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Come take a stroll with us down a historical journey through the streets of Salem. From the beginning, our past has been notoriously labeled from the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 to modern day. With almost 400 years behind us, "The Witch City" has lots of wicked stories to tell.

Witch City Walking Tours offers many captivating tours: - History & Hauntings of Salem ‍ - Mysteries & Murders of Salem ‍ - Hocus Pocus Movie Locations - Specters & Apparitions: A ghost hunting tour in Salem ‍ - Merchants & Mansions of Salem - Spirits, Sinners & Scandals Tour - PopSalem! A pop culture walking tour - Spirits & Supersitions: a Friday the 13th tour ‍ ‍

Witch City Walking Tours offers a workshop: - Witch City Broom Making Workshop ‍ ‍

With your licensed professional tour guide, explore the social, political and environmental influences which spread mass hysteria, causing the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Discover how Salem became a world-class seaport, creating some of the wealthiest families in America and America's first millionaire. Stroll the cobblestone lined streets, taking in some of the most stunning 17th and 18th century colonial architecture. Or, if you like to be scared, get chills down your spine hearing ghastly tales of ghosts, macabre murders and true crime stories in Salem's history. Witch City Walking Tours 'History & Hauntings Tour' was named the "No. 1 Cultural & Historical Tour in the United States and  No. 2 in the World" by Trip Advisor in 2024. Other accolades: - No. 1 Cultural & Historic Tour in the U.S. in 2023 by Trip Advisor - No. 6 Cultural & HIstoric Tour in the World in 2023 by Trip Advisor -  "Best Historical & Cultural Tours in the World" by TripAdvisor 2022. - One of the "Best Historical & Cultural Tours in the United States" in 2022. - "Trip Advisor's Most Booked Fall Experience in America" for 2021. - Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards and a multi-year recipient of TripAdvisor's "Certificate of Excellence". ‍ So.... come take a walk with us and see why our tours are simply magical! ‍ Please note: OUR TOURS OPERATE RAIN OR  SHINE! 24 hour cancellation required for a full refund. All sales are final September 10 - November 11.

History & Hauntings of Salem

History, hauntings, the Salem Witch Trials, architecture and hidden gems. Suitable for all ages. Get ready for a mysterious journey through almost 400 years of Salem’s rich and storied history. Your local, well-versed guide and historian is excited to share their passion of this beautiful quaint city with you. Rated as the top walking tour in Salem, you will experience approximately two hours of captivating tales of our city's history, chilling tales of the supernatural, while being awed by the breathtaking architecture, and discover the fascinating truth of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Your guide will take you off-the-beaten path, while you experience the lesser known sights and history of Salem.

Mysteries & Murders of Salem

For those who prefer a slightly *darker* historical perspective of Salem. Your guide brings to life the true crime stories of murder, myth and macabre. (Ages 13+ only.) Come experience the darker side of Salem with our 1 hour 45 minute Mysteries & Murder tour. We retell the most spine-chilling true crime tales of murder, mystery and macabre that happened in Salem's past. Why did an insane woman in the early 1600s murder her child? Who was the famous hitman who murdered the slave trader in his sleep? Did the Boston Strangler really make a visit to Salem? These tales and much more will unfold on this whirlwind tour of this mysterious seaside city.

Hocus Pocus Movie Locations of Salem

Brisk 4 mile walk. Come relive the magic of Disney's Blockbuster, Hocus Pocus! Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, Hocus Pocus has become one of the most beloved movies of the 20th century. The majority of the movie was filmed in Salem in 1993. We will take you to 5 locations used during filming. Your ticket price includes entry to Pioneer Village, as well as a special Hocus Pocus gift! Along the way, you will also hear about the Salem Witch Trials, the maritime history, how we became the "Witch City".

Specters & Apparitions: A ghost hunting tour.

Have you ever been curious about the spirit world? Or are you a ghost denier? This tour dives into Salem’s paranormal activity using actual professional ghost hunting equipment. This hour long tour may change your mind if ghosts are real or not? We visit some of the most haunted locations in Salem on this journey to connect with the spiritual world. Our guides walk you through Salem using professional ghost hunting equipment and techniques to seek out the spirits who haven’t departed yet from Salem. You may catch a glimpse of a ghost peering through the windows at you. You may hear voices. Or you may catch an anomaly with photo/video on your cell phone with something quite peculiar or unexplainable. Come take a tour in search of the spirits of Salem with us. ***We cannot guarantee ghost sightings or unusual phenomena or paranormal activity of any kind. Results may vary. *Professional Ghost Hunting equipment is only available during the tour and must be returned to the guide at the end of the tour with a credit card deposit. We will be using professional ghost hunting equipment including A Spirit Box, EMF reader, Temperature Sensors, and laser grids. *** We recommend bringing a fully charged cell phone for pictures and video for the duration of the tour. Please note: We will NOT be entering any cemeteries or buildings during the tour. This is an outdoor activity only. It is illegal to enter a cemetery after dusk.

Merchants & Mansions of Salem

Suitable for all ages. Spring and summer only. Do you love architecture? We do! No trip to Salem is complete without a tour of the most beautiful section of Salem, the McIntire district. Come experience over three centuries of architecture from First Period American, to Georgian Colonial and the stately Federal style. Your guide will wind you through the cobblestoned streets of Salem, discovering hidden gems, viewing over two dozen sites, and sharing stories of Salem's rise to becoming the wealthiest city in the country in the 18th century.

PopSalem! A Pop Culture Walking Tour

Curious how Salem became the Witch City and the Capitol of Halloween? From Witchcraft to Lovecraft, the PopSalem tour is for you. Salem's journey to the Witch City couldn't have happened without popular culture. Discover how Bewitched, Hubie Halloween, author H.P. Lovecraft, video games, textbooks and other types of media all influenced the way we experience Salem today. · A guide brings the history of Salem to life through storytelling. · Learn about the people and events that made Salem the "Witch City" and Capitol of Halloween. · Visit some of Salem’s most iconic sites – including the Witch Museum, Burying Point, and Bewitched Statue - in a fun, festive, one-hour tour. · Brand-new tour from Salem’s number one walking tour company – only in October!

Spirits, Sinners & Scandals Tour

Salem's spookiest, haunted *adults only* walking tour! Want a late night hour long tour of all things creepy and shocking? We take you into Salem’s darkest corners and consecrate our otherworldly past by sharing our city’s sinister tales of deception, greed, torture, murder, curses and delve into the supernatural. Learn about Harry Houdini’s silver handcuffs and seances, multiple suicides and grisly murders, inhumane living conditions for Massachusetts’ worst criminals, and even learn about our very own sadistic Sheriff appropriately nicknamed “The Strangler”. This tour visits some of the most notoriously haunted locations in Salem with numerous documented ghost sightings and unusual paranormal activity. We pass by 400 year old cemeteries, uninhabited haunted homes, 2 of the most haunted Hotels in America, as you relive Salem’s most terrifying moments. Adults only, 18+.

Spirits & Superstitions: a Friday the 13th Tour

This is the only tour in Salem which focuses on Friday the 13th, superstitions and local ghost stories. On this 90-minute tour, learn the secrets behind some of the most mysterious superstitions. Hear ghastly tales of hauntings and the paranormal. Discover for yourself some of the most shocking secrets of Salem's chilling past. This limited edition tour is only available on Friday the 13th.

Witch City Broom Making Workshop

We had a brilliant tour with Dawn on a very, very rainy night, Monday 9/11. The content of the tour was interesting, it gave me a very good overview of Salem’s history. The tour was more history than hauntings in my opinion. Dawn really brought the stories to life and was very generous with her time and encouraged the group to interact and ask questions.

I am a long-time resident of Salem and had forgotten how amazing our town is, thank you Violet for awaking my interest in Salem's history again! Violet is a fantastic tour guide, and our group is extremely impressed by her. Violet spoke well, charming and is clearly knowledgeable. She was able to change a muggy dreary rainy night into very pleasantly memorable evening.

During a day trip to Salem, I participated in the History and Hauntings tour provided by Witch City Tours. This walking tour was so informative and beautiful! Our tour guide, Michael, knew quite a bit about the history of Salem and the witch trials. His summary of Salem's dark past piqued our interest into learning more about it, which led to the purchase of a history book in a local shop.

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Witch City Walking Tours is proud to be the sponsor for this year’s Salem Education Foundation’s raffle for “Dinner for Two” anywhere in the world! 🌎

When visiting Salem, where should you go to eat? Here are some suggestions from our guides:

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Charities We Sponsor

Witch City Walking Tours proudly gives back to the community of Salem, Massachusetts! Every month, one of our guides chooses a local non-profit that is important to them and we donate $1000 to support their missions. In turn, these worthy organizations work diligently to lift the members of our community. 

Recently, Witch City Walking Tours has supported:

• Salem Education Foundation and their raffle for “Dinner for Two” anywhere in the world! 
• Northeast Animal Shelter for blankets, towels, and food for the animals.

We’d like to thank all of our tour guests for helping us make this possible, and for helping us keep Salem a vibrant and beautiful city where we, along with our neighbors, live and work.

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Second saturday walking tours.

Second Saturday Walking Tours are historic tours through Springfield, Massachusetts—organized by the Springfield Preservation Trust in partnership with the Springfield Museums. The 2023 season was sponsored by Mass Cultural Council and Springfield Cultural Council. The 2024 season is sponsored by Daboul Family Charitable Trust.

Per the name, the walking tours fall on the second Saturday of each month from April to October. Each tour is a deep dive into a specific aspect of Springfield's history, acting as an educational tool for the public to learn about Springfield's historically, architecturally, and culturally significant buildings. Meanwhile, increased exposure for Springfield's historic buildings—and the importance of protecting and preserving them—makes the tours an effective advocacy tool, as well.

Second Saturday Walking Tours are some of the most visible and well-attended events of the year, with 80-100+ attendees gathering for each tour.

If you want to learn more about the Second Saturday Walking Tours or talk with us about the potential for sponsoring or hosting a future tour, please email [email protected] .

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The Valentine Mansion—historically known as the Frederick Harris House—at 270 Maple Street.

About the Springfield Preservation Trust Founded in 1972, the Springfield Preservation Trust strives to preserve, protect, and promote properties in Springfield that have architectural or historic significance. As the only non-profit, non-government advocacy group for historic preservation in Springfield, the Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future. To learn more, visit its website at springfieldpreservation.org .

Curious about food history in Springfield? Come learn about the city's delicious past—and taste a bit of the beauty along the way!

Join James Johnson, Executive Vice President of Springfield Preservation Trust, on the August Second Saturday Walking Tour. This walking tour will leave from Springfield Museums and be filled with historic buildings of restaurants and local attractions. Additionally, there will be extra surprises on this tour for each visitor—if you want to learn what those might be then you must attend the tour! This walking tour departs from the Stearns Square.

The tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members, and is $10 for non-members, payable at the outset of the tour. Buy tickets through Eventbrite.

On August 10 at 10:30am, see where Victorian era parishioners worshiped, in this Victorian Era Churches in Downtown Springfield Second Saturday Walking Tour, led by Bob McCarroll, board member and officer-at-large.  The tour will start at Springfield Museums.

The tour departs from the Springfield Museums Welcome Center and will stop at:

• The former  North Congregational Church , designed by Henry Hobson Richardson
• St. Michael's Cathedral , the oldest Catholic church in Springfield
• Christ Church Cathedral , designed by Lord & Fuller of Boston
• South Congregational Church , called one of the finest examples of the High Victorian Gothic Revival style in America.

We will enter at least three churches, barring weddings or church services.

The tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members, and is $10 for non-members, payable in advance on Eventbrite , or in cash or check at the outset of the tour.

The Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums, and generously sponsored by the Daboul Family Charitable Trust.

Springfield Armory: The Nation’s First Armory (A Walking Tour)

September 14 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.

See the Springfield Armory National Historic Site that commemorates the role of the nation’s first armory by preserving and interpreting the world’s largest historic U.S. military small arms collection, along with historic archives, buildings and landscape.

On this tour, attendees will explore the architectural details of buildings on the armory site, including the Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) campus and Springfield Armory Museum. Attendees will also explore the Museum collection.

Learn more about the Armory at: nps.gov/spar

The tour departs from the Springfield Armory. The tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members, and is $10 for non-members, payable in advance on Eventbrite , or in cash or check at the outset of the tour.

Join us, April 8 for the “Great Houses of the McKnight Historic District” walking tour, part of our Second Saturday Walking Tour series.

The McKnight Neighborhood contains 800 homes and was developed from 1870-1900 by the McKnight Brothers. The city’s first Street Car suburb, it is still the largest intact wood frame Victorian neighborhood in New England.

Participants will learn about the history and architecture of the McKnight neighborhood and see some of the great houses that led to Springfield being called “The City Of Homes.” We will wander down Dartmouth Terrace, Worthington Street, Ingersoll Grove, and parts of Florida and Bowdoin Streets. These areas developed in the 1880s feature some of the biggest, most grand houses built in the neighborhood.

The tour will be conducted by Jim Boone, who is a long-time Springfield Preservation Trust Board Member and boasts 47 years of residency in the McKnight neighborhood. The tour begins at Thompson Triangle, the intersection of Worthington St and Saint James Ave.

The Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums, and is sponsored by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council.

The May 13th walking tour will be presented by John Bilodeau who will give a tour of the Carriage House at the Barney Estate. The Second Saturday walking tour will be at the Carriage House at the Barney Estate in celebration of the 140th Anniversary of the Springfield Park Department, join us for the Second Saturday Walking Tour of The Carriage House at the Barney Estate in Forest Park. Please enter through the Route 5 entrance, say you are there for the Carriage House and they should give you a ticket. Then proceed to the parking area and once you park the car please meet the guide at white tent. Parking is free for attendees of the tour.

