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Welcome to the city of Friendly Ghosts! An exclusive experience with your professional ghost and supernatural storyteller It is a perfect way to end your evening while enjoying SB. Our 1 hour walking tours have curated content from first hand accounts. You'll hear stories from as far back as the Old Spanish Days and from the different cultures that have called Santa Barbara home. We do not "summon the dead." Our visiting ghosts do pop by occasionally to surprise you! . This is an "outdoor" walking tour only. This tour is "history heavy." This tour is a traditional history and ghost/legend walking tour. Your guides have diverse backgrounds. Including tour guide experience at on the Queen Mary at Old Mission Santa Barbara. This tour is organic and enchanted and not script based. Each tour is unique and filled with imagination and at times encounters with visiting ghosts. Our ghosts do not come to stay...they return (many times during your tour) for a sentimental holiday.

Take a 30-minute orientation tour of Statue of Liberty and enjoy fast track express access to the Statue of Liberty Ferry Liberty to get over to Statue of Liberty. Your guide will then assist you through the various procedures to board the ferry to Liberty Island. Benefit from priority boarding and save precious time. Take a self-guided audio tour with the provided headsets, available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. Cross New York Harbor to the Statue of Liberty. Get access to the brand new Statue of Liberty Museum located at Liberty Island.

Enjoy an easy bike ride through beautiful Central Park in New York City, admiring top attractions including Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, Cleopatra's Needle and the Sheep Meadow. Learn about the magnificent 843-acre (341-hectare) park from a local guide as you cruise along its gently winding paths. Suitable for all fitness levels, the relaxing ride is an excellent way to cover lots of the park's most famous landmarks in a short span of time.

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.

Enjoy admission tickets/transportation to the Space Center Houston with a Spanish-speaking guide who will accompany you and translate information about NASA's noteworthy exhibits, rockets and spacecrafts. With so many amazing things including the Saturn V Rocket and Starship Gallery, our guide can take photos for memories to last a lifetime!  With the help from our guide, navigate the Space Center like a pro including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Life on Mars, Artemis and tram tours! This package includes tickets/transportation as well as about 5 hours to explore the Space Center with your guide before heading back to Downtown Houston. In addition, guests will also enjoy a complimentary walking Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston in Spanish! Learn about the largest downtown tunnel system in the United States with photo-ops alongside Houston's notable architecture including the tallest building in all of Texas and oldest existing bank in Downtown Houston.

Visit the dark and mysterious world of the undead on this popular New Orleans vampire tour. Walk with your theatrical guide through the French Quarter and hear haunting legends of New Orleans’ famous vampires – ‘real’ and fictional. Visit sites associated with these creatures of the night, where you’ll hear chilling tales and learn of scandalous acts. Stop at a notable vampire tavern as well as movie locations from ‘Interview With a Vampire’ and other blood-sucking stories. Be sure to bring garlic along – just in case!

This tour down dark bricks roads just might be the tour you are looking for. You may; See, Hear, Smell and Feel strange occurrences as witnessed by the Night Watchman whose kind have kept watch over the Nation's Oldest City since 1565. Walk down ancient streets, past historic buildings, while submersing yourself in the paranormal world. We tell the stories of St. Augustines ghostly past; such as Ida Alice, the strange occurrence with a murder (Black crows) and the spirit of the little girl living in the Pablo Sabate Home on 76 Spanish Street. Join us But remember its more than 500 years of history and ghosts...

This restored French Quarter home built in 1831, includes a Federalist architectural façade, original operating open-hearth kitchen, urban slave quarters, and expansive courtyard. The Urban Enslavement Tour at Hermann-Grima House, looks at the experiences of those who were enslaved in an urban setting, how that differed from those enslaved in rural settings, and how the contributions of people of African descent have shaped New Orleans. Condé Nast Traveler voted it one of the best tours in New Orleans and the only tour listed from a museum. We believe that nothing tells a story like a home. In addition, the property’s 19th-century carriage house is home to the The Exchange Shop, originally founded in the 1881 by The Woman’s Exchange and one of the oldest women-led non-profits in the South.

Are you looking for a peaceful and easy paddle to see the most wildlife in Southwest Florida? If so, please join us in our 17th year of business on our award-winning 2 hour kayaking adventure with the most comfortable and stable boats on the market. This Everglades Safari/ kayaking adventure is best location for a great introductory paddle into this mesmerizing freshwater ecosystem and the mangrove tunnels. Our Professional naturalist guides will take you to seldom seen parts of the Everglades where you’ll paddle past cypress trees laden with dangling Spanish moss, alligators sunning on the side of the river, and birds looking for lunch. This freshwater river is, hands down, the best place to see wildlife in Southwest Florida with three different ecosystems in one tour. This trip is an excellent choice for families with younger children, people in a time crunch for dinner plans or longer drive back to Miami or Naples, and people that can't sit down for more than two hours.

Spyher’s hosts are all former CIA officers with operational experience. Pending availailability, the tour is available privately in Spanish, French, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic.

