• Is the tour really free?   Our public tours are modeled after the free, tip-based tours in Europe.   If you feel you received something of value, a gratuity is gratefully accepted.  (Our volunteer guides receive no compensation other than that derived from your generous gratuities.)  Cash, Venmo, and PayPal accepted. 
  • Is there a minimum number of people required for the tour to run?  Yes, two (2).
  • Do I need a reservation?   Having a reservation secures your spot on the tour.  If you just show up (and we have not confirmed that at least two people are coming) the tour is subject to cancellation.
  • Can I arrange a private tour on a different day and time?  Yes. $30 per person. Children under 12 free.  
  • What about custom tours?  Can do! Text or call John for details and pricing.
  • Are leashed dogs OK?  Yes, but only one dog per tour.  
  • Are the tours suitable for children?   The tours are designed for persons >18 though many <18 have taken the tours.  The Funk Zone tour may involve entry into a brewery – which is accessible to those under 18.
  • Are infants/toddlers in strollers OK and are the tours handicap accessible?  Yes
  • Are restrooms available?   Generally, yes, but one should take care of business before starting the tour.
  • Could bad weather cause a tour to be cancelled? Generally, only if it’s raining.
  • How strenuous are the tours?   All three tours are easy walks.  You will need to stand for 5 to 8 minutes before proceeding to the next stop.  Both the Waterfront and Funk Zone tours have severals stops where seating is provided but there is no seating available on the Old Town tour. 
  • Where do the tours start and end?  The Waterfront tour begins at the Maritime Museum at the Harbor (113 Harbor Wy) and terminates at the Amtrak station. The Funk Zone tour starts and ends at the corner of Mason and State streets. The Old Town tour starts in the 700 block of State Street and ends in the 500 block.