Historical & Heritage Tours in North America

A visit to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is a must for fans of classic films and those who want to get closer to these iconic celebrities. Historic tour guide Karie Bible is your indispensible guide to this fascinating location. Learn about the stories, scandals, and mysteries surrounding the rich and famous residents who are buried and memorialized in the cemetery.

You're guaranteed to find gold on this 90-minute adventure to Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin. After a brief tour of Juneau, travel to a remote section along Gold Creek, and with the help of a guide dressed in 19th-century attire, see where thousands journeyed to during the Gold Rush in search of fortune. Learn how to pan in the creek or cull through the waters in the demonstration trough. Round-trip hotel transport from Juneau included.

Combine visits to the Pacific Historic Park, Punchbowl, and downtown Honolulu on this deluxe 9.5-hour tour. Hit all the important historic sites, including the Pacific Aviation Museum, the USS Battleship Missouri, the USS Bowfin, and the USS Arizona Memorial, with skip-the-line tickets and reserved shuttle and movie times. Lunch and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Learn the secrets of Acapulco on a small-group tour with convenient round-trip transport from the doorstep of your hotel. In addition to navigating for you, your guide offers little-known stories about the city's history, from the chambers of the San Diego Fortress to the death-defying cliff divers of La Quebrada. Light refreshments and admission tickets are included for your convenience.

Join a local guide for a 2-hour walking tour of Salem, Massachusetts. Hear about the city's history as you visit landmarks such as the London Coffee House, the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, the Burying Point, the Witch House (Corwin House), the McIntire Historic District, Hamilton Hall, and Pickering House. You'll hear about the New England city's past as a Native American settlement, the witchcraft trials, the American Revolution, and more on this leisurely walking tour.

Learn about the history of Atlanta, Georgia, through architecture on this tour of historical homes. Tour three houses, including the outside of the elegant 1928 Swan House, and learn about each site from your guide as you go. Your other Atlanta historical home stops depend on the day of your tour, and could include a visit to the governor's mansion, the Margaret Mitchell House, or the Rhodes Hall.

Visit top Dallas highlights on a small-group tour that explores local history, colorful neighborhoods, and the tragic story of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. You'll tick off a long list of highlights, then follow the paths of the Kennedys and John Harvey Oswald, the man accused of killing the president. Group size is limited to 11 people to ensure personal service, with a guide to share Dallas facts and stories throughout the day.

Discover the birthplace of America on this 90-minute guided walking tour through the country's most historic area in Philadelphia. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Independence National Historical Park and more than 20 other historic sites on this 1.25-mile trek, including the National Constitution Center, where the tour begins (and ends), plus Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, Betsy Ross House and Declaration House, and many more. This seasonal tour operates rain or shine, but only during the warmer months of April to November.

Spend the day visiting Pearl Harbor where you see other WWII monuments, museums, and cemeteries honoring America's war heroes. Avoid the hassles of driving, waiting in line, or missing any key sights with a comprehensive itinerary that insures stops at top locations, priority entrance to sights and convenient round-trip transportation.

Explore Charlotte aboard a 7-person golf cart, on this small-group tour of the area. With a local guide at the wheel, visit popular landmarks like the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Discovery Place, the Mint Museum, the Imaginon and Levine Museum of the New South, and more. Visit all of Charlotte's historical sites, as well some of the more modern, popular areas in the city. The tour concludes at a local restaurant where you can sample a popular dish (included with your tour).

Experience the highlights of downtown Honolulu and the USS Arizona Memorial in absolute comfort on this 5-hour sightseeing tour by coach. Aboard air-conditioned transport, pass attractions including the Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha statue and the Punchbowl National Cemetery, while listening to informative commentary from your driver-guide. Learn Pearl Harbor history at the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. Upgrade to include entry to the USS Missouri battleship and see the deck where the signing of Japan's surrender took place that ended World War II.

Combine visits to three of Oahu's important landmarks, each honoring significant events in American history: the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, the Battleship Missouri, and the USS Arizona Memorial. Skip-the-line access, lunch and a 35-minute guided tour of the Battleship Missouri are included. This 9.5-hour tour includes transportation in between the three sites, in addition to a tour of downtown Honolulu. 

Immerse yourself in the history of African-American culture in the United States during this 4-hour history excursion in the Nation's Capital. Follow the path of the first African-Americans at Jamestown through the Civil Rights movement, checking out key sites like Howard University, the vibrant neighborhood of LeDriot Park, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the M.L.K. Memorial, plus much more.

Learn about the history of Pearl Harbor and World War II on this all-inclusive 10-hour tour. This tour includes admission to all attractions, including the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center museums and the USS Missouri, and guided narration for a comprehensive understanding of the role Pearl Harbor played in WWII.

Experience an inspiring piece of American history on a 4-hour, guided tour of the Statue of Liberty that includes pedestal access. Explore Liberty Island with a guide, visit the Pedestal Museum, climb to the Pedestal for great skyline views, and enjoy free time on the island before returning to Manhattan. This Statue of Liberty tour includes all entrance fees, and round-trip ferry transport from Battery Park.

Explore the famous monuments and war memorials of Washington, DC on this guided, 2-hour, small-group sightseeing tour. Hop aboard a special eCruiser vehicle and enjoy an educational and entertaining narrated history of our nation's capital. Get a glimpse of the White House and travel around and through Capitol Hill, the Smithsonian museum complex, plus a plethora of famous memorials and monuments - like the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument - and many other hotspots. This is a great way to see many of DC's most famous landmarks.

Explore Chicago's gangster past on this 1.5-hour mafia tour in a coach vehicle. Drive around the Windy City to see where Al Capone, The Untouchables, Hymie Weiss, and John Dillinger, among other thugs hung out. A history-savvy guide introduces you to some of the most storied locations of Chicago's criminal past, including Holy Name Cathedral, Biography Theatre, and the site of the bloody St. Valentine's Day Massacre. You'll be able to get out and pose for pictures in front of a historic courthouse, among other infamous sites.

While in Anchorage, get to know the major indigenous groups of Alaska during this comprehensive 4-hour tour of the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Enjoy a guided stroll around Lake Tiulana and walk through authentic native dwellings. A film presentation and traditional tea give you further insight into the culture. Hotel transport from select locations is included.

Explore Pensacola's Civil War history on this guided, 2-hour sightseeing tour. Travel back in time to the days of the Civil War and hear how the town became the most militarized and hotly contested city in Florida. Visit the battle lines and see how events unfolded with maps and music from the era. This tour includes a visit to the top of the Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum, a structure that survived Federal bombardments during the war.

Embark on a walking tour of Chicago's more-recent architecture heritage with a 2-hour stroll highlighting the city's modern, postmodern, and international structures. Especially known for its architectural originality, Chi-town boasts everything from the elegant metal and glass tower of One South Dearborn to the Harold Washington Library, with its Beaux-Arts inspired exterior. Your guide will highlight these and other unique buildings, relaying background on their individual histories and construction en route.