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Smithsonian Natural History + Air and Space Museum Private Tour

This 5.5 hour guided combo tour welcomes guests to experience the Smithsonian’s two most visited museums in Washington DC. This is your chance to experience …More

Washington DC, USA

4.9 (69)

Smithsonian Natural History + Air and Space Museum Private Tour

This 5.5 hour guided combo tour welcomes guests to experience the Smithsonian’s two most visited museums in Washington DC. This is your chance to experience...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (69)

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$131

Smithsonian Natural History + Air & Space Museum Tour 8ppl Max

This 5.5 hour Semi-Private (8 Guest Max.) guided combo tour welcomes guests to experience the Smithsonian’s two most visited museums in Washington DC. This is …More

Washington DC, USA

4.9 (65)

Smithsonian Natural History + Air & Space Museum Tour 8ppl Max

This 5.5 hour Semi-Private (8 Guest Max.) guided combo tour welcomes guests to experience the Smithsonian’s two most visited museums in Washington DC. This is...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (65)

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$131

Experience Arlington Cemetery with a Veteran guide trained in military history. Observe the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Visit each …More

Alexandria, USA

5.0 (32)

Arlington Cemetery Private Tour

Experience Arlington Cemetery with a Veteran guide trained in military history. Observe the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Visit each...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (32)

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$875

Get a perfect overview of New Orleans when you take this three hour private city tour. Sit back and enjoy riding under the radar in …More

New Orleans, USA

4.8 (26)

New Orleans Private City Tour

Get a perfect overview of New Orleans when you take this three hour private city tour. Sit back and enjoy riding under the radar in...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (26)

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$1,050

Underground Brooklyn Walking Brewery Tour

Visit three world-class breweries on this all-inclusive 3.5 hour craft beer experience through Brooklyn. Ranked as one of the top beer cities in the country, …More

Brooklyn, USA

5.0 (30)

Underground Brooklyn Walking Brewery Tour

Visit three world-class breweries on this all-inclusive 3.5 hour craft beer experience through Brooklyn. Ranked as one of the top beer cities in the country,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (30)

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$99

3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch from Paso Robles

Raise a glass to Paso Robles with Grapeline Wine Tours—your gateway to a laid-back, flavorful wine country escape. Visit three handpicked wineries where all reservations …More

San Luis Obispo, USA

4.9 (56)

3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch from Paso Robles

Raise a glass to Paso Robles with Grapeline Wine Tours—your gateway to a laid-back, flavorful wine country escape. Visit three handpicked wineries where all reservations...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (56)

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$119

Boston Private Food Tour with 6+ Authentic Tastings

Discover Boston’s famous North End, where Italian tradition meets New England seafood, on our Secret Food Tour. Over 3 delicious hours, our local guide will …More

Boston, USA

5.0 (181)

Boston Private Food Tour with 6+ Authentic Tastings

Discover Boston’s famous North End, where Italian tradition meets New England seafood, on our Secret Food Tour. Over 3 delicious hours, our local guide will...

3 hours

5.0 (181)

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$160

Private 3 hour tour for up to 14 guests on our heated and cooled signature tour bus! Experience some of the most important sites that …More

Montgomery, USA

5.0 (67)

3hr Private Driving Civil Rights Tour

Private 3 hour tour for up to 14 guests on our heated and cooled signature tour bus! Experience some of the most important sites that...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (67)

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$350

Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero including Tour, Museum and Observatory

ExperienceFirst offers a private, top-rated walking tour of Ground Zero, providing an opportunity to reflect on the events of September 11th. Led by a local …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (65)

Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero including Tour, Museum and Observatory

ExperienceFirst offers a private, top-rated walking tour of Ground Zero, providing an opportunity to reflect on the events of September 11th. Led by a local...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (65)

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$159

Spend 5 hours on a half-day tour of the scenic Turnagain Arm—a narrow branch of the Cook Inlet that's backed by the Chugach Mountains. Drive on …More

Anchorage, USA

4.9 (70)

Turnagain Arm Tour

Spend 5 hours on a half-day tour of the scenic Turnagain Arm—a narrow branch of the Cook Inlet that's backed by the Chugach Mountains. Drive on...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (70)

