enthusiasts, students and history buffs up and down the West coast. She has also made voyages to Hawaii, Mexico and the East coast of the United States. Californian casts a distinctive and instantly recognizable silhouette and has become one of the most well known tall ships in America. Sailing the Californian and experiencing a tall ship adventure with the Maritime Museum sail crew on San Diego Bay is a Top Thing To Do when in San Diego!

The tour is conducted by a New York City licensed tour guide. We offer this tour in French or English. Our tour guides are native speakers if each languages. In this tour we will visit 9 landmark sites which include the first Black Episcopal, Methodist, Pentecostal, and Baptist churches. We will examine their history, their leaders, and their role in the anti-slavery movement as well as the civil rights movement. This tour also looks at the role of Gospel music in the history of the Black church. We will study its growth from the ring shout (the foundation of all African American music), to the Spirituals, the role of the Protestant hymnals, ending with what became known as Gospel Blues, today simply called Gospel music. The tour ends with a visit to a church service where we will listen to a live Gospel choir, it is not a concert but a real church service.