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The standouts, worldwide.
The 15 standout charleston, savannah & the old south, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.
A guided 60-minute Segway tour through Savannah’s historic squares, with training included and a fun route on streets worth exploring.
Most Popular“The tour was awesome and I loved riding around on a Segway. I was nervous, but the instructor (Sargon) did such a good job teaching me and made me feel so comfortable. Sargon was a wealth of knowledge.”
St. Augustine on foot with Spyglass Tours: a 2-mile history walk from Tolomato Cemetery to Flagler College and Castillo de San Marcos.
“Kevin of Spyglass Tours was the best!! He was very knowledgeable about history of St. Augustine & encouraged questions. You definitely get your money's worth, as this tour was a bit longer than 90 min. We recommend this tour via Kevin to all!”
4.5-hour guided boat and golf-cart history tour of undeveloped Daufuskie Island from Hilton Head, with dolphin spotting and local stories.
“Our tour today with Captain Dean was great. He was so knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area and we all learned so much.”
Chef Forrest Parker guides a 90-minute Charleston food history walk, then a cooking demo and three-course lunch with wine and recipes.
“Wow this was one of the best tours we have experienced. From start to finish was a wonderful walking history tour followed by one of the best meals you could ask for on a food tour. Simply the best thing we could have done in Charleston.”
50-minute Beaufort horse carriage tour with small groups, Civil War and church stories, movie stops, and a chocolate break.
“We had a wonderful, knowledge guide who explained the history of Beaufort. The ride was smooth and comfortable.”
4-hour New Orleans cocktail and food history walk with gumbo, muffuletta, pralines, hot sauce and four full-size drinks for $160.
“Meg was an amazing guide! Such a great mix of history and personal local knowledge. The variety of food was amazing! Cocktail were great too! Definitely best part of our trip!”
Guided one-hour ride through St. Augustine’s top historic sites on an open-air electric vehicle, with time for questions and photos.
“Marc was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and humorous. Highly recommended tour for all groups.”
A 3-hour Savannah guided bus tour on slavery to freedom, led by Sistah Patt, stopping at River Street, Johnson Square, and beyond.
“Sister Pat is an inspiration! This tour was thought provoking, educational, heartbreaking all at the same time. My children (ages 8 and 13) learned so much, and were truly inspired by Pat!”
A 2-hour Charleston history walk with included admissions, small group size, and stops from Constitution-era homes to Rainbow Row.
“Excellent tour! Our guide, Joyce, was very knowledgeable and interesting- she covered history and development of the city, military related facts, architectural points, and cultural highlights. She was enthusiastic and pleasant; and it was like strolling through the streets of Charleston with a friend showing us the sights! We actually ended up being the only…”
A 90-minute, fact-first St. Augustine haunted history walk at night through cemeteries and the fort, with paranormal evidence and a take-home map.
“If you're looking for a tour that is authentic, without all the hokey costumes and stories, this is it! Kevin is very knowledgeable about the history of the town of St Augustine (and others). I do ghost tours in most cities I travel to, as they are a GREAT way to learn the history of…”
Ride a Segway through Savannah on a 90-minute small-group history tour with stops at St. John the Baptist Cathedral and Telfair Academy.
“Had a great tour with JD. Lots of fun facts! First time on a Segway and JD made sure we were steady and confident before heading out.”
A guided Civil War walk through Savannah’s Historic District, from Warren Square to Sherman’s headquarters, with strategy and hardship stories.
“Guide was very knowledgeable of history. Got to see a lot of historic district about 2 mile walk wear comfortable shoes”
A 2-hour small-group French Quarter walking tour: river levees, French Market, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and literary film spots. $29.
“Amazing sights and insightful narrative. Thoroughly enjoyed our guide and the time we spent. Great taste of the city.”
A 2-hour guided walking tour through New Orleans music landmarks, with live-style audio clips on the way and a local record-producer guide.
“Keith was a very knowledgeable, funny and entertaining guide. We loved his stories and his sharing of personal experiences.”
Air-conditioned 45-minute Galveston historical bus tour focused on the 1900 storm, led by guides like Pat. $25 per person.
“We only had 1 day to spend on Galveston Island and drove over an hour to get there. We received a message while we were on our way canceling the tour due to a driver emergency. I understand things happen, but they had no backup? TheRead more”
From the Roman Forum to Angkor's temples — pick a civilisation, an era, or a corner of the map.
