The 15 Best Historical Tours in the USA

New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - The fourth floor is the natural place to begin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,447 reviews · 1 day · from $37Our pick

Spend a full day at New York’s American Museum of Natural History, with dinosaurs, the Gilder Center, space shows, and family-friendly exhibits.

“Great experience. We spent few hours and didn’t see everything. Great for a rainy or cold day. We visited NYE week and it was very crowded. It would be nice if they had a max number of ticket sales to prevent overcrowding. And maybe kids area would also be nice.”

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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

2.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Explore Salem’s witch trial past, haunted lore, and colonial streets on a two-hour guided walk, with daytime and lantern-lit departures.

“Michael was very funny and informative, he made this tour a very fun and interesting experience. I would definitely recommend tour and Michael.”

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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

3.Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,023 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $50

Ride 30 blocks of historic Charleston by horse and carriage, with certified guides, grand homes, church steeples, gardens, and Civil War stories.

“You would truly enjoy the experience, and everyone was so nice and professional. The tour guides are very friendly and informative. Great overall experience 😊”

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Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

4.Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,006 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29Best value

Explore Seattle’s Pioneer Square from above and below on a lively one-hour tour covering old passageways, the Klondike era, and Coast Salish history.

“Enjoyable historical through Streets and underground of Seattle. Daniel was knowledgeable and moved us at a reasonable pace.”

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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

5.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,569 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $264

Tour the Big Island in one long, scenic day, with volcanoes, waterfalls, black sand, coffee, history, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“Kamika was an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the big island. We took the tour the first day and now able able to see all the things we wanted more time at.”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

6.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,450 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a historian guide, see all 16 official sites, and follow the story of the Revolution in a small group.

“Our travel guide Alejandro was knowledgeable and enthusiastic in his depiction of each historical destination. He was sympathetic to the frigid cold temperatures and we had warm-up breaks, which were appreciated. His overall presentation was educational and informative to even the Boston resident!”

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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

7.Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,216 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk Charleston’s French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and White Point Garden with a local guide on this well-paced two-hour history tour.

“Pleasant walk with very knowledgable guide. Really enjoyed it. Never really knew all of the history. Home run.”

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NYC: Starship Landmark 90 Minute Sightseeing Cruise

8.Starship Landmark 90 Minute Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,666 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

See the Statue of Liberty, bridges, skyline, and Lower Manhattan on a 90-minute NYC cruise with live commentary and photo stops.

“The crew and guide were excellent, historic places pointed out and little extra info about things- it was a great ride!”

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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

9.Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,561 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49

Review of Charleston's horse-drawn carriage tour, with historic sights, guide tips, pricing, route limits, horse care, and booking advice.

“Lovely experience. We went early in the day and had an almost private tour. Jim was a great guide and Donald, the gorgeous Belgian draft horse, did a great job leading us around. Palmetto takes such good care of their horses!”

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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

10.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,235 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Explore Savannah by lantern on a 90-minute ghost walk filled with true history, dark legends, cemetery tales, and no cheap jump scares.

“We absolutely loved this tour. Our guide was so enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and fun to listen to. Highly recommend!”

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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

11.Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,013 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Tour Fenway Park’s Green Monster, roof deck, memorabilia museum, and Red Sox history in a lively one-hour guided visit.

“Fantastic experience, large group, toured the entire stadium from one side to the other, guide was great!”

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Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

12.Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,013 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Review of Oahu’s Mauka Warriors Luau, with Polynesian food, hands-on activities, fire dancing, Hawaiian history, transport tips, and honest value advice.

“It was fun. The entertainment was really good, but was not impressed with the food. If they could make some improvements on the food, it would be a good show all the way around.”

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Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia

13.Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,944 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk Philadelphia with a history professor, from the Liberty Bell to Franklin Court, and understand the people and choices behind 1776.

“Ted our guide was awesome! Very informative, polite and professional. I would highly recommend this if you want to learn the history in the city of Brotherly Love”

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Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

14.Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,918 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Explore Savannah’s historic squares, cemeteries, and Civil War era sites on a two-hour local walking tour priced at $30.

“Very knowledgeable tour guide. No cheesey stories. Excellent pacing. Communication equipment that actually worked.”

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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

15.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Explore New Orleans’ Garden District, Lafayette Cemetery, grand homes, burial customs, and local food, music, and drink tips with a guide.

“Our guide, Caroline, was very knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. I would have taken another tour from her if I had the time. The homes we saw were well chosen and the stories were entertaining. If standing still makes your back ache then load up on pain meds but it is worth it.”

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