Top USA Archaeology Tours - page 2

Descend back in time with a visit to a historic gold mine dating to 1880. Don a hard hat and head into the mine to learn about the great lengths that miners went to in order to extract minerals. Along the way, see the beautiful Sonoran Desert and visit an archaeological site.

Pan for gold near a water wheel and salmon stream in Seward. You’ll learn the art of panning, discover your own Gold Rush experience and keep everything you find! Popular with families with children, this 1-hour experience is offered at various times throughout the day to easily fit your schedule.

No trip to New York is complete without exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art. But the sprawling collection can be hard to navigate and understand without context. Focusing on the museum’s biblical artifacts, this small-group tour navigates the world of the Old and New Testaments. From Abraham, Moses, and David to Jesus, hear the stories from ancient Israel and behind the museum’s priceless ancient treasures.

Learn about Savannah’s history from a sixth-generation local who is passionate about sharing the city’s story. Covering six squares in historic downtown, the tour is unique in that it shares the historical perspective of Savannah’s Native American, African, and Irish inhabitants. Discover benches, shady spots, monuments, and restrooms along the route.

The coastal town of St Augustine is renowned as the oldest European settlement in the United States. On this private tour, benefit from the undivided attention of your guide and enjoy a tour itinerary tailored to your group’s interests. Traveling by electric vehicle, visit areas normally only accessible on foot, stop at historic landmarks and churches.

Go behind the curtain at Nashville’s premier country music stage, the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry, on this small-group backstage tour. Walk in the footsteps of countless country music superstars and get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at this legendary venue and show that made country music famous. This is a bucket-list item experience ideal for all fans of country music.

Learn all about more than 300 years of history on this guided carriage tour of Charleston. See the many mansions, churches, and gardens as your horse-drawn carriage tour covers more than 2.5 miles and 30 blocks of historic Charleston. Belgian and Percheron draft horses lead you through the streets while you learn about this “Holy City” and its role in the Civil War—leave your guidebook at home, these stories are better.

The state of Florida has a history of human habitation stretching back at least 14000 years. Take a guided tour of the Jungle Prada Site in St. Petersburg to uncover Native American history as you walk through an archaeological site of the Tocobaga tribe. Learn about the ancient peoples and the Spanish conquistadors that landed in the area in 1528 and enjoy time roaming around the lush property.

Make the most of your time in Arizona on a guided day trip to the Grand Canyon from Sedona with a small group of 14 people or fewer. Learn about the history and culture surrounding the canyon as you take in iconic views from Grand Canyon Village, Yavapai Point, and more for a seamless sightseeing experience.

Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on this guided day trip from Flagstaff. Meet up your Navajo guide and begin to descend into the canyon, the rays of sunlight make for beautiful photos. Later, take a short hike to Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado River snakes and bends and twists. It's one of the most dramatic spans of the entire river. A picnic lunch at Glen Canyon Dam is included.

Visit two well-preserved dwelling sites on this private half-day tour. After pickup from your Sedona hotel, travel to Montezuma Castle National Monument, cliff dwellings used by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture that inhabited the site between 1100 and 1425 AD. Then it’s on to Tuzigoot National Monument (also used by the Sinagua), a three-story pueblo ruin on the summit of a limestone and sandstone ridge.

Discover Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square, on this guided walking tour that is great for locals and tourists alike who want to learn more about this city. Explore the underground pathways that were built in the southwest corner of the Emerald City more than 120 years ago. Learn about Seattle’s history and the events that transformed this once-small Indigenous dwelling place into one of the most popular and thriving cities in the United States.

Admire some of the Windy City's most iconic views—and enjoy a time-saving, relaxing way to sightsee—aboard this pet-friendly Chicago River architecture boat tour. With commentary from your onboard guide, watch the spectacular skyline glide by, including dozens of notable buildings, like the Wrigley Building and the John Hancock Building. In just one tour, you cover multiple branches of the Chicago River and learn insider facts and stories you'd otherwise miss.

