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Get familiar with Atlanta by hopping aboard a trolley bus for a 90-minute city tour. You'll board near Centennial Olympic Park and travel past many of the most important attractions in town, from the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site to the Georgia State Capitol, while an on-board guide provides live narration.

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.

Experience New Orleans’ wild bayou country first-hand on an exciting, family‐friendly airboat ride. This boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, named for the 19th-century pirate and smuggler. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a local guide as you admire lush, forested shoreline and spot local wildlife. Gators appear most commonly in the summer months, so keep your eyes peeled.

Explore Savannah with ease when you book this package that includes a guided trolley tour and river cruise. Board your trolley at Savannah’s Visitor Center and see the lush foliage and Victorian mansions, listening to colorful stories about the city's past. Then, embark on a scenic river cruise, learning about the city's historic connection to the Savannah River.

Skip the tourist traps and lose yourself in the flavors of true Charleston cuisine. Taste local delicacies like classic Carolina-style BBQ, historic She-Crab soup, and famous fried green tomatoes and, as with all of our tours, you'll also indulge in our decadent Secret Dish, which just might make you leave singing a happy song! Your local guide will steer you toward the very best spots to enjoy these classic Southern dishes.

Hop on a '70s-era VW bus and get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today. Starting and ending at Fisherman's Wharf, this sightseeing tour takes you around the city, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. See the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to '60s classics. So settle into a neon-blue seat and dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.

Cruise through Lowcountry tidal creeks and marshes en route to the uninhabited Morris Island on this boat cruise from the Charleston area. A private boat company launches from Bowens Island for the scenic ride through an estuary rich in biodiversity before a soft landing on Morris Island. Spend free time to taking photos of the historic Morris Island Lighthouse, combing for seashells, and looking out for birds, sea turtles, and dolphins before your return.

If you have only limited time to explore Oahu, make the most of it with this full-day circle island tour. Not a minute is wasted on this action-packed tour that takes you to Byodo-In Temple, the Dole Plantation, secret beaches, island hotspots and more. You'll also have the chance to snorkel in turtle-filled water on the North Shore.

Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Kauai’s unique scenery and see a side of the island most tourists miss out on. Tick natural wonders like the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Hanalei Bay, and tropical waterfalls off your sightseeing bucket list as you and a small group soar over the "Garden Island" in an aircraft specially designed for sightseeing. Your pilot provides narration through high-tech headsets during the flight, so you can enjoy their local insights.

Experience Alaska’s wildlife and landscapes without planning a complex route from Anchorage on your own. This group tour combines glacier views, mountain scenery, wildlife encounters, and historic stops into one well-rounded day through Chugach National Forest and beyond. Along the way, your guide shares local insight and photography tips to help you get more out of the experience and your photos.

Learn about Georgia's 'First City' from the perspective of the water during your 90-Minute Sightseeing Riverboat Cruise of Savannah. Enjoy panoramic views of the water as you listen to the captain regale you with tales and facts about the city and surrounding port. As a bonus you'll pass by Old Fort Jackson, one of the oldest artillery pieces in the country.

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.

Head south from Denver on a small group tour to two of Colorado’s most majestic places. First, visit Garden of the Gods, a unique geological area with colossal red rock formations. Then take a drive up Pikes Peak, which inspired the song “America the Beautiful.” Have lunch and enjoy a bit of free time or shopping in the charming town of Manitou Springs, then take a scenic drive through the foothills back to Denver.

The waters off of Georgia’s Jekyll Island are teeming with pods of bottlenose dolphins and this boat tour helps you find them. Board your cruise and set your sights on the playful creatures out in the Atlantic. Cruise through coastal waterways, salt marshes, and past wild beaches in search of dolphins as well as other wildlife like manatees, sea turtles, and sea birds.

Experience the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon and the manmade marvel of Hoover Dam in one day with this small-group tour from Las Vegas. Make an early start to dodge the crowds and enjoy photo stops at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign and Seven Magic Mountains art installation on your way to Grand Canyon West. Enjoy an included walk across the Hoover Dam and upgrade to include a walk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk.

Some Niagara Falls tours are American and some are Canadian. Not this one. Get the full experience from both sides of the border on this deluxe tour of everything Niagara Falls has to offer. Visit all the must-see Niagara Falls attractions, from the thrilling Maid of the Mist boat cruise to the exciting Cave of the Winds walk—even a trip to the top of the Skylon Tower and much more. All attraction and admission fees, plus hotel transfers and road tolls are included. Food and beverages are at your own expense.

Explore one of California's most iconic settings from the beauty of San Francisco Bay. This narrated Golden Gate Bay cruise journeys alongside Alcatraz and Angel Island State Park, past the shores of Sausalito and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. You can choose to view the sights from inside your boat or out on deck.

Experience the natural beauty of Mt. Rainier with the help of a guide to lead the way on this full-day group tour from Seattle. Enjoy a scenic, narrated journey past lakes, waterfalls, historic towns, and Mt. Rainier. Take in spectacular views from Narada Falls, considered the most popular waterfall in Mt. Rainier National Park, and the aptly named Paradise. Includes pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels for your convenience.

The best way to experience the majestic Napali cliffs and coast is by boat. This half-day tour aboard a native- and family-owned catamaran will take you aboard one of four vessels with a guide who will share native stories and wildlife knowledge. Guests will either get to snorkel or go whale watching, depending on the season, explore the coast’s intriguing sea caves, and see the dramatic Waimea Canyon. Afternoon tours include lunch and a picturesque sunset.

Explore the best that Key West has to offer on this narrated, hop-on, hop-off trolley tour. Visit more than 100 points of interest among Key West’s top attractions, with an expert guide who takes you through the history of the city. Enjoy free admission to the Sails to Rails Museum for extra sightseeing fun.

Explore the heart of Portland and head out to see some of the area's hidden gems and less-visited spots with this guided sightseeing tour. Your guide, a born-and-raised Portlander who works as a college librarian by day, shows you off-the-beaten-path locations and shares with you all sorts of local lore along the way.

Maximize time in New Orleans with a sightseeing bus tour. Explore beyond the beauty of the French Quarter to see other neighborhoods including the Garden District, Treme, and the Ninth Ward. Learn about city culture and history as you travel through town, and make a stop along the way at the St. Louis Cemetery No. 3.

Harken back to yesteryear on a fun Fort Lauderdale sightseeing cruise aboard the Carrie B paddlewheeler. Sail past yachts, mansions, and cruise ships along the New River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Port Everglades. Spend time on the open sun deck, sit outside under a canopy, or in air-conditioned comfort on the main deck. The captain narrates the tour and a full-service bar and light snacks are available to purchase.

The Honolulu area is fun to explore independently, but getting from point to point on public transportation can be time consuming. Make hitting up the top attractions easy and convenient with a 1-, 4-, or 7-day hop-on hop-off trolly pass. Choose from multiple routes, marveling at Diamond Head on the Blue Line or explore Chinatown on the Red Line, or opt to include all of the lines on your ticket.