Guests will learn the fascinating history behind the carriage house, built during the Victorian era. Once an integral part of the vast estate of inventor and philanthropist Everett Hosmer Barney, the carriage house is one of the only original structures still standing on the grounds. The Carriage House was built in 1890 and has been lovingly restored and reinvented. Its timeless charm and beauty is something to behold. The Second Saturday Walking Tours season is sponsored by Mass Cultural Council, Springfield Cultural Council, and the Springfield Museums.

This tour will be free. The tour group will start at the Carriage House at the Barney Estate at 10:30 AM on May 13 and leave promptly to start the tour.

Brought to you by the City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management.  The Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums, and is sponsored by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council.

The Underground Railroad in Springfield, presented with PAHMUSA

Visit locations and meet people that salute the perseverance, ingenuity, and resilience of some of Springfield’s unsung early residents. The Underground Railroad was comprised of many people and places—Springfield was an important destination for freedom seekers and activists like Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and John Brown.

Join the Springfield Preservation Trust, in partnership with the Pan African Historical Museum USA (PAHMUSA) for this Second Saturday Walking Tour. Special thank you to PAHMUSA Executive Director Sam Bradley for leading the organization and research of this tour.

This walking tour departs from Tower Square. The docents will meet the tour at the Main Street entrance.  The tour is free.

The Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums, and is sponsored by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

On July 8, Bob McCarroll, board member of the Springfield Preservation Trust since its establishment, will lead the Springfield Art Walking Tour, which will explore historic works of art scattered throughout Downtown. The tour will depart at 10:30 a.m. from Springfield Museums

This walking tour departs from the Springfield Museums. The tour is free for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members, and is $5 for non-members, payable at the outset of the tour.

The Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums, and is sponsored by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Counci

Join James Johnson, Executive Vice President of Springfield Preservation Trust, on the August Second Saturday Walking Tour. This walking tour will leave from Springfield Museums and be filled with historic buildings of restaurants and local attractions. Additionally, there will be extra surprises on this tour for each visitor—if you want to learn what those might be then you must attend the tour! This walking tour departs from the Springfield Museums.

The tour is free for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members, and is $5 for non-members, payable at the outset of the tour.

Join local historian Derek Strahan on a walking tour of the Forest Park Heights Historic District neighborhood. The tour will focus on the homes on the southern side of Sumner Avenue, with an emphasis on the variety of architectural styles within the neighborhood. The tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 9 at the Florentine Gardens circle and will last approximately 1.5 hours. The tour route is about 1.5 miles in length, on mostly level ground.

Maple-High & Six Corners Neighborhood | Second Saturday Walking Tour

On this walking tour, Preservation Trust Board Member Katherine Anderson Benson will provide a history of the Wesson Hospitals, the C.W. Porter School, and the beautiful homes that line the streets of the Six Corners neighborhood, where these structures reside. The walking tour departs from the rear of the High School of Commerce (Springfield Honors Academy entrance) and ends at the same. The Six Corners neighborhood of Springfield once encompassed two of the city's premier medical facilities—Wesson Memorial Hospital and the Wesson Maternity Hospital—founded by Daniel B. Wesson, also the co-founder of Springfield-based firearm manufacturer Smith & Wesson. Surrounded by beautiful homes, the neighborhood was also once home to Miss Charlotte Porter's School, a preeminent private school for girls. The tour is free for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members, and is $5 for non-members, payable at the outset of the tour. The Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums, and is sponsored by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

On November 12, Jim Boone, long time member of the Board of SPT and resident of the McKnight Neighborhood for 46 years, led a free tour of the Historic McKnight Neighborhood. The free tour started at Thompson Triangle, intersection of Worthington and Saint James Ave. Thank you Mass Cultural Council and Springfield Cultural Council for sponsoring the 2022 tours.

On October 8, Kira Holmes led the Second Saturday walking tour Successes and Losses of the Most Endangered List at 10:30 a.m. Buildings on this tour might have started before the SPT Most Endangered List. The tour departed from Springfield Museums for $5 if you were not an SPT or Springfield Museums member. This tour explored some historic Springfield buildings that are currently on the SPT Most Endangered List. Additionally this tour explored how some previously endangered buildings have moved off the list to successful futures or have been lost to future generations. The SPT walking tours this season were sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.

Guy McLain led the Second Saturday walking tour on September 10 at 10:30am. The tour  departed from Springfield Museums and costed $5 if you were not an SPT or Springfield Museums member. Mark Twain described America in the late nineteenth century as a Gilded Age. A significant portion of the wealth created at this time was funneled into the arts. Museums, libraries, colleges, orchestras, and opera houses were established at a rate that seems astounding today. Springfield, just 25 miles north of Twain's home in Hartford, was a perfect example of the prosperity that he was describing. During the Gilded Age Springfield citizens founded most of the cultural institutions, monuments, and civic buildings that still serve the city today. Also influencing art and architecture at this time was the City Beautiful Movement. This walk explored around downtown Springfield and the legacy of this important era. The SPT walking tours this season were sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.

Robert McCarroll will led the Second Saturday walking tour on August 13 at 10:30am. The tour departed from Springfield Museums and cost $5 if you were not an SPT or Springfield Museums member. This tour explored the older buildings behind newer facades. The SPT walking tours were sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.

Derek Strahan led the Second Saturday walking tour on July 9 at 10:30am. It will started at Riverfront Park, at the parking lot directly across from the end of State Street. No fee was charged. The Springfield Preservation Trust walking tours in 2022 were sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.

The SPT Spring House Tour featured homes in Forest Park Heights. The tour was held in the area north of Sumner Avenue, which was developed in the early twentieth century by the McKnight family.

Featured were Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival style homes on Riverview Terrace, an American Foursquare style home on Mountainview Street, and English Cottage style homes on Randolph and Oxford Streets.

generously sponsored by

This Spring House Tour featured distinct homes in four different historic districts of Springfield. Lovely homes in the Forest Park, McKnight, Lower Maple, and Mattoon Street historic districts opened their doors. Starting May 23rd, tickets will be available at Flowers, Flowers, 758 Sumner Avenue, The Flowers Box at 596 Carew Street, or by purchasing them online below. Tickets will also be available on the day of the tour from 12:45 to 2:30 on Thompson Street near Worthington Street in McKnight.

Groups led by SPT docents visited six graves of nineteenth-century Springfield residents, including philanthropist Primus Mason, chain store pioneer Lyman Besse, and other interesting residents of Springfield’s past. Costumed interpreters spoke at each stop about that person. Hour-long walking tours departed every fifteen minutes from the former chapel and seasonal refreshments were served.

90-acre Oak Grove Cemetery was opened for burials in 1882. The Springfield architectural firm of Richmond & Seabury designed the brownstone entrance arch and Romanesque hillside chapel, behind which bodies were stored in winter to await the thaw for burial.

Voices from the Grave Cemetery Tour generously sponsored by DABOUL FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

in Partnership with the Mattoon Association

In the 1860s, the east side of Chestnut Street was lined with large estates. In 1870, William Mattoon, a wholesale grain dealer, purchased one to open a new street through the property and began selling lots. Over the next twenty years, local builders constructed attached brick houses, making Mattoon Street one of the few streets in Western Massachusetts lined with such urban structures. Forty years ago, the Springfield City Council and Mayor Frank Freeman established the first local historic district in Springfield to protect this unique area.

SPT and the  Mattoon Association  are both marked their 40 th  anniversary. They are volunteer, private, nonprofit organizations. SPT works to preserve Springfield’s built environment. The Association works to maintain its neighborhood and sponsors the annual Arts Festival.

The tour will open six grand Victorian-era homes dating from the 1880s and 1890s on Worthington Street, Florida Street, Ingersoll Grove, Clarendon Street, and Dartmouth Terrace–all within easy walking distance. McKnight is the largest, most intact, late-nineteenth-century, a wood-frame neighborhood in New England. Among its more than 800 houses are some of the most elegant homes in the Pioneer Valley. Join SPT to tour some of these lovely homes at this magical time of day and season.

The McKnight Twilight Tour generously sponsored by

Several noted local architects were involved in designing houses. Eugene Gardner and his son George worked on more than a dozen homes. Napoleon Russell and his partner Fred Knowlton designed numerous homes and also helped develop the area around Shefford and Caseland Streets. Max Westhoff, who designed the old Shriners Hospital and the Connecticut Valley History Museum, also worked on homes.

The neighborhood’s park-like setting, proximity to Springfield Hospital, and access to the trolley line encouraged development. Prior to the Great Depression, many houses were built in the popular Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival styles. Noted residents over the years include early aviatrix Maude Tait Moriarty, impressionist painter Harriet Randall Lumis, cork-centered baseball inventor Milton Reach, and Mass Mutual president Betrand Perry.

The Atwater Park Tour of Historic Homes generously sponsored by

The Springfield Preservation Trust House Tour will open homes south of Sumner Avenue. Colonial Revival and Shingle-style homes predominate in this area, developed by the Forest Park Heights Company headed by Lewis Newman.

The neighborhood’s park-like setting, proximity to Springfield Hospital, and access to the trolley line

encouraged development. (A remnant of the trolley tracks can be seen at Atwater Road and Crestwood Street). Prior to the Great Depression, many houses were built in the popular Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival styles. Noted residents over the years include early aviatrix Maude Tait Moriarty, impressionist painter Harriet Randall Lumis, cork-centered baseball inventor Milton Reach, and Mass Mutual president Betrand Perry.

Bellevue Avenue and Marengo Park were laid out as “Belmont Heights” by local builder and industrialist Diodate Swan. Mr. Swan died in 1895, and his children developed the area. Most houses were constructed after 1900 in the popular Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival styles. All three of his sons as well as his widow lived on Bellevue Avenue.

Homes featured today are Colonial Revival style, which began after the Centennial Exposition of 1876 sparked renewed interest in the country’s colonial past. It soon became the most popular style in the East. Such houses were more symmetrical than Victorian houses and featured classically inspired decoration.

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21 Best London Walking Tours in 2024 (ranked!)

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Ready to tour the exciting places that London has to offer?

You’ve come to the right place, as we’re going to explore the best 21 walking tours in London – all led by expert guides who want to share the beauty of this part of England and help you skip the tourist traps.

If you’re like, just cut to the chase already, then don’t worry.

The best walking tour from London is this Hidden London Gems walking tour .

It has about 170 amazing reviews, so there’s no going wrong.

London is one of the most beautiful, picturesque, and incredible parts of England filled with friendly people, local pubs, iconic landmarks, lots of exciting things to do, and more.

If you want to see what your other options are, here are 20 more tours that are definitely worth your time.

So let’s get into the list of the best walking tours in London, so you can book it already!

PS – booking in advance is highly, highly recommended, so you don’t miss out.

⏳ Don’t have time to read the whole list?

The best London walking tour is this Ultimate London Sightseeing walking tour .

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Easy Guide: Best London Walking Tours

1. ultimate london sightseeing walking tour : best walking tour in london.

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 120+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  5 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR

• Guided tour
• Two historic areas: London & Westminster
• 30+ London landmarks and attractions
• Interactive tour with photo ops and trivia

It’s very time-consuming to navigate London all on your own, especially because you need to plan your itinerary such that you cover all the top attractions in the city.

Luckily, this action-packed walking tour that covers London and Westminster takes care of that for you.

This tour includes over 30 sights , including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the Tower of London.

Alongside that, your guide will keep you busy with photo ops, trivia , and questions so that you don’t get bored and tell you how the city came to be and even why the arrival of Romans nearly 2000 years ago changed everything.

As part of your guided walks London, you’ll also go to St. Paul’s Cathedral , where you can learn the history of this beautiful cathedral, significant events that have happened here, and the architect responsible for something so magnificent.

Other stops include the Mansion House , one of the most iconic houses in London, the Royal Exchange Building , and the Bank of England , which also houses a gold vault worth almost £200 billion!   

2. Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London : best guided London walks

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 170+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  2-3 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Changing of the guard ceremony
• Attractions like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, & Buckingham Palace
• Houses of Parliament

The Changing of the Guard ceremony is one of the most famous attractions of the city and attracts large crowds every time and this is one of the best walking tours in London.

It’s truly something you’d expect from London – a pomp with household cavalry and foot soldiers in bearskin hats accompanied by large bands marching towards Buckingham Palace.

As the guards go on with their historical ritual, your guide will explain all the regiments that serve the king before taking you on a sightseeing walk past numerous famous attractions, such as the Houses of Parliament , Big Ben, Clarence House, St. James’s Palace, and Westminster Abbey.

And as you go past the different attractions, your guide will feed you interesting information.

For instance, when you pass by Buckingham Palace, you’ll get a chance to take some pictures while learning about the famous palace, such as the number of rooms and the story of when a man broke into the Queen’s bedroom.

You’ll also see the Royal balcony and if the King is home.

3. Hidden London Walking Tour  

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 170+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  1.5 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Local professional guide
• Small groups on these walking tours of London
• Fleet Street, Temple Church, and St Bride’s Church
• Statue of Samuel Johnson

If you’re looking for a unique way to explore London, check out this tour – it’s a great way to see the forgotten, macabre, and mysterious past of this city .

And there are lots of interesting spots too: a long-lost underground station , a church with scars from the Second World War, a medieval crypt, and the Knights Templar’s punishment cell .

This walking tour is suitable for everyone , ranging from families and small groups to all those looking for a new kind of adventure.

Plus, it has a more relaxed pace , so you’ll have a pleasant time exploring the local streets and learning about their history.

