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Greensboro Ghost Tour: Downtown History by Candlelight
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Greensboro Ghost Tour: Downtown History by Candlelight★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (74)1h 30mA 90-minute candlelit walking tour of Downtown Greensboro led by a professional guide, visiting the Carolina Theatre, M'Coul's, the Biltmore Hotel and other sites linked to the city's troubling past—battlefields, war hospitals, epidemics, mass graves, riots and fires. The tour meets at the Melvin Municipal Building and runs subject to favorable weather; a minimum of four attendees is required to operate.Is it for me?Book the 8:00 PM departure if you want to start after dinner; choose 7:00 PM if an earlier evening works better for your schedule. Either way, the candlelight and the guide's knowledge of local history are the same—the choice is just about which time fits your evening.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 26View ›
Downtown Jacksonville Tour: Historic Sites & Main Street Bridge
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Downtown Jacksonville Tour: Historic Sites & Main Street Bridge★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (74)3hA half-day guided tour of Downtown Jacksonville covers the city's 1901 fire recovery, world-class architecture, memorials to veterans and fallen police, and the Treaty Oak—the oldest living thing in the city. A certified guide leads the route; audio headsets and hotel pickup are included, and you ride a luxury tuk tuk across the Main Street Bridge. Suitable for all fitness levels; children welcome from age 3.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour with a live guide, so you're moving with other travelers and following a set route and schedule—ideal if you want the history explained by someone who knows the city rather than reading plaques on your own. The three-hour length fits a morning or afternoon without eating up a full day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −60%fromUS$ 114View ›
Kona Snorkeling: Two Tank Reef Dive with Local Guides
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Kona Snorkeling: Two Tank Reef Dive with Local Guides★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (74)5hA five-hour snorkeling and scuba activity in Kona with two dives at the island's best reef sites, led by local guides who point out dolphins, mantas, turtles and endemic species. Certified divers bring their own gear or rent it; snorkelers explore the same reefs from the surface. Children from age 10 are welcome. Freshly brewed Kona coffee and snacks are included.Is it for me?Book the snorkeler option if you want to see the same reefs and wildlife as the divers without needing certification—you'll stay at the surface and watch the volcanic formations and marine life from above. Choose the certified diver option with or without rental gear if you want to descend into the lava tubes and caves the reefs are built from, and see the structure up close.Free cancellationfromUS$ 195View ›
Helen Culture Tour: 2-Hour Walking Guide to Local Art & History
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Helen Culture Tour: 2-Hour Walking Guide to Local Art & History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (74)2hA 2-hour walking tour of Helen led by a local guide covers the town's history, culture and artistry across a 1.9-mile easy-paced route through downtown. You'll watch glassblowing artists at work, see a gem mining demonstration, sample free locally-made wines (21+, ID required) and candy, visit a renowned candy-maker, and photograph the famous outdoor murals and hand-crafted Bavarian cuckoo clocks. The tour includes snack and wine samples subject to vendor availability.Is it for me?Pick this if you're staying downtown without a car—the tour departs from Helen's center and a local guide handles all navigation and vendor stops, so you just walk and taste.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −43%fromUS$ 31View ›
Savannah: Civil War Pub Crawl & History Stories Tour
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Savannah: Civil War Pub Crawl & History Stories Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (74)2hYou’ll walk Savannah’s storied squares with a local guide, sip drinks where generals once schemed, and hear Civil War tales that bring old streets alive. Expect laughter, unexpected details (maybe even a ghost story), and moments that linger long after you leave—especially when you pass Madison Square at dusk.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
Mission District Food Tour San Francisco: 5 tastings with guide
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Mission District Food Tour San Francisco: 5 tastings with guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (74)3hThe Mission District Food Tour is a three-hour guided walking tour in San Francisco where you taste food from five different restaurants, bakeries and shops while a local guide explains the neighborhood's history and food culture. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice; a minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?Book this if you're with at least one other person and want to hit five different Mission spots in three hours with a guide who knows the neighborhood's history—you'll taste your way through without backtracking or deciding where to go next.Free cancellationKids −20%fromUS$ 99View ›
Los Angeles: Hollywood Lamborghini Drive & Mulholland Views
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Los Angeles: Hollywood Lamborghini Drive & Mulholland Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (74)30mYou’ll slide behind the wheel—or ride shotgun—in a Lamborghini Huracán Spyder for 30 minutes through Hollywood’s most famous streets. With your local guide handling logistics (and maybe sharing some LA stories), you’ll cruise Mulholland Drive, stop for skyline photos at the Hollywood Bowl Overlook, and feel that wild mix of nerves and excitement only Los Angeles can deliver.Free cancellationfromUS$ 189View ›
