Top USA Walking Tours

Take a deep dive into the history of the American Revolution on this walking tour of Boston. Your historian guide will focus on the years between 1760 and 1775, a tumultuous time with plenty to talk about. Stroll the Freedom Trail and ask your guide questions along the way to learn things most tourists miss.

Experience 400 years of history in just a few hours with this award-winning guided walking tour of America’s spookiest city: Salem. This tour takes you on an in-depth exploration of downtown, stopping at more than 12 historically significant locations to delve into the infamous Witch Trials. Local guides tell the stories of Salem’s witchy past with an entertaining mix of history, legend, and pop culture.

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.

Get more from a visit to Philly and walk in the footsteps of America's Founding Fathers on this walking tour of Philadelphia's old city. Visit important landmarks such as Christ Church, the Ben Franklin Post Office, Carpenters' Hall, and Independence Hall as your guide narrates local history. This walking tour is ideal for history buffs or first-time visitors trying to get their bearings in a new city.

Walk the Freedom Trail with a guide in historic costume on a tour from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall, a 1.2-mile route that covers important sites in the heart of Boston. This tour's shorter distance lets you follow in the footsteps of the founding fathers and American revolutionaries without making the more strenuous trek all the way across the Charles River, finishing in a spot that’s convenient to top Boston attractions.

Travel back in time to discover one of America’s most historic cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on this guided small-group walking tour. Explore some of the city’s most enchanting alleys and hidden passages. Visit the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a colonial building with a 300-year history; Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States; plus historic Philadelphia Alley, and many more.

Discover the United States’ oldest city as you embark on a historic walking tour through St. Augustine. Join a small group and visit top landmarks such as the oldest masonry fort in the US, the oldest grid system, and Flagler College. While you explore, your guide sheds light on the tumultuous history of the 450-year-old city.

Travel back in time to colonial New England on a historic walking tour. Your costumed and in-character guide gives you an immersive understanding of life during America’s infancy. Hear exclusive stories about the country’s Founding Fathers and discover iconic historical sites on this tour that covers approximately 1.2 miles (two kilometers).

Discover the thrilling history of Boston on this immersive walking tour of the Freedom Trail. Hear tales of Redcoats, smugglers, riots, and midnight riders while reliving the American Revolution as you explore all 16 official sites of the trail. Learn about Boston’s leadership in abolition, women’s rights, education, and immigration over its 400-year history. Explore downtown Boston, hearing stories of legendary figures such as Paul Revere, John Hancock, and lesser-known pioneers and patriots.

Learn about Salem’s mysterious past on this guided walking tour of the city. Follow your historian guide through Salem, listening to 400 years of history, and admire the old architecture that dates back to the early colonial period. Find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trial hysteria, which has influenced literature and pop culture. For a spookier experience, select the nighttime tour led by lantern light.

Visit the site where the American Civil War began without the hassle of arranging transportation or waiting in line for tickets. This Fort Sumter package includes admission skip-the-line tickets as well as round-trip ferry transport. Take in views of Rainbow Row and the Battery as you cruise through Charleston Harbor. Then, enjoy time to explore the historic fort and museum, before the return ferry ride.

This murder and mystery walking tour of Salem is a great option for travelers who want a break from hearing exclusively about the history of the Salem witch trials. Mix things up by listening to tales of grisly murders and sinister ghost sightings as your guide leads you to the spookiest sights in Salem. This tour is suitable for teens and adults, but not for under-13s.

Go sightseeing in Salt Lake City with ease on this bus tour. See some of Utah's top urban attractions, including the Mormon Trail, Temple Square, the State Capitol Building, Old Fort Douglas, and sites from the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Hear stories of the pioneers, the Mormon religion, and historical anecdotes that you won't find in the guidebook.

Take a leisurely stroll through the squares and streets of the Savannah Historic District on this walking tour. Together with a resident of Savannah, visit one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the US. See the historic homes as well as the houses of the South’s most famous generals. Visit the buildings from the war years of the 1860s and learn about the town’s storied past.

Taste your way around New York City's Greenwich Village on this small-group guided tasting and walking tour. Skip hours of research and follow your guide to some of the area’s top-rated eateries, and sample a variety of New York specialties, from pizza to artisanal cupcakes. Your guide points out hidden landmarks often missed by visitors, including places that have been featured in movies and TV shows.

Explore the Bonaventure Cemetery with a guide during this small-group walking tour. Get picked up at your hotel in downtown Savannah for easy transportation to the cemetery. On arrival, walk through Bonaventure Cemetery with an academically trained historian who is full of stories about local history, heritage, and culture. Go for a stroll beneath the oaks and learn about Savannah’s past.

Eat your way around Key West on a food tour of “mom and pop” eateries in the Old Town historic district. Taste seafood, Cuban cuisine, and delicious key lime pie. The walking tour route takes you off typical touristy streets so you can see Key West like a local, listening to insights about the city's food, architecture, and history along the way. Tastings are enough for a hearty lunch.

See Monument Valley at its most spectacular: as it is lit up by the setting sun. This tour is led by a Navajo guide and takes you into the backcountry, to places that are normally off limits to visitors. As well as seeing the sights, you'll dive into Indigenous culture with a Navajo rug weaving demonstration and performances.

Make the most of your time at New York City's legendary arts museum on this private or small-group tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Housing more than 2 million items, the Met can be overwhelming to explore. Let your professional guide show you the highlights, from paintings to pop culture memorabilia, and concentrate on the museum sections that interest you most.

Eat your way through downtown Denver's ever-changing dining scene on a walking food tour that lets you sample five of the best restaurants in town, all in one afternoon. Discover award-winning eateries, authentic Neapolitan pizza, freshly baked empanadas from a family-owned shop and more. In between bites, learn about Denver's Wild West history and pass landmarks like the baseball field and iconic Union Station.

Discover the history and legends behind Portland’s Shanghai Tunnels on a small-group walking tour. Follow your guide beneath a restaurant to the tunnels, which once connected local businesses and hotels to the Willamette River. Learn about subterranean historic events and perhaps catch a glimpse of Nina, the resident ghost. Afterwards, resurface and enjoy three tastings and a full pint of locally produced beer.

For anyone thinking of attending Harvard, or for those who simply want a glimpse of college life at the famous university, this tour is a must. Get an exclusive account from current Harvard students, who provide key insights into the life and times at Cambridge with a theatrical, humorous flair. Check out the old buildings at Harvard Yard and Harvard Square and learn about the school’s storied past. Illustrated map of Harvard Square included. Choose from several departure times throughout the day.

Discover the lesser-traveled depths of Antelope Canyon on a walking tour through the lower portions of this colorful sandstone slot canyon. One of the most popular natural attractions in the region, the upper sections of Antelope Canyon are typically crowded with tourists. This tour takes adventurous travelers down ladders, through the tightly carved sandstone, and into a part of the canyon most tourists don’t reach.