America · HISTORICAL TOURS
The good historical tours fill up early and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ.
Visit AMNH with all-day access to 40+ halls plus Rose Center and the Gilder Center, and choose top ticketed add-ons.
“Overwhelming exiting day! Price paid, only allowed access to one themed entry, which was disappointing. Fantastic day out just a great learning experience 😀”
A 2-hour Salem walking tour with historian guides, lantern light options, and outdoor stops from the Witch Trials Memorial to the Witch House.
“Very informative. This is great for learning history. The guide is very knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic.”
Ride 30 blocks of Charleston in a one-hour horse-drawn carriage, guided by Palmetto Guild experts, with Belgian or Percheron horses.
“The tour guide Wendy had great humour and is a beautiful story teller. Loved going through the charming streets of the city.”
Pioneer Square’s 1890s underground passageways, Skid Row stories, and Klondike Gold Rush context in a funny, small-group walking tour.
“We had a super fun time learning about Seattle’s history and our guide did an incredible job. Thanks!”
See Kona, Waipio, waterfalls, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in one long small-group day, with lunch, coffee, and lava tubes.
“Just came back from a tour with Kawika. Best tour ever! Loved it! He was incredibly knowledgeable and I learned so much about the island. Had a really fun and interesting time!”
A small-group Freedom Trail walk focused on 1760 to 1775 Revolution history, covering all 16 landmarks from Boston Common to Copps Hill.
“Excellent walking tour, primarily due to the tour guide, Miles, being a wealth of knowledge about each stop and clearly having a passion for Boston and the city's history. Thanks Miles for really making our trip to Boston a very memorable and enjoyable one! We traveled with a 14 yr old daughter and 11 yr old son, who both learned alot and both were able to handle the cold and walking well.”
A 2-hour guided walk through historic Charleston, from City Hall and the French Quarter to Rainbow Row and Battery views of Fort Sumter.
“Really informative, lots of history and information on architecture, why houses were designed like they were, famous people who lived there, and so much more”
A 90-minute Starship cruise from Pier 78 for skyline views, guided stories, and a free digital photographer at the Statue of Liberty.
“Great activity I do wish the ship had better sound hard to hear over the engines”
Horse-drawn carriage through historic Charleston with a certified guide, classic landmarks, and great photo angles for one hour.
“Loved the historical information..very interesting and friendly staff! Bill was fantastic! I received a nice education!”
Candlelit 90-minute ghost walk in Savannah focused on real history, war, executions, and cemetery lore, ending at Colonial Park Cemetery.
“Amazing experience, very knowledgable. The stories were very in depth and learned a lot from the tour.”
Mauka Warriors Luau at the Battle of Kipapa site brings Polynesian dance and fire-knife performances with hotel pickup, food, and hands-on fun.
“The venue is outside but well laid out. The dancers are amazing and the story is true to the Polynesian history. The event was well organized, including the transportation. A luau is a pivotal stop while in Hawaii!”
A 1-hour Fenway Park guided tour with roof-deck views, Green Monster photo spots, and access to the Fenway Park Living Museum.
“Great tour of Fenway. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Was open to all the questions the group had.”
2-hour Revolution and Founders walking tour in Philadelphia with history-degree guides, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Franklin sites.
“Great performance by guide. Very knowledgeable. He was very dramatic and acted things out in an entertaining way.”
Two-hour guided walk through Savannah’s Historic District with a resident guide, squares, River Street, and photo stops. $30 per person.
“Very knowledgeable tour guide. No cheesey stories. Excellent pacing. Communication equipment that actually worked.”
A 2-hour guided walk in New Orleans Garden District, from antebellum homes to Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 views, plus local music and food tips.
“Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. She set a good pace and we really felt like we definitely got our money’s worth”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
