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Experience Boston’s rich history, academic legacy, and waterfront scenery on this expertly guided small-group tour with downtown Boston hotel pickup and drop-off. Travel through iconic neighborhoods while learning how Boston shaped American history, innovation, and culture. Visit Harvard University and discover the city’s world-renowned academic influence before continuing to key historic landmarks. See the Bunker Hill Monument, a defining site of the American Revolution, and explore the USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat. From May to November, the tour concludes with a narrated Boston Harbor cruise, offering skyline views and perspectives of historic sites from the water. In winter, the harbor cruise is replaced with admission to the New England Aquarium, providing a seasonal indoor experience. Your tour concludes with your guide dropping you back off at your accommodation.

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.

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.

We will begin our journey with a pedal through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, filled with beautiful architecture and locals-only hidden gems. You’ll enter St Vincent de Paul Cemetery, where your learn about our fascinating funerary customs. You'll then cruise through the historic French Quarter. Your guide will tell you stories of New Orleans and its most famous characters, as well as giving their personal recommendations for places to visit during your stay. You’ll see Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Frenchmen St, and more while enjoying a leisurely ride through the oldest, most vibrant Creole neighborhoods of the city. Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. When you ride with us you are riding with one of the owners, ensuring that your experience is of the highest quality. See the city through the eyes of someone who loves what they do, loves the City of New Orleans, and wants you to love it too.

Discover Cincinnati on a 3-hour adventure through the heart of the Queen City! This fast-paced tour features 6 mouthwatering food stops, Cincinnati’s Top 10 must-see sights, and a fun ride on the modern streetcar — all led by a friendly, local guide who knows the city inside and out. Along the way, savor Cincinnati icons like a Belgian waffle, a chili cheese dog, Graeter’s raspberry chocolate chip ice cream, German goetta, a French macaron or Market cookie, and more sweet & savory bites. (Findlay Market is closed Mondays — but don’t worry, we’ve got delicious alternatives!) Come hungry and wear comfy shoes — we’ll cover about 45 minutes of walking as we explore stunning architecture, colorful murals, and sweeping riverfront views. Whether it’s your first time here or you’re a local looking for something new, this tour is a hit with all ages — yes, even kids love it! Your guide will share the hidden stories, history, and insider tips. You might just fall in love and want to stay!

The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour will take you to New Orleans' most haunted locations. On this 90-minute ghost tour, you'll learn the secrets of the French Quarter's ghosts and haunted past. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Travel the world without leaving Cincinnati! If you’re looking for fun things to do in Cincinnati, this guided culinary tour will introduce you to some of the best ethnic food in town.  We may begin with Hawaiian-inspired steamed bun filled with a delicious BBQ, a glass of bubble tea, a Mexican street taco. Other unique tastings may include an Argentinean empanada, or a slice of NY style pizza. We may feature French macarons or a piece of Lebanese baklava. Or visit to a modern day beer garden for a sample of German delights! The Ethnic Eats Tour begins in beautiful Washington Park, where the heart of Over the Rhine congregates. We'll enjoy dishes at 5 unique locally owned restaurants.  (Please note: Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate nut, food allergies, low carb, diabetes, gluten free, vegan or lactose free restrictions). By the end of the tour, you’ll have some amazing photos in front of iconic buildings and landmarks, and insider’s local knowledge of the food and drinks scene.

Discover the stunning array of red sandstone formations at the Red Rocks of Sedona. In addition to experiencing the breathtaking backdrop of the Red Rocks you will also explore ancient Native American ruins on this day tour from Phoenix. You’ll have a total of approximately 2-3 hours in Sedona to explore on foot, visit world-class art galleries and shops, or get a psychic reading. Your guide will also take you to photo spots to view and explore the wonders of this sculpted red rock playground. Enjoy this small-group tour with a maximum of 13 passengers in a custom, air-conditioned van.

Let yourself be guided through the most famous urban park in the world, discover its origin, its evolution, its filming locations and the countless anecdotes it contains ... You will also understand why and how Central Park has become the most popular green space for New Yorkers, and how it plays an essential role in a context of excessive urbanization. Flowered in spring, adorned with bright greens in summer, ochres and flamboyant reds in autumn, or dressed in a snowpack in winter, Central Park can be enjoyed all year round with constantly renewed pleasure. . Our French guides, expatriates in New York for years, are committed to providing you with a friendly moment filled with original discoveries!

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.

