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The whole catalogue, best first. These 15 span two thousand years and five continents, from a two-hour old-town walk to a thirteen-hour run out to the beaches, each with its price, its length and what a guide actually adds.

Prague: Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks - Choosing between the afternoon and evening meals
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Prague: Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks

1.Prague: Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19,847 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $75Our pick

At U Pavouka Medieval Tavern in central Prague, you’ll share a table, choose a pork, poultry, fish, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free menu, and watch swordsmen, jugglers, musicians, and belly dancers. The afternoon option has three courses; evening seating adds five courses and unlimited drinks.

“Very enjoyable experience. Food was lovely and entertainment very good Bit cramp with other people - would be best as part of a group”

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Pompeii: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist - Starting at the Marina Gate
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Pompeii: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

2.Pompeii: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19,459 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours in Pompeii with an archaeologist and a group of up to 20 people. Visit the Forum, House of the Faun, Lupanar, House of Menander, baths, and Macellum. Guides such as Teresa, Anna, Alfredo, and Raffaella are praised for clear stories, humor, and practical advice for exploring farther.

“We had a great tour of Pompeii. Our guide Teresa was very knowledgeable, passionate about Pompeii and also very personable. We were able to skip the long lines and she had additional suggestions if we wanted to see more of Pompeii. Wear good comfortable shoes as the paths are quite uneven. and you may have to climb up a couple of steps.”

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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - Essex Street follows an older path through Salem
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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

3.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk Salem for about two hours with guides such as Lisa, Michael, Sean, and Ryan, visiting the Witch Trials Memorial, Ropes Mansion, Witch House, and McIntire District. Expect history, ghost lore, modern witches, and an outdoor route in all weather.

“My husband and I had such a great experience during our tour! Henry was very knowledgeable and entertaining while he guided us through parts of Salem and into the past to to late 1600s all the way to the early 1990s! It was amazing to learn about the witch trials and how Salem became the city it is today! I definitely recommend bundling up and enjoying this tour for anyone wanting to learn about the history of the Salem witch trials.”

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Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass - What you see on the Acropolis Hill
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Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass

4.Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13,904 reviews · 2 hours - 1 day · from $42

Book a timed Acropolis visit, then explore up to five more Athens sites within three days. You get audio tours, flexible scheduling, and optional live guiding, but must manage extra tickets through the Smartvisit app and bring a charged phone.

“Superb. Guided by a retired professor. Tour covering the major sites. Inspirational discussions on history and philosophy.”

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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour - Starting at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

5.Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,691 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Spend three hours with licensed guides such as Carmelo, Teddy, Maya, or Enza exploring the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Colosseum arena, underground chambers, and upper levels. Expect lots of walking, headsets, restricted underground access, and strong historical storytelling.

“our guide did a fantastic job! we are so glad we did the tour. if you are on the fence, do it! you will get so much more out of the experience!!”

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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist - Entering through Porta Marina Superiore
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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

6.Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,264 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $40

Walk Pompeii with an archaeologist such as Roxanne, Paolo, Nicoletta, or Teresa, learning how homes, shops, theaters, baths, and graffiti reveal Roman life. Choose a two-hour introduction or three hours with the Villa of the Mysteries, then stay inside the site and keep exploring on your own.

“My tour guide Paulo (Pablo) was amazing! I loved how he talked about Pompeii and you can see his passion and interest of Pompeii in his words. I wished we had more time to walk everywhere and listen to him talk about it more. If I come again, I would love to have him as my guide again. Thank you Paulo. 😁”

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Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour - São Pedro de Alcântara gives you the first wide view
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Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

7.Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Paulo, Ricardo, Beatrice, or Anna, walking from Bairro Alto through Baixa and Alfama. You’ll ride a classic tram, visit major landmarks, hear about the 1755 earthquake and 1974 revolution, and pause for coffee and pastel de nata.

“Tour was great! Our guide was very knowledgeable and the experience was well worth it.”

