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From academics to businessmen to community leaders, learn the stories of the achievements of Greensboro's African American community. On this guided tour of Greensboro's African American history, learn the stories of how the community found creative ways to cope with the systems of discrimination around them, from the creation of Green Book hotels to the foundation of church communities, to the creation of educational and business institutions.

Dig into a mysterious side of New Orleans with this French Quarter spirits walking tour. See if you encounter any the spirits that have decided to call the French Quarter home. Visit some of the many haunted locations throughout the neighborhood. Don't miss out on this exciting look at New Orleans with a licensed tour guide.  Guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a to go drink and then the tour group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

At Sunrise Surf Academy, every lesson is built around you. Our personalized, flexible approach ensures surfers of all ages and skill levels get the experience they’re looking for—whether it's your first wave or fine-tuning technique. Our instructors bring elite surf experience and a genuine passion for teaching. They’re more than great surfers—they’re encouraging mentors committed to helping you grow in a supportive, fun environment. Safety is central to our mission. All instructors are trained in ocean safety, CPR, and first aid, and are experts at reading conditions and creating a secure learning space. From the beach briefing to in-water coaching, we focus on making you feel confident and prepared. Whether you're a first-timer or chasing clean lines, we’re here to make your session unforgettable. With top-tier instruction, local knowledge, and a deep respect for the ocean, Sunrise Surf Academy offers more than a lesson—we offer the stoke of surfing in its purest form.

Take off from New Orleans Lakefront Airport and head on over the city of New Orleans, where you will get an up-close view of the French Quarter, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and Bourbon Street. Beyond that you'll get a bird's eye view of the greater New Orleans area and see our magnificent surroundings from above. After flying over the French Quarter you will head back to Lakefront Airport, getting views from a distance of New Orleans City Park, the Fairgrounds, Dillard University and the Causeway Bridge.

Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour in Washington DC. This immersive tour includes official entry inside the U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress buildings (Capitol Museum when the Library of Congress is closed on Mondays). Your guide will provides insight on political history, architecture of Capitol Hill, and how Congress functions. Enjoy photo opportunities outside the Supreme Court, Senate Offices, House of Representatives Offices, and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial. Inside the U.S. Capitol, join the official guided interior tour. Highlights include the Capitol Rotunda; the Crypt, originally designed as George Washington’s final resting place; and the National Statuary Hall. When available, you may also visit the Old Supreme Court Chamber or Old Senate Chamber. Continue to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. With timed-entry passes included, explore the ornate Great Hall, view the Gutenberg Bible, and enjoy breathtaking overlooks of the Main Reading Room.

The Dora Canal offers one of the most scenic and peaceful paddling experiences in Central Florida, with calm water, abundant wildlife, and a shaded canopy of towering cypress trees draped in Spanish moss. Unlike many launches that require a long paddle to reach scenic areas, our waterfront location provides quick and easy access to the canal, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the scenery. After your paddle, you’re just steps away from the waterfront park, restaurants, and seaplane activity that make downtown Tavares a unique destination. What sets this experience apart: • Direct and easy access to the famous Dora Canal • Calm, beginner-friendly water and relaxed paddling • Frequent wildlife sightings in a natural setting • Scenic cypress canopy and authentic Old Florida atmosphere • Waterfront location in walkable downtown Tavares

This isn't a walking tour—it's a pirate adventure you GET TO LIVE. Forget standing in a group listening to a guide drone on. On Dead Man's Hand, YOU become the crew. Gear up in pirate props—glasses, headbands, eye patches—then hunt for clues through streets where REAL pirates once walked. The history is 100% real. In 1811, French pirates burned their ship on Pensacola Beach and vanished. Jean Lafitte plotted to seize this city. Archaeologists are still pulling 500-year-old shipwrecks from the bay. Every challenge reveals verified history that most locals don't even know. You control the adventure. Start when you want. Go at your own pace. No rushing. No waiting. Just you, your crew, and 25 challenges standing between you and the treasure. Your photos will be legendary. Sword fights! Dramatic death scenes! Shanty singing! You'll leave with content that makes people jealous—not another boring tourist selfie. Plus, FREE SAMPLES along the way. Think your crew has what it takes?

