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New Orleans is known for all types of spirits. Visit some of these spirited places in the dark side of New Orleans, where you will learn the dark history behind spirits in the Quarter. There has been a lot of intrigue, mystery, & murder throughout New Orleans' history - giving the dead good reason for its reputation as the most haunted city! Great tragedies led to deaths and have shaped chilling horror stories, hauntings, & supernatural events. Learn about the underground world of Voodoo, influenced by traditional African religions that involve magic & attempts to communicate with spirits & dead people. There is a real dark side in New Orleans, all carefully hidden -as hidden as the beautiful gardens behind the iron gates in the French Quarter - but you have to know where to look for it! Nola Detours' private Darkside Private Tour shows you the completely authentic true dark side of Nola *New- Read' "Private City Tour w/ Local Expert" to get an idea of the quality of the tour provided

You will have a chance to see the most famous things in French Quater, New Orleans and have the recognizable city as your background for the shoot. I will make sure you have great pictures to take home—a unique souvenir of your time in New Orleans. We do this for several years and love it! We have several publications about our experience. You can check part of an article about our experience in the Whereyat magazine on the screenshot. Group size is a maximum of 4,5 people to keep this experience as personal as possible, if your booking is for less than 4,5 people you will be paired with other people to share this experience (you will still get your photos severely, not as a group).We will be covering as much spots as possible from the locations mentioned in the list (depending on how fast all the group will be moving).

It is impossible to take a stroll through the French Quarter without thinking about what stories those streets could tell. This tour sets out to introduce guests to the disturbing and terrifying history hiding behind this city's colorful, charming face. Our guides are experts on all things New Orleans and trained to provide each of our guests with an unforgettable evening.

Spyher’s hosts are all former CIA officers with operational experience. Pending availailability, the tour is available privately in Spanish, French, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic.

Here is exactly what makes this unique: The "Live Bait Chain": Halibut ignore dead bait. We don't buy frozen anchovies. You will learn to master the Sabiki Rig, catching your own live Shiner Perch, Smelt, or Anchovies right from the pier. You learn the entire food chain: catch the bait to catch the beast. Rigging: Halibut teeth and gill plates slice weak lines. Using Salty’s background in Non-Destructive Inspection, you will learn to build a bulletproof Carolina Rig. You will learn to check leaders for microscopic abrasions that lose trophies, ensuring your gear holds when it counts. "Mental Sonar" (Reading the Floor): We teach you to visualize the bottom topography using the "Dragging Retrieve". You will learn to feel the transition from mud to sand to rock, identifying the "ambush holes" where Halibut hide. The hardest skill in fishing. You will learn to distinguish the "tap-tap" of a Halibut from a snag, mastering the discipline of "feeding the fish" before setting the hook.

The Night is ruled by supernatural beings, but what about the Day? Most supernatural history tours are nighttime events. We believe the Day is as mesmerizing and fascinating as anything that happens in the darkest hours. Join us as we stroll the French Quarter in broad daylight exploring its darkest parts in a completely different light. We will stand in front of houses with macabre histories, “feel the air” of one of the most violent, dangerous streets to ever exist in the US, and find ourselves horrified by the actual history of disease, violence, and inhumanity in the Crescent City. DayWalkers we will be. Join us for your walk on the dark side in the sunlight!

A bookstore the size of a city block, a copper goddess and a dragon-guarded gateway — Portland keeps it delightfully weird. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Portland on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Lose yourself in Powell's City of Books, the world's largest indie bookstore • Pass the dragons of the Chinatown Gateway • Look up at Portlandia, the hammered-copper giant above the crowd Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Keep Portland weird — and keep score while you're at it.

Hey y’all — I’ve lived in Nashville for over 20 years, writing songs, co-writing on Music Row, and performing country music from coast to coast. I love Music City — especially the history of Music Row. Come join me on a walking tour! You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at this iconic area from someone who’s been in the writing rooms, worked with musicians who knew the legends, and lived the musical heartbeat of this town. We’ll walk past the studios and landmarks where country and rock ’n’ roll history were made. Along the way, I’ll share some of my own experiences and maybe even play a tune or two. It’s laid-back, personal, and different every time. My goal is to keep it fun and meaningful with real stories from the road and the Row. We’ll wrap things up with a private acoustic performance — possibly in my favorite Music Row dive bar! **Note:** I only offer a few of these per month and require at least 3 days' notice to book. Feel free to message me with questions before booking!

Take part in a delightful two-hour hands-on pastry class at Pamplemousse on the bay in Miami Beach, where families and kids can dive into the world of French baking. Under the guidance of an experienced French pastry chef, learn the secrets behind creating soft Madeleines or vibrant Macarons in a friendly, interactive environment. With only 8 participants per class, each child receives personalized attention, making it a perfect bonding experience for parents and their little bakers. Taste your creations and take home cherished recipes, all while making sweet memories together. Ideal for beginners and food enthusiasts alike.

West Hollywood is where the Sunset Strip made history and where the comedy clubs still hold court — this walk covers both. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through West Hollywood on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Solve riddles at the Comedy Store, the Sunset Trocadero site, and the legendary Pandora's Box and Schwab's Pharmacy locations — rock, comedy, and Hollywood mythology • Go at your own pace through WeHo's most storied streets • Perfect for music fans, film lovers, and groups of any size Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. The Strip gave us Jim Morrison and stand-up comedy — both deserve a proper visit.

The French brought the opera to New Orleans in the early 1800’s. This sophisticated music flourished here long before New York or any other city in North America. The free people of color introduced the harmony and spirituality of Sunday church music and the bordellos of Storyville led to music greats Buddy Bolden, Louis Armstrong and King Oliver. This evolved into the only true American music that was born in the gentlemen parlors of Treme and was called JAZZ.

