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    2 Hour Private Central Park TV and Movie Guided Walking Tour

    4.4 (41)

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    New York, NY

    Explore over 30 iconic movie locations in Central Park on this private walking tour! Visit Wollman Rink, Bow Bridge, the Carousel, Strawberry Fields, and more, where films like Serendipity, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Avengers, When Harry Met Sally, Ghostbusters, and Sex and the City were shot. Led by a local actor guide, this tour is perfect for film buffs and first-time visitors alike. Optional audio translations are available in Spanish, French, and German via a free app.

    In-person

    All ages

    $132

    Statue of Liberty & Pre-Ferry Express Tour

    3.1 (38)

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    New York, NY

    Take a 30-minute orientation tour of Statue of Liberty and enjoy fast track express access to the Statue of Liberty Ferry Liberty to get over to Statue of Liberty. Your guide will then assist you through the various procedures to board the ferry to Liberty Island. Benefit from priority boarding and save precious time. Take a self-guided audio tour with the provided headsets, available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. Cross New York Harbor to the Statue of Liberty. Get access to the brand new Statue of Liberty Museum located at Liberty Island.

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    All ages

    $49

    Central Park Bike Tour in Spanish or English

    4.4 (16)

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    New York, NY

    Enjoy an easy bike ride through beautiful Central Park in New York City, admiring top attractions including Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, Cleopatra's Needle and the Sheep Meadow. Learn about the magnificent 843-acre (341-hectare) park from a local guide as you cruise along its gently winding paths. Suitable for all fitness levels, the relaxing ride is an excellent way to cover lots of the park's most famous landmarks in a short span of time.

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    All ages

    $59

    Boston Tour from New York

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    New York City, NY

    The Boston tour from New York in Spanish will allow you to explore at your own pace, with 90 minutes of free time to enjoy the Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall. Here you can sample the famous Boston gastronomy, tour the market or visit the Port of Boston. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to visit Boston from New York on a guided round trip the same day. Book your Boston excursion from New York today and get ready for an experience you won’t forget.

    In-person

    1+ years

    $129

    Houston Tunnel Tour & NASA Space Center Guide (English/Spanish)

    5.0 (1)

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    Houston, TX

    Enjoy admission tickets/transportation to the Space Center Houston with a Spanish-speaking guide who will accompany you and translate information about NASA's noteworthy exhibits, rockets and spacecrafts. With so many amazing things including the Saturn V Rocket and Starship Gallery, our guide can take photos for memories to last a lifetime!  With the help from our guide, navigate the Space Center like a pro including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Life on Mars, Artemis and tram tours! This package includes tickets/transportation as well as about 5 hours to explore the Space Center with your guide before heading back to Downtown Houston. In addition, guests will also enjoy a complimentary walking Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston in Spanish! Learn about the largest downtown tunnel system in the United States with photo-ops alongside Houston's notable architecture including the tallest building in all of Texas and oldest existing bank in Downtown Houston.

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    All ages

    $1000

    New Orleans Vampire Walking Tour

    4.6 (661)

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    New Orleans, LA

    Visit the dark and mysterious world of the undead on this popular New Orleans vampire tour. Walk with your theatrical guide through the French Quarter and hear haunting legends of New Orleans’ famous vampires – ‘real’ and fictional. Visit sites associated with these creatures of the night, where you’ll hear chilling tales and learn of scandalous acts. Stop at a notable vampire tavern as well as movie locations from ‘Interview With a Vampire’ and other blood-sucking stories. Be sure to bring garlic along – just in case!

    In-person

    All ages

    $30

    The Night Watchman Ghost Walking Tour

    4.9 (196)

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    St. Augustine, FL

    This tour down dark bricks roads just might be the tour you are looking for. You may; See, Hear, Smell and Feel strange occurrences as witnessed by the Night Watchman whose kind have kept watch over the Nation's Oldest City since 1565. Walk down ancient streets, past historic buildings, while submersing yourself in the paranormal world. We tell the stories of St. Augustines ghostly past; such as Ida Alice, the strange occurrence with a murder (Black crows) and the spirit of the little girl living in the Pablo Sabate Home on 76 Spanish Street. Join us But remember its more than 500 years of history and ghosts...

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    3+ years

    $30

    Hollywood Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting

    4.9 (115)

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    Los Angeles, CA

    The Torture Museum Ticket includes admission to the unique exhibition that covers more than 7,000 sqft, audioguide (available in English and Spanish) and the Ghost Hunting Experience.

