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Houston: Magic Show Theater Tickets with Popcorn & Drinks
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Houston: Magic Show Theater Tickets with Popcorn & Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (77)1h 30mYou’ll settle into Houston’s Magic Show Theater with popcorn in hand, watching local magicians work their tricks just feet away. Expect laughter, mind-bending illusions, and maybe even a moment on stage yourself—all ages welcome. With free snacks and a welcoming crowd, it’s an easygoing night where you can just let go and wonder how they did it.Free cancellationKids −47%fromUS$ 36View ›
Kings Bay Sunset Cruise: Wildlife, Local Guide & BYO Drinks
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Kings Bay Sunset Cruise: Wildlife, Local Guide & BYO Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (77)1h–1h 15mYou’ll glide through Kings Bay at sunset with a local guide pointing out wildlife — dolphins, birds, maybe even manatees if you’re lucky. Bring your own drinks or snacks aboard as you relax under the covered boat roof. The golden light on the water is something you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationLikely to sell outBest valuefromUS$ 35View ›
Fairbanks Highlights Tour: Pioneer Park & Museums
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Fairbanks Highlights Tour: Pioneer Park & Museums★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (76)5hThis five-hour Fairbanks city tour visits four distinct stops—Pioneer Park with its preserved Gold Rush-era buildings and the historic SS Nenana sternwheeler, the University of Alaska Museum of the North (home to Blue Babe, a 36,000-year-old mummified bison), the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center showcasing Interior Alaska's indigenous cultures, and the Santa Claus House in North Pole with its year-round Christmas experience. A local guide leads small groups and shares insider stories and lesser-known details most visitors miss. Hotel pickup is included, along with bottled water, museum entry, and an air-conditioned vehicle for the full route.Is it for me?Five hours is long enough to move through four distinct stops without rushing, but short enough to leave the afternoon open for other activities or rest. The small-group format and local guide mean you hear details and stories that a larger tour or self-guided visit would miss, which matters if you want to understand the Gold Rush history and indigenous cultures beyond what the signs alone convey.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 160View ›
Private Canyoneering in Moab: Rappel & Swim
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Private Canyoneering in Moab: Rappel & Swim★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (76)5hA private half-day canyoneering tour in Moab where you rappel, scramble and wade through a technical desert canyon that Desert Highlights' founder pioneered in the late 1990s. Your guide provides all gear, transportation from town and instruction—the tour runs 4 to 6 hours and includes a 15-foot rappel, an optional 90-foot rappel, and a swim through chilly water in the finale. Closed-toe shoes and moderate fitness required; bring water and food for the duration.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Moab without a car or don't know where the technical canyons are—the guide handles the drive and knows the route his founder created, so you skip the research and logistics and show up ready to descend.Free cancellationfromUS$ 224View ›
Joshua Tree Private Tour: Granite & Joshua Trees
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Joshua Tree Private Tour: Granite & Joshua Trees★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (76)4h–5hA private guided tour of Joshua Tree National Park departing from Palm Springs with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transportation, and an English-speaking guide. The tour includes five main stops—Quail Springs, Banana Cracks, Hidden Valley Nature Trail, Keys View, and Cap Rock—with optional hiking ranging from easy to moderate difficulty and time to stop for photos anywhere along the drive. The itinerary takes four to five hours and is built around your group's pace and interests.Is it for me?Book this if you want a driver handling navigation while you control the pace—stop as long as you like at each viewpoint, choose whether to do the optional mile hike or stick to short walks, and decide where to pause for photos.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 550View ›
Austin South Congress Food Tour: Tacos, Sweets & Local Diner
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Austin South Congress Food Tour: Tacos, Sweets & Local Diner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (76)3hYou’ll walk South Congress with a local guide, tasting diner classics, street tacos, fizzy sodas, and circus-sweet treats along the way. Expect laughter over Texan words, colorful boot shops, graffiti photo stops—and maybe that quiet moment when your cookie is still warm in your hand.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 100View ›
Anna Maria Island Parasailing: 12-Min Ride with Water Dip
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Anna Maria Island Parasailing: 12-Min Ride with Water Dip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (76)1h 30mParasailing above Anna Maria Island is a 12-minute ride 350–400 feet above the water with a professional guide leading the activity. Arrive 15–20 minutes early for waivers and a safety briefing; the captain and crew handle the parachute setup and inflation. The optional water dip—recommended though not required—happens after your flight, and the boat returns to the dock once all passengers have parasailed.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and leads the briefing and flight, so anyone comfortable following instructions in English can join. All fitness levels are welcome, and children from age 6 can ride—the crew handles the technical setup, so you just need to show up and follow along.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 119View ›
