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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - Begin upstairs with dinosaurs and fossils
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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

1.New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,447 reviews · 1 day · from $37Our pick

Spend a full day exploring 40-plus halls at the American Museum of Natural History beside Central Park. Your ticket covers permanent exhibits and the Gilder Center, while selected options add shows such as Invisible Worlds, the butterfly vivarium, or the Hayden Planetarium Space Show. Use the free Explorer App for maps, quizzes, and exhibit stories.

“It was great and definitely worth a visit. The exhibits were fascinating. I highly recommend booking tickets beforehand and having the barcode ready as it makes entry quick and easy. The map we received at the beginning was a bit confusing but I think that was probably just us. Overall a fantastic experience that I would strongly recommend”

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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

2.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

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

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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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour - Starting at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

3.Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,691 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Spend three hours with a live English, French, or Spanish guide at the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum. The tour includes the restricted underground chambers, arena floor, ground floor, upper level, exhibition, admission tickets, and headsets. Guides such as Carmelo, Teddy, Maya, and Enza are praised for clear explanations and warm humor.

“Very informative and a fascinating step back into history! Teddy was a great guide. Whilst it seems a chunk of money up front, we felt it was good value given we were there for nearly 3 hours in a small group and Teddy was happy to answer questions. The underground tour addition felt such a privilege given the restricted numbers and really added to the atmosphere of the trip, knowing you have walked the same paths as the gladiators! For history fans this is a must see!”

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Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour - Bairro Alto and São Pedro de Alcântara
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Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

4.Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,902 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Paulo, Beatrice, Ricardo, or Anna, walking from Bairro Alto through Baixa and Alfama. You’ll see São Roque Church, Carmo, Santa Justa, and Lisbon Cathedral, ride a classic tram, and stop for coffee and pastel de nata. Expect hills, steps, stories, and changing views.

“Amazing! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Excellent experience.”

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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - Starting near St. Paul’s and Blackfriars Bridge
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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

5.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,422 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Spend about three and a half hours walking from the City of London toward Covent Garden with a local guide such as Tim, Chris, Freddie, or Mark. Visit four traditional pubs, including Blackfriars and a 17th-century Dickens favorite, while learning about Fleet Street, Shakespeare, the legal quarter, and London’s pub customs. Drinks cost extra.

“Thank you, Claire. My wife and I had a genuine experience at the time, and it is attributed to you that you sincerely strive to keep the pub culture preserved.”

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Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour - Meeting the guide in Male Namesti Square
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Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

6.Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,277 reviews · 1h 25m · from $31

Walk Prague’s Old Town with a live English or German guide, then descend up to two floors below street level into Romanesque and Gothic rooms. Hear about floods, fires, rebellions, plague, alchemy, the Golem, and executioner Jan Mydlář. Guides such as Patrik, Julia, Susan, and Nicole are known for clear stories and dry humor.

“very informative tour,the guide was very good and entertaining as well as knowing the history of Prague and the tour”

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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour - Starting at 14 Anson Street
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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

7.Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,023 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $50

Ride through Charleston’s historic district for about an hour in a covered carriage pulled by a Belgian or Percheron draft horse. A certified Palmetto Guild guide, such as Wendy, Ro, Carol, or Maddie, explains the city’s colonial past, Civil War role, homes, churches, gardens, and unusual characters. Routes are assigned by the city, so each ride covers a different zone.

“It was a great tour with fantastic information and a very charismatic and knowledgeable Carriage Tour Guide.”

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Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets - Meeting on the Royal Mile and walking to Castle Rock
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Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

8.Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,933 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49

Meet your guide outside Caffè Nero on the Royal Mile, then walk to Edinburgh Castle for an 80-minute tour. Guides such as Koffe, Georgia, Ben, Steph, Ali, and Greg combine Scottish history with humor and local tips. Tickets are included, with free time afterward for the castle museums.

“Our tour with Koffe was fantastic. He is extremely knowledgeable and presents the information in a witty and engaging manner. Booking this tour with Koffe is a must when visiting Edinburgh!”

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Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour - Pioneer Square before the skyscrapers
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Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

9.Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,006 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Walk four blocks through Pioneer Square and three historic underground passageways with guides such as David, Patti, Imogen, or Sarah. Expect a lively one-hour lesson on Seattle’s origins, the Great Fire, Skid Row, the Klondike Gold Rush, and the Coast Salish peoples, with stairs and uneven surfaces along the way.

“Very interesting. Our guide was passionate about the history of the underground so therefore a fantastic historian. We had a 7 year old with us and he enjoyed it too!”

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Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat - The Baedeker villa and Leipzig’s waterside story
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Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat

10.Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,671 reviews · 1h 10m · from $18

Take a 70-minute motorboat cruise from Leipzig’s city harbor through the city’s waterways. A German-speaking captain explains sights such as the Baedeker villa, Palmengartenwehr, Buntgarnwerke, Karl Heine Canal, and Stelzenhaus. An audio guide is available in English, French, and Dutch, though you must bring headphones.

“I liked our tour guide and everyone on the boat was extremely kind!! I am not German but I understood most of the tour - which was excellent.”

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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - Waipio Valley and the Hamakua Coast
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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

11.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,569 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $264

Spend about 11 hours crossing the Big Island in a small Mercedes Sprinter van. Visit a Kona coffee farm, Punaluʻu Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Thurston Lava Tube, Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, and Waipio Valley. Guides such as Chris, Drew, Dave, and Justin are known for lively storytelling about Hawaiian culture and history.

“We saw everything from Kona coffee to black sand beach, volcano steam, lava tube, 2 water falls and a beautiful valley. Yes you can rent a car & see all this but you would've missed out on the best part that put ot all together. That was our fabulous guide, Drew. His knowledge of the history and facts really brought it to life. Plus his fun side kept it from being monotonous. Worth the time and money.”

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Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink - Who will enjoy this cruise most?
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Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink

12.Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,512 reviews · 1 hour · from $12Best value

Spend one hour on the Kisfaludy or Hableány, two historic paddle steamer replicas, as you cruise past Budapest’s bridges, Parliament, Buda Castle, and riverside sights. Your ticket includes a Tokaj Frizzante or orange juice, indoor seating, Wi-Fi, blankets, and a phone-based audio guide in 30 languages. Bring charged headphones.

“This particular boat was a paddle boat, which made it quite unique and New Orleans like.. The decor inside was wood with cosy rugs on the seats as our particular trip was in January, all the tables had cozy lamps on which added to the warm subtle lighting and ambience. The staff were extremely friendly and you can use your own phone and AirPods (if you have them) if not you can listen to the guide direct from the app on your phone. Overall a lovely trip up and down the Danube seeing all the major attractions.”

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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

13.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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Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace - Arco de Cuchilleros reveals old Madrid below the square
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Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

14.Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,416 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk from Puerta del Sol to the Royal Palace in about 2.5 hours with guides such as Javier, David, Christian, or Miguel. Expect Spanish history, Madrid legends, visual teaching aids, flamenco lore, food tips, and royal landmarks. It is a tip-based walking tour, with palace entry not included.

“Andrés did an amazing job keeping all 13 of us engaged throughout the tour. We were a big group—7 adults, 4 teens, and 2 kids (ages 8 and 5)—and he handled it seamlessly with great energy, patience, and professionalism.”

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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

15.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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