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Walking the USA: the 15 Best Guided Routes

242 walks  ·  from $5 a head

American cities walk better than their reputation, in a narrow band of neighbourhoods. These 15 cover Boston brick, French Quarter ironwork, Savannah squares and Manhattan blocks, priced and timed.

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

Walk Salem with local guides such as Lisa, Michael, Sean, and Ryan, hearing the truth behind the 1692 witch trials, ghost stories, architecture, and modern witchcraft. The two-hour route includes the Witch Trials Memorial, Ropes Mansion, McIntire District, Witch House, and lantern-lit evening options. All stops are outdoors.

“Really informative and fun. Lisa was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended”

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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - New Orleans Pharmacy Museum and the darker side of medicine
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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

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter after dark with guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, and Catie. Hear tales of Madame LaLaurie, the Casket Girls, voodoo, vampires, yellow fever, and old medical practices while stopping at Jackson Square, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and the Pharmacy Museum. Expect about 1 hour 45 minutes on uneven sidewalks.

“Spooky Rob was great and knew all the local history, he was also very clear to understand during a whole parade passing by!”

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Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami - Party Cake Bakery and the sweet side of Little 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

Meet your guide at Miami’s Tower Theater for a 2.5-hour Little Havana food walk. You’ll sample empanadas, croquetas, guava pastries, plantain cups, flan ice cream, Cuban coffee, juice, and a rum cocktail while visiting Domino Park, cigar rollers, bakeries, monuments, and family-run restaurants. Guides include Toni, Orlando, Mariela, Ariel, and others.

“Ariel was great, the food was great, would do it again. The walking was short and the food was hot except for the mojito which was cold.”

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Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour - Al Capone, speakeasies, and the darker Loop
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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 such as Taka, Sophia, Tanner, Avery, or Willis. Hear true Prohibition-era crime stories, visit haunted landmarks including the Palmer House and Congress Hotel, and stop at Millennium Park, the Riverwalk, and the Chicago Theatre. A minibus option is also available.

“Willis was a great story teller! Easy to find, the only wish is that we were able to stop in more places. Most of the tour is just walking outside not in actual buildings.”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - From Boston Common to Granary Burying Ground
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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

This 2.5-hour small-group walk follows all 16 official Freedom Trail landmarks, from Boston Common to Copp’s Hill Terrace. Guides such as Jon, Maura, Mark, and Alejandro bring the years 1760 to 1775 to life with clear stories, quotes, and plenty of time for questions. You will walk through downtown and the North End, but museum admission is not included.

“Excellent tour, our guide made it very interactive and fun. She was very informative and answered all our questions in detail.”

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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour - The French Quarter brings Charleston’s stories close together
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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

Spend two hours walking from Charleston City Hall through the French Quarter and South of Broad. Expect stories about churches, theaters, slavery, architecture, war, and civic life, plus Rainbow Row and views toward Fort Sumter. Guides include Evans, Al, Dennis, and Duggar. Bring water, use the restroom first, and arrive 15 minutes early.

“An informative history of Charleston. From the churches, the homes and past Slave history. How we have learned from mistakes in our past.”

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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option - Creole brisket and the city’s sandwich traditions
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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

Spend three hours walking New Orleans’ French Quarter with a guide such as Jack, Susan, Nate, or Lauren. Stop for generous tastings that may include seafood gumbo, oysters, Creole brisket, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets. The standard tour holds up to 18 people, or you can choose a small group capped at 13.

“Thoroughly enjoyed this food tour!!! Our guide, Jack, was wonderful!!! Shared much history information in an enjoyable manner!! The foods we sampled were all delicious…sufficient portions of everything…we had 13 people in our group and everyone seemed to enjoy the tour…I’ve been on numerous food tours in the past and this one ranks among my favorites!!! Highly recommend and hopefully you’ll have Jack as your guide!!”

