USA · WALKING TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 walking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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!”
Explore New Orleans after dark with ghost, voodoo, and vampire tales, historic French Quarter stops, and guides who make the stories come alive.
“Scott was great! Very informative and personable. I have been on about 5 tours and still learned new stories from this tour.”
Taste Cuban classics, hear Little Havana stories, watch cigar rolling, and explore Calle Ocho on a small-group Miami food walk.
“Tony was fabulous. Food and drinks were wonderful. Full sizes of everything. Highly recommend. Learned so much about the culture”
Explore Chicago’s gangster past and ghost stories on a historian-led Loop walk, with stops at the Palmer House, Riverwalk, and Congress Hotel.
“Willis was a great story teller! Easy to find, the only wish is that we were able to stop in more places. Most of the tour is just walking outside not in actual buildings.”
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.”
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.”
Taste gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets while exploring French Quarter history on this three-hour New Orleans food tour.
“This was a wonderful tour with a personable and knowledgeable guide. We did this our first day there and that is the way to do it! We got to know the area and some history. All the food was terrific and it was the perfect amount. Susan was wonderul offering great information and also answering any questions we had!”
Tour St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with an official guide, meet Marie Laveau’s tomb, hear New Orleans stories, and get practical visiting tips.
“Great way to learn about the history of New Orleans through stories of its people. Our guide shared interesting anecdotes about some of the citizens interred in that cemetery.”
See Harvard through a student’s eyes on a 70-minute walking tour of Harvard Yard, famous landmarks, campus traditions, and daily university life.
“A very good tour with interesting and humourous stories. Thanks to our guide Maria”
Explore Harvard Yard with a current student, hear campus stories, see historic landmarks, and decide if this lively 70-minute walk suits your Boston visit.
“I love the fact our guide was a current Harvard student . she knew history , places and an excellent sense of humor. Highly recommended .”
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!”
Taste six Savannah specialties while walking historic squares, River Street, and local food shops on this friendly three-hour culinary tour.
“Chris was an excellent tour guide. He gave us lots of historical facts. The food was wonderful. Make sure you come hungry. I was surprised how many tastings we got. You can also buy drinks if you want.”
Explore SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown on a lively two-hour NYC walk, with architecture, immigrant stories, mob history, and food tips.
“Angela our tour guide was awesome. She shared so much information and history about the areas and buildings plus she had recommendations that were really helpful. Definitely recommend this tour.”
Explore New Orleans voodoo, architecture, Congo Square, and French Quarter legends on a relaxed two-hour walking tour.
“Great tour with a fun tour guide! He took us all over the French Quarter, as well as, the surrounding area. We would recommend this tour.”
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.”
Every kind of American day out, and the best of each.