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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour - Starting at the Portuguese Synagogue
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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

8.Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,467 reviews · from $37

Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with guides such as Jonas, Martina, Yoshi, and Manuel, tracing Anne Frank’s family story, Dutch Resistance sites, and WWII memory. You’ll see the Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Historical Museum, Auschwitz Monument, and Anne Frank House façade in two focused hours.

“Manuel was the most knowledgeable guide. He was enthusiastic in his delivery and wish to impart as much informationabout the history of Anne Frank's family and the Amsterdam Jewish community during WW11. He made it relevant and interactive for the teenagers and adults alike. I would thoroughly recommend him to all who have the privilege to hear him.”

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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - Churches, playhouses, and the walk toward Fleet Street
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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

9.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,422 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Walk from the City of London to Covent Garden, visiting four historic pubs with a guide such as Tim, Chris, Freddy, or Mark. Hear tales of Dickens, Fleet Street, churches, lawyers, and London beer culture. The group is capped at 14, and drinks are purchased separately.

“This was a fun activity. Our guide had lived in the area 40 years and was knowledgeable about the pubs in the area and several of the landmarks we passed on the way. We went to 4 different pubs and each was unique and had different beers / aspects to them. The group was a lot of fun and I would highly recommend. We did walk a mile or so and there were several staircases to climb up or down. Not an issue for us but something to be aware of.”

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Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour - Romanesque and Gothic rooms beneath the pavement
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Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

10.Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,277 reviews · 1h 25m · from $31

Walk Prague’s Old Town with guides such as Patrik, Julia, Nicole, or Barbora, then descend two floors into Romanesque and Gothic cellars. Hear about floods, fires, plague, rebellions, alchemy, the Golem, executions, and hangman Jan Mydlář. English and German tours cost $31.

“the tour was interesting and the guide was great. the tour is short and to the point”

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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour - Why the assigned route matters
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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

11.Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,023 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $50

Set out from 14 Anson Street for a one-hour narrated carriage ride through Charleston’s historic district. A Belgian or Percheron draft horse pulls your carriage while a certified guide shares stories of mansions, churches, gardens, slavery, war, and city life. The exact route is assigned by lottery.

“The guide was wonderful !! Very knowledgeable and great personality ! Love the horse she was 12 years old and beautiful !!”

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Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets - Meeting at the Adam Smith statue
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Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

12.Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,933 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49

Meet your guide beside the Adam Smith statue on the Royal Mile, then walk eight minutes to Edinburgh Castle. Guides such as Koffe, Georgia, Ben, Steph, and Ali bring royal intrigue, battles, prison tales, and castle views to life during an 80-minute tour, followed by free time.

“It was an great experience! Our tour guide Ali was very kind! Very passionate as well, he knows a lot about Edinburgh and its history. Would really recommend!”

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Berlin: Third Reich & Cold War Guided Walking Tour - The Reichstag and the 1933 fire
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Berlin: Third Reich & Cold War Guided Walking Tour

13.Berlin: Third Reich & Cold War Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8,378 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Walk about 2 kilometers from Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie while your guide connects Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, Berlin’s division, and reunification. Expect a brisk two-hour route, strong storytelling, outdoor memorials, and guides such as Maggie, Mikey, Ciaran, or Ben, depending on the departure.

“Great tour, our guide Jim was excellent. Would recommend!”

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Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour - Three underground spaces, not one continuous tunnel
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Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

14.Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,006 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Walk beneath Pioneer Square with guides such as David, Patti, Sarah, and Imogen, exploring three historic underground passageways and four city blocks. Expect a lively mix of Seattle history, humor, stairs, uneven surfaces, and above-ground walking between sites.

“Fun, entertaining, lots bits history, and educational. We didn't know this part of Seattle history. Now we do.”

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Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat - The Baedeker villa adds a personal detail
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Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat

15.Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,671 reviews · 1h 10m · from $18

See Leipzig from the water on a 70-minute motorboat ride through Plagwitz and its old industrial canals. A German-speaking captain provides live commentary, while the free WeGuide app offers English, French, and Dutch audio. Bring headphones and expect history, nature, and striking factory architecture.

“when you are waiting for it to start we could use some benches”

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