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Walking Tours in the USA: the 15 Best Guided Walks

189 walks  ·  from $5 a head

American cities walk better than their reputation, particularly after dark. These 15 cover New Orleans cemeteries, the Freedom Trail, Savannah squares and Chicago gangsters, priced and timed.

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - Essex Street follows an older Salem path
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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

Follow a local historian from Old Town Hall to the Witch Trials Memorial, stopping at the Bewitched statue, Ropes Mansion, Witch House, and McIntire District. Choose a daytime or lantern-lit tour. Expect an outdoor walk, cobblestones, changing weather, and no building interiors.

“Despite the bitter cold, Ryan was informative, energetic and entertaining. He had a wealth of knowledge to share about the witch trials along with other historical events in Salem. Highly recommend!”

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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - Starting at Exchange Place in the French Quarter
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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

Follow a local guide through the French Quarter for 1 hour 45 minutes, with stops near the Pharmacy Museum, Jackson Square, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and LaLaurie Mansion. Guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, and Catie blend documented history with spooky folklore. Expect uneven sidewalks and outdoor storytelling.

“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 and the sound of old Havana
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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

Walk less than half a mile through Little Havana with a local guide such as Toni, Orlando, Ariel, or Mariela. Eat a full lunch of Cuban favorites, sip coffee and a rum cocktail, watch cigars rolled by hand, and visit Domino Park, Cuban memorials, bakeries, and Calle Ocho landmarks.

“This was an amazing food tour. Be sure to go hungry because you will get full size tastings. The food was delicious and the tour guide Ariel (the lion) was very informative and simply awesome. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour - Millennium Park and the famous Bean
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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 stories of Al Capone, bootleggers, tragic accidents, and reported ghosts. Stops include Millennium Park, the Palmer House, the Riverwalk, the Chicago Theatre, and Congress Plaza Hotel. A minibus option is also available.

“Taka was our guide and she was fantastic! The stories were interesting, her directions were clear, she kept the group on time, and she projected her voice and spoke very clearly in a large group on loud city streets. We would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - Granary Burying Ground and the people behind the revolution
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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

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail from Boston Common to Copp’s Hill Terrace with a historian guide such as Jon, Maura, Mark, or Alejandro. Over 2.5 hours, you’ll see all 16 official landmarks, hear the story of 1760 to 1775, and pause for questions. Expect outdoor walking, historic streets, and no museum admissions.

“Our tour was supposed to start at 11:00 am but was delayed. Apparently the original tour guide didn’t make it to work that day. However, it was worth the delay because the replacement guide was the bomb! She knew sooo much history and details, our 2.5 hour tour was over before we knew it. Such a great experience and definitely a recommended tour.”

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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour - The French Quarter brings Charleston’s story into focus
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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 French Quarter, past Rainbow Row, and into South of Broad. Guides such as Evans, Al, Dennis, and Duggar bring architecture, slavery, war, and local stories to life. Expect a flat, moderate walk for groups of up to 20.

“EVANS was a great tour guide would definitely recommend taking the tour told some very interesting stories about Charleston”

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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option - Po-boys, brisket, and the main-course parade
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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 for about three hours, stopping at local restaurants and specialty shops for gumbo, oysters, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets. Guides such as Jack, Susan, Nate, and Lauren add food lore and city stories. Choose the small-group option, capped at 13 people.

“Excellent walking food tour! Our guide Susan was very knowledgeable and had lots of information for us! The food was amazing too!”

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour - Starting at Basin St. Station
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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 55 minutes exploring New Orleans’ oldest cemetery with a licensed, trained guide. You’ll see above-ground tombs, learn about Marie Laveau and Delphine LaLaurie, and hear local history from guides such as Alan, Buddy, Richie, Denise, and Zelda.

“The tour was very interesting. Richie was our guide and he told lots of stories of the cemetery and new orleans history.”

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Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour - Walking through 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 an English-speaking student guide. See Johnston Gate, the John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall, and Widener Library while hearing about Harvard traditions, famous alumni, and daily campus life.

“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 Yard and the old university buildings
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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

Walk Harvard’s historic grounds with a current student guide such as Jonathan, Martina, Dylan, or Maria. In about 70 minutes, you’ll see Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, the John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall, the Fogg Art Museum, and the Science Center, with stories about campus life and traditions.

“I recently had the pleasure of going on a tour of Harvard with Maria, and it was an incredible experience. Maria was so knowledgeable and passionate about the university, and she made the tour both informative and engaging. I learned so much about the history and traditions of Harvard, and I left feeling inspired and excited about the possibilities of higher education. I highly recommend Maria as a tour guide to anyone visiting Harvard.”

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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour - Starting 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

Follow a lantern-lit route from Chippewa Square to Colonial Park Cemetery while guides such as Dan, Kel, and Kendra connect Savannah’s wars, crimes, legends, and haunted lore. This 90-minute walk favors factual storytelling over jump scares and runs in groups of up to 30.

“It was very informative about the cities history. But if you are wanting to get spooked, its not the tour for you. Just lots of stories.”

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

Spend three hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide such as Gail, Lisa, Shannon, or Chris. Taste up to six Southern dishes at eateries and shops, hear stories at Ellis, Franklin, and Johnson squares, and finish at Savannah Bee Company.

“Good food and information. Nice experience in southern cooking at its best. Good restaurants were visited.”

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SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York - Little Italy: immigration, food, and crime stories
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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

Start in SoHo with its cast-iron façades, cross into Little Italy for immigrant and mob stories, then finish in Chinatown at Columbus Park. English-speaking guides such as George, Angela, Steve, Felipe, and Joseph lead a moderate 2 to 3 mile walk for up to 25 people.

“Timing of tour is important if you want to eat while u r experiencing the tour. Interesting history of Soho.”

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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour - French Quarter Architecture With a Cultural Story
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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 local guide. Learn how voodoo connects with slavery, music, and New Orleans life, see Creole and Spanish-style buildings, visit Congo Square and Voodoo Authentica, and finish at Jackson Square.

“Our guide William was knowledgeable and entertaining, and showed us a different side or New Orleans.”

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Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Oglethorpe Square
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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

Spend about two hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with a local English-speaking guide. Expect historic squares, Forsyth Park, Factors Walk, River Street, Colonial Park Cemetery, old homes, Civil War-era sites, and working audio equipment. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Pierce was a great guide. He pointed out many interesting and historic facts. His tour gave us a great understanding of the layout of Savannah.”

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