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What makes this experience truly special is the blend of refined European luxury and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere without the feel of a large group tour. You will be sailing aboard a beautifully crafted French yacht designed for luxury cruising. With limited capacity on board there is plenty of space to move freely, unwind on deck and enjoy a more personal unhurried sail across San Diego Bay. Your captain Dylan is friendly knowledgeable and passionate about sailing the bay. He creates a warm easygoing environment while maintaining professional seamanship and attentive hospitality. Whether you would like to learn about sailing, take the helm, sip a glass of wine or simply relax and enjoy the views. Every sail feels thoughtfully curated and designed to feel less like a tour and more like being welcomed aboard a beautiful yacht for a memorable day on the water.

This is a premier tour with experienced ACA (American Canoe Association) guides that have been paddling these waters for over 15 years. They will be with you out on the water at all times. All equipment is in excellent condition and your trip might include the following tour sites: - 140 yr. old, Cold Spring Harbor Labs. CSHL is ranked among the leading basic research institutions with Thomson Reuters ranking it #1 in the world in molecular biology. - The private home of James Watson, an American molecular biologist. In 1953, he co-authored with Francis Crick the academic paper proposing the double helix structure of the DNA molecule. - The former home of Beatles John Lennon - Tiffany Tower in Laurel Hollow - You are just a few minute walk to the historic Village of Cold Spring Harbor, where you may visit the shops & restaurants. - Take a hike at CSH State Park. Hiking and parking is free, and the (2) trails are some of the most popular and highly rated hikes on Long Island.

Visit iconic Washington D.C. on a VIP tour from New York with pickup at your hotel door, ideal for those who want to know the most important monuments of the U.S. capital. With a Spanish-speaking guide, you’ll learn about the country’s history and culture while touring iconic locations. The day begins with breakfast in Delaware, followed by stops at Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall and the White House. You’ll have free time to have lunch and capture memorable photos at sites like the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol. A perfect tour for families, curious travelers and history lovers looking for a complete and well-guided Washington D.C. experience.

New Orleans neighborhoods are unique and all offer a special look at Louisiana history. The tour begins with the Creole quarters. In these neighborhoods (the Old Square, Faubourg Tremé, Fauboug Marigny, etc.) French and Creole were the dominant languages until the 1950s. The tour ends in American neighborhoods (Lakeview, Carrolton, Garden District, etc.) founded in the early 19th century. The presentation of each corner of the city is dotted with anecdotes about the famous characters who once lived in the City of Creoles. This minibus tour offers you an overview of the history of the area. The minibus stops several times more so that participants can get off to take pictures or simply see more closely the sights and monuments visited. A stop is at Café Morning Call where you can taste the best donuts in New Orleans! It is a highlight of the visit for the children!

This French Quarter walking tour is conducted by city licensed guides and emphasize the history, architecture, and folklore of this fascinating city. Tour and store proceeds benefit Friends of the Cabildo, a non-profit volunteer group to provide support for the Louisiana State Museum. Purchasing a walking tour ticket also gets you admission to the 1850 House Museum, above the store, that shows what life was like in a typical Pontalba Apartment in the 1850s. Restroom is provided for walking tour guests as well. Tours go out rain or shine.

Explore San Diego's rich history and stunning architecture on a 4-hour guided walking tour through Balboa Park and the elegant Bankers Hill neighborhood. Begin in Balboa Park, celebrated for its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and lush gardens, including the Botanical Building and the picturesque Alcazar Garden. Cross the iconic Cabrillo Bridge for breathtaking views, then stroll through Bankers Hill, known for its remarkable 19th-century Victorian mansions. Discover unique landmarks such as the Quince Street wooden trestle bridge and Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, experiencing the cultural heritage of San Diego up close. - 4-hour guided walking tour showcasing Balboa Park and Bankers Hill - Admire the stunning Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and gardens - View iconic landmarks like the Cabrillo Bridge and historic mansions - Experience San Diego's cultural heritage beyond museums and into living neighborhoods

Experience Miami’s original Millionaire’s Row cruise, family-owned and operated for over 75 years (est. 1950s) from the same historic waterfront. Built from a humble fishing pier, this tour offers a personal, authentic alternative to large corporate experiences, with a strong focus on hospitality and guest comfort. ✔ Original Millionaire’s Row sightseeing cruise ✔ Family-owned & operated (75+ years) ✔ Rain or shine, 365 days a year ✔ Flawless U.S. Coast Guard safety record ✔ Above-standard insurance coverage ✔ Clean restrooms sanitized between every departure ✔ Bilingual narration (English & Spanish) Your proof of purchase is a "Free Sale" and can be used on any of our scheduled cruises. We suggest being at the ticket booth to redeem your voucher for a boarding pass at least one hour before the desired cruise time you want. We start boarding 15 minutes before each cruise. All our trips are first come, first serve based on cruise space available.

