USA · HISTORICAL TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 historical tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
American Museum of Natural History ticket for 1 day in NYC, with 40+ halls, Rose Center, Gilder Center, plus optional dinosaur and space shows.
“very informative and extremely well presented lots of amenities which made the experience better. Overall a great family experience.”
A lantern-lit Salem walking tour with a historian, 400 years of stories, and the 1692 Witch Trials truth, plus key sites like the Witch House.
“Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. She was very interactive and enthusiastic. Very happy I booked”
One-hour Charleston carriage tour for $50 with Belgian or Percheron draft horses, certified guides, and 30 blocks of churches, gardens, mansions.
“Very informational. The tours are always different. Very comfortable. Beautiful hoses. Runs on time. Educated tour guides”
A 1-hour Seattle walking tour in Pioneer Square that pairs street-level stories with 1890s underground passageways and guide-led humor.
“It was great tour. Very informative. The guide was quite awesome. Learned.a lot about the city of Seattle.”
Small-group 11-hour Big Island tour from Kona to Volcanoes, waterfalls, Punalu'u black sand turtles, coffee, and a lava tube walk.
“Prepare yourself for a full day of walking and climbing. Do some research and be prepared to interact with the tour guide. Our guide, Henry was absolutely amazing.”
Freedom Trail Boston walking tour for $35.10: 16 Revolutionary-era landmarks in 2.5 hours with a historian guide and mobile ticket.
“Our guide was Cal, and she did a fantastic job of making the Freedom Trail much more alive and interesting.”
Walk Charleston’s historic core with a licensed guide. City Hall, French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and Fort Sumter views, about 2 hours.
“It was a wonderful way to learn about the city! I highly recommend it! Our guide was knowledgeable and we felt like we really got to see more than you would walking around on your own.”
90-minute NYC cruise from Pier 78 through Hudson and East Rivers, with live guide stories and a free digital Statue of Liberty photo.
“We did this boat trip by night and what an amazing way to view the city! Spectacular!!! There were refreshments available on board and also the opportunity to upgrade to VIP. Which was good although would have been worth it on a packed boat but not so much on our trip! Molly our guide on board was full of fun and interesting facts along the way on both sides of the river. I would definitely recommend this trip!”
Horse-drawn carriage through historic Charleston from the Big Red Barn. See City Market, St. Philip’s Church, and the Custom House in 1 hour.
“Great service, welcoming and on time. The driver was incredible and we loved the route as well as all the information he provided.”
Candlelit Savannah ghost walk with war, executions and cemetery stories, ending at Colonial Park Cemetery. 90 minutes, $39.
“Dan was an incredible storyteller teller. He invited us into the history and weaved a picture that allowed us to appreciate and respect the facts. He made us feel very safe and the walking trail was easy/moderate the entire time. We will definitely be recommending Dan!”
Mauka Warriors Luau on Oahu brings the Battle of Kipapa to life with an all-you-can-eat feast, hands-on culture, and fire-knife dancing.
“Fabulous luau and experience. Worth the upgrade to the highest level to sit up front. Get there early to enjoy all the activities. Food was great, drinks were good. The show was amazing.”
See Fenway’s Green Monster from the roof deck, learn Red Sox lore, and explore the Fenway Park Living Museum in a 60-minute guided tour.
“Great experience. Tour guide has been there for decades -- very knowledgeable & interesting! It was a well-rounded tour.”
Walk Philadelphia’s founding era in 2 hours, from Liberty Bell to Independence Hall, with a history-degree guide. $29 mobile ticket.
““Josh’s “ Philadelphia history walking tour was fantastic. He was entertaining, engaging, and clearly passionate about the city’s history. He kept everyone involved, answered questions easily, and made the stories really come alive. Hands down the best walking tour I’ve done – if I could give him more than 5 stars, I would. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You must request Josh”
A resident-led 2-hour Historic Savannah walking tour through the squares, Forsyth Park, River Street, and Civil War era stops, with working audio.
“Savanah was very easy to listen to, gave us headphones, walked at a good pace. And best of all was she had an amazing amount of information about history- and current events of the city. Would recommend.”
New Orleans Garden District history walking tour, $35 for 2 hours with a local guide, gate views of Lafayette Cemetery, and antebellum home stories.
“The Tour Guide was very knowledgeable about the area and everything about New Orleans. Interested in learning about her own city. You meet across the street from a coffee shop incase you need something warm or cold to drink. She made sure to help us be in the sun on a cold day. We were traveling with our toddler, the streets are not good for strollers, but we made it work.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