Get ready to step into the living history of one of California’s most captivating cities! Santa Barbara is a place where every corner holds a story. On this tour, we’ll wander through the city’s iconic streets, filled with white adobe buildings, red-tile roofs, and elegant arches that define its Mediterranean charm. You’ll learn about the rise of the Spanish missions, the rebuilding efforts after the devastating nineteen twenty-five earthquake, and the visionaries who shaped the city’s architectural identity. The journey starts in Santa Barbara Public Market. The tour is all smartphone guided on our walking tour app. It's location aware, plays as you walk and hands free. Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please, the tour never expires, go anytime, 24/7/365.

This is an in-depth tour through the extraordinary life and times of Benjamin Franklin. We learn about his life, his loves, and his alter-ego, Richard Saunders, Poor Richard. We discover how during these turbulent times than Benjamin Franklin was front and center and how he shaped America from 13 disparate colonies into the cohesive United States, participating in conferences on the French and Indian War, the 2nd Continental Congress, and the Constitutional Convention. No other man in history signed the four major documents of this period and we will learn about Franklin's role in each of them.

"Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, our Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s roam and make every day an adventure!

Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories of New Orleans history, dark history, legends of ghosts, voodoo, vampires, comedy, and, of course, drinks. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. Follow the guide through the magical streets of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) and visit historic and cultural landmarks. This informative and entertaining experience is centered around New Orleans' history and the detailed events of it's past. Learn how New Orleans has developed into the magnificent city that it is today from a knowledgeable local guide. Boozers, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike are sure to have a blast on the drunk history of New Orleans walking tour, surely a memorable experience. Rewrite history by putting your own spin on some of New Orleans most talked about historical events and haunted locations.

Come take a journey back in time and see Louisiana's beautiful plantations.  Over the years, these plantations inspired many people to write books, screenplays and feature them in movies.  We pick up at all hotels in the Uptown, Downtown and French Quarter areas. If you are staying outside of this area, call to set up a pick up location. Seating is limited so reserve your tour.

We have a strong passion for the environment! That's why this tour is jam packed with adventure and nature. We take you on the French Broad River to Seven Islands State Park! Home to almost 200 species of birds in this wildlife sanctuary and refuge. Songbirds, hawks, owls and waterfowl abound. River otters, deer, and coyotes are a few of the animals you may see while on the boat. Expect views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains as your backdrop for a beautiful ride down the river.

On this excursion with a bilingual Spanish and English guide, the bus trip is approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes, departing from Manhattan. We will have some stops along the way and arriving to have breakfast in Niagara around 7:00 am, then around 8:30 am we will begin to visit the different viewpoints (Bridal Veil on Goat Island, The Horseshoe at Terrapin Point and the American waterfall. The Maid of the Mist boat ride is NOT included but you can purchase it from the guide for $30 dollars from May 1 to October 25. This beautiful and splendid place is included in the very long list of excursions from New York that you should do. It was discovered by European colonizers, not only its beauty presents a unique appeal. Falls represent a source of energy and the most influential and unique possibility of environmental conservation. We recommend that if you are going to visit New York City, reserve one day just to enjoy this great tourist attraction.

Your 4-hour San Salvador Adventure Day Sail is your opportunity to step back into time as you step on board this 16th century Spanish galleon. The San Salvador is a replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s ship that arrived at the port we now call San Diego on September 28, 1542. These 4-hour Sailing Adventures are for people who love history, and sailing. Very few people have sailed aboard galleons of the 16th century and now you can!

