Top USA Historical & Heritage Tours

Q: Which USA Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

USA Historical & Heritage Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) Charleston Harbor Live Narrated History Day or Sunset Boat Cruise 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour in Atlanta Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which USA Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These USA Historical & Heritage Tours include Hotel Pickup: City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch Award Winning 3-Hour Hoover Dam Small Group Mini Tour from Vegas View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more USA trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked USA Tours. Top 10 USA 2026 Senior-friendly tours USA The best tours and activities for culture lovers in USA Top Day Trips from USA Things to do in USA this summer View all USA Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in USA?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in USA are: USA Luxury & Special Occasions USA Luxury Tours USA Tours & Sightseeing USA Kid Friendly USA Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in USA →

Get the full South Rim experience as the sun dips in the sky and makes its final display in the Canyon. Travel beyond the main …More

Grand Canyon National Park, USA

5.0 (3)

Desert View Grand Canyon Sunset Tour

Get the full South Rim experience as the sun dips in the sky and makes its final display in the Canyon. Travel beyond the main...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$193

From Washington DC Mount Vernon and Alexandria Private Day Tour

Experience America’s colonial history on a private half-day sightseeing ride from Washington, DC. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking driver, who will share stories and …More

Washington DC, USA

5.0 (3)

From Washington DC Mount Vernon and Alexandria Private Day Tour

Experience America’s colonial history on a private half-day sightseeing ride from Washington, DC. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking driver, who will share stories and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$143

Gold Greed and Gunslingers Forging San Francisco By Junket

Come on our History Walking Tour of San Francisco! Travel back in time to the San Francisco of the late 1840s and early 1850s with …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (2)

Gold Greed and Gunslingers Forging San Francisco By Junket

Come on our History Walking Tour of San Francisco! Travel back in time to the San Francisco of the late 1840s and early 1850s with...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$26

Alcatraz and Sausalito California Wine Tasting Experience

Combine an inescapable Alcatraz Island tour with an unforgettable wine tasting experience in Sausalito to make this the perfect day in the Bay. Enjoy the …More

San Francisco, USA

4.1 (10)

Alcatraz and Sausalito California Wine Tasting Experience

Combine an inescapable Alcatraz Island tour with an unforgettable wine tasting experience in Sausalito to make this the perfect day in the Bay. Enjoy the...

4 to 6 hours

4.1 (10)

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$150

Shenandoah Private Skyline Drive Day Tour From Washington DC

Explore Shenandoah National Park on a private, fully personalized day trip from Washington, DC with your English-speaking local driver. Enjoy a flexible, door-to-door experience designed …More

Washington DC, USA

5.0 (3)

Shenandoah Private Skyline Drive Day Tour From Washington DC

Explore Shenandoah National Park on a private, fully personalized day trip from Washington, DC with your English-speaking local driver. Enjoy a flexible, door-to-door experience designed...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$207

Experience Ketchikan in ultimate comfort and style with our Exclusive Van Tour. Relax in a luxury van with plush seating and panoramic windows, while your …More

Ketchikan, USA

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Exclusive Van Experience

Experience Ketchikan in ultimate comfort and style with our Exclusive Van Tour. Relax in a luxury van with plush seating and panoramic windows, while your...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$900

Travel back in time as you enjoy a relaxing tour past historic homes and churches. Listen as our carriage drivers describe the fascinating history of …More

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Wickford Horse Drawn Carriage Ride

Travel back in time as you enjoy a relaxing tour past historic homes and churches. Listen as our carriage drivers describe the fascinating history of...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$110

3-Hour Private Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure

You get an experienced local guide with over 15 years experience in our local waters. I like to tell everyone about our local history and …More

Panama City Beach, USA

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3-Hour Private Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure

You get an experienced local guide with over 15 years experience in our local waters. I like to tell everyone about our local history and...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$349

Private Chinatown Little Italy Food Tour

On this choose what you want food tour you'll learn the exciting history of these neighborhood while sampling its delicacies along the way! If you …More

New York City, USA

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Private Chinatown Little Italy Food Tour

On this choose what you want food tour you'll learn the exciting history of these neighborhood while sampling its delicacies along the way! If you...