Part of your tour involves walking along Fleet Street which is famous for its newspaper industry, visiting St Bride’s Church, which inspired the wedding cake, and seeing the statue of Samuel Johnson, who’s famous for inventing the modern dictionary.

4. Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 1200+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  2 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Expert guides who’ll bring the story to life
• Original photos of the location like they were when the murders took place
• Police and press reports about the crime
• Free 194-page e-book link

If you love thrillers and crime, this Jack the Ripper walking tour is something you should definitely check out – one of the best walking tour London.

While you walk down the streets, you’ll get to hear spine-chilling stories of Jack the Ripper , one of the most notorious serial killers in London.

This tour will take you down not just eerie cobbled alleyways, but also secret spots that are completely inaccessible by bus or car.

Meanwhile, you’ll get to hear insights about the unsolved crimes from 1888, learn more about the suspects, and check out the various spots in Brick Lane and Spitalfields where heinous crimes took place.

In addition to visiting the places where the murders occurred, you’ll also get to see press and police reports from the crime and even old photos.

Plus, the guide has written a book on the serial killer, so you’ll get to learn interesting facts about him.

You’ll also get an informative e-book once the tour is over! 

5. Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 370+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  2 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Local guide on these walks of London
• St. Paul’s Cathedral
• Major landmarks
• Near public transportation

Done seeing all the top tourist attractions that London has to offer?

Try something different with this ghost-walking tour , where you can learn about sinister apparitions and spooky sightings .

Throughout your tour, you’ll follow an informative guide down atmospheric alleyways and dark streets while listening to tales of the hidden history of the city and spine-chilling stories about mayhem, murder, and crime.

Your guide will also indulge you in spooky stories about specters, ghosts, and ghouls that haunt the back alleys as the sun goes down. 

This tour will also take you through major landmarks so that you can snap some pictures for your Instagram.

Other stops on the route include trendy restaurants and skyscrapers before it ends at St Paul’s Cathedral.

6. Private Custom Walking Tour: Day Tour of London

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 90+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  4-8 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Private tour
• Professional & qualified Blue Badge tourist guide
• Central London pickup and drop-off
• Concierge-style service both before and after the tour

If you’re only interested in a handful of landmarks and don’t want to listen to commentary that you find boring, this private custom walking tour is the best option for you.

With this tour, you have the option of setting your itinerary and exploring London how you like on a full- or half-day private tour.

The good thing about this tour is that it lets you see only those attractions that are on your list.

Plus, your guide can tell you some more unknown corners and hidden gems of the city that you can add to your itinerary if you want to check them out.

Everything on this tour is entirely up to you, from the meeting point to the start time.

You can even decide what the tour should focus on, whether that’s food, fashion, or architecture.

And since this is a private tour, you’ll have your guide’s complete attention.

The tour also includes hotel pickup and is ideal for small groups and families.    

7. Music Walking Tour of London’s Soho : London walking tour

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 30+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  2.5 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Local guide (musician)
• Small group
• Must-see musical landmarks
• Insider information about making music in the city

It’s no secret that London has a rich musical heritage , but it can be pretty tricky to find the best spots to get a chance to see the pop culture, but this is where this tour comes in.

As a part of this tour , you’ll get to see many important musical landmarks.

You’ll be guided by a local musician as you take this tour of Soho and visit some of the most iconic music monuments.

Your tour will start outside the Dominion Theatre and will take you through the famous street where the Rolling Stones recorded their very first album.

You’ll also get to see where famous artists like Bowie and Hendrix recorded their iconic albums and stop by young Mozart’s home.

Other stops on your tour include Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, which aims to bring Ronnie Scott to life through insider anecdotes, and the Seville Theatre.

8. London: Landmarks and Harry Potter Walking Tour

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 30+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  1 – 2 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Complimentary Veluba shuttle
• ‘The Wizard Walk’ walking tour
• ‘Landmarks Walking Tour’
• Audio commentary in multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, and Chinese

If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you’ll love this tour , which is one of the best London walk tour and combines key landmarks of the city and sights in London that are featured in Harry Potter.

You can even divide the tour into two: a wizard tour and a landmarks tour, and spread them over two days.

This way, you won’t need to rush through all the sights.

The key sights you’ll get to see on this tour include Soho, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament while learning about their history.

For instance, you’ll learn all about the history of the iconic clock tower and how the bell was damaged soon after it become operational.

You’ll also walk past many important sights, including Buckingham Palace , Parliament Square where you’ll see the statues of iconic political figures, and the UK Supreme Court .

You’ll also get access to an app that has some more self-guided tours. 

9. Historic London Pubs Private Walking Tour

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 20+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  4 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Pickup from select hotels
• 6 historic pubs

England’s pub culture is something worth experiencing, and if you love beer and history, this half-day historic pub tour is perfect for you.

It’ll take you to 6 historic pubs that go as back as the Great Fire of London in 1666 as you enjoy London tours by walking.

These pubs are located in areas like the East End, Clerkenwell, and Farringdon. 

At each venue, you’ll get the chance to learn about its history and enjoy a soft drink or a small beer.

The tour is also limited to 15 people, so you’ll have a nice, small-group experience.

Let’s talk a little more about some of the stops on this tour.

There’s the Viaduct Tavern , an old Gin Palace beside an old prison with prisoner cells in cellars for those awaiting execution, and the Castle pub that is somehow connected to the Royal Family (you’ll get to learn all about it once you take this tour).

There are other exciting stops too!

10. Haunted London Pub Walking Tour

⭐️  RATING:  4.5 out of 5 Stars, 25+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  2 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Local guide with a penchant for stories for this walking tours London
• Eerie locations
• Stops at pubs as per your request
• Spine-tingling tales

Are you a fan of horror?

Love visiting haunted sites?

If you answered yes to both questions, this haunted London pub walking tour should be right up your alley.

This 2-hour tour takes you through three haunted pubs while your fun and knowledgeable guide tells you chilling, spine-tingling, and frightening tales of debauchery, hauntings, and notorious murderers.

For instance, you’ll get to visit the eerie Sweeney Todd barber shop and the haunting interior of a Victorian prison.

Since this tour starts once the sun goes down, you’ll really need something to steel your nerves.

This is why along the way, you’ll get the chance to drink up some liquid courage (maybe a pint or two) so that you make it to the end of the tour.

Once you finish this tour, you’ll start seeing London in a spookier light.    

11. London Bridge Ghost Walking Tour 

⭐️  RATING:  4.5 out of 5 Stars, 20+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  1.5 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• An entertaining guide
• Sinister tales about the area
• 16th-century pub
• Crossroads for wandering spirits

Here’s another ghost tour for all those who love horror, where you’ll get to explore medieval London .

On this 1.5-hour walking tour of the London Bridge , you’ll learn why the bridge and the areas surrounding it are considered some of the most haunted areas of the city.

Meanwhile, your fun guide will narrate sinister stories of lawless thugs and body snatchers.

You’ll also hear tales of the inmates of the oldest prison in England and the restless souls of the ladies of the night.

Finally, your tour will end at a 16th-century pub famous for being haunted by a ‘ghost dog.’

There are other interesting things lined up for you on this tour.

For instance, you’ll learn about the different bridges in the Thames (one area is still famous as the crossroads for wandering spirits), bone-chilling deeds that took place in the oldest operating theatre in the world, and the Bishop of Winchester who really left a mark on the neighborhood. 

12. Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour in London  

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 20+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  3 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Private guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Sherlock Holmes museum
• Filming locations for the infamous TV series

Fans of the world’s best detective and his loyal sidekick must take this Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour in London.

As part of this tour, you’ll be taken to the mystery-solving and crime-busting world of Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes.

You’ll get the chance to go to the detective’s home at 221B Baker Street and will be transported to the fictional world as soon as you step into the Sherlock Holmes Museum.

You’ll also stop at the Sherlock Holmes Store , where you can buy some Sherlock souvenirs. 

After that, you’ll follow the making of the hit TV show and visit all the iconic filming locations in Whitehall and Russell Square.

Spoiler alert: you’ll also see where Sherlock faked his death and hear entertaining stories about Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch, who make a great duo!

Throughout the tour, your guide will keep you entertained with Sherlock Holmes trivia, anecdotes, and facts.

You’ll be traveling on a comfortable mini-coach on this tour and will get personalized attention from the guide.   

13. London Police and Crime Walking Tour

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 19+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  2 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Kit and equipment
• Opportunity to examine historic items of police regalia
• Former police officer as your guide
• Top sights including Trafalgar Square and Scotland Yard

Explore a completely new side of London with this policing and crime-themed tour guided by a former officer with both detective and uniform experience.

Choose whether you want to start the tour in the morning or afternoon and meet up with your guide in Covent Garden to get started.

You’ll visit lots of landmarks on this tour, including New Scotland Yard (where policing was invested) and Trafalgar Square.

You’ll also stop by a Sherlock Holmes-themed pub at Northumberland Avenue.

Other stops include Bow Street (where the Magistrates Court is located), Covent Garden (famous for its gin-soaked history) , Charing Cross (where you’ll hear tales of mayhem and murder), and St. James’s Park (where there’s a National Police Memorial for fallen officers).

At the end of the tour, you’ll know the city’s lesser-known history of crime and insider stories about police work. 

14. Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 17+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  4 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Historic guided tour on one of the best walking tours in London
• Knowledgeable local tour guide
• Entry into 4 historic pubs
• Customizable itinerary

Here’s another tour to explore some of the most historic pubs that the city has to offer while you enjoy a local beverage and mingle with fellow pub enthusiasts and travelers.

This London pub tour will take you to four centuries-old ale houses and pubs that are closely related to the culture and history of the city.

You’ll go to pubs that were frequented by not just the Queens and Kings of England, but also influential and iconic figures, including Dick Turpin, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle , Nelle Gwynne, Oliver Cromwell, and Charles Dickens .

A local tour guide will guide you throughout the tour as you go to important pubs, walk through secret streets , and learn about the city’s history and its important landmarks such as Covent Garden, St James’s Palace, Shaftesbury Avenue, Pall Mall, and Trafalgar Square. 

All in all, this tour is a great way to explore London and its historic pubs.

15. Historic London City Walking Tour

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 16+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  2-3 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Guided tour of the city
• Personalized experience
• Top landmarks that London has to offer
• Additional bonus stops

History buffs will absolutely love this historic London city walking tour .

This small group tour starts in the afternoon and will take you through the oldest neighborhood of the city.

You’ll meet your guide at St. Paul’s Cathedral , and after taking some pictures and learning about its history, you’ll set off on your tour.

The landmarks you’ll get to see on this tour include the Bank of England and its iconic Gold Vault , London Bridge, the Tower of London, Borough Market , and the Monument (for the Great Fire).

You’ll pass by the Mansion House, the Royal Exchange Building, and the Shard, the tallest building in the UK.

Other stops include City Hall and Leadenhall Market, a 700-year-old market that’s also used in the Harry Potter movies . 

The tour also includes a very informative history lesson.

You’ll learn about the significant events that have occurred throughout history, such as the Great Fire of London .

16. London Witches and History Walking Tour : London city walking tours

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 14+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  1 hour 15 minutes | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Costumed in-character guide
• Fascinating and chilling history of the city
• Famous filming locations from Harry Potter

London’s history is laced with witches, and what better way to learn more about them than this London witches and history walking tour ?

This tour will familiarize you with the wicked history of the city and take you to famous sights as well as hidden gems.

To further add to the authenticity of the tour, you’ll be guided by a costumed witch who will keep you entertained with historical facts, unexpected tales of real-life witches , and the injustices they were subjected to.

To kick off the tour, you’ll meet your witch guide and your coven at a quiet space right behind Southwark Cathedral , learn the theme of the adventure, and listen to the first witch-related tale of the night.

As you proceed with the tour, you’ll learn the truth about different witches, including John Peterson or the Witch of Wapping, Jinny Bingham or Mother Damnable, and the Last Witch.

Along the way, you might even get to visit some Harry Potter filming locations.

17. London Walks – 12 Self-Guided Audio Walking Tours

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 10+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  1 – 6 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Access to a self-guided audio tour
• Offline mode for when you don’t have Wi-Fi
• Instagram hotspots for the perfect pictures
• Location-aware so that you don’t get lost

If you’d rather explore the city on your own without having to follow behind a tour guide in a group, then what you’re looking for is a self-guided tour and there’s nothing better than this London Walks tour , a series of 12 immersive, self-guided audio walking tours.

While you walk around the different sites and explore the city your way, you’ll be accompanied by the knowledge of hipsters, storytellers, and local historians.

For instance, with the Westminster or Royal London tours, you’ll get to visit iconic landmarks like Big Ben, explore sites like Kew Gardens (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), discover lively neighborhoods like Shoreditch, Notting Hill, and Brixton, and stop at the hottest Instagram spots like Soho.

Plus, you can download the tours in advance and listen to them without Wi-Fi.

This way, you don’t need to spend money on roaming.

18. The Beatles London Walking Tour

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 10+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  2.5 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Professional guide on these walking tours around London
• Lots of fun Beatles stories
• Locations central to the history of the band
• Legendary Beatles’ locations

Fans of The Beatles who wish to walk in their idols’ footsteps should take this Beatles London Walking tour .

This Beatles-themed tour takes you through the different locations in London that are central to the mythology and history of the band.

As part of the tour, you’ll walk across Abbey Road , see Abbey Road studios, travel to where ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ was filmed , and where different album covers were shot.

You’ll also get to visit Sir Paul McCartney’s home and other locations pivotal to the band, such as the place where ‘Yesterday’ was composed, where Yoko and John met, and the place where the term Beatlemania came into being.