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$179

Miami City Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

This tour embraces the best Miami can offer and being on a private basis makes it much more personalized and unique in its way. You …More

Miami, USA

4.9 (62)

Miami City Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

This tour embraces the best Miami can offer and being on a private basis makes it much more personalized and unique in its way. You...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (62)

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$60

Everglades Small Group Guided Boating and Walking Expedition

Everglades National Park is unique on our planet. It is a wonderful, water-filled paradise that is best accessed by a quiet, slow-moving, shallow draft boat. …More

Everglades National Park, USA

4.9 (27)

Everglades Small Group Guided Boating and Walking Expedition

Everglades National Park is unique on our planet. It is a wonderful, water-filled paradise that is best accessed by a quiet, slow-moving, shallow draft boat....

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (27)

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$200

Get ready to drink like a legend on our Wild West Pub Crawl in Golden, CO! Embark on a lively afternoon through the town’s best …More

Denver, USA

4.9 (40)

Wild West Pub Crawl

Get ready to drink like a legend on our Wild West Pub Crawl in Golden, CO! Embark on a lively afternoon through the town’s best...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (40)

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$61

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

Discover Birmingham’s story of iron, fire, and civil rights on a half-day tour of the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems. See the best …More

Birmingham, USA

4.7 (43)

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

Discover Birmingham’s story of iron, fire, and civil rights on a half-day tour of the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems. See the best...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (43)

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$100

The Experiential and Scientific Sedona Private Vortex Tour

This private tour is a reflection of years of guiding culminating in an opportunity for the guests to both experience and learn about the history, …More

Sedona, USA

4.9 (63)

The Experiential and Scientific Sedona Private Vortex Tour

This private tour is a reflection of years of guiding culminating in an opportunity for the guests to both experience and learn about the history,...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (63)

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$250

Although just one mile south of Friday Harbor, Griffin Bay is a world away from it all! This trip offers peace and quiet and superb …More

San Juan Islands, USA

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Guided Kayak Tour on San Juan Island

Although just one mile south of Friday Harbor, Griffin Bay is a world away from it all! This trip offers peace and quiet and superb...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (43)

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$119

Whitney Plantation & Museum Tour | Pickups from New Orleans

Uncover the History of Slavery at Whitney Plantation Journey down the historic River Road to the Whitney Plantation Museum, the only plantation in Louisiana dedicated …More

New Orleans, USA

4.7 (77)

Whitney Plantation & Museum Tour | Pickups from New Orleans

Uncover the History of Slavery at Whitney Plantation Journey down the historic River Road to the Whitney Plantation Museum, the only plantation in Louisiana dedicated...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (77)

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$75

Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour from Page

This tour is a free shuttle from most hotels in Page. It includes a comfortable air-conditioned Van, professional Navajo guide, bottled water, and warm service, …More

Page, USA

4.3 (87)

Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour from Page

This tour is a free shuttle from most hotels in Page. It includes a comfortable air-conditioned Van, professional Navajo guide, bottled water, and warm service,...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.3 (87)

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$185

Bentonite Hills Cathedral Valley Half Day Tour

Your guide will share with you personal insight into every aspect of the tour as well as sharing with you places and points of interest …More

5.0 (61)

Bentonite Hills Cathedral Valley Half Day Tour

Your guide will share with you personal insight into every aspect of the tour as well as sharing with you places and points of interest...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (61)

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$210

Longwood Gardens from Philadelphia Holiday Lights Tour

Join our special holiday lights tour from Philadelphia to magnificent Longwood Gardens! **We have access to tickets even when tickets are sold out to the …More

Philadelphia, USA

4.9 (64)

Longwood Gardens from Philadelphia Holiday Lights Tour

Join our special holiday lights tour from Philadelphia to magnificent Longwood Gardens! **We have access to tickets even when tickets are sold out to the...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (64)

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$165

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best kid-friendly options for North America Half-day Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly North America Half-day Tours are:

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Which North America Half-day Tours have Instant Confirmation?

North America Half-day Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which North America Half-day Tours have Free Cancellation?

North America Half-day Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which North America Half-day Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These North America Half-day Tours include Hotel Pickup:

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