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Visit the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, where New Orleans’ rich past comes to life. Nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, this iconic landmark reveals the enduring influence of the Catholic Church through captivating permanent and temporary exhibits. Delve into our newest exhibit featuring Pope Leo XIV. The fascinating legacy of Pope Leo XIV, whose ancestral ties to New Orleans run deep—traced through his maternal lineage, connecting him to the city’s vibrant history. Discover the remarkable contributions of the Ursuline nuns, pioneers in education and community service who helped shape the region. From its days as a meeting place for the Louisiana Legislature to its role as the residence of the Archbishops of New Orleans, this historic site has witnessed centuries of change. Explore the stories that unfolded within these walls—from 1752 to the present day—and immerse yourself in the culture that defines the Crescent City.

On our 3 hour walking food tour of New Orleans French Quarter, you will savor delicious foods from 5 restaurants, mom-and-pop shops and bakeries. In addition to all the delectable food, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood. Our tours are storytelling through food. We call our French Quarter Food Tour "The Classic Five" because you will be tasting the quintessential New Orleans food staples. Join us on a 3 hour food extravaganza, as we eat our way though The Quarter...

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is the largest museum in Texas. Its stunning campus, featuring plazas, gardens, and commissioned artworks, reflects the growth, diversity, and dynamism of Houston. Spanning 14 acres in the heart of the Houston Museum District, the campus includes three main buildings and a beautiful sculpture garden. Now open and included with your ticket are two new traveling exhibitions! Be sure to visit the newly opened Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries and Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Withinin exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy a range of amenities, including a casual café, fine French dining, and the MFAH Shop, which offers unique treasures to purchase.

Jumpstart your morning with a huge variety of coffee and donuts across 4-5 mouthwatering stops where each bite and sip was crafted right here in Portland. Along the way, immerse yourself in quirky history while exploring Downtown Portland. We like to think this the perfect way to discover Downtown Portland, see where locals get their coffee and donut fix, and have fun! Tour highlights: - Taste two single-origin coffees brewed by pour-over, side by side. - Portland has over 75 locally owned donut shops, and we’ll sample a selection of the best from our favorite. - Stand in Pioneer Courthouse Square and learn all about “Portland’s Living Room”. - At the coziest Portland hole-in-the-wall café, indulge in a traditional macchiato paired with a homemade French pastry. - Plus much more! Note: We do not visit Voodoo or Blue Star during this tour as they are on the common tourist track – instead we keep it local.

Your professional guide will customize the trip to your group offering choices from the park's ranger-guided tours (Seasonally available 2nd week of May thru 3rd week of October) as well as adding historical, cultural and archaeological insights on interpretive hikes and walking tours. Park entrance fees, ranger-guided tour tickets and a deli-style lunch are included. Discover Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978 and considered the largest archaeological preserve and first cultural National Park in the country. Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years. Today the park protects nearly 5,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States.

SMALL GROUP TOURS - DON'T GET LOST IN THE CROWD! We value our guests and truly care about your tour experience. Join us for true southern hospitality! On this tour we guide you through the HEART OF HISTORIC SAVANNAH from Wright Square to Forsyth Park. - You will experience the perfect introduction of Savannah as you walk under the live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, through the heart of historic Savannah. - learn about the unique layout of our squares, gain insights about people who impacted Savannah. -we cover American Revolution and Civil War in Savannah - Of course, everyone wants to know where Forrest sat with his box of chocolates - find the house from ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil’ and much much more.... When you join us on tour, you are ‘our guest’ in Savannah, not a ‘tourist on tour’!

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.

Dig into New Orleans' haunted history with this 2-hour walking tour. Hear about a combination of ghosts, vampires, witches, Voodoo, and unexplained mysteries - a true 5-in-1 experience. Here you will learn of unexplained cold case crimes, heinous murders, strange curses, and superstitions. Do vampires still roam the street of the French Quarter? Which haunted location is one of New Orleans' most infamous unsolved crimes? Did New Orleans Catholics fear Voodoo or did they secretly visit the alleyways and hidden courtyards of root doctors? Find out the truth behind some of the most bizarre stories in New Orleans history.

# 1 combo tour in New Orleans Explore the eerie beauty of New Orleans on a captivating HAUNTED PLANTATION and NIGHTTIME CEMETARY COMBO TOUR. Venture into the city's famous "Cities of the Dead" as you visit multiple cemeteries, learning about unique burial rituals and chilling ghost stories. The tour includes a visit to Destrehan Plantation, where the history of enslaved Africans and the roots of Voodoo are revealed by a knowledgeable guide. This tour offers a perfect blend of haunting tales and historical insights, ideal for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike. Tour with us! the company where History meets Mystery! - Nightly departures from the French Quarter for a unique experience - Explore Destrehan Plantation and its historical significance - Visit multiple cemeteries and hear ghost stories from local experts - Comfortable bus transport included, with pick-up at Voodoo Tavern & PoBoys

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.