Other stops include Blue Plaque: John Lennon, the house where Yoko and John lived , Marylebone, the registry office where two of the four Beatles married thrice, and Kingly Street where Paul met Linda for the very first time.  

The tour also includes lots of trivia that might even surprise hardcore Beatles fans!  

19. Magical Christmas Walking Tour in London : best London walking tours

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 7+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  2 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Wi-Fi onboard
• London’s winter transformation
• Festive sights
• Lots and lots of iconic Christmas lights

Christmas is definitely the most wonderful time of the year, and there’s no better way to enjoy the festive season than with this Magical Christmas Walking Tour.

This Iheartlondontour is filled with lots of fun, and there’s a reason it came into being.

Lots of people that come to London during the cold winter months don’t fully enjoy the Christmas joy that the city has to offer.

This tour is a great way to showcase how spirited and totally unforgettable Christmas in this city can be.   

As you go about this tour, you’ll notice how London completely transforms in the winter and see new things, unexplored paths, and wonderful sights without having to spend an exuberant amount.

Your tour will start from Charing Cross Station.

From here, you’ll move on to see more amazing sights, including the London Palladium (a high-class shopping district), Carnaby Soho lights , Piccadilly Circus, and the iconic Regent Street Christmas Lights .

20. Shakespeare Walking Tour in London

⭐️  RATING:  4.5 out of 5 Stars, 7+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  3 hours 15 minutes | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Globe Theatre in-house tour for this walk tour London
• Interesting stories of Shakespeare
• Lively South Bank

Take this walking tour of central London and retrace the footsteps of the famous William Shakespeare .

You’ll get to visit the South Bank (the “Las Vegas” of London where activities like theatre and bull-baiting legally took place) and get an in-house tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

You’ll also get to see where the original theatre, as well as its competitor, Rose Theatre, is located.

Other attractions on this tour include the Anchor Pub , the Golden Hinde (the life-size model of the original Golden Hinde that was used by Sir Francis Drake to sail around the globe in 1577), the Winchester Palace (see the ruins here), and the Shakespeare-stained glass window present at Southwark Cathedral.

You’ll also stop by the Harvard University chapel and the famous Borough Market that dates back to Elizabethan times.

And while you marvel at all these sites, your tour guide will keep you entertained with stories about Shakespeare.

21. London River Cruise & Westminster Walking Tour 

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 5+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  4 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Thames cruise ticket
• Local fun guide
• Top 20 sights of Westminster
• Small group tour for a personalized experience

This half-day tour combines a walking tour of the city with a sightseeing cruise of the Thames River and takes you through the most famous landmarks of the city.

While you walk down the streets and past attractions like Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Buckingham Palace, your guide will keep you entertained with live commentary .

In total, the walking tour covers 20 sights.

So in addition to the attractions above, other stops include the Changing of the Guard, St James Palace, Queen Victoria Fountain Green Park, Admiralty Arch, Whitehall, and Downing Street.

Once the walking tour is completed, you’ll be dropped off at the Thames River cruise, which lets you explore London from a different perspective.

The cruise starts from the Westminster Pier and goes to the Tower Bridge Pier.  

And since this is a small tour , limited to just 15 participants, you’ll get more personalized attention from your tour guide.

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UK Travel Planning Guide: the FAQs

🏥 Should I buy UK travel insurance?

Absolutely yes. Basic coverage is not expensive, and as a visitor you are NOT covered under the NHS. Compare policies and prices with Travel Insurance Master here , a big name in the travel insurance business, and cross that off your list.

🔌 Do I need travel adapters for the UK?

Yes, you do, otherwise you won’t be able to plug in your electronics/phone/lifelines. I recommend this one , which is all-in-one so you can use it in other countries.

🚗 What do I need to drive in the UK?

The first thing you need to check out if you’re planning on renting a car in the UK is this guide to driving in the UK for visitors – the roads, signs, and driving experience will likely not be what you’re used to and it’s essential to prepare yourself to stay safe and aware.

🛌 What’s the best way to book hotels in the UK?

For UK hotels, Booking is the best site as it offers free cancellation on many properties. If you want an apartment, I always recommend VRBO over AirBnb.

📳 Will my phone work in the UK?

Yes – if you set it up right. Check out my guide on making your foreign phone work in the UK to ensure that you get the type of service you need.

🚿 Can I drink the water in the UK?

Yes, UK water is great and perfectly safe. But drink out of taps in any kitchen or use water fountains. Double check before drinking out of the taps in hotel bathrooms, though, as they may be on a different system. London water is safe to drink .

Heading to London? Want the best tips?

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We know you’re looking for  things to do in Las Vegas , why not consider a  walking tour!  Las Vegas Walking Tours   are  fun, affordable, informative,  and quite possibly the  best travel activity . Walking tours accommodate families, couples, and even the single adventurous traveler while offering the opportunity to meet other travelers from around the world and possibly even make new friends. “We really enjoyed it, was one of the highlights of our trip.”  – Jill Flynn – Glasgow, Scotland

Let  Las Vegas Walking Tours  take you on a journey through Downtown Las Vegas’ historic Fremont Street that you can only get by foot. See Vegas like you’ve never seen before or didn’t know existed as local residents and Vegas historians share their knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm of fabulous Viva Las Vegas!

Receiving the TripAdvisor  ‘Travelers’ Choice’  Award,  ‘ Certificate of Excellence’  five years running and awarded as  ‘Walking Tour Operator of the Year – 2020’  by the Luxury Travel Guide, our group sizes are limited to help ensure a more personal experience with your guide who is pleased to answer all your questions. You will also be outfitted with a wireless ear-monitor and volume control to ensure you hear every word along the way. So feel free to jump in and join the conversation, or just sit back and take in the sites, sounds and stories.  There’s a lot more to Las Vegas than meets the eye, let us lead the way. “the best walking tour I have been on in 15 years!”  – Greg Hare – San Diego, CA

• USA Today – 10 Best ‘Tours and Excursions in Las Vegas’ – 2021
• TripAdvisor   ‘Travelers’ Choice’,  ‘Certificate of Excellence’- 2016-2020
• Luxury Travel Guide / Prestige Awards  – Winner ‘Walking Tour Operator of the Year – NV’, 2017, 2020 , 2021
• Travel and Hospitality Awards  ‘Walking Tour Company of the Year – Americas/Nevada’ ,  2018, 2021
• Travel and Hospitality Awards ‘Tour Company of the Year 2019 – Americas/Nevada’
• Best of Las Vegas 2017, 2018 – ‘Best Tour’
• Viator ‘ Top Rated ‘

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For the remainder of 2023 and for all of 2024 we will be offering our tours on customized basis only.  This means that you will select you tour, guided or self-guided, select your dates and we will plan your walking tour using the same great guides and accommodations as our group departures.  Group sizes can range from 2 to 12 people.

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Wonderfully designed and crafted guided walking tours in england, scotland, wales and ireland.  our walking tours are fully supported with guides, excellent accommodations and full vehicle support throughout.  our hand selected accommodations are quaint and elegant hotels and inns. for over 30 years we have been providing incredible hiking tour itineraries accompanied by local and knowledgeable guides.  our hiking tours include england's lake district, the cotswolds, the western highlands of scotland and the isle of skye, wales, cornwall and the connemara coast of ireland., self-guided walking tours england   |   scotland   |  wales   |  ireland, ramblers has designed your self-guided walking tour so that your hiking tour will be enjoyed on your own terms, but with all the logistics taken care of. we provide everything you need to enjoy an authentic perspective of our destinations.  the itineraries for our self-guided hiking tours in england, scotland, wales and ireland reflect 30 years of expertise.  we feel there is no better or more authentic way to experience a destination than on foot.  the scenery, local culture, history and food is best experienced, and most genuine, on foot. we will provide the itinerary, trail maps, trail guide book, accommodations, luggage transfers to and from each accommodation and local emergency contact., our guided tours.

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Ireland offers a variety of sceneries.  From forests to beaches to mountains. 

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The 18 best tours and walks to explore NYC in 2024

Take one of these amazing NYC tours and let an expert show you the city like you've never seen it before

With so many must-see attractions in NYC , a visit to the city can be overwhelming. The best NYC tours — whether by land, sea or air — can help you make the most of your visit. Even locals will enjoy these tours and maybe learn something new (or discover a few secret NYC destinations) by taking an off-the-beaten-path tour . Choose your own adventure: walking tours, boat tours, bike tours and helicopter tours are all great ways to see the city, and the expert guides will leave you with a satisfying taste of the city. Looking for something more specific? There are food tours, movie tours, art tours, architecture tours and more. Whatever part of NYC you want to explore, there’s a tour for you, and you’ll have fun while learning everything you need to know about the Big Apple.

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Best NYC tours

1.  big bus new york hop-on hop-off tour.

The quintessential city tour of all tours, hop-on hop-off's get some major props for ease, accessibility, and price. Map-reading and subway-taking not your strong suit? No worries — even the most directionally-challenged traveler can enjoy Big Bus Tours, condensing a sightseeing fest including thirty landmarks into one trip. Be sure to watch out for famous points of interest as you go with the aid of a live tour guide (and go-to know-it-all about New York attractions). And if something catches your eye? Just hop off wherever you fancy — simple. Choose from routes running in downtown, uptown, Harlem, and Brooklyn and get from Wall Street’s Charging Bull statue to the green meadows of Central Park with ease. Basically, it's an easy option for seeing as much or as little as you want of the city in one day – and not stress out about maps or super expensive Uber fairs.

2.  Lower East Side Food and History Walking Tour

Come hungry: This food tour is really what NYC dreams are made of. You'll start this feasting adventure with a mammoth pastrami and rye at Katz's  Delicatessen, then head to a Dominican breakfast counter to sample a classic local speciality. After that, your guide will get you to taste your way through a legendary local market, legacy cheese shop, Chinatown, historic bodegas, a 19th century Jewish family pickle recipe, and finally (if you've got the room) an artisan donut shop where the flavors promise to delight you. It’s also not all about the food: Your guide will explain how a diverse spread of cultures and people have shaped, this neighborhood and the food it eats as you walk.

3.  Sex and the City Hotspots Tour

What Sex and the City fan hasn’t daydreamed about switching lives with Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, or Charlotte for the day? The over-the-top outfits, glamorous parties, and outrageous dates might be too good to be true, but at least the scenery is true to life. You'll hop around to 40 iconic locations, including  Carrie’s brownstone , some of the girls’ favorite bars (including the one owned by Steve and Aiden), and an X-rated store featured on the show during this epic bus tour. There might even be time to stop for a Cosmo.

4.  Small Group Central Park Bike Tour

You’ll cover much more of Central Park’s 843 acres of meadows, woods, and ponds on a bike than you ever could on foot. Meet up with the guide from Central Park Tours Inc. to pick out your wheels for the day, then set off from the south end of the park. You’ll spy iconic landmarks, plus a few lesser-known gems. And since the tour is always capped at just eight people, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions along the way and maybe even make a new friend or two. Oh, and you know, we could think of worse ways to stay fit and save the planet. 

5.  Circle Line: New York Landmarks Cruise

As far as skylines go, Manhattan's is a hard one to beat. There's the Statue of Liberty leading the way from Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge showing off its architectural beauty, and the Empire State standing tall – all of which make for a stunning view from the water. Sail around New York harbor on the Circle Line cruise, which heads up the Hudson, as well as rounding the Brooklyn bay areas. You'll also hear the history and stories behind all of the sights, so fill up on the facts and don't hesitate to ask a question or two. 

6.  9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour

Remember the lives lost during the tragedy that was 9/11 by visiting the site where the World Trade Center once stood. Now known as Ground Zero, your guide will share facts, figures, and real-life stories with you – making for a trip that is insightful, informative, and moving all at once. Starting at Broadway 203 E, you'll stop at the  Fireman’s Memorial,  twin reflecting pools, One World Observatory, and  St Paul’s Chapel. For a little more, you can choose to book a tour that includes ticket access to the 9/11 Museum. 

7.  Central Park TV and Movie Sites Tour

With 843 acres of meadows, woods, and streams, Central Park offers a gorgeous green backdrop for filmmakers. So perhaps it’s no surprise that countless movies have been set here, from When Harry Met Sally to Ghostbusters . Movie buffs will recognize the skating rink featured in Serendipity , the people-watching scene from Annie Hall, and the path that Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Jules Munshin biked along in On the Town . This two-hour walking tour takes you to 40 film locations within the park, though hundreds more exist.

8.  Champagne Brunch Sail

Fresh air, ocean waves, unlimited prosecco, and a massive brunch spread of bagels, lox, cream cheese, quiche, fresh fruit, and more—it’s fair to say that this midday cruise on a roaring twenties-style yacht really does have it all. Sit back and relax as the crew guides the restored 1929 sailboat out into the harbor.  Sip champagne and mimosas, gaze at the skyline, and, if you’re lucky – the captain will even let you take a turn at the helm.

9.  Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour

Boasting some of the most jaw-droppingly spectacular views in the city, the Brooklyn Bridge is a beacon for snap-happy tourists. But don't let your only experience of this stunning structure and its incredible views be through the viewfinder of your camera. Put the gadgets down and take a bike ride across the bridge to really soak up the scenery. This 'Bike and Roll' tour takes about three hours, running at a  leisurely pace with  plenty of time for photo stops. Make sure you make the most of your guide, who is sure to have bags of knowledge about the bridge's history and architectural details. 

10.  Sugar Hill and Washington Heights Tour

Sugar Hill got its name during the Harlem Renaissance, as “life was sweet” for the wealthy African Americans who lived in the district. Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Duke Ellington all spent time in the row houses here. Peep the stunning Queen Anne–style architecture and immerse yourself in the vibrant community on this walking tour of the area.

