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Throughout an exclusive and gourmet guided walking tour in French, full of anecdotes about the city and Cuban culture, discover Little Havana and its Calle Ocho, the most Cuban neighborhood in Miami, in the company of a guide French-speaking local. A 2.5 hour journey from which you will emerge satisfied, and a break in your trip, during which you will forget that you are still in Miami! On the menu: strong coffee, empañadas, sugar cane juice, plantain, and many other delights!

A 60-75-minute guided, behind-the-scenes exploration of the historic Chicago Theatre, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Stand on the famed Chicago theatre stage and discover the backstage artist signatures, including from legends like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Dolly Parton** Access to the grand lobby with its famous marquess, the auditorium with its classic atmospheric design, the iconic Chicago theatre stage and backstage areas including dressing rooms** Learn about the theatre’s unique architectural features, like a stunning French Baroque design, ornated plasterwork, and the gran chandelier along with its rich history and cultural significance* *Tour content is subject to change. There is no stage or dressing room access on concert days. Photo restrictions may apply.

Having become essential since its transformation in the 2000s, the Wynwood district is the favorite playground of Street artists from all over the world. The principle is simple: make this formerly disreputable neighborhood an open-air museum where all creativity will have the right to express itself without constraints. The neighborhood has become super trendy. There are now a number of trendy galleries, bars and restaurants. A truly unique atmosphere and a must-visit during a stay in Miami. Wynwood Walls, the iconic open-air museum that has become a must-see destination, has brought together since its creation in 2009 more than 50 artists representing 16 countries and covering more than 8,000 square meters of walls. But not only that… Wynwood Outside the Walls, all the frescoes painted or drawn on commercial buildings etc… The art galleries there are numerous and varied. Contemporary art is, of course, in the spotlight.

Our tour will start at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, pass by the places that shaped Kerouac’s childhood, inspired his writing, and welcomed the wild energy of the Beat Generation. You’ll get a chance to see his park, his typewriter, the mill his parents worked at, the high school he played football, the library he often frequented and the bar he spent much of his time writing stories. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is hands free, and plays as you walk.

Experience a unique tour of New York combining the Tour of Contrasts with Christmas magic. We will visit the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn in Spanish, exploring daily New York life as the city shines with festive lights. We started on the West Side Highway, seeing the Intrepid, the Trump Buildings and the Hudson River. In the Bronx we visit the steps of the Joker, Yankee Stadium outside, Civil and Criminal Court, the Big Pun mural and the I Love The Bronx graffiti. Then we crossed the Bronx Whitestone Bridge to Queens to see Malba, the New York Times printing press and Flushing Meadows Corona Park with CitiField, the US Open and the Unisphere. In Brooklyn we explored Williamsburg and DUMBO, getting the iconic Manhattan Bridge photo. Continue to Dyker Heights to enjoy its famous Christmas lights. We finish at Hudson Yards with a stop at The Vessel. An ideal tour to experience the Christmas essence of New York

If your intention is to get a complete idea of New York, you should not miss the opportunity to know the districts of Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens with a Spanish-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour, making stops to take pictures, talking about History and sharing experiences. The whole cultural and tourist offer does not end in Manhattan, with the excursion contrasts of New York: The authentic excursion with which you will be able to appreciate the daily life of the New Yorquinos.

It is the official excursion from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon with a guide in Spanish. Transported by van no more than 14 people, VIP group and with direct access inside the Grand Canyon makes it the most exclusive tour in Las Vegas. A tour that takes us through Hoover Dam and Lake Mead and once in the Grand Canyon we proceed to the natural viewpoint: Eagle Point where the famous glass viewpoint is the Skywalk, and with free time in the Grand Canyon to take pictures and appreciate this natural wonder. Pickup from your hotel in Las Vegas. Lunch included. Professional photos by our guide. 8.5 hours approximately from hotel to hotel.

Meet your guide and group at Old Adobe Chapel, which can be credited for saving Old Town San Diego thanks to a 1884 book. Continue on to one of the most haunted homes in Southern California, also unusual for its architecture and building materials. After a view of some Victorian architecture we'll pass by the original location of the Presidio and Mission when the Spanish first settled in California. Admire the oldest 18th-century structure in the area and learn about the indigenous tribes who lived here for thousands of years. Back in town, we'll see some authentic Mexican handcrafts (no bad souvenirs here!), visit a hundred year old Catholic church that is a descendant of the original Mission, followed by a stroll through a landmark cemetery with graves dating back to the 1850s. Our final stop is a local Tequileria to learn about the many different kinds of tequila. Enjoy a taste or select another beverage of your choice, plus gourmet tacos.