Discover Galveston’s sordid past during an evening walking tour of the city’s Red Light District. Join a small group and your guide to walk the streets and listen to stories of mobsters, bootleggers, and brothels. Learn how the island was once a “sin city,” where men could come to drink, gamble, and look for love once they crossed into the mob-run “Free State of Galveston.”

Experience the legendary Sedona Vortex on this guided small-group tour. Enjoy stunning scenery of the region's red rock formations as you visit sacred sites and learn about the geological and energetic phenomenon believed to have a profound effect on the mind, body, and spirit.

Experience spectacular views of the Grand Canyon South Rim without the crowds. This tour takes the road less traveled in a comfortable 4WD safari vehicle, bypassing the busy south entrance gate. Follow your guide on a walking tour along the South Rim, visiting Yavapai Point, Lookout Studio, and Bright Angel Trailhead. Note: Non-U.S. residents may face additional entrance fees starting January 2026.

Embark on a horse-drawn carriage tour through the heart of historic Charleston, one of the most charming cities in the US. Ride along cobblestone streets and take in the antebellum architecture, historic landmarks, and lush gardens. Your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating stories about Charleston’s rich history and Southern culture. This is a charming introduction to this part of Charleston.

See the Charleston Harbor by boat with a leisurely sightseeing tour along the Cooper River to Fort Sumter National Monument. Leave the guidebook at home, because this fully-narrated tour focuses on Charleston, South Carolina's history from Civil War sites to antebellum houses and landmarks, passes under Cooper River bridges, and explores a waterfront that’s home to bottlenose dolphins and pelicans.

Find out what makes Seattle one of the most popular cities in the US on an intimate, half-day tour. Head first to beautiful Snoqualmie Falls, in the Cascade Mountains. Then return to the city for a tour of its top attractions, including Pioneer Square, Fremont Troll, markets and parks, and a lookout point. Ample time is spent at each stop, giving you the chance to take photos and ask questions.

Discover the heart of Texas history on this immersive half-day Mission Trail tour in San Antonio! Travel in comfort aboard a Mercedes Metris van as you explore four iconic UNESCO-listed Spanish colonial missions—Espada, San Juan, San José, and Concepción—with engaging guided tours at each site. Admire original frescoes, historic chapels, and the stunning architecture that shaped early Texas. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, this tour is the perfect way to connect with San Antonio’s rich past in just one unforgettable morning or afternoon.

E-bikes are a quiet, fun and family friendly way to explore Moab. Kane Creek has many ancient sites and petroglyph panels. Our guides will stop at several and discuss the similarities and possible meanings of some of the glyphs. This is a trip down a beautiful canyon with amazing views and explores the edges of Moab Outback. This trip is about 1/2 on pavement and 1/2 on a dirt road with cliffs. Adult Participants must be 5' and youth must be 5'2 to fit the bikes. Please let us know ahead of time if your group will need the smaller bikes by correctly filling our paperwork.

Explore a new side of Chicago and the city's gangster past on this mafia tour in a coach vehicle. Drive around the Windy City to see where Al Capone, The Untouchables, Hymie Weiss, John Dillinger, and more famous figures hung out. There are ample chances to get out of the bus and pose for pictures in front of a historic courthouse, among other infamous sites.

One of the US’ most iconic symbols, the Statue of Liberty rises up from New York Harbor, welcoming the immigrants who once entered through nearby Ellis Island. Visit Lady Liberty and learn the stories of those who passed through Ellis Island on this convenient tour with options that let you choose how long you want to spend at each attraction. Opt to visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

Discover the charming southern city of Beaufort on a walking tour through the historic district. Join a small group and explore the antebellum streets while listening to your guide regale you with the city’s 500-year history. Learn about Native Americans, pirates, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and more as you visit monuments, churches, and statues.