11.  Roosevelt Island Tour

Few visitors know anything about Roosevelt Island, a secluded residential community that feels worlds apart from the rest of the city. Once used for insane asylums and hospitals, Roosevelt Island is now home to a thriving population of about 14,000 residents. But, if you have the stomach for it, revisit the island's troubled past on the 'Island of Lost Souls: Madness and Medicine' tour. Pass eerie sites, like the neo-Gothic ruins of the smallpox hospital, the first pathological and bacteriological research lab, and the NYC Lunatic Asylum which opened in 1841. After you learn about the island’s history, board the aerial tram for a sky-high trip over the East River into Manhattan.

12.  Best of Brooklyn Half-Day Food and Culture Bus Tour

Despite Manhattan's abundance of white-clothed, Michelin-starred dining rooms, some are now touting Brooklyn as the epicenter of food culture in NYC. Either way, it's impossible to deny that Brooklyn's dining scene is incredible, from pierogis in Greenpoint's Polish stronghold to tacos and pupusas in Sunset Park and trendy farm-to-table newcomers in Williamsburg. To provide a thorough understanding of the borough's eats, this half-day tour will take you through all those neighborhoods, as well as Dumbo, the waterfront neighborhood where you'll enjoy sweets from the renowned Jacques Torres chocolate factory.

13.  Statue of Liberty Express Cruise

Perfect for the sightseer who knows exactly what they want, this Circle Line express tour goes right to the Statue of Liberty – no pit stops this time. Listen to an expert guide point out some lower Manhattan landmarks before pausing for photos right next to Lady Liberty. And since this cruise only takes an hour, it’s easy to fit into even the busiest itinerary.

14.  High Line, Chelsea & Meatpacking District Walking Tour

What started life as an unremarkable elevated railway is now famous across the world and one of New York's most photogenic landmarks. The High Line is a public park, rotating art gallery and perennial tourist attraction stretched, as the name suggests, high over the bustling city streets below. Take a two-hour walking tour and explore the full span of this green oasis, making sure to take in the architecture and unique history of Chelsea and the Meatpacking District while you do it. Make sure you save some time to shop in Chelsea Market afterward – and don't forget to snap a pic of the lush greenery. 

15.  Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village

You’d never know it from the looks of Washington Square Park, but Greenwich Village has a sinister past. At the northwest corner of the park is the Hangman’s Elm, one of the oldest trees in the city and the site of at least one public execution. Master of horror Edgar Allan Poe once lived in the neighborhood, and rumor has it that artist John La Farge still haunts the nearby Church of the Ascension. Delve into the neighborhood’s gruesome past on this two-hour ghost tour, and discover all of its haunting secrets. Just be sure to wear comfortable shoes!

16.  The Sopranos Filming Locations Tour

Technically speaking, this tour takes you outside the five boroughs, but The Sopranos is such an iconic New York show that we couldn’t leave it out. After you board the bus in Midtown, you’ll go through the Lincoln Tunnel – the site of the show’s unforgettable opening sequence – on your way to the New Jersey suburbs. There, you’ll check out the Bada Bing! strip club, Big Pussy’s auto body shop, and the restaurant featured in the final scene of the series.

17.  Brooklyn Graffiti and Street Art Walking Tour

There's much more to art in New York than just the paintings, photography, and sculptures exhibited in its many prestigious museums. Graffiti started life in the Big Apple and NYC remains at the very forefront of the street art world to this day. Discover some of the city's very best outdoor artworks and murals across Brooklyn. You won’t find these artists hanging in any gallery. Yet.

18.  Circle Line Harbor Lights Cruise

There's only one thing more spectacular than New York's skyscrapers glimmering in the sun – the famous skyline dramatically lit up against the night sky. This twilight boat cruise whisks you across New York Harbor as the sun goes down. A climate controlled boat will be your base as you sail past (and under) the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges.  The 105-minute trip is a great way to get awe-inspiring views of the city and a much-needed moment of calm out on the water.

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ITALIAN GUIDED WALKING TOURS OPERATED BY LOCALS

Welcome to walk about italy: experts in walking tours.

I’m Gianni Stanghellini, owner and guide at Walk About Italy. I am a Ph.D. geologist with over two decades of experience in the realm of guided walking tours in Italy. For the past 22 years, I’ve dedicated myself to crafting remarkable journeys through this enchanting country. Hailing from Siena, a captivating medieval town nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, I remain firmly rooted here. The allure of this exquisite place has held me steadfast, and it’s from here that I continue to operate and shape unforgettable experiences.

Walk About Italy: Exploring Tuscany and Beyond

At Walk About Italy, our focus is on select regions, ensuring the pinnacle of Italy’s guided walking tours: Tuscany , the Amalfi Coast , Sicily , Umbria, Assisi & Le Marche , the Cinque Terre , Italian Alps & Dolomites and The Italian Lakes These seven destinations embody the rich tapestry of Italian beauty, each unique and awe-inspiring in its own right, beckoning to be explored.

A Boutique Enterprise Embracing Local Essence

Central to our ethos, we exclusively enlist local guides and drivers. Moreover, we gravitate toward intimate, family-owned restaurants and venture to small farms, offering you the opportunity to engage with the very heart of Italy’s agrarian heritage. Our commitment to fostering authentic connections means we facilitate interactions with locals at every turn.

In the words of G.K. Chesterton, “ The traveler sees what he sees; the tourist sees what he has come to see. ” Here at Walk About Italy, we invite you to transcend the role of a mere tourist, and instead, become an astute traveler, delving into the true essence of Italy.

Umbria and Undiscovered Tuscany tour

Will be launched on wednesday september 11, 2024 with early bird discount don’t miss it , may 12-18, 2025, oct. 5-11, 2025.

Tuscan Splendors

Amazing medieval towns and stunning surrounding countryside: Siena, Chianti region, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Pienza, Val d’Orcia . You will travel with a small group.

Amalfi Coast Wonders

Walk the paths of the Amalfi Coast including Naples , the  Vesuvius and Pompeii , with stunning views and amazing food. You will stay at charming hotels. Walk from village to village between,  Amalfi, Vietri, Ravello .

The Secret Side of Sicily

From the charming islet of Ortigia  to the  Vendicari natural reserve . From the baroque pearl of  Noto  to the Byzantine of  Pantalica.  Then we transfer to the Aeolian  Island of Lipari  with its stunning panoramas on the archipelagos. 

Umbria, Assisi & Le Marche Marvels

Umbria & Le Marche are really off-the-beaten-path. Although Assisi is well known because of Saint Francis, the area remains very genuine. Food and wines are superb here. The tour starts in the medieval town of Orvieto, one hour train ride from Rome. Continues to the small towns of Trevi, Montefalco and Bevagna and ends up in the Le Marche green countryside of Urbino, on the Adriatic sea.

CINQUE TERRE & PORTOFINO off-the-beaten-path

Italian alps & dolomites: the easy way.

Have you always dreamt of walking the Italian Alps and the Dolomites but you didn’t feel fit enough for it? We have planned the trip for you. Our hikes are very doable. No big climbs. No fear of heights on our walks. But a lot of fun though.

ROMANTIC ITALIAN LAKES

Step into romance, wander through enchanting landscapes, and embrace the allure of our Romantic Italian Lakes Walking Tour – where every step is a dance and every view a love letter to the heart of Italy

Cinque Terre September 2023 This Cinque Terre 7 day walking tour was absolutely amazing! It’s worth every cent. Amazing walks, breathtaking scenery, scrumptious Italian food and wine. So well organized! This was my 5th trip with Walk About Italy.

Tuscany has my heart! This was a trip dreams are made of. I have always wanted to see Tuscany but I am not into touristy type trips. I was a little skeptical of this tour but booked it anyway. I was blown away….It exceeded my expectations. Our guides Daniele and Chiara were a JOY to be with. They shared their countryside with us and they shared themselves. Beautiful souls. For me the hiking was wonderful and I would have done more…but beware this is definitely more of a hiking than walking tour. The food was wonderful and the wine amazing! I highly recommend. I can’t wait to try another tour.

A fantastic, boutique walking tour. Ermes and Gianni were great guides who were very accommodating and supportive; Hotels were in great location, clean and friendly staff. Breakfast was great. Great food. The ability to accommodate for individuals food requirements was great. Ermes and Gianni were fantastic guides. They complemented each other with their guiding and jokes etc. We would recommend this tour to others.

I recently embarked on a captivating tour through the picturesque regions of Umbria and the Marche in Italy. Our itinerary included enchanting stops in Montefalco, Assisi, Spello, Urbino, and the stunning Adriatic coastline. Our experienced guides, Federico and Roberto, made the journey even more engaging. Gianni, the owner of Walk About Italy, joined our group for three days, infusing a personal touch into the experience. This adventure was genuinely extraordinary, and I can’t recommend it enough!

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The Best Walking Tours of New York City

New York City has tons of walking tour companies. There are free tours, food tours, neighborhood tours, and expensive private walking tours. New York has a walking tour for everyone’s needs and interests!

Personally, I love walking tours. I think they’re a wonderful way to see a city, get your bearings, and learn about where you are from a local expert. After all, why visit a place if you don’t want to learn about it?

To help you decide what tours to take while you’re exploring the Big Apple, I decided to sample a big chunk of the city’s historical walking tour companies in order to find the best ones. While it took a toll on my feet (I definitely got my steps in!), I learned a lot about NYC history!

Here’s a review of the best walking tours in New York City:

Best Overall Tour

Take Walks specializes in behind the scenes access that other tours don’t offer. Their Met tour is hours of educational fun and I especially enjoyed their Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour ( read my full review here ). I love Walks tours because they take you behind the scenes and give you insider access you won’t get anywhere else. They always have top-notch expert guides and offer the only official tour of Grand Central Terminal , an absolute must-see in the city!

They are my FAVORITE tour company in the city. Any of their tours will be great!

Best Free Tour

Tours by Foot

These free tours are offered throughout the city by licensed guides. The company really shines in its diverse catalog — there’s a tour for everyone. They add a bit of quirky history to each tour and, since there’s no set script, each tour differs based on your guide. (My SoHo tour guide waxed poetic on gentrification.) Just make sure to sign up in advance and be sure to tip your guide at the end!

In addition to these two awesome tour companies, New York has over a dozen other insightful, educational, and delicious tours in the city. Here are my top suggestions:  

1. Big Apple Greeter

Big Apple Greeter was founded in 1992 and connects visitors with local residents who love sharing their city. These aren’t professional guides, just locals showing you their favorite spots. I highly recommend first-time visitors take a tour with them. Tours usually last 2-4 hours.

As you can imagine, this is a pretty popular service. Spots fill up fast, especially in the high season (April-October), so I recommend putting in a request as soon as you know when you’ll arrive in New York. You’ll meet your greeter on your first day, with the next two days as backups. They don’t accept reservations within 10 days of your desired date (and usually they’re booked out weeks ahead of time) so make sure to book in advance! Meeting a greeter is free of charge and there is a no-tipping policy. However, please consider making a donation to help this service continue.

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2. Explore the Real Brooklyn

Friend and fellow travel writer Dani Heinrich runs this off-the-beaten-path tour around Brooklyn. She’s a diehard Brooklynite and loves taking people around the city to show them there’s a lot more to NYC than just Manhattan. She has been leading these tours for years and will take you all over Brooklyn (so be prepared to walk, though you’ll also take the subway a couple of times to cover larger distances).

You’ll get to see five different neighborhoods over the course of this five-hour tour. You’ll admire the iconic Manhattan skyline from the Brooklyn Heights (a view you can’t get if you never leave Manhattan!), stroll amongst the classic Brooklyn brownstones of historic Cobble Hill, take in the hipster scene of Williamsburg, learn about a Jewish Orthodox community in South Williamsburg, and enjoy the street art, vintage shops, and hidden bars of industrial, artsy Bushwick.

Tours from $55 USD per person (currently only private group tours are available).

3. Central Park Conservancy Tour

Ever wanted to learn more about the iconic Central Park? Well, now you can. The Central Park Conservancy offers a ton of different tours that highlight various features of the park. Not only do you get to walk around the park on a beautiful day, but you’ll learn about what you’re looking at too!

Their Iconic Views of Central Park Tour is their most popular as it covers landmarks like the Mall, Sheep’s Meadow, and Bethesda Terrace. There are bunch of other tours too, including guided nature hikes, birding tours, family-friendly tours, tours that focus on the indigenous history of the park, and more. There are also seasonal tours, like a cherry blossom tour when they’re in season and a Halloween-themed tour in October. Most tours usually last 90 minutes, but some of the hiking tours last several hours. You can purchase tickets online in advance.

Tours from $33 USD.

4. NiteTables Experiences

NiteTables Experiences offers guided tours focused on New York City’s nightlife, where you’ll get to check out popular bars, clubs, or speakeasies on a hassle-free night out. Their tours are designed for small groups, led by knowledgeable guides who highlight the best spots and offer insider tips on the city’s vibrant nightlife scene.

They have a bunch of different tours, but as a big fan of Prohibition-style bars , my personal favorite is their Speakeasy & Prohibition History Tour . On the tour, you visit three historical bars, pubs, and speakeasies while learning about the Gilded Age and the Prohibition Era. I think their tours are especially great if you’re a solo traveler looking to enjoy New York’s nightlife with a group.

5. Big Onion Walking Tours

This is one of the biggest walking tour companies in New York. They’ve been running tours since 1991, using history Ph.D. candidates as tour guides (so every guide is super knowledgeable). They run over 30 tours in 20 different NYC neighborhoods. Some of their most popular neighborhood tours include their East Village History Tour and their Historic Harlem Tour . They also offer tours that do deep dives into specific time periods, like their Revolutionary War tour. Tours don’t run every day, so be sure to check their schedule to see what’s running during your trip.