Hop aboard for the Island Pointe Tour along the scenic French Broad River and experience one of the most unique ways to explore the Great Smoky Mountains. This guided jet boat adventure blends breathtaking scenery with engaging narration from your captain, who brings the river’s history, wildlife, and hidden features to life. Cruise through a beautiful stretch of river lined with rolling hills and mountain views as you make your way to one of the tour’s standout features a majestic riverside cave. Your captain will take you right up to the cave, sharing stories and fun facts that make this stop a guest favorite and a great photo opportunity. Along the way, keep an eye out for local wildlife like bald eagles, osprey, turtles, and deer often seen along the shoreline. With a mix of relaxing sightseeing and light adventure, the Island Pointe Tour is perfect for families, couples, and groups looking to experience the Smokies from a fresh perspective.

This festive NYC Cupcake Tour blends award-winning holiday treats, iconic Christmas spots, and famous movie locations, all led by a licensed local guide who brings New York’s sweetest holiday traditions to life through Union Square and the West Village. Guided by a New Yorker, savor gourmet cupcakes and thick Italian hot chocolate while visiting iconic landmarks, including Washington Square Park and Father Demo Square. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the Union Square Holiday Market, featuring over 150 vendors, and hear heartwarming stories about the city’s holiday traditions and famous film locations. Conclude your tour at Jackson Square Park, right beside a renowned French pastry Store known for its exquisite cream puffs, which you’ll of course get to taste! - Tour duration: 2 hours with a licensed local guide - Sample seasonal mini cupcakes, Italian-style hot chocolate & cream puffs - Explore historic squares and iconic NYC landmarks - Ideal for foodies and holiday enthusiasts alike

My breezy two-hour walking tour takes you on a film & fiction adventure in Manhattan's historic Carnegie Hill neighborhood along "Museum Mile." The walking tour meets on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum (82nd and 5th Avenue, and ends at the Guggenheim Museum (88th & 5th Avenue). We'll visit Manhattan’s Central Park, see the impressive Andrew Carnegie Mansion (a.k.a. The Cooper Hewitt Museum of Design), see the 5th Avenue mansion where Lady Gaga attended high school, and dig the French Gothic Chateau style of The Jewish Museum while checking out tons of filming locations and celebrity homes.

Open Miami offers you a unique tour of Miami, enjoy the panoramic roof and discover the city like never before whatever the weather conditions are! Our bus features a retractable glass panel roof offering unobstructed visibility above and on both sides. Enjoy an open-air experience or if you need protection from the sun or the rain close its transparent rooftop with the press of a button. The day starts with a ride around South Beach, with its colorful Art Deco District, to downtown Miami to feel the pulse of the city. Then we cruise over to Brickell, and then make a stop at Little Havana, the hottest neighborhood in Miami for a deep dive into Cuban culture. Next stop: the vibrant Wynwood neighborhood, where you learn all there is to know about street art. We then head over to the Miami Design District, with its luxury shops and distinctive vibe. After all of our adventures, we head back to South Beach via the Julia Tuttle Causeway, with an exceptional view of the Magic City.

Ghosts, legends, and dark history – this is our most popular tour – a walk through the streets of the Old French Quarter, hearing the history of our city through the stories of its restless dead, it’s old legends, it’s great disasters, and unsolved murders. The stories are those that define our city and it’s people and most unsettling, it all really happened! The only tour in the city to focus on the Dark History of New Orleans--the things that made us what we are, but which the city council would just as soon not have you know! Led by pre-Katrina tour guides, and the only company in the city who features people who were licensed pre-Katrina and residents for decades. skull

Explore the beauty of Clear Creek Canyon while learning the fundamentals of fly-fishing: casting, wading, reading water, trout habits, pattern selection, and catching fish!

