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15 History Walking Tours in the USA Worth Booking

63 tours  ·  from $20 a head

The 15 best history walking tours in the USA you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - The Witch Trials Memorial calls for a quieter pause
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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Walk Salem with historians such as Lisa, Michael, Sean, Ryan, and Diane, stopping at the Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, Ropes Mansion, and McIntire District. Expect a lively mix of 1692 history, architecture, ghost tales, modern witchcraft, and lantern-lit atmosphere. The tour stays outdoors, runs in all weather, and costs $36.

“Michael did a great job in talks us back to the Salem of the 17th century. I enjoyed hearing about the history and ~hauntings~ of Salem! The tour was very informative and enjoyable, and worth every penny and more!! Couldn't have asked for a better tour, and tour guide :)”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Boston Common and the Massachusetts State House
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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

2.Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,450 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Follow Boston’s 2.5-hour Freedom Trail walk from Boston Common to Copp’s Hill Terrace with a historian guide. Groups are capped at 16, and guides such as Jon, Maura, Mark, Alejandro, and Maz bring the 1760 to 1775 story to life through vivid storytelling and questions. Expect outdoor sightseeing, steady walking, and no interior admissions.

“Lots of walking but you learn so much and cut through the heart of historic Boston! Our guide Will was extremely knowledgeable and passionate on the subject!”

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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour - Rainbow Row and the South of Broad homes
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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

3.Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,216 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Meet your English-speaking local guide at Charleston City Hall for a two-hour walk through the Four Corners of Law, the French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and South of Broad. Guides such as Evans, Al, Dennis, and Duggar bring architecture, war, faith, and slavery into the story. Expect a flat route, changing stops, and no public restrooms.

“It was casual walking a lot of information was given and a true insight of the peninsula and the historical background. Our guide was very professional in her historical knowledge of the area and the nature and vegetation.”

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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour - Walking Savannah’s squares and cobblestones
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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

4.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,235 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Walk Savannah’s historic streets after dark with guides such as Dan, Kel, or Kendra. This 90-minute candlelit tour blends documented history, executions, murders, war stories, legends, and paranormal claims without relying on jump scares. It starts near Chippewa Square and ends at Colonial Park Cemetery.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable & engaging which made the tour that much more fun. With a group of about 26 folks, the guide kept the tour moving and involved the whole time.”

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Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour - Starting At Oglethorpe Square
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Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

5.Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,918 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about two hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll see squares, historic homes, Factors Walk, River Street, Forsyth Park, Colonial Park Cemetery, and the former Girl Scout headquarters. Audio equipment helps you hear clearly, and morning or afternoon departures are available.

“Our guide, ironically named Savannah, was very knowledgeable with the city history, architecture, people and sites. She was excellent. It was a wonderful tour.”

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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour - Mansion Stories, Film Connections, and Local Personalities
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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

6.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend about two hours walking New Orleans’ Garden District with a local guide such as Caroline, Angie, or Sean. Learn why Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 has above-ground tombs, admire antebellum homes and film locations, and hear stories about the people who shaped the neighborhood. Groups are capped at 15, and the cemetery is viewed from outside its gates.

“Not a ton of walking, but very informative. Learn and hear about a dozen homes and the different style of architecture. Also lots of other history about the Garden District.”

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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour - Seeing the French Quarter as a whole
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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

7.French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,724 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend about two hours walking New Orleans with a guide such as Scott, Tim, Libby, or Renee. You’ll connect architecture, religion, food, local politics, and colonial history while visiting the French Market, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Royal Street, and the Mississippi River. Groups are capped at 12, with three daily departures.

“Our guide was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. She provided insights into New Orleans history that made me think of the city in a whole new way.”

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Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour - Rainbow Row and the famous Charleston view
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Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

8.Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,335 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk Charleston’s South of Broad and French Quarter districts with a licensed local guide. You’ll see four to six alleys, Rainbow Row, Philadelphia Alley, St. Philip’s Church, and the Old Exchange. Guides such as Dennis, Duggar, Evans, Al, and Mark are praised for lively storytelling, though the exact route and guide vary.