I took their Prohibition walking tour. I liked my guide, and she provided a lot of historical information, but much of it wasn’t directly related to Prohibition. While that was a personal bummer (I’m a sucker for anything Jazz Age!), I still really liked the tour and would recommend the company.

Tours from $30 USD ($20 for students and seniors).

6. Bowery Boys Walks

The Bowery Boys started off as a podcast back in 2007, focusing on the unique history of the Big Apple. Since then, they’ve branched out and created their own walking tours based on some of their most popular episodes and topics. They offer over a dozen distinct tours that cover specific areas around the city as well as different historical periods.

Their most popular tours are the Gilded Age Mansions tour (which is super interesting!) and the Taste of Chinatown tour. Both of these run the most regularly, but be sure to check their calendar to see what tours are offered during your visit. They have in-depth tours covering specific topics, such as their newspaper history tour, historic hotels of Midtown Manhattan, and a Brooklyn Gilded Age tour. Their tours generally last around two hours. Be sure to book in advance since there is limited space.

Tours from $40 USD.

7. Honorable Mention: Get Your Guide

Get Your Guide is a massive online platform for finding all kinds of fun activities, including walking tours, bike tours, and food tours. Whenever I’m in a new city, I check their app to see what new activities I can find. There is really something for every interest and budget, and booking is a breeze. I can’t recommend them enough!

Some suggested tours worth checking out are:

• Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour
• MoMA Before Hours Guided Tour
• The Wall Street Experience
• Catacombs by Candlelight

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Devour Tours is my go-to food tour company as they always have amazing itineraries and use expert local guides. In NYC, they currently have two epic tours on offer. Their Ultimate Greenwich Village tour lasts three hours and includes a filling 9 stops at a handful of family-run eateries around this iconic bohemian neighborhood.

Their Dumplings, Delis, & History tour explores the Lower East Side, including a visit to the oldest and most famous deli in the city!

Other suggested food tour companies to check out are:

• Scott’s Pizza Tours
• Foods of NY
• Famous Fat Dave’s Five Borough Eating Tour

No matter what company you tour with on this list, you’ll learn a lot, have fun, and discover parts of NYC with these walking tours you wouldn’t have found otherwise. Nothing can replace an insider’s tour of a city! Try a couple over the course of your visit. (Again, my favorite is Take Walks but any company on this list will be phenomenal!)

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Book Your Trip to New York City: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Use Skyscanner to find a cheap flight. They are my favorite search engine because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels.

If you’re looking for more places to stay, here my complete list of favorite hostels the city.

Additionally, if you’re wondering what part of town to stay in, here’s my neighborhood guide to NYC!

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

• Safety Wing (best for everyone)
• Insure My Trip (for those over 70)
• Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)

Looking for the Best Companies to Save Money With? Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use to save money when I’m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too.

Want More Information on New York City? Be sure to visit our robust destination guide on New York City for even more planning tips!

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British Isles ~ England & Scotland

Cotswolds, lake district, scottish highlands, hebrides islands, edinburgh.

August 6 – 16, 2023 • 11 Days • $6250

Come walk with us over stone bridges and past thatch-roofed cottages in the Cotswolds; through the green, rolling hills and stone-fenced pastures of Beatrix Potter’s beloved Lake District; over heather-clad hills and across Scottish seas to the historic, windswept Isle of Iona; and along the streets of charming Edinburgh, one of our favorite walking cities on the planet!

England and Scotland have long been favorite destinations with Americans. Over the years, no other WAI Adventure has enticed more travelers abroad than our trips to what Shakespeare referred to as “this scepter’d isle” (Richard II). Something about the bucolic panoramas, historic sites, traditional way of life, and familiar names seems to strike a nerve in the heart of the American traveler.  So much of who we are as a nation is tied to Great Britain—we share a similar system of law and government, a common language (sort of), parallel cultures; in short, an inextricably linked heritage.

We invite you to join us in the summer of 2023 as we explore the countries that gave us Shakespeare and Robert Louis Stevenson, Henry VIII and Robert the Bruce, Peter Rabbit and Alice in Wonderland! Come walk with us over stone bridges and past thatch-roofed houses in the Cotswolds; through the green, rolling hills and stone-fenced pastures of Beatrix Potter’s beloved Lake District; over heather-clad hills and across Scottish seas to the historic, windswept Isle of Iona; and along the streets of charming Edinburgh.

Dates for this British Isles walking adventure in England & Scotland are linked to the incomparable Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The oddly named Tattoo is an extravaganza of the performing arts, initially only drum, bugle, and bagpipes, hence the “military” label. Now it’s been expanded to include a dizzying array of performances from all points of the compass, and takes place each August as part of the Edinburgh Art Festival.

A significant bonus on this carefully orchestrated itinerary is zero 1-night stays. We stay in each hotel at least 2 nights!

• All land travel as outlined
• Superior tourist-class or better hotel accommodations
• Ferry roundtrip from Oban to Isle of Mull
• Ferry roundtrip from Isle of Mull to Isle of Iona
• 15 meals: all breakfasts and 5 dinners as denoted (BD)
• 8 walk routes as listed
• Walking fees for those collecting IVV Credit
• WAI guide service throughout (2 guides)
• Cultural & historical expertise of national guides throughout
• All tipping for guides, coach drivers, and group meals
• Pricing is based on double occupancy; a limited number of single rooms are available for a supplement of $1,700

Activities/Visits to:

• Clotted cream tea – Chipping Campden, England
• Cruises on Lake Windermere – Lake District, England
• Iona Abbey – Scotland
• Stirling Castle – Scotland
• Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Scotland
• 48-hour hop-on-hop-off bus pass – Edinburgh, Scotland
• More fun and interesting stops than we can list!

Optional Excursion:

• Beatrix Potter’s house in Hill Top – Lake District, England (DAY 5)

“Trip exceeded our expectations…WAI is a unique tour company—good blend of walking & sightseeing…Another really great experience with WAI—Thank You!”

-George & Trish N; Sequim, WA

“I thought Tim & Jeannette were great guides. I loved our time in Glencoe when Tim sang. Loved the Tattoo.”

-Rebecca H; Portland, OR

“Good walks. Good balance of planned activity and free time. Nice people. Well organized.”

-Margie H; Bellingham, WA

“Lorna, the local guide did an excellent job and Tim & Jeannette kept us in the know and on schedule.”

-Al & Sharon M; Ellicott City, MD

“Loved all the walks—even the challenges!..I love walking the trails of England—nice to be led this time. Iona was special since I hadn’t been there before.”

-Shirley L; Renton, WA

“The walks, experience with other walkers. Interesting itineraries.”

-Penny V; Colorado Springs, CO

“Loved travelling with Tim & Jeannette!!”

-Linda P; Anchorage, AK

“Great leaders, well-planned, former friends, interesting places.”

-Dick & Margaret B; Lawrenceville, GA

“I really enjoyed the variety in the hotels and how they were located in small towns (The Winnock), beautiful locations (Ballachulish), or convenient to other things (Stratford & Edinburgh)…walking through the barley fields, heather, Scottish pines, Iona, highlands, Edinburgh; loved the small group idea—so much better than travelling with 50 people.”

-Susan H; Advance, NC

“It far exceeded my expectations, and to be able to share this trip with my family was the best thing ever!! Meeting new people; great tour guides & leadership.”

-Ginny B; Tipp City, OH

“The accommodations and food exceeded my expectations. The food was outstanding. I enjoyed the meals we ate together as a group…I enjoyed being paired with my roommate. We were compatible and had come great times together.”

-Lynne B; Lewiston, ID

“Great guides, nice walks, and little extras that make a tour fun. Like minded travelers! And intelligent, well-traveled people that can deal with most anything.”

-Patty Y; Lake Oswego, OR

“All walks were wonderful. So much to explore…I particularly enjoyed the Cotswolds and Islands of Mull and Iona.”

-Sharon M; Renton, WA

“I couldn’t get enough of the Cotswold. The grains and open fields were my favorite, not to mention lunch on a hill…Love the small group. I would have felt less at ease with the usual 50+…This was a surprising value in travel—I can’t imagine trying to organize a vacation like this on our own.”

-Ben B; Tipp City, OH

“This is a smaller tour group, well organized, good guides, variety of walks/places to visit. Fun, easy-going people…What a great trip this was! Love how low key, but good natured & informative the guides were. Lovely scenery.”

-Dana N; Issaquah, WA

“Fabulous tour of England and Scotland far exceeding expectations. Thank you, WAI!…Malcolm’s hikes were fabulous. His choices were excellent making the Cotswolds a highlight…WAI guides were excellent. Nothing like touring with an owner/heir.”

-Marion N; Woodinville, WA

“Tim & Jim were wonderful. We particularly appreciated Tim’s clear & concise explanations about times, etc. He’s gifted…Loved the itinerary/very organized & well planned.”

-Ted & Mary Jo G; Haddonfield, NJ

“Highlights included Isle of Iona—just breathtaking. Tour is extremely organized; tour locations topnotch; loved hearing music while riding on bus. Great tour—hope to be able to do this again. Would highly recommend WAI!!”

-Martha T; Clemmens, NC

Adventure Pace

Tour Pace: 1 2 3 4 5 Walk Challenge: 1 2 3 4 5

How much Adventure do you want? Here are a few features to help gauge the following factors on each tour.

Tour Pace: On a scale of 1 (slowest pace) to 5 (fastest pace), we’ve rated the following factors: number of 1-night hotels; driving miles per day; fullness of schedule; mid-tour airline flights; high elevation setting; and average amount of walking per day.

Walk Challenge: This number represents an average walk difficulty rating for the tour using a scale of 1 (easiest) to 5 (hardest).

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Mandy Whitehead  is our amazing local guide on the portion of our tour spent in England. Mandy has accompanied our groups in various parts of England and offers a wealth of local knowledge and cultural info, along with a fun spirit of Adventure! She looks forward to sharing insights into this picturesque part of Great Britain with you!

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We rendezvous in merry ole England today at a hotel in the heart of Shakespeare’s home town – Stratford-Upon-Avon! Birmingham is the closest airport – about a 30-minute taxi ride away.

Early arrivals can find a host of activities to enjoy in town, including a club-hosted walk connecting many of Stratford-Upon-Avon’s points of interest.

Be sure to return in time for this evening’s Welcome Orientation at 6 pm, followed by dinner.

Badby English Countryside Walk – 5 km, rated 2B

A few miles east of Stratford-Upon-Avon is the small, rural community of Badby. A lovely trail here through woods, over stiles, through kissing gates, and across meadows takes us to a charming country chapel with connections to the George Washington family.

A no-host picnic lunch is followed by a rest stop at Fawsley Manor, venerable home of nobility in centuries past.

At walk’s end, we return to our home in Stratford-Upon-Avon for the second night of a three-night stay.

The late afternoon and evening are free to explore, or consider the club walk in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Opportunities to attend a play in one of the Shakespearean theaters will be announced as schedules become available.

Cotswolds Hill & Dale Walk – 7 km, rated 2B

We spend today in the Cotswolds, an area renowned for its honey-colored limestone buildings, thatch-roofed homes, and graceful stone bridges arching across lazy, wandering streams. Trekking trails abound, and we are pleased to present a delightful route through the Cotswold countryside led by local walking friends.

Following our Cotswolds walk, we dilly dally in a couple of cute-as-a-button towns with the uniquely British names of Bourton-on-the-Water and Chipping Campden.

The afternoon highlight is a proper cream tea in Chipping Campden, a delicious southern English novelty not available as we move north.

Windermere Lakeside Stroll – 8 km, rated 1B

We leave Stratford today and continue our Adventure in the beautiful Lake Country of northern England.

The quaint village of Grasmere was home to poet laureate William Wordsworth. It sits on the shore of Lake Grasmere and is our base to explore the Lake District.

Just a few miles south, Lake Windermere is England’s largest lake, and a pleasant walk along its idyllic shores, punctuated by three short lake cruises, provides this afternoon’s introduction to the Lake Country.

Bowness & Beatrix Lake Country Walk – 10 km, rated 3B

A brief morning ferry ride takes us back across Lake Windermere to start today’s hike. Our route climbs along country lanes and through tiny communities to the village of Hill Top, home of beloved children’s author Beatrix Potter.

From Hill Top, we return to Lake Windermere through more pastoral panoramas, winding past stone fences and among groups of complacently grazing sheep.

We cross the lake again reluctantly, leaving with the sense that we’ve discovered a place where time stands still.

Optional Beatrix Potter’s Home & Garden Visit : A short self-guided tour (well-informed docents are on hand) through the home and garden of celebrated children’s author Beatrix Potter’s will be available mid-walk. After the visit, travelers will finish the walk or are welcome to ride the easy-to-use public transport system to return to Bowness-On-Windermere. Estimated price: $25

Lake Grasmere Walk – 6 km, rated 1B

This morning’s walk circles Lake Grasmere, and offers the trademark serenity that has long drawn writers and poets like Wordsworth. Wordsworth was England’s Poet Laureate during the later years of his life, but earlier earned a reputation as one of the “Lake Poets” while living with his sister Dorothy in Dove Cottage, which we pass during the walk.

Leaving the Lake District, we head north for Scotland and a two-night stay in Oban, the “Gateway to the Isles”, situated directly on the Firth of Lorn.

An excursion to the Hebrides Island of Mull forms the centerpiece of today’s activities.

After a ferry crossing, we motor through remote terrain in the shadow of the volcanic peak, Ben More.