Take a trip back in time and discover the mysterious beginnings of the Crescent City! Embrace the rich culture of the "Big Easy" ind uncover the French Creole - The Cajuns - Mardi Gras and Carnival - Pirates - Casket Girls and Prostitutes & the Mob in New Orleans! Continue your journey through the darkest history of the city. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab to go drinks along the tour route! Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

Participants will delve into the neighborhood's unique story, learning about the wealthy Americans who developed the area, the stunning Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, and the cultural forces that shaped this iconic part of the city. This tour provides much more than a scenic stroll past grand mansions; it offers a deeper understanding of New Orleans's complex past. Led by knowledgeable, city-licensed volunteer guides, the tour illuminates the influence of key historical figures, political events, and local geography on the district’s development. It's an essential activity for history enthusiasts and anyone looking to move beyond the French Quarter to appreciate the enduring statements of mid-nineteenth-century American life in the Crescent City.

History, Architecture, and Creole Culture - this is a crash course on New Orleans! This is the best tour for people who want to know everything there is to know about the Crescent City. Our 2 hour, historical-walking tour has plenty of fun facts and true stories to entertain even the veteran visitor to the city. We will answer often asked questions such as: • Why build a city in a swamp? • Why is it call it a po-boy sandwich? • Was there really a streetcar named Desire? The historic landmarks you will visit are: • Jackson Square and the Saint Louis Cathedral • Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Tavern • First Pharmacy in the United States • Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in New Orleans *** We also offer an 8:00 AM, Early Bird Tour. Beat the heat and the crowds on this tour for the morning person. This time is also recommended for those photography-minded individuals. A Sunrise Option is available by request for a small additional fee (call for more information).***

The French Quarter has always belonged to its women—painted or pious, dangerous or divine, sometimes all at once. We reveal the fiercely complex women who shaped the heart of New Orleans. Their names echo like hymns and hexes: Baroness Pontalba, Elizabeth Werlein, Madame LaLaurie, Marie Laveau, Saint Frances Cabrini, & Rose Nicaud. The Baroness de Pontalba, who stamped her initials—and her vision—into the architecture of Jackson Square. Her story is one of defiance and civic rebirth. The preservationist fire of Elizabeth Werlein - this woman's fire saved rather than destroyed. Madame LaLaurie's horrors told not through haunted legend, but the cruelty of racial violence cloaked in wealth and elegance laid bare. Marie Laveau—Voodoo Queen, healer, mystic, and more. Rose Nicaud, once-enslaved, she carved out a life selling coffee —one of the city’s first Black, female entrepreneurs. Women who didn’t just live in New Orleans. They built her, saw her broken, and resurrected her.

Embark on an amazing self-guided audio ghost tour available in twelve languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic, and German. This scary and informative historical ghost tour offers a unique experience in the haunted heart of Charleston, SC. Use your smartphone to navigate this GPS-based tour without the hassle of downloading an app. We do not harvest or re-sell your data (like some competitors). Explore some of the most frightening locations in historic Charleston, where the city's dark past comes to life. Unlike traditional walking tours, this self-guided option allows you to visit areas that are off-limits to group tours, giving you exclusive access to hidden corners and spooky sites. Learn about the chilling tales and haunted history of Charleston at your own pace, with the convenience and flexibility that only a self-guided tour can offer.

On our walking food tour in Tampa, you'll enjoy a variety of classic bites. From award winning Cuban sandwiches and deviled crab to handcrafted guava pastries from a critically acclaimed bakery, our experienced guides will take you through Ybor City, a vibrant neighborhood where history and modern culture collide in the best way possible. Originally founded by Cuban, Spanish, and Italian cigar manufacturers in the late 1800s, Ybor has held onto its roots while evolving into a lively hub for food, music, and art. Day or night, you'll see an eclectic crowd strolling past colorful murals, exploring century-old buildings or gathering in outdoor cafés under the soft glow of string lights. From the bustling 7th Avenue to its hidden alleys and parks, Ybor City exudes an old-world charm blended with a bold, contemporary edge that feels like a little slice of Havana right in the heart of Tampa.

The "Upper and Lower Manhattan" tour is very important because it is essential for tourists who come to the city for the first time and who need a basic orientation visit, which includes Central Park, Dakota Building, Harlem Quarter, Mile of the Museums, 5th Avenue, Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown, Little Italy ... among others. Approximate duration 3 ½ hours. This tour ends in front of "Staten Island ferry". We are the only ones with free wifi, large and comfortable cars. ° Technical stops for photographs, food and bathrooms. travel insurance. ° City guide. ° All our tours are in Spanish.