It's a perfect tour to see the essentials of Boston. We'll delve into the fascinating history of Boston's founding. You'll discover the Freedom Trail's 16 iconic sites and learn about Boston's role in the American Revolution, among other topics. Plus, you'll hear interesting facts about the city's construction, its architecture, notable figures, abolition, American education, immigration and even contemporary daily life. Along the way, you'll see modern Boston sculptures, including "The Embrace," a recent sculpture, and the poignant Holocaust Memorial and many others. At the end of the tour, you will have a thorough understanding of downtown Boston, often described as an open-air museum, and leave with unforgettable memories and fantastic photos. Your guide will be a passionate French speaker ready to share captivating and original anecdotes with you.

World-class presentations that are sophisticated, historically accurate and entertaining. The most engaging missions tour you will find in San Antonio. Guaranteed. You will learn what life was like at the missions, construction, architectural influences, and the nuanced relationships between the Franciscan Friars, Presidial soldiers and the Coahuiltecan tribes. Respectfully and beautifully presented, this experience deep dives in interdependence of colonizers and those being colonized. At the end of this tour, you will be impressed with the largest concentration of Spanish missions in the US and have a depreciation for San Antonio. Please consider purchasing our "Missions and More" tour, as it includes all four missions PLUS two more centuries of San Antonio history and diverse cultures. LOCALLY-owned/operated by professional guide and history teacher, stand-up comic, and voice artist Michael Robinson.

We invite you to spend some time in the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. As you walk the streets of the Vieux Carré, you will learn the stories of Louisiana's Creoles. Louisiana is unique among regions of the United States. The fascinating stories of notable Creoles (West Africans, Native Americans and Europeans) will shed light on the development of the culture that sets us apart from the rest of the American South. Louisiana is part of the southern United States, but culturally it is the northernmost region of the Caribbean. This tour is an exploration of Louisiana Creole, an exploration of the culture that gave birth to jazz and zydeco, gumbo and jambalaya. (This tour also includes a visit to a courtyard of a 19th century house.)

Beat the crowds on an early access tour of New York's famous landmarks. After meeting up with your guide at 8:30am, you will be well on your way to experiencing the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street, Battery Park, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Tickets Include: Priority entry into the Screening Facility Queue saves you wait time at the departure point. Round trip ferry service to Liberty Island (grounds of the Statue of Liberty) and Ellis Island (Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration) Access to the grounds of Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Statue of Liberty Museum includes three interactive galleries that tell the Statue of Liberty National Monument history. Audio Tours of Liberty and Ellis Island are included in Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

As you stroll with us, you'll learn about the fascinating beginnings of our city that shaped this world-famous neighborhood. Discover the must-see spots in the French Quarter and learn about the history of the "Vieux Carré.".Our local guides will enlighten you about the best bars, restaurants, and hidden gems to see on your visit here. We will guide you on tour from the mighty Mississippi River, to buildings older than our country, to present-day curious and unique locales. Understand why people become captivated with our city and keep coming back for more.

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.

Discover the majesty of the Grand Canyon on a full tour in Spanish. Travel comfortably in a luxurious minivan from your hotel, stopping at the stunning Hoover Dam and passing through Dolan Springs, America’s oldest indigenous town. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Grand Canyon while capturing spectacular photos with the help of expert guides. In addition, you will have access to the famous Skywalk, the suspension glass bridge that offers breathtaking views of the canyon. Roundtrip transportation by luxury minivan from your hotel Visit to Hoover Dam and Dolan Springs, a historic Indian village Lunch included in the Grand Canyon and guided photos Access to the famous Skywalk for unique views of the canyon Water Bottles on the Road Guide 100% in Spanish We are the most recognized Grand Canyon Tour company with a spectacular 4.9 rating on google and more than 3,000 testimonials Ensure your Experience with the Best!

Some episodes of the hit series “True Blood” take place in New Orleans and for those old enough to remember, the James Bond classic “Live and Let Die” weaved the Voodoo culture of New Orleans into its plot. New Orleans is rumored to have a strong presence of ghosts and spirits. Some say it's America's most haunted city. The city’s reputation for its connection to the supernatural has led books like “Interview with the Vampire” to beset set here. As you are in New Orleans, you can do more than read a book or see a movie to experience the macabre. You can take a tour and get up close and personal! This tour take you to spooky places where your guide will tell you chilling tales about the city's dark history.

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!

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.

Discover the vibrant history of San Antonio on a self-guided audio tour along the iconic River Walk. This immersive experience takes you through centuries of rich narratives, from Spanish missions and Indigenous roots to the lively era of chili queens and saloons. As you stroll, enjoy captivating storytelling that reveals the architecture, culture, and identity shaped by the river’s flow. Each stop unveils unique insights, making the River Walk a living archive where every corner has a tale to tell. - Self-guided audio tour along the historic San Antonio River Walk - Explore Spanish missions, Indigenous origins, and cultural milestones - Engage with music, architecture, and history through vivid storytelling - Perfect for history buffs and casual explorers alike