From the tiny hamlet of Fionnphort, a pedestrian ferry takes us to the historic, windswept Isle of Iona —6th century birthplace of Christianity in Scotland. Often attacked by marauding Vikings attracted by the riches of the abbey, the isle offers present-day explorers the singular sensation of wandering this beautiful, isolated corner of the Hebrides, pondering life on the edge of Scotland 1500 years ago.

Glencoe Highlands Walk – 5 km, rated 2B

Glencoe is a famous valley and village connected with one of the most infamous acts of treachery in the long history of conflict between the British crown and Gaelic residents of the British Isles. It also happens to offer some of the most stunning highland panoramas in Scotland. During our walk through the breathtaking vistas of the glen, our guide shares the tragic story of the massacre perpetrated here in 1692.

From Glencoe, we continue east to Stirling Castle to retrace the drama of the centuries-long struggle between the Scots and the English. The castle played a key role both in the story of Scottish monarchy and during the Wars of Independence, when heroics by William Wallace (Braveheart), Robert the Bruce, and many others became forever immortalized.

We continue this evening to Edinburgh for the first night of a three-night stay.

Historic Edinburgh Trail – 10 km, rated 2A

Positioned on a strategic rock, Edinburgh Castle has been used as a fortress since the 7th century, bearing the brunt of this city’s turbulent history.

Our all-day walk in fascinating Edinburgh features the Castle; the Palace of Holyroodhouse; and the Royal Mile, including the John Knox House, Deacon Brodie’s Tavern, Greyfriars Bobby, and a host of other only-in-Edinburgh attractions (admissions not included)!

After dinner on your own this evening, we rendezvous to attend the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an unforgettable, outdoor cornucopia of performing arts presented on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.

Arthur’s Seat Walk – 6 km, rated 3C

Enjoy this “bonus day” to explore Edinburgh using the 48-hour hop-on-hop-off bus pass that you received at the beginning of yesterday’s activities. This is a fun and efficient way to get around Edinburgh – returning to highlights you didn’t have time to visit during the walk and exploring new corners of the fascinating city.

We are here during the renowned Edinburgh Art Festival, and there is always an abundance of attractions available simply by strolling the Royal Mile. A bonus hike to Arthur’s Seat is also available today.

Later this evening, we compare notes, swap stories, and reminisce about this English and Scottish Adventure at our Farewell Dinner.

Our travels together in Great Britain end this morning. We return home with new walking friends, fond memories of our adventures, and a greater appreciation of the history, culture, and scenery of the British Isles!

Before You Book

Click on each heading for more details.

To register, a non-refundable $300 deposit is required to hold your spot. A final payment is due 90 days before departure and is non-refundable after the due date. You will receive a prompt email from us 2 to 3 weeks in advance.

Soon after registration, an “Adventure Advice” email will be sent with critical information on flight arrangements as well as important steps to take in the months before your trip. Please do not buy your airline tickets until you review this Adventure Advice email.

Please follow this link to read our full General Tour Conditions .

With help from local experts and walking guides, these itineraries are hand-crafted with extensive on-site planning by WAI tour planners.

When planning Classic Curated Tours, our objective is to capture the essence of a destination–the history, culture, and natural wonders unique to that part of the world. We then build activities and walks that take us inside these characteristics.

Yes, these tours are educational, but they are also interactive and immersive; walking gets us off the bus and penetrates local cultures to not only see but touch, smell, and feel these special spaces.

Along the way, local walking guides amplify the experience by sharing insights into the magic of that particular location.

We generally walk at a pace of 2 to 3 miles per hour. Several walks on this trip are oriented more towards education, and therefore take longer due to stops for guide commentary. Nature walks, on the other hand, generally continue at a steadier pace because we’re stopping less to talk.

In most cases, we are not “strolling.” We are walking at a relaxed but steady pace. Your experience will be significantly affected by your level of physical fitness. If not walking regularly at home, we strongly recommend that you make a priority of “training” beforehand to both enjoy the trip and avoid medical issues due to overexertion. If you have questions about your ability to participate, please contact our office at [email protected] .

We have adopted a walk difficulty rating system which contains a numeric indicator for trail incline and an alpha indicator for trail terrain. The explanation for this system is presented on the table below:

1. Minimal hills or stair climbing. Cumulative elevation gain: <200 feet. 2. Some moderate hills and stair climbing. Cumulative elevation gain: 200-1000 feet. 3. Some significant hill or stair climbing. Cumulative elevation gain: 1000-2000 feet.

A. Almost entirely on pavement. B. A significant part of the route is on well-groomed trails with very few obstacles. C. A significant part of the route is on somewhat difficult terrain (rocky / rooted paths or soft sand).

This Adventure officially starts in Stratford-upon-Avon, England (closest airport is Birmingham Airport; airport code BHX) and finishes in Edinburgh, Scotland (closest airport is Edinburgh Airport; airport code EDI).

Transfers from the airport to our hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon and from our final hotel in Edinburgh to the Edinburgh Airport are not included in the tour price.

We recommend that you contact Laura Pfahler, the travel agent we work with, to help book your flight arrangements.

Details about flight arrangements and recommended travel agent contact information will be provided by email after you register for the Adventure. Please do not book your airfare prior to receiving these flight details from us !

WAI believes strongly in the importance of travel insurance for financial and medical protection from any number of unforeseen circumstances that can arise before departure or during your Adventure. Many travel insurance providers are available for you to consider. Laura Pfahler and Sharon Mitchell of World Travel Inc. are travel agents who provides air travel and insurance services to many WAI travelers.

Laura Pfahler: 503-434-6401 or  [email protected] Sharon Mitchell: 971-261-2091 or  [email protected]

Check out  Insurance Tips  from World Travel for a short introduction to travel insurance. (NOTE: WAI receives no commission or financial remuneration from World Travel Inc.).

As always, do some shopping to ensure you are getting the best value. Using the  SquareMouth.com  website can be a good way to compare pricing.

Other options include:

Allianz Betins Travel Guard Travel Insured International

NOTE: We suggest purchasing from a reputable, well-established insurance company (avoid buying insurance from an unknown company found only online). Travelers interested in purchasing “cancel for any reason” insurance coverage should be careful to check pricing and terms BEFORE they register for a tour. Recent changes in the international travel landscape has caused changes in the policies of some insurance companies, and made the purchase of this particular type of policy even more time-sensitive.

Walking Adventures International reserves the right to cancel this tour departure with fewer than 12 participants, in which case registered participants will receive a 100% refund of payments received.

This refund policy contains one exclusion. Many suppliers require non-refundable deposits as a condition of booking services. Though it is rare, unforeseen circumstances can force us to cancel a tour. In cases where supplier’s non-refundable policies are imposed, WAI attempts to retrieve as much of these deposits as possible but cannot guarantee a 100% refund. In cases where full refunds cannot be obtained for a cancelled tour, we will do our best to transfer unrefunded money as traveler credits to be applied to a future tour to that destination.

WAI has relaxed our policies and currently require no mitigation procedures (current WAI Wellness on Tour Policy ). However, Walking Adventures International policy includes endeavoring to comply with any COVID-19 policies in place in the destinations through which we travel.

The governments of England and Scotland have now dropped all COVID-19-related restrictions. As of the date of this writing (August 27, 2022) any remaining domestic restrictions have been removed.

We are not currently aware of any COVID-19 policies or restrictions that will impact this tour in England and Scotland.

WAI will update travelers upon learning of any changes.

Travelers participating in the England & Scotland tour must agree to abide by policies in place at the time of travel.

A final payment is due 90 days before departure (May 8, 2023) and is non-refundable after the due date. You will receive a prompt email from us a week or two in advance. Please see our General Tour Conditions for the full terms and conditions for participation in this Adventure.

Around 2-3 weeks before departure, you will receive a final email packet with details of the program, including hotel names and contact information, a list of fellow travelers, and a more detailed daily schedule.

Take a few minutes to peruse the enclosed itinerary.  The majestic landscapes of Great Britain are something to behold.  And walking is the special ingredient for connecting with this land’s natural beauty, intriguing history, and diverse culture!  Enjoy a flight of imagination to Great Britain and consider joining us for this unforgettable Walking Adventure next summer as we explore the British Isles together!

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To launch the new academic year, incoming Yale College students were invited to take the Yale Library Walking Tour. The program, sponsored by Bass Library, helps students learn about the many libraries in the Yale Library system. As an added bonus, participating students have the chance to win a private study room in Bass Library for the fall semester.

Elynn An, ’28, Saybrook College, was this year’s prizewinner. Kelly Marie Blanchat, Undergraduate Teaching and Outreach Librarian, presented An with the  coveted “key” to the study room door. “I was very excited about winning,” An said. “I have a couple of difficult classes, so the private study room is perfect for this!”

During the August program, students chose one of two tour options: a librarian-guided walking tour or a self-guided tour.

The librarian-guided tour began in Sterling Memorial for visits to collections and spaces, including the Yale Film Archive, the Irving S. Gilmore Music Library, the Franke Family Digital Humanities Lab, and Bass Library. Students had a chance to learn about the study areas available to them in each location—including the newly renovated L&B Room. 

“My college advisor, Pauline Martin, was the one to introduce me to the Walking Tour,” An said. Martin is Head of Arts Library Access Services. “I took her advice and decided to complete the tour with a few of my friends during orientation week. We visited eight libraries, and it was really fun. Honestly,” she added, “without this, I probably would have never taken the time to visit the libraries, and it was very worth it. Bass is still probably my favorite because it’s in a great location and has so many study spaces—the vibes are just perfect for studying or reading a book.”

Students who opted for a self-guided tour carried a booklet, available at the library service desks, that contained a detailed map with all library locations and descriptions. Those students who visited at least eight libraries—and collected stickers for their booklets at each location—entered the raffle to win the private study room.

Blanchat created the tour concept. She worked closely with Sidney Hirschman, Rollins Fellow at the Office of the University Printer, in the planning and development of the program. Assisting library staff members included Gwyneth Crowley, Emily Horning, and Jennifer Snow.

Photo: Librarian Kelly Blanchat (left) and prizewinner Elynn An ’28

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Take a Tour of Grand Rapids’ Ghostly History

As Halloween draws near, Grand Rapids comes alive (or is that undead?) with terrifying haunted houses, spooky corn mazes and other eerie entertainment . This is the season when the veil separating this world from the next is at its thinnest, and local legends of apparitions wandering city streets and bedeviling their old homesteads make us more aware of things that go bump in the night.

It's the perfect time to explore our haunted hot spots and learn the chilling stories behind them. But it’s not the only time – the tour operators below are fiendishly happy to guide you through the city’s ghostly history all year-round!

Explore the haunting legends of Grand Rapids during Halloween and throughout the year with expert-guided ghost tours.

Photo by Bryan Esler for Experience GR

Paranormal Michigan

Ghosts of Grand Rapids Tours by  Paranormal Michigan  offer the unique twist of being hosted by paranormal researchers who literally wrote the book on hauntings in the city.

Led by  Ghosts of Grand Rapids  authors Nicole Bray and Robert Du Shane, along with A Haunted History of Grand Rapids author Julie Rathsack, Paranormal Michigan offers private Haunted History tours, along with two public tours in Grand Rapids: one explores a western route through  downtown  (Monroe Center Street NW area) while the other follows an eastern route through the  Heritage Hill  neighborhood. 

Both routes cover various paranormal activity reports occurring on the streets, sidewalks, and in historic buildings that have been in Grand Rapids for generations. The western tour draws from such local lore as:

• A ghost cat roaming the hallways of an apartment building on Ionia Avenue NW.
• Comic books flying from their shelves in a comic book shop near Rosa Parks Circle.
• A volatile romance in 1907 that supposedly ended in death by a wooden leg in a building near the corner of Ionia Avenue NW and Fountain Street NE.
• Apparitions peeking through the curtains on the stage of a popular theater and unnerving growling noises heard by actors on the third floor.
• The ghost of an old maid who enjoys indulging in a few cigarettes in the historic lobby of a well-known Grand Rapids hotel.
• Fallen soldiers returning to war memorials to honor their departed comrades.
• The ghost of a 14-year-old boy named Mortimer who holds a degree in causing shenanigans throughout a string of connected buildings near the intersection of Fulton Street East and Division Avenue South.

You may also hear the occasional spirit-adjacent historical fact about the. For example: did you know that Harry Houdini performed in Grand Rapids several times? In one memorable show, he escaped from a straitjacket while dangling upside down from the fifth floor of a building in less than two minutes in front of a crowd of roughly 2,000 people in 1916.

On the other side of town, the Heritage Hill experience includes “more gruesome tales of macabre history and even spookier ghosts,” according to Rathsack, who leads the eastern tour route. Rathsack is intimately familiar with the haunted happenings of various Heritage Hill locations, including the Sweet House, where she has conducted actual overnight paranormal investigations and knows firsthand what happens in the shadows. On this tour, you’ll hear a variety of stories, from a body boiling to death in a bathtub and “Dead Man’s Row,” where there were once nine funeral homes within a two-block radius, to the “Living Skeleton” - a 6’2”, 90-pound man who gained fame by traveling around the world with the circus and died in his downtown Grand Rapids home. Unlike other tours, actual photographs are occasionally shown to reinforce the tales.

Both tours begin and end at the  Grand Rapids Public Library , cover just over one mile, and take approximately two hours – so wear your walking shoes and keep the weather in mind since the tours are completely outside. Ghosts of Grand Rapids Tours are a fun, albeit goosebump-inducing, opportunity to learn about the mysterious happenings of the city.

Grand Rapids Running Tours

Normally you run away from ghosts, but with  Grand Rapids Running Tours  , you run towards them.