More than a tour - it's an event! We ghost hunt inside 2+ exclusive haunted houses. Feel the thrill as you blend intuition & investigation together & collect evidence. This is real hands on experience, not a curated show! Sometimes the ghosts are more active than others! Your interaction matters too! Let your disbelief dissapear as we work in a team to communicate with the other side. You'll receive free entry to the Haunted Museum on this event & repeat visitss - open 7 days a week + discounted readings. Bloody Mary's tours offers you a true insiders experience - you will enjoy paranormal tips, how-to's & haunted history. You'll also be part of a 9-year long paranormal investigation. Use our professional Para tools! Voodoo Queen Bloody Mary is the celebrity ghost hunter seen on Ghost Adventures, Paranormal Lockdown, Paranormal FIles, Buzzfeed Unsolved, Youtube, and over 2000 documentaries. Join this famous author and psychic w her ghost hunter team now! (Small groups of 8-12)

Accompanied by our French guides based in Miami, explore this unusual neighborhood throughout a casual visit, full of stories about life in Miami and the Wynwood neighborhood. Street art has many forms, all of which can be seen at Wynwood. Learn to differentiate them, and discover the secrets of the neighborhood's large mural frescoes, which are also a way for artists to deliver committed messages in complete freedom, or almost. And because Wynwood is also a hip neighborhood, your guide will tell you the best places for a drink, a meal, or to find unique memories. Young and old will long remember this colorful neighborhood!

Savannah, Georgia is a charming Southern with a Historic District of cobblestone streets and grand antebellum houses. Savannah is home to diverse communities that are waiting to be explored, delicious food, vibrant nightlife and beautiful architecture set against a backdrop of Spanish moss and Southern charm. Your tour begins at the beginning of the city, where your guide will recount Savannah’s founding and evolution over more than three centuries, remnants of which are present throughout. As you pass balconied mansions, dripping with bougainvillaea and share the road with horse-drawn carriages, you’ll experience why this Georgian city is an American favourite. Explore the neatly paved squared, hemmed by grand mansions, adorned with wooden shutters keeping in some of their long-hidden secrets. Your tour ends with a leisurely light bite and drink, where your guide will happily share their favourite hotspots and hidden gems for you to enjoy during the rest of your time in the city.

This is the classic version of the Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour* which is based on the Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour guide book.  Local author and artist, Victoria Colella brings you into this sequestered world.  Beginning with the Historic Houseboats then a stroll down the Gantry Crane Trail in the World War II Shipyards, exploring local art studios, Wooden Boat Center and into  working waterfront.  Here is where the floating homes are created and big boats are hauled out for repair.  Victoria offers refreshments in the old boat lettering shack in the heart of Sausalito's working waterfront at the end of the tour.  Tour takes about 3 to 3-1/2 hours.  There is free parking, places to rest along the way and 3 restroom stops. *Turn off those cell phones for a minute.  This is strictly analog and reading, dancing and reciting poetry may be required!

Explore the world’s richest musical city. Starting with Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, it is the only place in North America where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed. Congo Square is the wellspring of all New Orleans music and so many of world-famous songs. Visit the building which housed Cosimo Matassa’s groundbreaking J&M Studios - the true birthplace of rock’n'roll. See the New Orleans Musicians Tomb. The first burial to take place was for Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots on October 23, 2004. The Musicians Tomb was restored and is administered by Robert Florence of NOLA Historic Tours. Learn about the Second Line & stroll down Basin Street to the remains of Storyville, fabled red light district whose parlors presented Buddy Bolden and Jelly Roll Morton. Then move through the Tango Belt to May Bailey’s and the French Opera House, ending with the legendary Preservation Hall.

Discover the stunning array of red sandstone formations at the Red Rocks of Sedona. In addition to experiencing the breathtaking backdrop of the Red Rocks you will also explore ancient Native American ruins on this day tour from Phoenix. You’ll have a total of approximately 2-3 hours in Sedona to explore on foot, visit world-class art galleries and shops, or get a psychic reading. Your guide will also take you to photo spots to view and explore the wonders of this sculpted red rock playground. Enjoy this small-group tour with a maximum of 13 passengers in a custom, air-conditioned van.