Walking Tours in USA

Explore the past and present of two Chicago neighborhoods on this guided, 2.5-hour walking tour. Visit Wicker Park, once infamous as a home for gang bangers, drug addicts and prostitutes, it's now widely considered one of the trendiest neighborhoods in America. Then walk through the West Town district of Noble Square, formerly known as 'Old Polonia.' Along the way, see many popular points of interest and enjoy food tastings at some of the area's best eateries.

Explore New York City's theater culture beyond the glitz of the 'Great White Way' with a 2-hour off-Broadway walking tour led by a theater insider. Hear about NYC's most legendary stars, and sing along as your guide performs beloved songs from off-Broadway shows. Visit beloved indie theaters as you learn about the city's cutting-edge acting world, and get tips on where to mingle with the city's working actors and musicians.

Get the inside scoop on the financial crises from Autumn 2008 that sent the world economy reeling. This informative and entertaining guided tour takes you to Wall Street and through the Financial District to explore the spots related to the financial crisis of 2008. Learn the secrets and get the inside story about how the world economy went into recession because of the actions that took place right in this neighborhood. An enthralling and intellectually stimulating way to tour one of the world's most famous streets!

Don't miss this 45-minute guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial, which takes you to where the Twin Towers once stood. A staff member from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum shares the events of September 11, 2001, another date that will live in infamy. Learn about the World Trade Center and the memorial's design that was selected out of more than 5,200 entries from 63 countries. Walk around the reflecting pools, and leave with a renewed perspective of how the memorial was created with the site's past and future in mind.

Explore the 'city that never sleeps' after dark during this 3-hour private nighttime walking tour of Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge with a private guide. Discover the elegant mansions, vintage lofts, and trendy stores of popular Brooklyn areas like Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO, then cross the iconic Brooklyn Bridge as you enjoy the city lights.

See the classic sights of midtown Manhattan with a 3-hour walking tour through the heart of New York City. Explore the vibrant neighborhood's highlights alongside an experienced guide, and take in soaring lines of the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal's starry skies and the glittering storefronts that surround Rockefeller Plaza. Hear about NYC's history and culture as you join the bustling crowds at Times Square and the Theater District, then continue through Manhattan's most beloved landmarks, elegant buildings and iconic places.

Philadelphia is the birthplace of American democracy - and rich in American history. Discover the historical sites in Philadelphia on this expert-guided, 75-minute walking tour. See where George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin lived and worked. Stop at some of the city's most iconic landmark locations, like Independence Hall. Visit the Betsy Ross House, where the seamstress is said to have sewn the first American Flag; plus Congress Hall, the original Supreme Court building, the Library Company of Philadelphia, Franklin Court at the Independence National Historical Park and more.

Experience the best of New York City sightseeing on foot with this private, 4-hour, walking tour. Along with a knowledgeable local guide, visit many of the most popular New York City locations - Times Square and the Theatre District, Central Park, Midtown Manhattan, Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge or build a customized schedule to suit any particular preferences. Local hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Take in New York City sights on a full-day trip that combines a private tour with independent time to explore. Visit the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park, and the 9/11 Memorial with a personal walking tour guide who shares stories from New York's history and culture. See downtown New York City on your own with tickets for a hop-on, hop-off bus route that features double decker buses every 20 minutes.

Experience the unforgettable sounds of New Orleans on a 2-hour musical tour with an experienced guide. Learn about the efforts to protect New Orleans jazz at the Preservation Hall, then explore the historically vibrant Tango Belt. Visit unnamed and famous musicians at the New Orleans Musicians Tomb in St. Louis Cemetery #1 and hear the stories of Congo Square's rhythms and rituals as you tour Louis Armstrong Park. See the former home of J & M Studios then learn about today's New Orleans Bounce Music and thriving street music scene.

Get an insider's look at Broadway, the heart of the American theater industry, on this two-hour guided walking tour. Learn about the history and happenings of New York City's famous theater district. Hear the backstage stories about the stars of yesterday and today from a guide who is actually a Broadway performer.

Discover the historic crypts and monuments at New Orleans' Saint Louis Cemetery #1 on a 1-hour walking tour with a local guide. Enjoy a relaxed pace as you trace a mile-long route through the burial ground, and hear stories about the city's most colorful characters and luminaries. Pay your respects to Marie Laveau, known as New Orleans' 'Voodoo Queen,' see the tombs of the city's greatest families and visit sections devoted to Louisiana's different Christian denominations. Learn about New Orleans' history and culture as you explore the city's oldest cemetery.

Explore a Manhattan neighborhood long known for its social activism during this small-group walking tour. See street art and vibrant community gardens alongside local landmarks including Tompkins Square Park and Christodora House. Follow a guide through the hip streets of Alphabet City, home to a variety of cultures and restaurants.

Capture the spirit of New Orleans and the city's voodoo culture on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Learn about the African-based spiritual folkways as you make your way to through New Orleans. Visit real voodoo altars, and hear stories about the voodoo practices that started over 100 years ago. Enter a mysterious world of spells and rituals, and gain a better understanding for the people who practiced them.

Discover three of New York City's most iconic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. Walk alongside an experienced guide as you explore Mafia haunts and historic pizza joints, landmark buildings and vibrant neighborhoods. See SoHo's famous cast iron buildings and glamorous boutiques, then hear stories about New York's history and culture while you stroll through the old Five Points District. Get a glimpse of the city's rough-and-tumble past in an opium den, a mafia club and the city's former police headquarters.

Some things just don't get old, especially when they're part of LA's historic Downtown core. On this 2-hour walking tour, your small group visits some of the finest architectural sites from the city's golden era: the Pantages, the Bradbury Building, Grand Central Market and the Broadway Theater District. There's no better way to get a feel for the City of Angels than exploring it on foot, so let a local guide lead your way and absorb the colorful street scenes, history and people.

Walk in the footsteps of America's founding fathers on this 1.5-hour walking tour of Philadelphia's Old City. Visit important landmarks such as Christ Church, the Ben Franklin Post Office, Carpenter's Hall, and Independence Hall as your guide narrates local history.

Go deep into a classic New York City neighborhood with a 3-hour walking tour of the Lower East Side's historic landmarks and hidden gems. Learn the stories of the generations of immigrants that made their homes in the Lower East Side as you explore a pair of famous Jewish delis, a matzoh factory and a knish bakery. Visit the neighborhood's most beloved spots, see the film locations of favorite NYC movies and television shows, and learn how a working-class enclave gave way to cutting-edge restaurants and exclusive boutiques.

This tour is offered by Visit.org, the world's leading platform for social impact travel experiences. Revenue from this experience will be reinvested in our local partner org The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy, which supports, enhances and activates the Lower East Side's community of living synagogues and other historic structures. - Learn about the Lower East Side's rich Jewish heritage while supporting landmark conservation in New York CIty. - Visit and explore two sacred sites only accessible when touring with the LESJC: Bialystoker Synagogue, the largest congregation on the Lower East Side, built as a church, and believed to be a sight on the Underground Railroad, as well and a shtiebl (one-room house of prayer). - Sample favorite local delicacies including a bialy from the most famous Bialy shop in NYC, a pickle right out of the barrel from the only remaining pickle store on the Lower East Side, and a selection of kosher baked treats.

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