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    Pensacola Pirate Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

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    Pensacola, FL

    This isn't a walking tour—it's a pirate adventure you GET TO LIVE. Forget standing in a group listening to a guide drone on. On Dead Man's Hand, YOU become the crew. Gear up in pirate props—glasses, headbands, eye patches—then hunt for clues through streets where REAL pirates once walked. The history is 100% real. In 1811, French pirates burned their ship on Pensacola Beach and vanished. Jean Lafitte plotted to seize this city. Archaeologists are still pulling 500-year-old shipwrecks from the bay. Every challenge reveals verified history that most locals don't even know. You control the adventure. Start when you want. Go at your own pace. No rushing. No waiting. Just you, your crew, and 25 challenges standing between you and the treasure. Your photos will be legendary. Sword fights! Dramatic death scenes! Shanty singing! You'll leave with content that makes people jealous—not another boring tourist selfie. Plus, FREE SAMPLES along the way. Think your crew has what it takes?

    In-person

    All ages

    $30

    Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

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    Santa Barbara, CA

    Get ready to step into the living history of one of California’s most captivating cities! Santa Barbara is a place where every corner holds a story. On this tour, we’ll wander through the city’s iconic streets, filled with white adobe buildings, red-tile roofs, and elegant arches that define its Mediterranean charm. You’ll learn about the rise of the Spanish missions, the rebuilding efforts after the devastating nineteen twenty-five earthquake, and the visionaries who shaped the city’s architectural identity. The journey starts in Santa Barbara Public Market. The tour is all smartphone guided on our walking tour app. It's location aware, plays as you walk and hands free. Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please, the tour never expires, go anytime, 24/7/365.

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    6+ years

    $9

    Poor Richard-The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin Public Tour

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    Philadelphia, PA

    This is an in-depth tour through the extraordinary life and times of Benjamin Franklin. We learn about his life, his loves, and his alter-ego, Richard Saunders, Poor Richard. We discover how during these turbulent times than Benjamin Franklin was front and center and how he shaped America from 13 disparate colonies into the cohesive United States, participating in conferences on the French and Indian War, the 2nd Continental Congress, and the Constitutional Convention. No other man in history signed the four major documents of this period and we will learn about Franklin's role in each of them.

    In-person

    10+ years

    $45

    Charleston South Carolina French Quarter Ghost Scavenger Hunt

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    Charleston, SC

    "Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, our Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s roam and make every day an adventure!

    In-person

    5+ years

    $14

    New Orleans Drunk and Corrupt History 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. Follow the guide through the magical streets of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) and visit historic and cultural landmarks. This informative and entertaining experience is centered around New Orleans' history and the detailed events of it's past. Learn how New Orleans has developed into the magnificent city that it is today from a knowledgeable local guide. Boozers, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike are sure to have a blast on the drunk history of New Orleans walking tour, surely a memorable experience. Rewrite history by putting your own spin on some of New Orleans most talked about historical events and haunted locations.

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    All ages

    $35

    Oak Alley or Laura Plantation with Transportation From downtown

    4.4 (395)

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    New Orleans, LA

    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.

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    6+ years

    $69

    Jet Boat Adventure in Smoky Mountains Seven Islands Tour

    5.0 (3)

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    Sevierville, TN

    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.

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    All ages

    $145

    New York City Tour to Niagara Falls 1 Day

    4.0 (89)

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    New York, NY

    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.

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    All ages

    $159

    San Salvador Spanish Galleon Adventure Day Sail with General Admission

    4.8 (5)

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    San Diego, CA

    Your 4-hour San Salvador Adventure Day Sail is your opportunity to step back into time as you step on board this 16th century Spanish galleon. The San Salvador is a replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s ship that arrived at the port we now call San Diego on September 28, 1542. These 4-hour Sailing Adventures are for people who love history, and sailing. Very few people have sailed aboard galleons of the 16th century and now you can!