2 hours 20 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$250

DC R-Rated History Crimes Sex and Scandals

On this adults-only walking tour, discover how a neighborhood once nicknamed Murder Bay transformed into the nerve center of American power. From 19th-century brothels to …More

Washington DC, USA

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DC R-Rated History Crimes Sex and Scandals

On this adults-only walking tour, discover how a neighborhood once nicknamed Murder Bay transformed into the nerve center of American power. From 19th-century brothels to...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (18)

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$39

Private Mount Rushmore Lighting Tour w/ Former Park Ranger

Experience Mount Rushmore in its most powerful setting — illuminated against the evening sky with your private guide who served as a National Park Ranger …More

Rapid City, USA

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Private Mount Rushmore Lighting Tour w/ Former Park Ranger

Experience Mount Rushmore in its most powerful setting — illuminated against the evening sky with your private guide who served as a National Park Ranger...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$131

Avalon Golf Cart Tour Led by Former Museum Curator

Guided by John Boraggina, former museum curator, this tour goes beyond the typical route—shaped around your interests, whether that’s hidden history, stunning viewpoints, or local …More

Catalina Island, USA

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Avalon Golf Cart Tour Led by Former Museum Curator

Guided by John Boraggina, former museum curator, this tour goes beyond the typical route—shaped around your interests, whether that’s hidden history, stunning viewpoints, or local...

1 hour 50 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$303

Inside Alcatraz and Two Hour Bike Rental Same Day

Save money when we assign your Alcatraz time. This package combines a trip to Alcatraz with standard option of a two hour SAME DAY bike …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (78)

Inside Alcatraz and Two Hour Bike Rental Same Day

Save money when we assign your Alcatraz time. This package combines a trip to Alcatraz with standard option of a two hour SAME DAY bike...

1 to 4 hours

4.7 (78)

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$75

Arlington Cemetery Changing of the Guard and JFK Gravesite

Experience a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, connecting with the powerful stories of America’s heroes. Highlights include witnessing the awe-inspiring Changing of the …More

Washington DC, USA

4.5 (12)

Arlington Cemetery Changing of the Guard and JFK Gravesite

Experience a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, connecting with the powerful stories of America’s heroes. Highlights include witnessing the awe-inspiring Changing of the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (12)

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$39

Ellis Island Family History Tour Walk with Your Ancestors

Discover the exact moment your family member arrived in New York. Step into your family member’s story at Ellis Island. This immersive experience focuses on …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

Ellis Island Family History Tour Walk with Your Ancestors

Discover the exact moment your family member arrived in New York. Step into your family member’s story at Ellis Island. This immersive experience focuses on...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$599

Private Chicago Loop Architecture Walking Tour

Explore the historic Loop District of Chicago on a private walking tour that delves into the city's architectural legacy. With an expert guide, visit iconic …More

Chicago, USA

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Private Chicago Loop Architecture Walking Tour

Explore the historic Loop District of Chicago on a private walking tour that delves into the city's architectural legacy. With an expert guide, visit iconic...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (22)

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$71

Enjoy an intimate and entertaining evening with legendary Mark Twain brought to life by renowned impressionist McAvoy Layne during this exclusive small‑group experience at Twain …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

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An Evening with Mark Twain

Enjoy an intimate and entertaining evening with legendary Mark Twain brought to life by renowned impressionist McAvoy Layne during this exclusive small‑group experience at Twain...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$75

Wicked West Ghost Tour Uncensored Wild West Haunted History

Delve into the dark and gritty past of the Wild West with The Wicked West Ghost Tour in downtown Phoenix. This adults-only tour unveils the …More

Phoenix, USA

5.0 (2)

Wicked West Ghost Tour Uncensored Wild West Haunted History

Delve into the dark and gritty past of the Wild West with The Wicked West Ghost Tour in downtown Phoenix. This adults-only tour unveils the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$35

Boston North End Italian Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Pastry

Discover why Boston's North End is one of America's most beloved food neighborhoods on your Pizza, Pasta and Pastry Tour. Stroll charming cobblestone streets while …More

Boston, USA

5.0 (11)

Boston North End Italian Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Pastry

Discover why Boston's North End is one of America's most beloved food neighborhoods on your Pizza, Pasta and Pastry Tour. Stroll charming cobblestone streets while...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$135

Green Bay E-Scooter Tour: Downtown & Fox River

Explore Green Bay on two wheels with a fun, easygoing guided e-scooter ride through downtown and along the Fox River. Cruise the Fox River Trail, …More

Green Bay & Door County, USA

4.8 (6)

Green Bay E-Scooter Tour: Downtown & Fox River

Explore Green Bay on two wheels with a fun, easygoing guided e-scooter ride through downtown and along the Fox River. Cruise the Fox River Trail,...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (6)

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$57

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for USA Historical & Heritage Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for USA Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly USA Historical & Heritage Tours are:

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Which USA Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which USA Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

USA Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which USA Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more USA trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in USA?