Learn how to spray paint like a graffiti artist in the epicenter of street art. Your experience begins at the Wynwood Walls Welcome Center, where our friendly staff will greet and check you in. This ticket includes one GA entry and a 30-minute hands-on spray painting demo to ignite your creative side! Afterward, explore the museum at your leisure. Scan QR codes on our plaques to access digital audio tours in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, or interact with augmented reality murals that add an immersive layer to your visit. Please arrive 10 minutes before your start time to check in and sign the waiver at the information desk inside the Welcome Center (2516 NW 2nd Ave). All tickets include free Wi-Fi. Parking Recommendation: Wynwood Garage, 311 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127. Weather Policy: Experience takes place rain or shine! Required waiver must be signed for all spray painting participants. Age minimum requirements and supervision rules for minors apply (ages 6+).

Begin your tour meeting your guide in the heart of the French Quarter, ready for some beaucoup fun. The cultural hub known as the French Quarter has long been a popular tourist destination on account of its lavish atmosphere and 19th-century style. Get a unique perspective on the area’s history while you're introduced to both popular stops and hidden gems that only a local would know about.  This tour will provide history, ghost, vampire and voodoo stories. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour to add to the excitement for those interested in such activity. This tour stops at many attractions and National Historic Landmarks that this city has offer. Visit St. Louis Cathedral, Cabildo, Presbytere, Ursuline Convent, and Jackson Square during the tour. This walking tour gives you an intimate insider’s glimpse into one of the most famed neighborhoods in the country, the Vieux Carré.  Get to know this city like you’ve lived there your entire life!

Explore anything and everything New Orleans in a guided walking tour. This 'New Orleans Five-in-One Extravaganza Tour' is the one and only tour that provides visitors with five different tours combined. It's a great way to experience all the top New Orleans tours in a 2-hour  (approx) period. Guests will visit all the most popular locations during this tour, inside the French Quarter. Guests will also visit locations that are considered the locals sweet spots! This tour includes history, ghosts, vampires, voodoo, celebrity homes and filming locations. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab to go drinks during the tour.  Join this tour where learning is intoxicating!

Join us for the only Riverboat in New Orleans with an excursion! Take a 2 hour, 30 minute cruise down the great Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. Enjoy a narrated tour with a licensed historian describing 300-years of New Orleans history; from the founding of the city by the LeMoyne Brothers to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. During your cruise the vessel will dock at Chalmette Battlefield for a 45 min to 1-hour excursion. Enjoy a guided tour and talk by a National Park Ranger about the battle of New Orleans, while taking in the sweet breeze and delicate waves along the river. Delight in a cash bar and/or a satisfying Creole lunch option available on the boat while viewing the famous French Quarter and Port of New Orleans from the river .

The after school program is for TK to 5th graders and includes activities such as reading, dance, show & tell, arts & crafts, science trivia, yoga, world culture and board games. In addition, for an additional charge, we also offer weekly enrichment classes. These include: Mon - Lego Robotics, Tue - Spanish, Wed - Art, Thu - Mad Science, Fri - Chess.

Your tour guide, has a passion for story telling! On your Downtown Tucson Tour we stroll the charming sidewalks of Downtown! We begin with Tucson's founding as a Spanish Colonial Presidio in 1775. Then we stroll by a historic Sonoran Row House dating to the 1850s, and learn how these structures were built for our desert climate! Next, we visit the Historic Pima County Courthouse to hear of the Dillinger Gang's 1934 capture in Tucson. Next, we learn the tale of Tucson's first cathedral, and hear of a famous gunfighter who partied in Tucson! We stroll by the historic Fox Tucson Theatre, and see Tucson's first skyscraper! We visit the Hotel Congress & discuss the Rialto Theatre, both with storied pasts! Then we visit the Railroad Depot seeing a steam locomotive used in the movie Oklahoma and learn the tale of Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp visiting the depot! We end at Jacome Plaza to learn of a luxury hotel and the downtown department store scene that gained national acclaim!

Discover New York’s vibrant nightlife with one of the best night tours in Spanish, ideal for those who want to see the city in a totally different light. The tour offers unforgettable views of the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn’s most stunning viewpoints, where you can admire iconic architecture and illuminated skyline. Accompanied by an expert guide in New York, you will learn about the history, culture and curiosities of the city as you explore some of its most iconic sights at night. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic, safe and visually spectacular experience in the city that never sleeps. Duration: Approximate 4 hours with 5 main stops. Private guide that offers valuable information about each place visited. The tour does not include entrance fees to the Empire State Building.

Come join us SCUBA diving some of the most beautiful reefs within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Pennekamp State Park. We have many different reefs to explore: Molasses, Elbow, French Reef and the famous Christ of the Abyss on Dry Rocks. These protected areas offer an opportunity to see turtles, spotted eagle rays, moray eels and a variety of different fish. These special reefs are part of the 3rd largest living reef system in the world and the ONLY living coral reef in the US. We stop at two different sites on the reef. The sites are chosen by the captain based on the day's sea conditions. We cannot guarantee any specific sites. IMPORTANT: You MUST be SCUBA certified with recent dive experience for this activity. If you have not been diving in more than one year, you may be required to hire a guide at an additional charge. If you have not been diving in over two years, you will be required to take a refresher course. Single divers may be required to hire a guide.

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.

- Visit the Hamilton Heights Historic District and Hamilton.Barn, early 19th century house. - Visit the Little Senegal district with discovery of Minton's Playhouse, jazz club where the Bi-Bop was invented. Visit the iconic Harlem brownstones. Visit to Harlem's main thoroughfare, 125th Street. Paul deo Fresco with the artist. _Appolo Theatre mythical scene of African-American culture.