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    All ages

    $85

    French Quarter Supernatural Ghost Hunt: Full Paranormal Lockdown

    4.3 (45)

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    New Orleans, LA

    More than a tour - it's an event! We ghost hunt inside 2+ exclusive haunted houses. Feel the thrill as you blend intuition & investigation together & collect evidence. This is real hands on experience, not a curated show! Sometimes the ghosts are more active than others! Your interaction matters too! Let your disbelief dissapear as we work in a team to communicate with the other side. You'll receive free entry to the Haunted Museum on this event & repeat visitss - open 7 days a week + discounted readings. Bloody Mary's tours offers you a true insiders experience - you will enjoy paranormal tips, how-to's & haunted history. You'll also be part of a 9-year long paranormal investigation. Use our professional Para tools! Voodoo Queen Bloody Mary is the celebrity ghost hunter seen on Ghost Adventures, Paranormal Lockdown, Paranormal FIles, Buzzfeed Unsolved, Youtube, and over 2000 documentaries. Join this famous author and psychic w her ghost hunter team now! (Small groups of 8-12)

    In-person

    1+ years

    $99

    Wynwood French Guided Tour - Street Art

    5.0 (52)

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    Miami, FL

    Accompanied by our French guides based in Miami, explore this unusual neighborhood throughout a casual visit, full of stories about life in Miami and the Wynwood neighborhood. Street art has many forms, all of which can be seen at Wynwood. Learn to differentiate them, and discover the secrets of the neighborhood's large mural frescoes, which are also a way for artists to deliver committed messages in complete freedom, or almost. And because Wynwood is also a hip neighborhood, your guide will tell you the best places for a drink, a meal, or to find unique memories. Young and old will long remember this colorful neighborhood!

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    All ages

    $52

    The Best of Savannah: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

    4.7 (11)

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    Savannah, GA

    Savannah, Georgia is a charming Southern with a Historic District of cobblestone streets and grand antebellum houses. Savannah is home to diverse communities that are waiting to be explored, delicious food, vibrant nightlife and beautiful architecture set against a backdrop of Spanish moss and Southern charm. Your tour begins at the beginning of the city, where your guide will recount Savannah’s founding and evolution over more than three centuries, remnants of which are present throughout. As you pass balconied mansions, dripping with bougainvillaea and share the road with horse-drawn carriages, you’ll experience why this Georgian city is an American favourite. Explore the neatly paved squared, hemmed by grand mansions, adorned with wooden shutters keeping in some of their long-hidden secrets. Your tour ends with a leisurely light bite and drink, where your guide will happily share their favourite hotspots and hidden gems for you to enjoy during the rest of your time in the city.

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    All ages

    $185

    Classic Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour

    5.0 (2)

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    Sausalito, CA

    This is the classic version of the Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour* which is based on the Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour guide book.  Local author and artist, Victoria Colella brings you into this sequestered world.  Beginning with the Historic Houseboats then a stroll down the Gantry Crane Trail in the World War II Shipyards, exploring local art studios, Wooden Boat Center and into  working waterfront.  Here is where the floating homes are created and big boats are hauled out for repair.  Victoria offers refreshments in the old boat lettering shack in the heart of Sausalito's working waterfront at the end of the tour.  Tour takes about 3 to 3-1/2 hours.  There is free parking, places to rest along the way and 3 restroom stops. *Turn off those cell phones for a minute.  This is strictly analog and reading, dancing and reciting poetry may be required!

