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Please Note: This is a self-guided audio tour of the park. The tour does not go into the Caverns and entry tickets to the Caverns are not part of the purchase. You’ll need to buy admission separately from the official Carlsbad Caverns National Park website or at the visitor center when you arrive. Journey into one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the Southwest—Carlsbad Caverns National Park. As you drive into the park, your audio tour shares the fascinating history, geology, and hidden stories behind this remarkable place, turning your visit into a rich, immersive experience. Along the way, we’ll guide you to key viewpoints and prepare you for your stop at the Caverns with helpful tips and insights. When it’s time to head underground, you’ll transition from your guided experience to the National Park Service’s official audio tour (not included). Download the app to access the purchased tours

Discover Austin's live music scene, Texas capital heritage, and BBQ legacy with our self-guided tour, allowing you to explore the Live Music Capital of the World at your own pace. Begin at the Texas State Capitol,. Walk along Congress Avenue to the Congress Avenue Bridge. Explore downtown Austin's 6th Street with 70+ bars and live music venues and the Rainey Street Historic District's converted bungalows. Paddle Lady Bird Lake's 10-mile shoreline trail, swim in Barton Springs Pool's 68°F year-round spring-fed waters, and picnic in Zilker Park's 351 acres. Cross into South Austin's SoCo (South Congress) district with vintage shops, cowboy boot stores, and iconic Austin photo spots. Tour the University of Texas campus including the 307-foot UT Tower, the LBJ Presidential Library, and the Blanton Museum of Art's 21,000-work collection. Feel the fusion of Texas independence, music devotion, and the keep-Austin-weird counterculture that makes Austin America's most unexpected capital.

Celebrate Pride Month by stepping into a part of history often overlooked and gain a deeper understanding of the past. - 60-minute immersive walking tour focusing on LGBTQ+ history - Guided by Spooky Gin, an expert in local stories - Evening tour to enhance the haunting atmosphere - Special limited availability for Pride Month

Gather the whole family and prepare for tales of the ghostly encounters around every corner. You’ll hear tales of spirits still going to work even though they’ve been dead for decades, haunted hotels where you’re sure to have an unexpected roommate or two, and Jazz musicians, still singing the blues after all these years! Walk, crawl, or roll on into our family-friendly Dallas Ghost Tours, where there are no age restrictions as long as minors are accompanied by an adult. Most of the spirits are friendly, but our guides know exactly where the ghosts are lurking and can cater the tour for ghost enthusiasts of all ages.

Explore San Antonio's La Zona Cultural on a guided 1-hour e-bike tour. Ride through Historic Market Square and vibrant public art corridors while discovering murals, sculptures, and hidden gems that showcase the city's culture and creativity. Led by a local guide, you'll learn about the artists, history, and neighborhoods that make this area unique. Electric bikes make it easy to cover more ground while enjoying a fun and active sightseeing experience. Highlights: • Guided 1-hour e-bike tour • Explore Market Square and La Zona Cultural • Discover murals, public art, and hidden gems • Learn local history and artist stories • Small-group experience Participants must know how to ride a bicycle. No e-bike experience is required. Safety briefing, helmet, and e-bike orientation included.

Explore Houston’s darker side on this adults-only (16+) night walking tour through downtown. Follow your guide to historic locations tied to real crimes, political scandals, and reported hauntings. Hear documented stories, local legends, and eyewitness accounts connected to the city’s past - from early marketplaces and grand hotels to modern landmarks. As you move through Houston after dark, discover the events and figures that left a lasting imprint on the city... and why some stories are said to linger.