Sweet Pete's Chocolate Factory Tour: Jacksonville
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Sweet Pete's Chocolate Factory Tour: Jacksonville★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (74)20mSweet Pete's Chocolate & Candy Factory Tour in Jacksonville is a 20-minute guided tour through the company's historic building and production facility, led by a candy expert who walks you through the business, the candy-making process, and the features of the 100-year-old mansion. After the tour, you design and receive a custom chocolate bar by choosing from over 16 toppings that the candy makers craft exactly the way you want.Is it for me?The 20-minute format works well if you're staying downtown or visiting without a car—Sweet Pete's is accessible by public transportation, and the tour fits neatly into a morning or afternoon without eating up hours. You get the full factory experience and a handmade chocolate bar without the time commitment of a longer attraction.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 8View ›
Newport City Tour Electric LSV: Mansions & Ocean Drive
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Newport City Tour Electric LSV: Mansions & Ocean Drive★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (74)2hA guided city tour of Newport in an open-air LSV—an electric vehicle that seats a small group—covers Ocean Drive's 10-mile scenic route, Fort Adams State Park, Bellevue Avenue mansions, and downtown waterfront. The tour lasts two hours with a live English-speaking guide and hotel or local pickup included. Personalized itineraries are available based on your interests.Is it for me?The live English guide means you hear the history and context as you move through each stop, which works well if you want commentary rather than self-guided exploration. The open-air vehicle and two-hour length suit travelers who want a focused coastal overview without a full-day commitment.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 129View ›
Scuba Diving in Maui: Beginners Welcome, No Experience Needed
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Scuba Diving in Maui: Beginners Welcome, No Experience Needed★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (74)1hScuba diving in Maui's West waters with PADI-certified instructors who teach beginners from zero experience. You enter from shore, carry your own gear, and spend up to 60 minutes underwater exploring coral reef and spotting green turtles, eagle rays, octopus and reef fish. The full experience, including briefing and gearing up, runs 2.5 hours. A portion of proceeds supports local reef restoration.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English only, so you need to be fluent to follow the instruction and safety briefing comfortably. Children are welcome from age 10 if they meet the swimming and physical fitness requirements. This is a shore dive with no boat, so entry and exit depend on your ability to walk in and out of the ocean carrying gear—if you can't manage that, this dive won't work for you.Free cancellationfromUS$ 199View ›
Haleakala Crater Hiking: 4-Mile Lava Trail on Maui
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Haleakala Crater Hiking: 4-Mile Lava Trail on Maui★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (74)7hA 7-hour guided hike on Maui's Haleakala Crater covers two separate trails: Sliding Sands descends from the 10,023-foot summit, and Halemau'u starts lower at 8,000 feet, both crossing lava and native plants at extreme elevation. A local guide leads groups of up to nine, with snacks and lunch provided; the hike suits travelers with moderate fitness who are at least 8 years old. Minimum group size is four passengers; weather does not cancel the activity.Is it for me?The hike starts at Haleakala's summit, which sits at 10,000 feet — you'll need a ride there or a rental car, since public transit does not reach the trailhead. If you're staying on Maui without a vehicle, arrange your own transport or book a separate shuttle; the guide meets you at the summit and leads from there. The two-trail format lets you choose how much climbing you want: Sliding Sands is steeper and higher, while Halemau'u is a gentler option if you want to conserve energy for the return.Free cancellationfromUS$ 208View ›
Walking Historical Ghost Tour: Through Newport RI
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Walking Historical Ghost Tour: Through Newport RI★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (74)1h 30mA guided walking tour through Newport visits 16 historical sites across 90 minutes, including the oldest Jewish synagogue in North America and the country's oldest active tavern, with a live guide sharing documented stories of pirate connections and reported paranormal activity. The tour covers buildings from the 1600s and operates at 8:30 a.m.; children from age 1 are welcome, and the route is suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want Newport's actual history — the pirate connections, the British occupation, the documented paranormal reports — told by someone who knows the city, not a generic ghost story adapted to fit any old town. The 8:30 a.m. start and 90-minute length fit a morning before other plans, and the continuous walking through real neighborhoods means you see the buildings and streets where these events actually happened.Free cancellationKids −30%fromUS$ 23View ›
Appleton: Hearthstone Historic House Museum Guided Tour
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Appleton: Hearthstone Historic House Museum Guided Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (74)1h–2hYou’ll walk through Appleton’s Hearthstone Historic House Museum with a local guide who brings old family stories alive, see original Edison electroliers flicker on, and explore hands-on exhibits about electricity and invention. The creaky floors, vintage smells, and gentle pace make it feel more like visiting someone’s home than a museum — you might leave thinking differently about what “history” means.Free cancellationKids −58%fromUS$ 12View ›