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    All ages

    $100

    New Orleans Music Walking Tour

    4.1 (22)

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    New Orleans, LA

    Explore the world’s richest musical city. Starting with Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, it is the only place in North America where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed. Congo Square is the wellspring of all New Orleans music and so many of world-famous songs. Visit the building which housed Cosimo Matassa’s groundbreaking J&M Studios - the true birthplace of rock’n'roll. See the New Orleans Musicians Tomb. The first burial to take place was for Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots on October 23, 2004. The Musicians Tomb was restored and is administered by Robert Florence of NOLA Historic Tours. Learn about the Second Line & stroll down Basin Street to the remains of Storyville, fabled red light district whose parlors presented Buddy Bolden and Jelly Roll Morton. Then move through the Tango Belt to May Bailey’s and the French Opera House, ending with the legendary Preservation Hall.

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    All ages

    $25

    Small Group or Private Sedona and Native American Ruins Day Tour

    4.8 (599)

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    Scottsdale, AZ

    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.

    In-person

    3+ years

    $193

    Central Park Guided Walking Tour in French

    5.0 (57)

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    New York, NY

    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!

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    All ages

    $49

    French-American Guided Tour of the Freedom Trail, Boston

    5.0 (2)

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    Boston, MA

    Follow a professional historian, concerned about historical accuracy, able to address adults and children alike, in joy and good humor, to discuss the links between France and America. For example… What are the links and controversies between the history of Quebec and New England? Why was a young man of the French nobility, the Chevalier de Saint-Sauveur, assassinated by rebellious inhabitants? How did the “Yankees” overcome their intolerance towards the French to beat the English on their side? How did the Souvenir of the Marquis de La Fayette encourage Americans to fight and fall on the field of honor alongside the Poilus in 1917? How did the 1775 Revolution spread from America to France in 1789, and from France to Haiti, Vietnam, and other struggles for Freedom and Human Rights, and what their consequences today?

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    All ages

    $85

    Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge guided tour in French

    5.0 (147)

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    Brooklyn, NY

    On this guided tour in French, discover two beautiful neighborhoods in Brooklyn, anchored on the banks of the East River and cross the Brooklyn Bridge! Our French guides, expatriates in New York for years, are keen to make you spend a friendly moment full of original discoveries!

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    All ages

    $55

    New Orleans French Quarter & Cemetery Bike Tour

    5.0 (26)

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    New Orleans, LA

    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.

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    7+ years

    $55

    Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour

    4.9 (20)

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    New Orleans, LA

    The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will take you up Esplanade Ave, once known as “Creole Millionaires Row”. We’ll ride the oak lined avenue and marvel at the architecture, passing by Faubourg Treme and into Faubourg St. John. After a leisurely pedal through City Park, we’ll stop for a well-deserved break. Riders will have the opportunity to purchase beignets and café au lait at Cafe Du Monde. We then follow the trail of one of the oldest roads in the US - Bayou Road, the very reason New Orleans exists. Lastly we’ll pedal our way back through the historic French Quarter and the Marigny, admiring the sights along the way. Tour length: Approximately 9 miles Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. We live, work, and play in these neighborhoods; we'll show you hidden gems you'll want to revisit later.

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    7+ years

    $60

    Miami Culture & City Tour – Little Havana with Free Mojito

    4.3 (6)

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    Miami, FL

    Let’s be real — there are plenty of tours in Miami, but none come close to the Miami Culture City Tour. This is the only semi-private 5-in-1 City Bus Tour that covers 25 square miles of Miami’s top landmarks in true VIP style. While other tours rush you through or show you half the story, we give you the complete Miami experience — history, culture, celebrity homes, street art, Little Havana, and even the skyline finale that takes your breath away. In Little Havana, every guest 21+ gets a free 12oz Mojito, prepared by a professional Spanish bartender, with your choice of flavor. Kids aren’t left out — they’ll enjoy sodas or virgin drinks. Add in Cuban coffee, cigar rolling, salsa music, and our guides snapping photos of you at every stop, and suddenly it’s clear — this isn’t just a tour, it’s Miami’s official must-do experience. The Miami Culture Tour is fun, unique, personal, and unforgettable. If you skip this, you’re skipping the one tour that truly shows you Miami Natural Roots.

    In-person

    All ages

    $39

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