Offering more than 80 unique moving tours, founder and Chief Tour Ambassador Caroline Cook has been encouraging people to “burn while you learn” throughout the 1,500 or so tours she has personally facilitated since establishing Grand Rapids Running Tours in 2013. Some of her most popular fall tours include:

• Fulton Street Graveyard : shares stories about the fascinating lives of the first generation of Grand Rapids settlers while visiting the first and oldest public graveyard in Grand Rapids, which was established in 1838.
• Grand Rapids Most Haunted : visits iconic locations where there have been multiple paranormal sightings and unusual activity while answering the questions: “Did someone suffer a tragic death here?” and “Is this story legend or real?”
• Heritage Hill Hauntings : explores the historic neighborhood and the many stories of ghostly activity therein. 
• Saints & Spirits : explores the history of a piece of property that used to be a dairy farm, a proper estate, a business college, and is now Aquinas College, while investigating various landmarks on campus tied to superstitious traditions.

In these tours, attendees try to answer questions like, “Is the ghost of Frank D. McKay haunting the tower that bears his name?”, “Where is Haunted Hotel Row?”, “Why are old homes so susceptible to hauntings?”, and “Which downtown church is haunted by Edythe?”

All tours, which generally last 60-90 minutes and take place rain or shine, can be scheduled as a run, walk, or step-on bus tour, and meet in the lobby of the  JW Marriott Grand Rapids   (unless otherwise noted).

If you’re unable to make a tour, but still want to experience the fun of Grand Rapids’ history, Grand Rapids Running Tours uniquely offers half of its tours, like Grand Rapids Most Haunted and Fulton Street Graveyard, as virtual tours in presentation format via video call or in-person.

Tours Around Michigan's Ghost Tour provides an informative and eerie journey through Grand Rapids' historical and haunted locations.

Tours Around Michigan

The  Tours Around Michigan   team ultimately strives to inspire people to learn more about Grand Rapids through adventures and explorations, and their Ghost Tour Grand Rapids is the perfect way to start since it effectively blends history with spooky stories.

Tours Around Michigan constantly updates the tour’s content and locations by engaging with the local community to find active hauntings and research new stories. For example, there’s one business manager who routinely visits with tour groups to share his latest ghostly encounters around his establishment. Other common locations include hotels, restaurants, the  Grand Rapids Public Library  , and  St. Cecilia Music Center  . 

While you enjoy iconic sights and learn about Grand Rapids’ history on this tour side-by-side with Tours Around Michigan’s mascot, #CreepyDollAmanda, you’ll hear stories handed down through generations set in buildings passed during the experience, such as:

• A murdered woman who terrifies the people working in her building.
• The tale of an ill-mannered janitor still cleaning up in the afterlife.
• A Grand Rapids pioneer determined to make sure he is talked about for years to come.

While it doesn’t happen every time, there are occasions when spirits even join the fun. An early Grand Rapids settler named Amos, for example, will sometimes make himself and his bushy mustache and happy energy known to people who are sensitive to ghosts. 

Tours occur daily and last about two hours while covering approximately two miles. Each tour begins at Lyon Square (296 Lyon Street NW, Grand Rapids) where Lyon Street meets the Grand River behind the  Amway Grand Plaza Hotel  . While you can join public tours, private and customizable tours are also available, like combining ghost stories or other topics with beer, wine, or distillery/cocktail tastings in haunted restaurants.

Tours Around Michigan also prioritizes accessibility by offering tours that are wheelchair and stroller friendly, pet friendly (must be on a leash or in a carrier, able to stay quiet during the tour, and feel comfortable around downtown activity) and that welcome sign language and spoken language interpreters, who can join tours for free.

GR Haunted Tour

Betka-Pope Productions , a Grand Rapids company that works to provide new opportunities to local artists, invites guests to uncover ghost stories, urban legends, and paranormal secrets hidden in the shadows of Downtown Grand Rapids on a “wickedly funny, hauntingly memorable” walking tour.

The GR Haunted Tour lasts about two hours and covers roughly 1.5 square miles. It takes place within Downtown’s Outdoor Refreshment Area, so you can enjoy adult beverages purchased from participating businesses during your stroll. The tour is ADA-accessible, just let Betka-Pope know ahead of time if you need accommodations.

You can book a private GR Haunted Tour for two to 25 participants any time of the year. Special public tours are offered in October – unfortunately, they’re already sold out for 2024, but Betka-Pope offers two other ways to get into the spirit of the season: The Fourth Annual Halloween Bash on Oct. 6 at Fulton Street Farmers Market and an After(Life) Party at The Pyramid Scheme Oct. 26.

Walking Ghost Stories

Student artists, animators and sound designers from downtown GR’s Kendall College of Art and Design at Ferris State University created this self-guided tour exploring the city center’s creepiest ghost encounters. Walking Ghost Stories is available via the PocketSights app, available for download on the Apple Store and Google Play .

You’ll start the tour at Kendall College and make your way to 20 additional downtown landmarks, accompanied by audio and video clips that convey the scary stories surrounding each location. Be sure to wear headphones or ear buds to enhance your experience.

Ghostly history tours and Halloween happenings lead a huge lineup of fun fall things to do in Grand Rapids. Visit our Fall page to plan your itinerary!

Tokyo: Private Tsukiji Market Walking Tour

Explore the vibrant heart of Tokyo’s renowned seafood industry with the Private Tsukiji Market Walking Tour . This immersive experience takes visitors on a journey through the bustling Tsukiji Outer Market , where they’ll witness the intricate dance of vendors and buyers. From the serene Namiyoke Inari Jinja shrine to the historic Tsukiji Hongan-ji temple , the tour offers a captivating glimpse into Japan’s rich culinary heritage. Along the way, savor the freshest seafood and authentic tamagoyaki , all while an expert guide provides invaluable insights into the market’s fascinating history and daily operations. Prepare to be captivated by the sights, sounds, and flavors that make Tsukiji a truly one-of-a-kind destination.

• Guided tour of the iconic Tsukiji Outer Market, offering insider access to the vibrant seafood industry and authentic culinary experiences.
• Exploration of nearby Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, providing insights into Japan’s rich cultural heritage.
• Opportunity to immerse in the daily life of the local community surrounding the Tsukiji Market.
• Expert guidance to avoid tourist traps and discover the market’s freshest seafood and most authentic flavors.
• Convenient online booking with flexible cancellation policy and competitive pricing, ensuring an excellent value for the experience.

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Namiyoke Inari Jinja

Visitors begin their tour at the Namiyoke Inari Jinja , a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Inari kami , the Japanese deities of foxes, fertility, rice, tea, and sake. They’ll observe the ornate torii gates, crimson bridges, and statues of foxes guarding the entrance.

The guide explains the significance of Inari shrines and their role in Japanese culture. Guests take in the tranquil atmosphere, admiring the intricate architecture and natural surroundings.

This brief visit sets the stage for the immersive exploration of the nearby Tsukiji Outer Market , where visitors will discover the vibrant heart of Tokyo’s seafood industry .

Guided Tour of Tsukiji Outer Market

The guided tour of the Tsukiji Outer Market immerses guests in the vibrant heart of Tokyo’s seafood industry. Led by a knowledgeable Japanese guide, visitors explore the bustling stalls and gain insider access to the market’s inner workings.

They’ll witness the skilled fish mongers in action, learning about the various seafood offerings and traditional auction processes. The tour offers a chance to sample the market’s renowned fresh sushi and tamagoyaki , providing an authentic taste of local culinary delights.

Guests also discover the history and cultural significance of the Tsukiji Outer Market, gaining a deeper appreciation for this iconic Tokyo landmark.

Tsukiji Hongan-ji

After exploring the lively Tsukiji Outer Market , the tour moves on to Tsukiji Hongan-ji , a historic Buddhist temple located nearby. Visitors will learn about the temple’s rich history and significance within Japanese culture.

Tsukiji Hongan-ji was founded in 1617 and is known for its impressive architecture , featuring a large main hall and ornate decorations. The guide will explain the temple’s role as a place of worship and its influence on the local community. Visitors will have the opportunity to wander the peaceful grounds , admiring the intricate details and soaking in the tranquil atmosphere before continuing on to the next stop on the tour.

1-chōme-8-2 Higashishinbashi

The final stop on the tour is 1-chōme-8-2 Higashishinbashi , a location that offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the locals. This unassuming neighborhood street is where many Tsukiji Market workers live and shop. Visitors can observe the bustling activity as residents go about their routines, purchasing fresh produce and seafood.

The guide provides insights into the local culture , explaining the significance of certain shops and traditions. This final stop allows guests to fully enjoy the vibrant community surrounding the famous Tsukiji Market, leaving them with a deeper appreciation for the daily lives of the Japanese people who keep this iconic institution thriving.

Seafood and Tamagoyaki

Visitors can savor the freshest seafood and delectable tamagoyaki, or Japanese rolled omelette , during the Tsukiji Market walking tour . The guide takes participants to the bustling Outer Market, where they can indulge in an array of seafood delicacies, from sushi-grade tuna to succulent oysters .

Visitors will also have the opportunity to try the iconic tamagoyaki, a sweet and savory egg dish that’s a staple of Japanese cuisine. The guide’s expertise ensures that travelers avoid tourist traps and discover the authentic flavors of Tsukiji, providing an immersive culinary experience that showcases the market’s renowned quality and variety of fresh seafood.

Traditional Japanese Culture

Alongside the vibrant seafood offerings, the Tsukiji Market walking tour provides an enriching exploration of traditional Japanese culture . Guests visit nearby shrines and temples, learning about the historical significance and spiritual practices that have shaped Japan’s cultural identity. The tour guide shares insights into the architectural features, symbolism, and rituals associated with these sacred sites, offering a deeper appreciation for the country’s centuries-old heritage.

From the tranquil Tsukiji Hongan-ji temple to the vibrant Namiyoke Inari Jinja shrine, the tour immerses participants in the timeless traditions that continue to thrive in modern-day Tokyo, providing a well-rounded cultural experience beyond the market’s bustling seafood stalls.

Expert Guidance, No Tourist Traps

An expert guide’s leadership ensures visitors steer clear of tourist traps within the Tsukiji Market. The guide’s deep knowledge of the area allows them to navigate the bustling market efficiently, directing the group to the best vendors and hidden gems .

Visitors can expect:

• Avoidance of overpriced, low-quality items often targeted at travelers.
• Insider access to the freshest seafood and most authentic culinary experiences.
• Insights into the market’s history, culture, and daily operations that enhance the overall experience.
• A seamless, stress-free exploration of the market’s winding alleyways and vibrant atmosphere.

With the guide’s expertise, the tour provides an immersive and authentic Tsukiji Market experience, free from the common pitfalls that can plague the unprepared visitor.

Booking and Pricing

The walking tour can be booked conveniently online, with the option to reserve now and pay later . Priced at $69.46 per person, the 2-hour tour offers excellent value, with a 10% discount available to save you $6.95.

Guests can take advantage of the free cancellation policy up to 24 hours in advance, providing flexibility in planning. The competitively priced tour allows travelers to explore the vibrant Tsukiji Market with a knowledgeable Japanese guide, while discovering nearby shrines and temples.

With a focus on avoiding tourist traps, the tour provides an authentic and immersive experience in the heart of Tokyo’s culinary landscape.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Combine This Tour With Other Activities?

Yes, you can combine this tour with other activities. The Tsukiji Market tour is a standalone experience, but it can be easily integrated with other sightseeing or dining options in the area to create a personalized Tokyo itinerary.

What Is the Group Size for This Tour?

The group size for this tour is not specified, but it’s likely a private tour with a small group. The tour details indicate a personalized experience with a knowledgeable Japanese guide, allowing for an intimate exploration of Tsukiji Market.

Is There an Audio Guide Available for the Tour?

There’s no mention of an audio guide being available for this private Tsukiji Market walking tour. The tour is led by a knowledgeable Japanese guide who will provide live commentary throughout the 2-hour experience.

Can I Customize the Itinerary to My Preferences?

Yes, participants can customize the itinerary to their preferences. The tour provider offers flexibility, allowing guests to adjust the schedule within the 2-hour duration to suit their interests and pace.

Do I Need to Bring Any Special Equipment for the Tour?

No special equipment is required for this walking tour. The tour guide will provide any necessary materials. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended to fully enjoy the experience at the vibrant Tsukiji Market.

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The Tokyo: Private Tsukiji Market Walking Tour offers an immersive and authentic experience , blending the vibrant seafood industry with traditional Japanese culture. Under the expert guidance of a knowledgeable local, visitors can explore the historic Tsukiji Outer Market , savor fresh seafood and tamagoyaki, and gain insights into the market’s daily operations, ensuring a memorable encounter free from tourist traps.

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Private App Guided Walking Tour to Quebec City Old Town

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You’ll be guided through old town Quebec City and discover the history and see the historic sites on this smartphone navigated audio tour. Go at your own pace, anytime. Just press play to continue. The tour plays automatically as you walk creating a handfree experience., You’ll see the historic sites and hear the stories of the people that made this city what it is including the City Mural, the old town the walking streets the statues, overlooks, stairs, churches, buildings and so much more!

Ticket Options

1 Option Available

Private App Guided Walking Tour to Quebec City Old Town : $5

Ticket Information

• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

What's Included

• Go at your own pace. Stop anytime and continue as you like
• See the history sites of the old city and hear their story
• Walking tour that is all outside on our walking tour app
• Go 24/7/365, the tour is all outside and you can go anytime.

What's not Included

• No food, drinks or in person guide, this is all navigated by the walking tour app

Cancellation Policy

• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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