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The 15 Best Walking Tours in the USA

165 tours  ·  from $5

Old American cities are small, flat and full of plaques nobody reads alone. The 15 below cover Boston, Savannah, Charleston, New Orleans and the rest, priced by length with a note on the hills.

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - The Bewitched statue adds a pop culture detour
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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk Salem with local historians such as Lisa, Michael, Sean, Ryan, and Dana, tracing the 1692 witch trial hysteria, old seaport wealth, haunted tales, and colonial architecture. The two-hour route includes the Witch Trials Memorial, Ropes Mansion, McIntire District, and Bewitched statue, but no building interiors.

“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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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - French Quarter streets, where the stories begin
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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

2.New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,856 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk the French Quarter after dark with guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, or Tony, hearing stories tied to LaLaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, the Pharmacy Museum, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and the Casket Girls. Expect history, folklore, uneven sidewalks, and a group walk rather than interior access to most sites.

“The walk was informative. I would have liked more stories, but the ones we had were great. Saw some buildings we wouldn't have noticed during the day.”

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Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami - Ball and Chain, music, and the spirit of Calle Ocho
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Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

3.Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,882 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Spend about 2.5 hours on Calle Ocho with a local guide such as Toni, Orlando, Mariela, or Ariel. Taste empanadas, guava pastries, croquetas, plantain cups, flan ice cream, Cuban coffee, juice, and a rum cocktail while visiting Domino Park, cigar makers, artists, and historic landmarks.

“Tony was fabulous. Food and drinks were wonderful. Full sizes of everything. Highly recommend. Learned so much about the culture”

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Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour - Starting in the Loop: speakeasies, tunnels, and mob headquarters
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Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

4.Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,155 reviews · from $52

Walk about 1.5 miles through Chicago’s Loop with a historian guide, hearing true crime tales and ghost stories tied to the Palmer House, Riverwalk, Chicago Theatre, and Congress Plaza Hotel. Guides such as Taka, Sophia, Tanner, and Avery are known for clear storytelling. A minibus option is also available.

“The guide had a loud voice so everyone could hear and she spoke fast and clear. The tour was interesting, so happy I booked it”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Boston Common and the State House
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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

5.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

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

Walk Boston’s full Freedom Trail with a historian guide and up to 15 other people. Over 2.5 hours, you’ll connect Boston Common, the Granary Burying Ground, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere’s North End, and more to the tense years before the American Revolution. Indoor warm-up breaks may help in cold weather.

“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 - City Hall and the Four Corners of Law
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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

6.Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

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

Start at Charleston City Hall and walk through the Four Corners of Law, French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and South of Broad. Guides such as Al, Duggar, Dennis, and Evans bring local history, architecture, and difficult stories to life. Bring water, wear good shoes, and expect a group of up to 20.

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

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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option - Gumbo, sausage, and seafood at the opening stops
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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

7.New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Jack, Susan, Nate, or Lauren, stopping for generous tastings of gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets. Expect history, restaurant tips, and plenty of food. Choose the small-group option for no more than 13 people.

“Excellent tour with Nate v knowledgable answered all questions. Great sense of humour. Food 10/10 still feeling full hours later cannot fault at all. Would highly recommend. Big thanks Brad & Deborah for amending tickets and 100% communication.”

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour - The 45-minute walk through the City of the Dead
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

8.St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,941 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Spend about 45 minutes inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with a locally licensed guide. Hear stories about Marie Laveau, Delphine LaLaurie, and New Orleans burial customs while walking among above-ground tombs. Tours are limited to 20 people and depart from Basin St. Station.

“It's a beautiful tour of the cemetery, but it is a walking guided tour. Individuals with mobility issues, or young children--this probably isn't the activity for them. There are places that the ground is uneven, or as the old saying goes "watch your feet or loose your teeth!" That being said, it's a wonderful, historic tour of the oldest Catholic cemetery in New Orleans. Our tour guide, Alan, gave a wonderful and knowledgeable tour of the grounds and history of the cemetery. However, it is no longer open to the public (unless one has family interred there), and tour guests do not have the ability to wander freely in the…”

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Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour - Passing through Johnston Gate into Harvard Yard
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Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

9.Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,931 reviews · 1h 10m · from $22Best value

Spend 70 minutes walking less than a mile through Harvard Yard with a current student guide. See Johnston Gate, the John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall, and Widener Library while hearing campus stories, famous alumni facts, and practical insight into daily life at Harvard.

“We decided to book the 3 pm tour because the Harvard info session from 2-3 pm didn’t include a campus tour. We are only in town for a few days and I wanted us to still be able to get a guided campus tour. Our tour guide, Cameron, is a junior at Harvard. He was funny, engaging, and very knowledgeable.”

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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour - Harvard Square: the town around the university
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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

10.Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,632 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Meet a straw-hatted Harvard student outside Harvard Square station for a lively 70-minute walk through Harvard Yard and Cambridge. Hear campus traditions, student stories, and school history while seeing the John Harvard Statue, Fogg Art Museum, Science Center, and Memorial Hall. The tour ends at a student-run Harvard Shop.

“Great way to wander around campus and get a perspective of actual life as a Harvard student. Our guide Lenny was fun, engaging and made it a great time!”

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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour - Meeting at Chippewa Square
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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

11.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

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

Meet near Chippewa Square for a 90-minute candlelit walk through Savannah’s historic center. Guides such as Dan, Kel, and Kendra mix war stories, executions, murders, legends, and paranormal lore. Expect cobblestones, cemetery history, a moderate pace, and a serious approach to the city’s darker past.

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

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Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour - Starting on West Broughton Street
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Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour

12.Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,229 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96

Walk Savannah’s Historic District with guides such as Gail, Shannon, Lisa, and Chris, stopping at up to six eateries and food shops. Tastings can include honey, cheese, meat pie, pork belly, shrimp and grits, and sweets. The portions add up to lunch, while history fills the walk between bites.

“Chris was very informative, enjoyed our stops and it was a perfect pairing of activity and snacking.”

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SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York - SoHo: 30 minutes beneath cast iron
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SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York

13.SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk from SoHo to Little Italy and Chinatown with an English-speaking local guide. Expect 2 to 3 miles at a moderate pace, cast-iron buildings, immigration stories, mafia lore, food stops, and a finish at Columbus Park. Guides include Felipe, Angela, George, Joseph, Steve, and others.

“Joseph was a great guide with fascinating sories and bits of information that really brought to life all the neighborhoods visited on the tour. It's so much more interesting to know the back story of a neighnorhood in addition to just admiring the architecture and vibe. Highly recommend!”

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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour - French Quarter architecture and Voodoo stories
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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

14.New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,961 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk about one mile through the French Quarter with a licensed guide such as William, Logan, or Jimmy. Hear the history behind Voodoo, Marie Laveau, slavery, jazz, and local architecture, visit Congo Square and Voodoo Authentica, and finish at Jackson Square.

“Great guide! Was super helpful and friendly. Made me feel safe walking around the city with a group being a single younger woman.”

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Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour - Historic homes, architecture, and stories along the way
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Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

15.Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide, visiting squares, cobblestone lanes, Forsyth Park, River Street, Factors Walk, and Colonial Park Cemetery. Guides such as Pierce, Champ, Kelce, and Savannah bring history to life with clear storytelling and audio devices.

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

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