Hear the historic stories, fascinating tales and my interesting tidbits of Tucson History on this guided walking tour! We discuss Tucson's founding in 1775 as a Spanish Colonial Presidio and learn of our 4,000 years of Native American History! We see a historic Sonoran Row House and learn how these mud adobe structures were built for your desert climate. We stroll past charming historic mansions, three by the famous architect Henry Trost, learning the fascinating tales of your Pioneer Founders...one story is a real hoot! We visit the historic Pima County Courthouse to learn of the Dillinger Gangs capture in Tucson in 1934. Learn of a famous gunfighter and the fascinating story of Tucson’s first cathedral! We stroll past a historic theatre, see a stunning former department store, see Tucson's first skyscaper, and learn of a former luxury hotel, as we hear of Tucson's mid century shopping scene that gains national acclaim!

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.

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.

On this excursion with a bilingual Spanish and English guide, the bus trip is approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes, departing from Manhattan. We will have some stops along the way and arriving to have breakfast in Niagara around 7:00 am, then around 8:30 am we will begin to visit the different viewpoints (Bridal Veil on Goat Island, The Horseshoe at Terrapin Point and the American waterfall. The Maid of the Mist boat ride is NOT included but you can purchase it from the guide for $30 dollars from May 1 to October 25. This beautiful and splendid place is included in the very long list of excursions from New York that you should do. It was discovered by European colonizers, not only its beauty presents a unique appeal. Falls represent a source of energy and the most influential and unique possibility of environmental conservation. We recommend that if you are going to visit New York City, reserve one day just to enjoy this great tourist attraction.

Perched on the headlands above the Golden Gate Bridge is the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. This unique art museum is one of San Francisco’s greatest treasures, and its spectacular setting is made even more dramatic by the impressive French neoclassical building. Explore an extensive collection of European paintings and sculptures, ancient Mediterranean art and the largest collection of works on paper in the American West, and upgrade to enjoy the audio tour or gain entrance to the fascinating Special Exhibits. You can also enter the Young Museum with this ticket at no extra cost!

Though other companies may offer Vortex tours, our guides are highly educated and knowledgeable in many facets of the energies of Sedona. They offer a plethora of information rarely spoken about elsewhere. In addition, our guides do individual Chakra readings. Your Chakras are the Vortexes of your body and offer great insight as to what is going on in your life now and in the future. You will find out if you have natural psychic gifts, see how well things are flowing in your body and much more. This is not just a tour. It is truly an experience!

Holiday in July Camp is a creative and interactive program where campers celebrate and learn about a different holiday each day. Through hands-on crafts, games, stories, and themed snacks, children explore traditions from holidays throughout the year. Campers might wrap gifts for Christmas, make Valentine’s cards for friends, eat green pancakes for St. Patrick’s Day, decorate eggs for Easter, or create festive art for many other celebrations. This camp encourages creativity, friendship, cultural learning, and lots of fun, all while bringing the magic of the holidays into summer.

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.

Every corner of Charleston hides a world of history. Join us as your guide shares with you hundreds of years of stories, history, and local knowledge. This is a relaxing 2-hour stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district including the French Quarter and the residential area "South of Broad", all the while learning about the people and events that shaped Charleston.

Experience American democracy on this 2-hour guided Capitol Hill tour with entry to the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress (guests will visit the Capitol Museum on Mondays and 8am tours when Library closed), plus photo stops at the Supreme Court, Senate offices, House of Representative offices and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial. Inside the U.S. Capitol, join the official guided tour to explore the Crypt, originally intended as George Washington’s burial site, the Rotunda with its historic paintings, the National Statuary Hall, and sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chamber. Next, enjoy a visit to the Library of Congress’s Jefferson Building, widely considered the most beautiful building in Washington, with timed-entry passes. Highlights include the Gutenberg Bible, the Great Hall, and the Main Reading Room with panoramic overlooks. This tour delivers a complete experience of Capitol Hill, combining history, architecture, and unforgettable photo opportunities in one tour.

You and your guests are going to love the opportunity to sit back and relax while your carriage driver unfolds 300 years of fun-filled history on your mule-drawn carriage ride. We cover the storied history of New Orleans, discussing everything from our resilient culture to the aging architecture. While our carriage tours cover a ton of history, they aren't boring history lectures. Aside from history, we'll chat about things like food, cocktails, nightclubs, jazz, museums, must-sees, and things to do!