Top USA Historical Tours - page 8

Discover the city of Savannah by bike with a small-group guided tour. Cover ground quickly and get to know several different areas of the city. See top Savannah attractions including Forsyth Park, City Market, and historic River Street. Learn about local history and heritage as you visit landmarks such as the Andrew Low House and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Maximize time in Savannah with this green bike tour.

Step back in time and discover the history of Louisville during an immersive walking tour through the historic center. Listen to stories of wealthy titans who used to roam the streets as you explore sights including St. James Court, Ormsby Avenue, Floral Terrace, and Millionaires Row. You also have the chance to admire the old Victorian architecture that dots the neighborhood.

Remote Daufuskie Island is accessible only by boat and remains largely undeveloped, despite its fame as the setting of Pat Conroy’s novel “The Water is Wide.” A guided tour makes the trip a cinch—this package includes round-trip boat tickets, plus transportation between island attractions such as the First African Baptist Church and Mary Fields School, all visited with the benefit of commentary from your guide.

Step into the past and be amazed by the natural world on this small-group or private tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Located in the heart of Washington DC, the museum is home to more than 126 million artifacts, including the Hope Diamond, Egyptian mummies, and a living coral reef. Spend time immersing yourself in the collection's stories and objects, and come away from the museum with new knowledge.

Explore 10 iconic Washington DC landmarks in just four hours with a professional guide! Travel comfortably in a 12-passenger van, stopping outside historic sites like the US Capitol, White House, and Lincoln Memorial. Enjoy expert commentary, photo opportunities, and learn the rich history of each location. Convenient pickup and drop-off at the Washington Grand Hyatt.

Discover the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on this full-day group tour from Las Vegas. Skip planning hassles and enjoy views of the Mojave Desert during the drive. Cover major highlights including Mather Point, Hopi House, and Bright Angel Trail. Lunch, bottled water, and hotel pickup are included for added convenience.

See Pearl Harbor and learn all about its vital role in U.S history with the help of a local guide to pick you up straight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, the cruise port, or your Waikiki hotel. After you’ve had time to reflect, your guide takes you on a quick driving tour around historic Downtown Honolulu.

Scoring tickets to enter the Washington Monument can be a hassle involving an early wake-up, waiting on the ticket line, and then returning later in the day for your assigned entry time. These tickets allow you to skip the wait and walk straight in at your assigned time. Enjoy the epic city views from top and learn about this iconic monument.

Known for its rocky coastlines, wealth of wildlife, and evergreen forests, Acadia National Park promises dramatic scenery—and this fully narrated driving tour makes for an easy way to discover it. Set off from Bar Harbor in a luxury Berkshire minibus, and discover highlights like Cadillac Mountain (the highest point on the East Coast), Thunder Hole (where ocean waves roar), Sieur De Mont's Spring, Jordan Pond, and much more.

Explore the storied past of New York City’s Gilded Age through the mansions left in its wake. Learn about the people who designed and lived in these buildings during this pivotal time in American history. Let a guide show you around these incredible buildings, and regale you with tales about everything from romance and generosity to scandal and murder.

Explore Denver from the comfort of a private bus and cover far more ground than on foot on this tour of landmarks including Larimer Square, the Molly Brown House Museum, and the United States Mint. Take in views at City Park, stop for photos at the Mile High Steps, and learn about history, culture, and architecture from your guide. Ideal for first-time visitors and a great first day activity.

See all six beautiful towns of Martha’s Vineyard while learning more about their history, architecture and celebrity connections. This whistle-stop tour is an ideal introduction for first-time visitors–or equally a great way for those who usually stay in one place to see more. Key highlights include the whaling captain’s homes, Menemsha seaport, and Edgartown harbor, where the 1975 movie Jaws was filmed.

See several of New York's major highlights even if you're short on time with this half-day bus tour. Cover more ground in the climate-controlled bus as you hear stories about local landmarks from your guide. Multiple photo stops showcase views of top sights, including the Brooklyn Bridge and Rockefeller Center—all with plenty of time to capture memorable shots.

The monumental Bonaventure Cemetery is one of the top sights in Savannah, but its sprawling size makes it daunting to cover on foot. With this golf cart tour, take in the most ornate graves and learn about the fascinating history of this landmark cemetery in just an hour without breaking a sweat. Listen to stories about the cemetery's past and the people buried here as you drive through the lush grounds.

Go on the ultimate Niagara Falls tour without having to plan any of the tedious details yourself with this Niagara Falls USA All-Inclusive tour. Not only does this experience visit the falls on the United States side with a guide leading the way, but it also includes an admission ticket to the Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Cave of the Winds, Niagara Observation Tower, and much more. Complimentary pickup and drop off is available from Niagara Falls, USA hotels.

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.

Pedal around Central Park on a guided tour and cover more ground than you could on foot. This small-group cycling tour takes you around New York City's most-loved green space in the company of a guide who reveals the stories behind the landmarks, from Belvedere Castle to the Lennon Memorial at Strawberry Fields. Avoid the risk of getting lost and learn more than you would with independent bike rental.

See where (and how) airplanes are built on this guided small-group tour of the Boeing factory near Seattle. Tour the massive Boeing assembly plant, the world’s largest building by volume, and see signature Boeing planes in production. Explore the interactive exhibits and displays in the 28,000-square-foot Aviation Center Gallery and visit the educational Future of Flight Aviation Center museum.

Follow in the footsteps of the nation's first president on this half-day history tour. Travel to Mount Vernon, George Washington's home in Virginia and one of the nation’s most beloved historic sites. Also enjoy a bus trip around Old Town Alexandria, where you see 17th- and 18th-century homes and discover little-known facts about the landmarks. Upgrade to add a Washington DC night tour to your itinerary, if you wish.

Pickup and drop-off from downtown Charleston, South Carolina make it easy to tour Magnolia Plantation, one of the oldest plantations in the South. This 4-in-1 tour includes a narrated drive out to the plantation, a walking tour of the garden, tram tour through the property, and tour of the house itself, providing incredible value.

Gain admission to The Intrepid Museum, New York City's only educational institution housed on an aircraft carrier. Make your way to the Hudson River to see the flight deck and more on the legendary USS ‘Intrepid.’ In addition, you’ll get up close to the first space shuttle (the ‘Enterprise’) and explore a guided missile submarine (the USS ‘Growler’).

Experience the highlights of New Orleans on this sightseeing bus tour, including an above-ground cemetery, the bustling French Quarter, the opulent Garden District, and St. Charles Avenue. Absorb the sights and sounds of the city as you learn about its fascinating history from your guide. Upgrade to receive admission to Vue Orleans, a 360° indoor and outdoor observatory deck, after your tour.

Discover downtown Manhattan's highlights and historical landmarks, all in one informative and time-saving walking tour. Follow your guide to discover the history of Wall Street, learn about one of the most significant events in New York City's history at the 9/11 Memorial, and see landmarks related to Alexander Hamilton and the country's founding. Then, if you upgraded, continue on a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

With its cobbled streets, historic squares, and plethora of colonial architecture, Savannah is a history buff's dream, but if you aren’t with a local guide, you may miss some of the most interesting spots and anecdotes. A walking tour helps you learn the history of Savannah's involvement in the Civil War—including how it was famously spared on Sherman's March to the Sea, allowing its original infrastructure to remain intact.