Schooner Eastwind Sunset Sail: Maine Coastline & Lighthouses
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Schooner Eastwind Sunset Sail: Maine Coastline & Lighthouses★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (76)2hA two-hour sailing tour aboard the Schooner Eastwind in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, where you watch the coastline unfold from a vessel designed to explore shallow waters and rocky coves. The boat uses an engine to reach the sailing grounds quickly, then relies on sail, and the open deck design means unobstructed views in every direction. Bring your own drinks and snacks; a restroom is on board.Is it for me?The commentary is delivered by crew who have worked this harbor for decades, so the tour works for anyone who wants to understand what they're seeing rather than just pass by it. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and the boat suits all fitness levels, so families and mixed-ability groups fit comfortably.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%fromUS$ 60View ›
Evening Harlem Jazz Tour: 125th Street & Live Music
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Evening Harlem Jazz Tour: 125th Street & Live Music★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (76)3h 30mAn evening Harlem jazz tour lasting 3.5 hours combines a guided walk through 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard with live jazz performances at one of Harlem's best-known clubs. A professional guide leads the route, which passes historical churches, famous nightclubs of the past, and notable homes. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the jazz venue; bring cash for entry fees and any purchases you want to make.Is it for me?At 3.5 hours, this tour fits into an evening without consuming your whole night—the walk and the first set of live music are built into the time, and you can stay longer at the club if the music keeps you. It's built for a Sunday evening specifically, so plan accordingly if you're in Harlem that night.Free cancellationfromUS$ 66View ›
Nashville Helicopter Tour: Quick Hop Over Music City
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Nashville Helicopter Tour: Quick Hop Over Music City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.22 (76)7m–10mA short helicopter flight over Nashville that covers the Tennessee State University area, the Cumberland River winding through downtown, and the historic Tennessee State Penitentiary—all in under 10 minutes of airtime. The total time from pickup to return is about 20 minutes. A live guide narrates in English, and bottled water is provided.Is it for me?Pick this if you're staying downtown without a car—we handle pickup and dropoff from your hotel, so there's no transport logistics to manage yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 90View ›
Cocktail and Mocktail Lab in Seattle: Create Your Own Drinks
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Cocktail and Mocktail Lab in Seattle: Create Your Own Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (76)2hThe Mad Scientist Cocktail and Mocktail Lab is a two-hour creative class in Seattle where you craft your own drinks from scratch using a fully stocked laboratory with hundreds of ingredients, specialty bar tools, and spirits (alcohol optional). After a lively introduction to unconventional mixology techniques, you suit up in a lab coat and experiment freely—tasting, refining, and building multiple creations with guidance always available but the focus on your ideas, not recipes. Minimum age is 13; contact the operator directly for groups larger than two.Is it for me?This experience is built for anyone who wants to create rather than follow—whether you're a curious beginner or someone who already knows how to make drinks but wants to push beyond recipes. The unscripted format and hundreds of ingredients mean you're not repeating what a bartender shows you; you're discovering what you can invent. If you prefer step-by-step instruction and a finished drink to take home, a traditional cocktail class will suit you better. For groups larger than two, contact the operator directly to confirm availability and space.Free cancellationfromUS$ 149View ›
Ghost tour French Quarter: Vampire lore and LaLaurie Mansion
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Ghost tour French Quarter: Vampire lore and LaLaurie Mansion★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (76)1h 30mYou’ll walk New Orleans’ haunted French Quarter at night with a local guide, hear true ghost and vampire stories (including custom fang lore), and stand outside infamous places like LaLaurie Mansion. Expect laughter mixed with chills—and moments that linger long after you leave Royal Street behind.Free cancellationfromUS$ 40View ›
Boston South End Food Tour: Tastings & History
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Boston South End Food Tour: Tastings & History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (76)3hThis 3-hour walking food tour of Boston's South End combines multiple generous tastings at beloved local eateries with guided exploration of the neighborhood's Victorian architecture, immigrant heritage, and vibrant creative scene. Unlike typical food tours, tastings happen primarily seated inside establishments, giving you time to savor each dish and chat with owners. An expert local guide shares the South End's history—from its 19th-century landfilling to the diverse communities that shaped it—while you sample everything from French-Cambodian appetizers to locally famous sweets. All tastings, fees, taxes and water are included; minimum age is 12.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat real portions—not samples—while learning a neighborhood's story from someone who knows it. The seated tastings and expert guide are what turn a food walk into an actual meal with context.Free cancellationfromUS$ 135View ›
Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling: Zodiac access to sea caves and reefs
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Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling: Zodiac access to sea caves and reefs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (76)3hSnorkel the coral reefs and sea caves of Kealakekua Bay aboard a small-group Zodiac RIB boat with snorkel gear and water included. The fast, agile boat reaches hidden lava tubes and remote coves larger vessels cannot access, and gives you a chance to see wild dolphins or whales along the Kona Coast. A 2.5-hour activity; minimum age 6, basic swimming skills required.Is it for me?If you're staying without a rental car or arriving for just an afternoon, the boat operates from a local launch point and requires no hotel pickup—you arrange your own transport to the departure site, which keeps the price down and the schedule flexible. The Zodiac's speed means you get a full reef and cave snorkel inside 2.5 hours, so it fits a partial day without eating your whole itinerary.Free cancellationfromUS$ 99View ›
New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted Walking Tour, Legends & Small Groups
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New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted Walking Tour, Legends & Small Groups★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (76)2hYou’ll wander New Orleans’ French Quarter by gaslight with a local guide sharing haunting tales—LaLaurie Mansion chills, pirate bars, voodoo legends—plus stop for cocktails and see hidden corners most miss. Small groups keep things personal. The city’s mysteries will stay with you long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 35View ›
Snake River Scenic Float Jackson: 14-Mile Teton Views
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Snake River Scenic Float Jackson: 14-Mile Teton Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (76)3hA 14-mile scenic float on the Snake River near Jackson starts at Snake River Ranch and drifts downstream to a private takeout, with a professional guide doing all the rowing so you can relax, watch for birds and wildlife, and photograph the Teton Range, Gros Ventre Mountains and Jackson Hole valley. The route runs May through early June. All safety equipment is provided; the trip suits any fitness level.Is it for me?Book this float if you want to see the Tetons from the water without paddling or navigating current yourself—the guide handles the oars, so you spend three hours photographing and watching for wildlife instead of working. It's ideal for small groups, families with mixed fitness levels, or anyone who wants a morning on the river without the physical demand of a paddling trip.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 150View ›
Stowe & Waterbury Day Trip: Ben & Jerry’s, Cider Mill, Trapp Lodge
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Stowe & Waterbury Day Trip: Ben & Jerry’s, Cider Mill, Trapp Lodge★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (76)7hYou’ll taste fresh Ben & Jerry’s ice cream right at the source, sip cider straight from Cold Hollow’s press (don’t skip the hot donuts), and wander the grounds where the von Trapps landed after fleeing Austria. Scenic drives wind through mountains and past waterfalls before ending in Stowe village — where everything slows down just enough to notice it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 359View ›
Grand Teton Wildlife Safari Private Tour: Bison, Elk & Moose
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Grand Teton Wildlife Safari Private Tour: Bison, Elk & Moose★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (76)4hA private half-day wildlife safari from Jackson travels the western boundary of the National Elk Refuge and the southern roads of Grand Teton National Park with a professional naturalist guide, UHD binoculars and spotting scopes. The guide structures stops around current conditions, weather and your interests, watching for bison, elk, moose, pronghorn, fox, coyote, bear, bald eagle, trumpeter swans and wolves. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water and snacks are included; the route and timing shift based on what the animals are doing and where the roads are passable.Is it for me?The four-hour pace means an early start or an afternoon slot, and the route shifts based on where wildlife is moving and what the roads allow—so you're watching and waiting, not on a fixed schedule. Choose this if you want a guide who knows where to look and the gear to see clearly, without the time commitment of a full-day safari.Free cancellationfromUS$ 375View ›
San Diego: Balboa Park Electric Scooter Tour with Photos
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San Diego: Balboa Park Electric Scooter Tour with Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (76)1h 30mYou’ll glide through San Diego’s Balboa Park on electric scooters with a local guide—stopping for photos by lily ponds, art studios, and historic pavilions. Feel the breeze as you pass fountains and museums without breaking a sweat. Expect laughter, unexpected stories, and maybe even music drifting from the organ pavilion—it’s more fun than you’d think.Free cancellationfromUS$ 75View ›
Miami Bay: Private Sailing Charter & Biscayne Snorkeling
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Miami Bay: Private Sailing Charter & Biscayne Snorkeling★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (76)4h–12hYou’ll sail Miami Bay with a local captain, try your hand at steering or paddleboarding, swim near Key Biscayne, and maybe even spot dolphins if luck’s on your side. Lunch is grilled onboard while city views drift by—expect salty air, relaxed company, and plenty of time to soak in Biscayne’s colors.Free cancellationfromUS$ 425View ›
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