15 Historical Tours in the USA Worth Booking

New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - Why the dinosaur halls deserve first priority

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,447 reviews · 1 day · from $37Our pick

Review of New York’s American Museum of Natural History, with dinosaur halls, Gilder Center, ticketed shows, prices, and practical tips.

“It was great and definitely worth a visit. The exhibits were fascinating. I highly recommend booking tickets beforehand and having the barcode ready as it makes entry quick and easy. The map we received at the beginning was a bit confusing but I think that was probably just us. Overall a fantastic experience that I would strongly recommend”

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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

2.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Explore Salem’s witch trial history, haunted tales, architecture, and landmarks on a lively two-hour walking tour led by local historians.

“Dean was great! The tour was very interesting and informative, my family enjoyed it. Would highly recommend!”

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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

3.Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,023 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $50

Explore Charleston’s historic district by horse-drawn carriage, with 300 years of stories, grand homes, gardens, churches, and expert guides.

“Horse was rough very rough sstarts and got a crappy ping pong ball never fun to tour the public housing”

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Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

4.Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,006 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29Best value

Explore Seattle’s Pioneer Square underground passages, Klondike-era stories, Indigenous history, and practical tour tips in this detailed review.

“I expected more for the price. There was significantly more talking and walking above ground than underground. While I enjoyed learning about some of the city's history, the overall experience could have been improved. I would definitely recommend spending your money on something else.”

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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

5.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,569 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $264

See Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, waterfalls, black sand beaches, coffee farms, and island history on this full-day Big Island tour.

“Great Job Jason! Well done navigating the day and the fun characters! The Tephra from the volcano eruption was INSANE!! Enjoyed every location!”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

6.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,450 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk Boston’s full Freedom Trail with a historian guide, from Boston Common to Copp’s Hill, with stories, tips, and practical advice.

“Really great experience! Loved our guide, very knowledgeable and loved learning about all the history.”

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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

7.Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,216 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Explore Charleston’s historic district on a two-hour guided walk covering City Hall, Rainbow Row, the Battery, and Fort Sumter views.

“Duggar gave an excellent tour, and even provides a list of recommended restaurants. He is a highly knowledgeable and personable guy, and we would definitely recommend booking him for a tour.”

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NYC: Starship Landmark 90 Minute Sightseeing Cruise

8.Starship Landmark 90 Minute Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,666 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Review of NYC’s 90-minute Starship sightseeing cruise, with Statue of Liberty photos, skyline views, live guides, decks, snacks, and practical tips.

“The sightseeing cruise was so enjoyable. The staff was very friendly and helpful”

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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

9.Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,561 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49

Explore Charleston’s historic streets by horse-drawn carriage, with certified guides, landmark views, flexible departures, and practical tips.

“Very informative and entertaining. Looney did a great job! The buggy ride is definitely worth the time.”

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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

10.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,235 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Savannah’s candlelit ghost walk blends unsettling legends, war stories, and overlooked history across squares and cobblestone streets.

“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!”

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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

11.Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,013 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Tour Fenway Park’s Green Monster, museum, famous landmarks, and Red Sox history in a lively one-hour Boston experience.

“Totally worth time and cost. We learned about the sox, Boston, Baseball and Fenway. We sat on the green monster and wanted to sit there the next day to watch a game but my husband is a “don’t change the schedule guy”. If I had to criticize I would want more Boston accents! I live in the south and that accent just makes me happy hearing that familiarity is soothing.”

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Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

12.Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,013 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Review of Oahu’s Mauka Warriors Luau, with Polynesian food, hands-on activities, war history, hula, fire dancing, and practical booking tips.

“This was the best luau we’ve attended. There were so many fun things to see and do once we got there. The entire pre game, if you will, was so cool. Lots of fun activities and demonstrations available. The food was good. We really enjoyed ourselves and we’ll definitely be back. Thank you!!”

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Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia

13.Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,944 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk through Philadelphia with a history guide, visiting the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Franklin Court, and key sites from 1776.

“The tour guide was annoyingly enraptured with his own acting performance rather than teaching us about revolutionary history and the founders. This tour was a waste of time.”

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Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

14.Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,918 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Explore Savannah’s squares, homes, cemeteries, and Civil War-era buildings on a two-hour local walking tour priced at $30.

“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.”

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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

15.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Review the New Orleans Garden District walking tour, with antebellum homes, cemetery history, local guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Excellent tour with a guide who obviously loved sharing about her city. The tidbits and factoids were interesting and these were things we would never have discovered on our own. If you are a history nerd or love quirky facts, this is a superb tour!”

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