Throughout an exclusive and gourmet guided walking tour in French, full of anecdotes about the city and Cuban culture, discover Little Havana and its Calle Ocho, the most Cuban neighborhood in Miami, in the company of a guide French-speaking local. A 2.5 hour journey from which you will emerge satisfied, and a break in your trip, during which you will forget that you are still in Miami! On the menu: strong coffee, empañadas, sugar cane juice, plantain, and many other delights!

Having become essential since its transformation in the 2000s, the Wynwood district is the favorite playground of Street artists from all over the world. The principle is simple: make this formerly disreputable neighborhood an open-air museum where all creativity will have the right to express itself without constraints. The neighborhood has become super trendy. There are now a number of trendy galleries, bars and restaurants. A truly unique atmosphere and a must-visit during a stay in Miami. Wynwood Walls, the iconic open-air museum that has become a must-see destination, has brought together since its creation in 2009 more than 50 artists representing 16 countries and covering more than 8,000 square meters of walls. But not only that… Wynwood Outside the Walls, all the frescoes painted or drawn on commercial buildings etc… The art galleries there are numerous and varied. Contemporary art is, of course, in the spotlight.

Our tour will start at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, pass by the places that shaped Kerouac’s childhood, inspired his writing, and welcomed the wild energy of the Beat Generation. You’ll get a chance to see his park, his typewriter, the mill his parents worked at, the high school he played football, the library he often frequented and the bar he spent much of his time writing stories. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is hands free, and plays as you walk.

This festive NYC Cupcake Tour blends award-winning holiday treats, iconic Christmas spots, and famous movie locations, all led by a licensed local guide who brings New York’s sweetest holiday traditions to life through Union Square and the West Village. Guided by a New Yorker, savor gourmet cupcakes and thick Italian hot chocolate while visiting iconic landmarks, including Washington Square Park and Father Demo Square. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the Union Square Holiday Market, featuring over 150 vendors, and hear heartwarming stories about the city’s holiday traditions and famous film locations. Conclude your tour at Jackson Square Park, right beside a renowned French pastry Store known for its exquisite cream puffs, which you’ll of course get to taste! - Tour duration: 2 hours with a licensed local guide - Sample seasonal mini cupcakes, Italian-style hot chocolate & cream puffs - Explore historic squares and iconic NYC landmarks - Ideal for foodies and holiday enthusiasts alike

My breezy two-hour walking tour takes you on a film & fiction adventure in Manhattan's historic Carnegie Hill neighborhood along "Museum Mile." The walking tour meets on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum (82nd and 5th Avenue, and ends at the Guggenheim Museum (88th & 5th Avenue). We'll visit Manhattan’s Central Park, see the impressive Andrew Carnegie Mansion (a.k.a. The Cooper Hewitt Museum of Design), see the 5th Avenue mansion where Lady Gaga attended high school, and dig the French Gothic Chateau style of The Jewish Museum while checking out tons of filming locations and celebrity homes.

Open Miami offers you a unique tour of Miami, enjoy the panoramic roof and discover the city like never before whatever the weather conditions are! Our bus features a retractable glass panel roof offering unobstructed visibility above and on both sides. Enjoy an open-air experience or if you need protection from the sun or the rain close its transparent rooftop with the press of a button. The day starts with a ride around South Beach, with its colorful Art Deco District, to downtown Miami to feel the pulse of the city. Then we cruise over to Brickell, and then make a stop at Little Havana, the hottest neighborhood in Miami for a deep dive into Cuban culture. Next stop: the vibrant Wynwood neighborhood, where you learn all there is to know about street art. We then head over to the Miami Design District, with its luxury shops and distinctive vibe. After all of our adventures, we head back to South Beach via the Julia Tuttle Causeway, with an exceptional view of the Magic City.