Explore the rugged beauty of Guadalupe Mountains National Park with our immersive audio tour! Discover towering peaks, ancient fossils, and scenic desert trails as our guides share fascinating stories about the park’s rich history, unique geology, and diverse wildlife. Learn about the iconic El Capitan, Guadalupe Peak, and the cultural significance of this stunning landscape. Perfect for adventurers, hikers, and nature lovers, this tour lets you explore at your own pace. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking Guadalupe Mountains National Park! * *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Most sightseeing tours crawl through Dallas by bus or move at a leisurely walking pace. This guided 4-mile early morning running tour lets you cover significantly more ground and get your workout in, all while allowing you to experience the city's most iconic landmarks, historic neighborhoods, public art, and vibrant districts in a single outing. Whether you're visiting Dallas or a local looking to see the city from a new perspective, it's an active, memorable way to combine sightseeing, history, and exercise before starting the rest of your day. The route is flat without hills. We will run are your desired pace and there are plenty of breaks to catch your breath at tour stops and pausing at intersections. Tour start time and length are also flexible.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the wild beauty of Texas and New Mexico with our Texas & New Mexico Tour Bundle, featuring self-guided audio tours of Big Bend National Park, White Sands National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Carlsbad Caverns National Park! Explore Big Bend's vast canyons and the winding Rio Grande, wander through the surreal white dunes of White Sands, hike the rugged peaks of Guadalupe Mountains, and delve into the subterranean wonders of Carlsbad Caverns—all at your own pace. A GPS-triggered narration provides expert insights, local legends, and hidden gems, enhancing your journey without the constraints of group tours. Join thousands of travelers who have transformed their road trips into enriching experiences—download now and let the landscapes of Texas and New Mexico captivate you! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Forget the tour bus. Forget getting lost on foot with a phone map and blistered feet. This is Austin by pedicab — you kick back in an open-air ride while a local guide weaves you through downtown's best districts in one seamless loop. We're hitting the essentials: the bat bridge, that iconic SoCo mural, skyline views over Lady Bird Lake. Your guide isn't reading off a script, they live here, they love it here, and they're genuinely fun to ride with. No parking headaches. No sore feet. No guessing where to go next. Just you, a breeze in your hair, and a guide who makes sure you like the VIP you are. Book today

The Best Way to Discover Austin: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo with the George Washington Statue or a quiet moment at the Texas Peace Officers Memorial and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: UT Tower, George Washington Statue, Littlefield Fountain, Bullock History Museum, Peace Officers Memorial, Texas Capitol, Memorial Lawn, African American History Memorial, Tejano Monument, and Saint Mary.

Professional storytellers, a local business, only in Austin, extensively researched history, entertaining, the only multimedia experience in Austin and affordable. Private tours available.

Experience a world-class private tour, completely controlled by you! This personalized tour will take you to some of Kilgore, Texas’s hidden gems, beyond the main city attractions. Explore majestic monuments, memorials, museums, historic sites, and cultural centers at your own pace. Designed by expert tour guide Sabra Simmons, this journey ensures you have an unforgettable experience, with no crowds or time limits. Using the Pintours App, you can pause the tour, delve into each stop for as long as you like, skip anything that doesn’t interest you, and have all the essential details right at your fingertips. It’s your perfect, custom adventure!

This tour is the most inclusive Holiday Lights Tours that is offered with multiple stops to see the greatest variety of holiday lights.

Join us on a scenic walk of Houston's most overlooked feature, the Buffalo Bayou. With Downtown Houston as your backdrop, we'll explore the history of Houston and Texas and see some of the hidden gems visible along the bayou.

Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Explore Houston's space-age ambition and Texas hospitality with our self-guided tour, discovering this iconic city at your own pace. Begin in the Theater District, where 17 downtown blocks include the Alley Theatre, Wortham Center, and Jones Hall, serving 2.5 million annual patrons across 8 performing arts organizations. Travel 25 miles south to NASA's Johnson Space Center, where Space Center Houston displays the 363-foot Saturn V rocket, the Independence Plaza shuttle replica, and lunar samples from the Apollo missions. Visit NRG Stadium, a 72,220-capacity retractable-roof venue beside the historic Astrodome, the world's first domed stadium when it opened in 1965. Explore the 4,000-piece Menil Collection, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston's 65,000-work collection, and Hermann Park's Japanese Garden. Stroll Montrose's LGBTQ+ district with vintage shops and the Rothko Chapel's 14 iconic canvases. Watch 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats emerge at sunset along Buffalo Bayou.