    In-person

    All ages

    $31

    Urban Enslavement Tour at Hermann Grima House

    4.8 (170)

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    New Orleans, LA

    This restored French Quarter home built in 1831, includes a Federalist architectural façade, original operating open-hearth kitchen, urban slave quarters, and expansive courtyard. The Urban Enslavement Tour at Hermann-Grima House, looks at the experiences of those who were enslaved in an urban setting, how that differed from those enslaved in rural settings, and how the contributions of people of African descent have shaped New Orleans. Condé Nast Traveler voted it one of the best tours in New Orleans and the only tour listed from a museum. We believe that nothing tells a story like a home. In addition, the property’s 19th-century carriage house is home to the The Exchange Shop, originally founded in the 1881 by The Woman’s Exchange and one of the oldest women-led non-profits in the South.

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    All ages

    $17

    2Hour Everglades Kayak Safari Adventure Through Mangrove Tunnels

    5.0 (16)

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    Everglades City, FL

    Are you looking for a peaceful and easy paddle to see the most wildlife in Southwest Florida? If so, please join us in our 17th year of business on our award-winning 2 hour kayaking adventure with the most comfortable and stable boats on the market. This Everglades Safari/ kayaking adventure is best location for a great introductory paddle into this mesmerizing freshwater ecosystem and the mangrove tunnels. Our Professional naturalist guides will take you to seldom seen parts of the Everglades where you’ll paddle past cypress trees laden with dangling Spanish moss, alligators sunning on the side of the river, and birds looking for lunch. This freshwater river is, hands down, the best place to see wildlife in Southwest Florida with three different ecosystems in one tour. This trip is an excellent choice for families with younger children, people in a time crunch for dinner plans or longer drive back to Miami or Naples, and people that can't sit down for more than two hours.

    In-person

    5+ years

    $89

    French Steakhouse Dinner in Boston

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    Boston, MA

    Step into the world of French culinary excellence and learn how to craft an exquisite steakhouse meal. Led by a seasoned chef with a passion for French cuisine, you'll explore the secrets of preparing classic French dishes, from perfectly seared steaks to sumptuous sauces and elegant side dishes.

    In-person

    4+ years

    $120

    Embassy Row Spy History Tour with a Former CIA Officer

    5.0 (8)

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    Washington,

    Spyher’s hosts are all former CIA officers with operational experience. Pending availailability, the tour is available privately in Spanish, French, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic.

    In-person

    9+ years

    $75

    Food Tour in East Village in French

    5.0 (18)

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    New York, NY

    This Food Tour is a real guided tour except that several times during the visit you will be offered to taste American culinary specialties. The objective is to introduce you to six dishes (4 savory and 2 sweet) in six different restaurants and, at the same time, this atypical and historic district of East Village. Industrial and working-class district in the 1950s, then assertive and dangerous in the 1970s and 1980s, it now offers original places combining restaurants, night bars, tattoo shops, music and craft shops ... Thus, you will be able to apprehend the district of East Village in the light of the explanations of the guide, naturally, but also by tasting dishes which characterize the local cuisine and are in their own way part of history.

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    All ages

    $69

    French Quarter Food Walking Tour

    4.5 (197)

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    New Orleans, LA

    Explore with us why New Orleans' Cajun and Creole cuisine is one of the most desired in the country. Sample the French Quarter's famously delicious dishes as you learn about the architecture of the buildings and its' 300 year old history. Meet the people behind the scenes that sprinkle local culture with flavors. Learn the historical facts about the city's oldest restaurants and discover the secrets behind New Orleans creole cooking. Include Samples PLEASE NOTE we will NOT be able to accommodate food allergies/special diets. It is the guest’s responsibility to let us know if they have any food allergies or restrictions when they book a tour.

    In-person

    6+ years

    $41

    New Orleans Ghost Tour: Go Inside a Haunted Location

    4.6 (1151)

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    New Orleans, LA

    Go inside real haunted locations. Explore the darker side of New Orleans with this 2-hour ghost tour led by a licensed tour guide. Learn about real ghost stories at spine chilling locations throughout the French Quarter which have been verified by historical research - this is not about theatrics. We focus on historically accurate stories only, providing you with the most authentic experience in town.

    In-person

    7+ years

    $37

    Ticket for Magic Show Theater in Houston

    4.7 (65)

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    Houston, TX

    Prepare to be amazed and delighted by an enchanting evening of mind-boggling illusions and spellbinding tricks. Join us at the Magic Show Theater for an unforgettable experience that will leave you questioning reality. Our talented magicians will take you on a journey through a world of wonder, using their mastery of sleight of hand and mind-reading to leave you astounded. From disappearing acts to mind-bending escapes, this show promises to leave you on the edge of your seat. So, grab your friends and family, and get ready to witness the impossible. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event that will leave you saying, "How did they do that?!" Book your tickets now for the Magic Show!