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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 45 minutes inside New Orleans’ oldest cemetery with an officially licensed guide. You’ll hear stories tied to Marie Laveau, Delphine LaLaurie, and the city’s past, while walking among above-ground tombs. Guides such as Alan, Buddy, Richie, Denise, and Zelda have led recent tours, though assignments vary.

“Tour guide Richie was amazing!! Had so much information and knowledge of the cemetery and New Orleans”

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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

Meet your English-speaking student guide in Harvard Square for a 70-minute walk through Harvard Yard. See Johnston Gate, the John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall, and Widener Library while hearing campus stories, famous alumni facts, and personal insight into student life. The route is under one mile and wheelchair accessible.

“A great insight into life at Harvard and the history of this great university. Thoroughly enjoyed our your.”

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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at Harvard Square
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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

Meet a student guide outside Harvard Square station for a brisk 70-minute walk through Harvard Yard and nearby campus landmarks. Hear stories about traditions, student life, and Harvard’s past from guides such as Jonathan, Martina, Dylan, and Noah. The route is under a mile, ends at the student-run Harvard Shop, and stays outdoors.

“Jonathan was great! Knowledgeable, he shared great stories, and fun facts. We learned a lot. We toured the whole campus”

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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour - Starting at Chippewa Square after dark
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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

Walk Savannah’s historic streets by candlelight on a 90-minute tour led by guides such as Dan, Kel, or Kendra. You’ll hear factual stories of war, executions, murders, superstitions, and reported hauntings while visiting squares and old buildings. It is more historical and story-driven than a jump-scare show, with Colonial Park Cemetery as the finish.

“This ghost tour was such a fun experience and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Savannah!”

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Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour - River Street: cobblestones and old cotton warehouses
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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

Join a guide such as Gail, Lisa, Shannon, or Chris for a three-hour walk through Savannah’s Historic District, with six food tastings at local eateries and shops. Expect Southern favorites, honey, restaurant stories, and stops near River Street, Franklin Square, Johnson Square, and City Market. The tastings add up to lunch.

“Awesome time had by all! Lisa, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun…our group hit it off and made sure the ones who came solo felt like part of the group also. The tastings were great and the history learned was very enjoyable.”

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SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York - Little Italy and the city’s rougher past
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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 2 to 3 miles through SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown in about two hours. Guides such as George, Angela, Steve, Felipe, Joseph, and Mindy lead the route in English, sharing architecture, immigrant history, mafia stories, food tips, and local context. The walk ends at Columbus Park, with limited time for snacks and photos.

“We had an incredible experience on this New York City, Soho, Little Italy & Chinatown walking tour with Steve! He’s an outstanding local tour guide and a true New Yorker who’s been living here for decades. Steve shared fascinating historical facts, hidden gems, and personal stories that brought the city’s neighborhoods to life. His deep knowledge of NYC’s culture and history made the tour both educational and entertaining. What really stood out was how engaging, knowledgeable and funny he was — he made everyone in the group feel welcome and included. The walk was perfectly paced, full of great photo spots, and packed with insider tips about the best local…”

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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour - Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral
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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, Jackson Square, Louis Armstrong Park, and the former Storyville district while learning how voodoo connects with slavery, music, architecture, and New Orleans culture. Guides such as William, Logan, Jimmy, and James are praised for clear storytelling. This is educational and atmospheric, not a frightening ghost tour.

“So much great history and stories of creepy events within a small area of the city. James also made some great recommendations for places to eat as a local.”

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Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour - Four squares and the shape of old Savannah
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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 District with a local guide for about two hours, beginning and ending at Oglethorpe Square. Expect historic homes, Forsyth Park, River Street, Factors Walk, Colonial Park Cemetery, and stories of colonial, Civil War-era, and modern Savannah. Audio devices may be provided for clear listening.

“Great tour, enjoyed walking around all of the squares and learning about all of the quirky history of Georgia and Savannah”

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