Explore with us why New Orleans' Cajun and Creole cuisine is one of the most desired in the country. Sample the French Quarter's famously delicious dishes as you learn about the architecture of the buildings and its' 300 year old history. Meet the people behind the scenes that sprinkle local culture with flavors. Learn the historical facts about the city's oldest restaurants and discover the secrets behind New Orleans creole cooking. Include Samples PLEASE NOTE we will NOT be able to accommodate food allergies/special diets. It is the guest’s responsibility to let us know if they have any food allergies or restrictions when they book a tour.

Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations, but with more than 1,200 acres of museums, gardens, and historic architecture, it can be overwhelming to explore on your own. This guided walking tour brings the park to life through engaging stories, context, and carefully chosen highlights. Now in our 10th year, we’re proud to be one of the longest-running tour operators in the park. Your guide explains not just what you’re seeing, but why it’s there—unpacking the symbolism of the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, introducing the people behind the park’s creation, and pointing out details many visitors miss. The tour blends iconic sights with quieter corners, moves at a relaxed pace, and allows time for photos, questions, & conversation. Partway through, enjoy a casual beverage stop, giving you a chance to rest & recharge before continuing your walk. -Experience Balboa Park’s highlights -Architecture, history & hidden details explained -Includes beverage stop

Through this French tour of Harlem, you will dive into the heart of a district steeped in history that has crystallized the hopes of social and cultural emancipation of the African-American community. Our French guides, expatriates in New York for years, are keen to make you spend a friendly moment full of original discoveries!

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.

Explore Washington D.C. in one day from New York with our guided tour in Spanish. Leaving early, you will travel through New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, enjoying unique views. In Washington, visit the iconic Arlington National Cemetery, with the graves of historical figures such as the Kennedys. Admire the Pentagon and the striking Marine Corps War Memorial. The heart of the tour is the National Mall, where you will discover iconic monuments: the Capitol, the Obelisk, and the Lincoln Memorial, the scene of historic speeches. Explore memorable sites like the Korean and Vietnam War Veterans Memorial and the World War II Memorial. Photograph the White House from the South Concourse, enjoy lunch on the National Mall, and visit the National Air and Space Museum. Conclude your adventure admiring the Capitol and return to New York, taking with you unforgettable memories of this fascinating tour.

Visit the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, where New Orleans’ rich past comes to life. Nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, this iconic landmark reveals the enduring influence of the Catholic Church through captivating permanent and temporary exhibits. Delve into our newest exhibit featuring Pope Leo XIV. The fascinating legacy of Pope Leo XIV, whose ancestral ties to New Orleans run deep—traced through his maternal lineage, connecting him to the city’s vibrant history. Discover the remarkable contributions of the Ursuline nuns, pioneers in education and community service who helped shape the region. From its days as a meeting place for the Louisiana Legislature to its role as the residence of the Archbishops of New Orleans, this historic site has witnessed centuries of change. Explore the stories that unfolded within these walls—from 1752 to the present day—and immerse yourself in the culture that defines the Crescent City.

Go inside real haunted locations. Explore the darker side of New Orleans with this 2-hour ghost tour led by a licensed tour guide. Learn about real ghost stories at spine chilling locations throughout the French Quarter which have been verified by historical research - this is not about theatrics. We focus on historically accurate stories only, providing you with the most authentic experience in town.

Prepare to be amazed and delighted by an enchanting evening of mind-boggling illusions and spellbinding tricks. Join us at the Magic Show Theater for an unforgettable experience that will leave you questioning reality. Our talented magicians will take you on a journey through a world of wonder, using their mastery of sleight of hand and mind-reading to leave you astounded. From disappearing acts to mind-bending escapes, this show promises to leave you on the edge of your seat. So, grab your friends and family, and get ready to witness the impossible. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event that will leave you saying, "How did they do that?!" Book your tickets now for the Magic Show!

Experience New Orleans with us on an approximately 2.5-hour sightseeing bus tour. Venture out of the French Quarter to explore the beautiful Garden District, Treme, Marigny, 9th Ward, and some of the most unique neighborhoods in America. Learn about the city's fascinating history while taking in the sights and sounds of America's greatest city. Stop by St. Louis no. 3 cemetery on the 9 & 12:30pm tour. Experience The odd fellows rest cemetery on the 4pm tour.

On this tour you will get a great overview of the city while learning about the rise, fall and most recent comeback of Pittsburgh. You will be introduced to outstanding architecture, interesting historic facts and fantastic views of the city. We will leave the beaten paths with you to also discover some surprising hidden gems. Old and new buildings, city squares and public art will turn this bike ride into a memorable event full of exciting (re)discoveries of The Burgh. We are pleased to also offer this tour in Spanish. Please contact us at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure that the Spanish tour is available.

Take a 2 hour, 30 minute cruise down the great Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. Enjoy a narrated tour with a licensed historian describing 300-years of New Orleans history; from the founding of the city by the LeMoyne Brothers to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. During your cruise the vessel will dock at Chalmette Battlefield for a 1-hour excursion. Enjoy a guided tour and talk by a National Park Ranger about the battle of New Orleans, while taking in the sweet breeze and delicate waves along the river. Delight in a cash bar and/or a satisfying Creole lunch option available on the boat while viewing the famous French Quarter and Port of New Orleans from the river .