    In-person

    All ages

    $36

    New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour

    4.8 (2994)

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    New Orleans, LA

    Experience New Orleans with us on an approximately 2.5-hour sightseeing bus tour. Venture out of the French Quarter to explore the beautiful Garden District, Treme, Marigny, 9th Ward, and some of the most unique neighborhoods in America. Learn about the city's fascinating history while taking in the sights and sounds of America's greatest city. Stop by St. Louis no. 3 cemetery on the 9 & 12:30pm tour. Experience The odd fellows rest cemetery on the 4pm tour.

    In-person

    3+ years

    $50

    San Diego Balboa Park Highlights Small Group Tour with Coffee

    5.0 (170)

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    San Diego, CA

    Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations, but with more than 1,200 acres of museums, gardens, and historic architecture, it can be overwhelming to explore on your own. This guided walking tour brings the park to life through engaging stories, context, and carefully chosen highlights. Now in our 10th year, we’re proud to be one of the longest-running tour operators in the park. Your guide explains not just what you’re seeing, but why it’s there—unpacking the symbolism of the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, introducing the people behind the park’s creation, and pointing out details many visitors miss. The tour blends iconic sights with quieter corners, moves at a relaxed pace, and allows time for photos, questions, & conversation. Partway through, enjoy a casual beverage stop, giving you a chance to rest & recharge before continuing your walk. -Experience Balboa Park’s highlights -Architecture, history & hidden details explained -Includes beverage stop

    In-person

    6+ years

    $54

    Real Philly Society Hill Italian Market Mural Mile 4 Hour Tour

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    Philadelphia, PA

    Discover the soul of Philadelphia on this immersive 4-hour walking tour led by a passionate local guide. This tour goes beyond the typical tourist attractions to showcase the heart and history of the city through its most cherished landmarks and cultural hotspots. Go to Love Park, where you'll learn the inspiring story behind Robert Indiana's iconic "LOVE" sculpture and enjoy the stunning view of Philadelphia's bustling skyline. Stroll to the Masonic Temple, an architectural marvel where you'll marvel at its ornate details and uncover the fascinating history of this historic meeting space built in the 19th century. Head to the Reading Terminal Market, a lively hub of flavors and culture. Your guide will walk you through the market's storied past and highlight some hidden local favorites as you soak in the aromas and sights of this bustling indoor bazaar. This walking tour is the perfect way to experience the authentic Philadelphia that locals know and love.

    In-person

    4+ years

    $49

    Wynwood Walls Admission and Official Spray Painting Experience

    4.4 (27)

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    Miami, FL

    Learn how to spray paint like a real graffiti artist in the epicenter of street art. Your experience begins at the Wynwood Walls Welcome Center. When you arrive, our friendly staff will greet you and check you in! This admission ticket includes 1 GA Ticket and a 30-minute spray painting hands-demo in which you will participate in a hands-on experience that's sure to ignite your creative side! After the spray painting experience, you can explore the rest of the museum, scan our QR codes on each plaque to access a digital audio tour offered in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, or enjoy the selection of augmented reality murals that bring an additional informative layer to your visit. Please arrive 10 minutes before your start time to check in and sign the waiver at the information desk located in the Wynwood Walls Welcome Center. Pre purchased ticket holders enter through the Welcome Center at 2516 NW 2nd Ave. All tickets include free Wi-Fi.

    In-person

    All ages

    $39

    Astroville Houston Tunnel Tour (in Spanish)

    5.0 (2)

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    Houston, TX

    Stay cool and out of the Houston heat inside the largest downtown tunnel system in the U.S. on our air-conditioned Underground Tunnel tour with exterior views to get a deeper look at the incredible metropolis below. Located beneath the ground of Texas' largest business district, including the most award-winning Fortune 500 skyscrapers that house many of Houston's iconic corporate headquarters, classic Art Deco architecture and modern business services. We will visit multiple historic and artistic sections of the downtown Houston tunnels including the tallest buildings in Texas, the oldest bank in Houston, the original Texas skyscraper, and the most awarded skyscraper in the state. Be sure to bring your smile and your camera as we'll provide you with unique photo opportunities and secrets that most Houston natives don't even know about.

    In-person

    All ages

    $30

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