“Evans was an amazing historian and horticulturist! Our 2 hour tour was so informative and a great way to learn the history of Charleston… as well as see historic downtown! Worth every dollar!”

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Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour - Meeting at Vicente Martinez-Ybor’s statue
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Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour

9.Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,210 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Start near Jimmy John’s on East 7th Avenue and walk through historic Ybor City with guides such as Cindy or Surch. Expect four to six food and drink tastings, including Cuban sandwiches, calzone, shepherd’s pie, cannoli, and Cuban coffee. The relaxed route ends where it began and suits curious eaters who want history with lunch.

“It was just brilliant!! Lots of lovely food, really professional tour guide (Sketch) and a joyful experience”

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Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites - Starting at Betsy Ross House and Elfreth’s Alley
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Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites

10.Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,020 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Follow guides such as Seamus, Joseph, Amanda, or Ty through Philadelphia’s Old City on a 90-minute walk covering 10-plus major sites. Expect Revolutionary-era stories, humor, photo stops, and a practical introduction to the city. Entry fees are not included, and the tour ends at Independence Hall.

“A great introduction to the history of Philadelphia and our country, entertaining and very informative”

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Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Walking Tour - Savannah’s squares add the setting
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Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Walking Tour

11.Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,623 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Start at Johnson Square for a three-hour walking tour through Savannah’s Historic District and River Street. You’ll visit about six rotating food stops, tasting Southern favorites and dishes from other cultures while hearing local stories. Christina often guides the tour, though names may vary. Food and nonalcoholic beverages are included.

“We loved all the food we tried and appreciated the variety of tastes! A bit of history and walking was exactly what we wanted walking through downtown Savannah for the first time. Plenty of time to chat with friends and hang out, but enough structure to feel taken care of. Very fun experience, highly recommend instead of booking a reservation for lunch somewhere.”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Boston Common and the Massachusetts State House
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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

12.Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,590 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail for 2.5 hours with an English-speaking local guide and no more than 15 people. You’ll see all 16 official landmarks, from Granary Burying Ground and the Old State House to Paul Revere’s home and Copp’s Hill Terrace. Guides such as Maura, Nick, Cyrus, and Alejandro are known for lively, balanced storytelling.

“I loved all of the stories. I am still telling my wife stories I learned during the tour more than a week later. the guide was excellent.”

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Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour - Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace and stories beneath the streets
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Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

13.Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk central Savannah with Genteel & Bard for two hours of dark history and ghost lore. Guides such as Juliana, Jovi, Ollie, and TC use high-range headsets, photos, music, and recorded first-person letters to bring stories at Oglethorpe, Wright, Chippewa, Madison Square, and Colonial Park Cemetery to life.

“Our guide Ollie was lovely and the stories were interesting and Savannah is gorgeous but I guess the tour just wasn’t our thing. Maybe because it was rather cold that evening?”

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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour - Hot sauce, pralines, and the sweet side of New Orleans
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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

14.New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,544 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend three hours walking New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Beth, Meg, John, or Dylan. Visit five food stops for gumbo, hot sauces, pralines, catfish po-boy, muffuletta, boudin, red beans and rice, and bread pudding, while your guide explains the city’s food traditions. Vegetarian meals are available, but gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets cannot be accommodated.

“The tour was informative & fun. Food was a nice local mix. Our guide (Beth) really kept our attention and was open to answering any and all questions.”

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Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel - Washington Square and the workings of civic Charleston
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Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel

15.Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,284 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about three hours walking Charleston with Eric Lager, Ph.D., a Citadel history professor. In a group capped at 12, you’ll connect the city’s churches, theaters, squares, and harbor to the Revolution, Civil War, religion, politics, and architecture. The tour starts near Meeting Street and ends on the Battery.

“Excellent history of city ! Lots of information- and answered all questions . Loved the history and the city .”

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