Ghosts, legends, and dark history – this is our most popular tour – a walk through the streets of the Old French Quarter, hearing the history of our city through the stories of its restless dead, it’s old legends, it’s great disasters, and unsolved murders. The stories are those that define our city and it’s people and most unsettling, it all really happened! The only tour in the city to focus on the Dark History of New Orleans--the things that made us what we are, but which the city council would just as soon not have you know! Led by pre-Katrina tour guides, and the only company in the city who features people who were licensed pre-Katrina and residents for decades. skull

Take a trip back in time and discover the mysterious beginnings of the Crescent City! Embrace the rich culture of the "Big Easy" ind uncover the French Creole - The Cajuns - Mardi Gras and Carnival - Pirates - Casket Girls and Prostitutes & the Mob in New Orleans! Continue your journey through the darkest history of the city. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab to go drinks along the tour route! Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

History, Architecture, and Creole Culture - this is a crash course on New Orleans! This is the best tour for people who want to know everything there is to know about the Crescent City. Our 2 hour, historical-walking tour has plenty of fun facts and true stories to entertain even the veteran visitor to the city. We will answer often asked questions such as: • Why build a city in a swamp? • Why is it call it a po-boy sandwich? • Was there really a streetcar named Desire? The historic landmarks you will visit are: • Jackson Square and the Saint Louis Cathedral • Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Tavern • First Pharmacy in the United States • Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in New Orleans *** We also offer an 8:00 AM, Early Bird Tour. Beat the heat and the crowds on this tour for the morning person. This time is also recommended for those photography-minded individuals. A Sunrise Option is available by request for a small additional fee (call for more information).***

The French Quarter has always belonged to its women—painted or pious, dangerous or divine, sometimes all at once. We reveal the fiercely complex women who shaped the heart of New Orleans. Their names echo like hymns and hexes: Baroness Pontalba, Elizabeth Werlein, Madame LaLaurie, Marie Laveau, Saint Frances Cabrini, & Rose Nicaud. The Baroness de Pontalba, who stamped her initials—and her vision—into the architecture of Jackson Square. Her story is one of defiance and civic rebirth. The preservationist fire of Elizabeth Werlein - this woman's fire saved rather than destroyed. Madame LaLaurie's horrors told not through haunted legend, but the cruelty of racial violence cloaked in wealth and elegance laid bare. Marie Laveau—Voodoo Queen, healer, mystic, and more. Rose Nicaud, once-enslaved, she carved out a life selling coffee —one of the city’s first Black, female entrepreneurs. Women who didn’t just live in New Orleans. They built her, saw her broken, and resurrected her.

Embark on an amazing self-guided audio ghost tour available in twelve languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic, and German. This scary and informative historical ghost tour offers a unique experience in the haunted heart of Charleston, SC. Use your smartphone to navigate this GPS-based tour without the hassle of downloading an app. We do not harvest or re-sell your data (like some competitors). Explore some of the most frightening locations in historic Charleston, where the city's dark past comes to life. Unlike traditional walking tours, this self-guided option allows you to visit areas that are off-limits to group tours, giving you exclusive access to hidden corners and spooky sites. Learn about the chilling tales and haunted history of Charleston at your own pace, with the convenience and flexibility that only a self-guided tour can offer.

The "Upper and Lower Manhattan" tour is very important because it is essential for tourists who come to the city for the first time and who need a basic orientation visit, which includes Central Park, Dakota Building, Harlem Quarter, Mile of the Museums, 5th Avenue, Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown, Little Italy ... among others. Approximate duration 3 ½ hours. This tour ends in front of "Staten Island ferry". We are the only ones with free wifi, large and comfortable cars. ° Technical stops for photographs, food and bathrooms. travel insurance. ° City guide. ° All our tours are in Spanish.

The Mardi Gras School of Cooking does small, intimate hands-on classes in the French Quarter. Classes are more like a dinner party with friends. Feel welcomed into our kitchens by the Chefs themselves. From the moment you arrive until you roll out the door our Chefs are friendly, personable and entertaining. Not to mention their culinary skills are impecable. Our minimum class size is 2 people. A solo traveler may join an already scheduled class. Call us to hear about the available classes.

Discover the essence of New Orleans with a walking tour of the French Quarter, guided by a certified, multilingual local expert. Immerse yourself in a fusion of European, African and Caribbean influences as you listen to captivating Creole stories, visit hidden courtyards and meet characters and legends that have scarred the soul of the city.