Paso Robles Private Wine Tour: Tablas Creek & Calcareous
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Paso Robles Private Wine Tour: Tablas Creek & Calcareous★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (74)6hYou visit three Paso Robles wineries—Tablas Creek, Brecon Estate, and Calcareous—with a sommelier-trained guide who handles all reservations and routing. The day includes tastings at each stop, a picnic lunch at Brecon, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off within 15 miles of downtown. Everything is customized to your group's preferences, and the remaining time in the six-hour window is spent on transportation between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste serious Paso Robles wines without arranging transportation, making calls to wineries, or deciding which stops fit into an afternoon—the customized itinerary and sommelier guide take that off your hands, leaving you free to focus on the tasting and the people you're with.Instant confirmationfrom · per groupUS$ 665View ›
Kennedy Space Center & Airboat Ride Day Trip from Orlando
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Kennedy Space Center & Airboat Ride Day Trip from Orlando★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (74)10hYou’ll come face-to-face with Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center, try out a shuttle launch simulator, then roar across Florida’s wild swamps on an airboat ride with a local guide. Expect real stories from locals and quiet moments by the river—this day trip from Orlando leaves you feeling both awed and oddly grounded.Free cancellationLikely to sell outInfants freefromUS$ 225View ›
Private Dolphin Cruise Fort Myers Beach: 25 ft Tiki Pontoon
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Private Dolphin Cruise Fort Myers Beach: 25 ft Tiki Pontoon★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (74)1h 30mA private 90-minute cruise on the Tiny Tiki, a 25 ft custom tiki pontoon, carries up to 6 people through the intracoastal waterways around Fort Myers Beach with USCG-licensed Captain Kate. You start at the north end of the island, cruise past waterfront restaurants and other boaters, then head south into the mangroves where dolphins, manatees and wading birds are most active, turning around at Big Carlos Pass before heading back. The boat has shaded and unshaded seating, coolers with ice, and a Bluetooth speaker so you can play your own music; bring your own beverages and snacks.Is it for me?Book this cruise if your group is six people or fewer and you want the boat to yourself—the flat rate means no strangers, no schedule built around other groups, and the whole afternoon shaped around what your group wants to do and where you want to linger. The 90-minute window is long enough to reach the mangroves and back without feeling rushed.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 350View ›
Key Largo to Key West Self-Guided Driving Tour: 7 Mile Bridge
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Key Largo to Key West Self-Guided Driving Tour: 7 Mile Bridge★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (74)2h–3hA self-guided audio driving tour covers 100 miles from Key Largo to Key West, with GPS-triggered audio stories, route maps and scenic stops included. Download the app before you go, and the tour works offline using your phone's GPS. One purchase covers everyone in your car; start anytime and pause for photos, hikes or meals whenever you want.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to explore the Keys on your own schedule without a guide or a group. The self-guided format and offline GPS mean you drive at your own pace, stop whenever something catches your eye, and don't depend on a tour bus or a set departure time — ideal for a first-time visit where you want flexibility, or a return trip where you already know what you want to see.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 16.99View ›
Lower East Side: Tenement History Walking Tour NYC
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Lower East Side: Tenement History Walking Tour NYC★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (74)2h–3hYou’ll walk through New York’s Lower East Side with a local guide, tracing immigrant stories from Five Points to Chinatown’s busy streets. Explore historic tenements, peek inside Eldridge Street Synagogue, and end with rooftop views over Manhattan. Expect real photos, honest stories, and moments that might surprise you.Free cancellationfromUS$ 59View ›
Oahu: Semi Private Surfing Lesson for Beginners & Friends
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Oahu: Semi Private Surfing Lesson for Beginners & Friends★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (74)2hYou’ll start on Oahu’s North Shore with a local surf instructor who keeps things relaxed but focused. Practice paddling and standing up in warm sand before heading into gentle waves together — just you and one friend or partner per instructor. Expect real-time feedback (and probably some laughs) as you catch your first wave in a quiet cove away from crowds.Free cancellationfromUS$ 200View ›
Blowing Rock: Moses Cone Park Horse & Carriage Ride
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Blowing Rock: Moses Cone Park Horse & Carriage Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (74)2hYou’ll ride by horse-drawn carriage through Moses H. Cone Park in Blowing Rock, hearing local stories as you pass historic manor views and forested trails. Bring your own snacks for the journey and let someone else do the guiding—there’s a quiet magic in slowing down like this.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 125View ›
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