The 4 Best Local Culture and Traditions Tours in the USA

1.Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 948 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Ride in a comfortable Ford Transit van with a local guide such as Eric, Pete, Jeff, or Joe, stopping at Portland Head Light, Spring Point Ledge Light, and Bug Light. Expect about two hours of city history, coastal views, short walks, and a possible beer tasting at Portland Beer Hub.

“I expected more content. Love the Portland, beer hub, and love the lighthouses. Just wanted a little bit more.”

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2.Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 422 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join licensed guides Brian or Fin for a roughly two-hour walk through Charleston’s historic center. You’ll see Rainbow Row, the Old Slave Mart, Dock Street Theater, St. Michael’s, and the Battery, with stories about the Revolution, slavery, architecture, and the Civil War.

“Brian was enthusiastic and knew his subject well. We learnt a lot about the history of Charleston. The tour lasted longer than the two hours. Recommended”

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3.Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Join Carmel Food Tours at the Sunset Cultural Center for a three-hour walk through Carmel-by-the-Sea. Guides such as Bonnie, Rusti, and Veronica lead small groups to five or six restaurants and specialty shops for generous tastings of pasta, sushi, chocolates, honey, pastries, wine, sake, and more.

“Bonnie was our guide during our tour and she created a light, fun, and engaging experience from start to finish. The food destinations selected were fantastic and it was a great way to learn more about Carmel by the Sea.”

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4.The Original Greenwich Village Food & Cultural Tour Since 1999

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Walk Greenwich Village with guides such as Marie, Bert, Cindy, and Rick, stopping for pizza, tacos, Italian specialties, meatballs, gelato, and cannoli. The generous tastings make a full lunch, while stories, movie sites, Taylor Swift’s former house, and the Friends building add local color.

“What a great experience! I'd always heard Greenwich Village has good food, but just didn't know where to go. I'm so glad I did this tour to find a couple of must try places. The food was all excellent and very plentiful. It was hard to pick a favorite! Bert, our tour guide, was fun and very knowledgeable about the restaurants and the neighborhood. And at the end of the tour he also gave us ideas of things to do for the rest of the afternoon. I will definitely try another tour (Chinatown was highly recommended by both Bert and another couple in our group)!”

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