Where to Walk Through History: the 15 Best Tours Worldwide

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Old Town Hall in Derby Square

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Review of Salem’s History and Hauntings walking tour, covering witch trials, historic sites, guides, weather, value, and practical tips.

“Michael did a great job in talks us back to the Salem of the 17th century. I enjoyed hearing about the history and ~hauntings~ of Salem! The tour was very informative and enjoyable, and worth every penny and more!! Couldn't have asked for a better tour, and tour guide :)”

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Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

2.History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,902 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Explore Lisbon on a three-hour walking tour through Bairro Alto, Alfama, Baixa, historic churches, tramways, viewpoints, coffee, and cake.

“Our tour with Paulo was EXCELLENT! He was very well versed in his history of the city and in general. He was funny, friendly, I feel he gave us a very authentic, personal and heart felt look into the amazing history and culture of the city! Having lived through the revolution in 1974 as a child and growing up in Lisbon, he was able to give an incredible perspective on many parts of the life and culture of Lisbon! I feel very lucky and privileged to have taken this tour with Paulo and to have seen, felt and experienced some of the amazing culture and history of this great city…”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

3.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,450 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a historian, see all 16 landmarks, and learn Revolutionary-era stories in a small 16-person group.

“Really great experience! Loved our guide, very knowledgeable and loved learning about all the history.”

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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

4.Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,216 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Explore Charleston’s French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and White Point Garden on a two-hour guided walk with local history and practical tips.

“Our tour guide, Evan’s, was excellent!! Extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! Loved his story telling of the history. Purchased several books online following tour to learn more ! You will not be disappointed if you book this tour, especially if Evan’s is your guide!!”

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Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

5.Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,261 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Explore Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter through four tapas stops, generous drinks, local stories, and a lively international group.

“So much food and drinks! Made amazing new friends.”

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Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

6.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,235 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Explore Savannah after dark on a candlelit walk through grim history, ghost lore, historic squares, and Colonial Park Cemetery.

“A very nice walking tour, with several points of interest. It was indeed about an hour and a half. Our guide was very fun and very happy to answer questions, especially about hauntings at the hotels each guest was staying at. Would do again!”

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Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

7.Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,918 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Explore Savannah’s squares, historic homes, River Street, and Civil War era sites on a relaxed two-hour walking tour with a local guide.

“Incredibly knowledgable guide. Learned so much about the colonial history of Savannah. Definitely worth the time.”

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A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

8.A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,883 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Explore Belfast’s Troubles on a thoughtful 2.5-hour walking tour with local guides, key sites, personal stories, and a balanced view of the city.

“Incredible. To my shame I was originally dissapointed that our guide Mylie was an American but that changed within the first 30 seconds of her speaking. She really really knows her stuff and delivered it in a very engaging way. It’s the best city tour I’ve ever done anywhere. I grew up during the Troubles and quickly realised that being English I have only ever heard one side of the story. It was great getting both sides of it on the tour. I really appreciated hearing the individual stories of people as well as the political history. Belfast is a great city but this just put the icing on the…”

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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

9.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Review of New Orleans’ Garden District walking tour, with antebellum homes, cemetery traditions, local stories, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. She set a good pace and we really felt like we definitely got our money’s worth”

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Fontainhas Heritage Walk by Make It Happen

10.Fontainhas Heritage Walk by Make It Happen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,834 reviews · from $12Best value

Explore Panaji’s Fontainhas on a small-group heritage walk with Portuguese architecture, Goan sweets, local music, and practical tips.

“The walk is very focused on the history of the buildings, it was nice to stop at the cafe were we tasted some Goan sweets”

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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

11.French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,724 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Explore New Orleans French Quarter landmarks, architecture, food, and local stories on a two-hour small-group walking tour.

“Personable and engaging, knowledgeable guide. Anecdotes were entertaining. Able to answer all our questions.”

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Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

12.Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,716 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12

Explore Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní on a lively 150-minute walking tour covering history, music, culture, and local tips.

“Ingrid was amazing. She was so knowledgeable, patient and fun. She gave us history, current ways, and tips as travelers. I would do it again with her. She is excellent.”

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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

13.Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,685 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

Explore Stockholm’s Gamla Stan on a lantern-lit ghost walk filled with medieval history, murders, plagues, myths, and theatrical storytelling.

“The tour and the infos were very interesting. The Krypta was really scary and Christin did her thing really well. She scared the shit out of me, her acting skills are really great and we had a lot of fun”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

14.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,541 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Review of Bruges’ Legends historical walking tour, covering landmarks, guides, value, pacing, practical tips, and who should book.

“We waited from 10:20 until 10:50 am - guide never showed up - we were confident we had the right place. Guide from another company came and met with his clients at the same time. Very disappointing.”

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Edinburgh: Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour

15.Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,361 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Review of Edinburgh’s Old Town walking tour, with medieval tales, Harry Potter links, landmark stops, guide tips, price, and practical advice.

“Highly recommend! Graeme is an absolute Gem, i don‘t think i‘ve ever had a more welcoming tour guide! As a local (who loves Edinburgh) he is the perfect man to guide you through Edinburgh, open for all the questions possible, his knowledge of the city and it‘s history is insane. Funny too! Easily the best tour i‘ve ever been to thanks to Graeme! I‘ve seen places i would have struggled finding easily on my own! Lovely tour!!! Cheers Graeme 😁”

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