The 15 Best Walking Tours in the USA

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - Essex Street and the Lady in Blue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Explore Salem’s witch trial past, haunted lore, colonial streets, and modern witches on a lively two-hour guided walking tour.

“Super enjoyable and we learnt so much! Hilary was very knowledgeable and extremely entertaining. We enjoyed the full two hours, in spite of the freezing conditions (thanks for the hand warmers provided!) I wish we had some cash to tip our guide, so that would be something I would suggest to people going on the tour.”

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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

Explore New Orleans after dark on a French Quarter walk filled with ghost, voodoo, vampire, and true crime tales.

“Ms. Lisa was very informative and added great details to all her stories. I was looking for a good ghost tour, leaning on the history of the city. She did her work and was able to blend facts with fun so well. I highly recommend Lisa as she sticks to real history and only uses imbleshments when it's appropriate.”

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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

Taste Cuban classics, hear Little Havana stories, watch cigar rolling, and explore Calle Ocho on a small-group Miami food tour.

“Toni was amazing! Her locals knowledge was fantastic! The food was delicious ! And I want to play dominos when I get home!!!!!”

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Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

4.Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,155 reviews · from $52

Explore Chicago’s Loop through Al Capone stories, haunted hotels, Death Alley, Millennium Park, and the Riverwalk on a lively 2-hour walk.

“We had been walking the same area but knowing the history definitely made our trip more interesting. Sophia was great! Congrats on getting engaged Sophia!”

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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

Walk Boston’s full Freedom Trail with a historian, from Boston Common to Paul Revere’s North End, with stories, sights, and practical tips.

“Nick was well-spoken and obviously loves the history of his community. Appreciated the tour as my 20 year old son and I enjoyed the city!”

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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

Explore Charleston’s French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and Battery on a two-hour guided walk packed with history, stories, and practical tips.

“Duggar gave an excellent tour, and even provides a list of recommended restaurants. He is a highly knowledgeable and personable guy, and we would definitely recommend booking him for a tour.”

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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

Taste gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets while exploring French Quarter history on a three-hour New Orleans food walk.

“Very good introduction to New Orleans history and food. Our guide, Jack was very friendly and informative and gave us a great value for our money.”

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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

Tour New Orleans’ oldest cemetery with an official guide, see Marie Laveau’s tomb, and hear stories of the city’s most famous dead.

“Great and educational tour. I forget our tour guides name, but he was a retiredTulane professor and he was very knowledgeable.”

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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

Walk Harvard Yard with a current student, see famous landmarks, hear campus stories, and get a useful look at Harvard life for $22.

“Great Guide (Jonathon )… fun tour and learned lots .. recommend”

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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

See Harvard through a current student’s eyes on a 70-minute walk through Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, and the university’s historic landmarks.

“Great tour around Harvard campus. Learned a lot about the school and its history. Recommend to anyone who plans to tour the school.”

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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

Explore Savannah’s darker past on a 90-minute candlelit walk through historic squares, with true stories of war, crime, ghosts, and mystery.

“Something interesting to do while in Savannah. Tour guide Kendra knowledgeable and professional. Loved Savannah”

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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

Sample Savannah's Southern food, historic squares, and local culture on a three-hour small-group walking tour with six tastings.

“Great food tour, tour guide, restaurants, and overall great information about historic Savannah. Plan to do their secret southern tour when we visit next time.”

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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

Walk SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown in two hours with local stories, cast-iron architecture, mob history, food tips, and a Chinatown finish.

“Would have like to spent more time in little Italy and China town with free time. Guide was very knowledgeable”

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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 New Orleans’ French Quarter, Congo Square, and voodoo sites with a licensed guide on this lively, one-mile cultural tour.

“William was an excellent tour guide. Kind, informative and just a good soul. Thank you for the experience! Highly recommend”

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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

Walk Savannah’s historic squares with a local guide, hearing stories of its homes, cemeteries, Civil War era, and quirky past.

“Our tour guide Champ was amazing. He made the tour interesting and fun. I highly recommend him for your tour guide. The tour itself was very interesting and I learned so much about the history of Savannah.”

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