Explore the vibrant culture and rich history of the university campus through engaging tours led by knowledgeable guides. Discover fascinating stories and traditions that define the campus experience while enjoying a lively atmosphere. Ideal for prospective students, families, and anyone curious about university life, these tours provide valuable insights and entertaining narratives that bring the campus to life. - Immerse yourself in the unique culture and history of the university - Tours are led by expert guides with insider knowledge - Perfect for prospective students and families exploring campus options - Discover captivating stories and traditions that shape campus life

Legacy Hall in Plano is a top dining destination offering a curated food tour experience. Guests embark on a tasting journey savoring diverse cuisines and culinary techniques that reflect local favorites. This engaging tour combines food exploration with cultural insights, ensuring a memorable outing for food enthusiasts. We personally select and purchase every dish before the experience begins so that you can simply relax and enjoy the very best of Legacy Hall. Every guest receives a thoughtfully curated tasting menu featuring Legacy Hall's most celebrated dishes. Example of a curated tasting menu: Appetizer - Gourmet taco - Dumplings - Bao buns Entrée - Signature sliders - Big Bird sandwich - Tonkotsu Ramen Dessert - Fresh Crêpe - Gourmet cookie - Ice cream

This isn't just a walking tour or history lesson—it's a journey through the stories that made Dallas. Dark Dallas brings together true crime, urban legends, forgotten history, and larger-than-life characters to reveal the stories hiding in plain sight. We don't just visit landmarks—you'll experience Dallas as a living, breathing story. You'll stand where history happened, uncover forgotten legends, and discover how fact, folklore, and mystery intertwine to create the city's most fascinating tales.

Mission Concepción Historical Church: Architect-led tours of one of the oldest missions in San Antonio, Texas. While the Alamo is the most famous, there is a wealth of rich history and compelling architecture to discover at these sites. These locations are UNESCO cultural sites and form a captivating part of the five missions in San Antonio, managed and run by the National Park Service. Please be respectful of ongoing activities, as these are active parishes with active congregations.

NEW TOUR ! Every year, millions of people come to visit the world famous San Antonio Riverwalk. They come for the boats, the restaurants….and even the ducks ! But did you know that the San Antonio Riverwalk is also a spectacular outdoor art gallery ? Much of it is hidden in plain sight ! Now you can experience a relaxed Walking Tour to see and hear about almost 40 unique art pieces on the historic San Antonio Riverwalk, and they will provide you with a totally different view of the most popular tourist attraction in Texas. As you stroll along the picturesque Riverwalk, you will see and hear about a huge variety of sculptures, paintings, murals, mosaics and architectural features as they weave a tapestry of imagination, history, and creativity spanning almost 100 years. Hear the fascinating stories behind many of them as we celebrate the amazing contributions of local, national and international artists in the Alamo City. Remember….every step forward is a step back in time.

Beat the Heat with this 3 hour tour exploring Austin's vibrant summer scene while hitting several of Austin's Splash Pads on an e-bike! Cruise through many of the city's iconic landmarks, including the State Capitol, vibrant murals, and the whimsical troll sculpture at Pease Park. We start in a neighborhood just outside of downtown and make our way through downtown along safe bike paths and trails. Along the way, we'll make stops at two of Austin's renowned Splash Pads, offering the perfect opportunity to cool off and recharge. Want to get a breakfast taco? or lunch somewhere? We will include a smoothie stop with every ride- (on us)But if you want to do a lunch stop, we will absolutely stop somewhere local where you can grab a bit to eat if you like. Food stop is on you. As a plus, income from the tour goes to advance bicycle access, safety and education throughout Texas.