Patty was a very good guide. We had a group outing for one of the December tours about the historic…read morehotels of downtown CLE. It was a seasonal holiday tour and the city was sparkling. They provided us with hot chocolate and cookies at the start of the tour, as well as a complimentary gift to choose from several options. I picked a tumbler with the Take a Hike logo. You also get a drink coupon for the bar at the Arcade to use after the tour or at another date. What a great touch! For a little over 30 bucks, you get a 90 minute tour, which I think is probably pretty close to the national average for a walking tour, especially considering it comes with some swag. We had a special guest, Mr. Schofield, who acted in character and told us a bit of history about one of the stops, which was a clever touch. The only suggestion I have is to have a warming stop or two in the middle of the tour. (We did have one, but that was close to the end of the tour.) I love learning the history, but honestly by the last stop I was kind of checked out because it was so cold. I would love to come back in the summer. Patty told us the summer tours are free! They also have a passport program where you collect stamps for each tour you take and can earn prizes and stuff. What a great concept!

It's difficult to rate this, since it's a free tour. But it did not meet my expectations at all…read more My family and I went on a Statue tour downtown on a Sunday morning. There was an older male who was our tour guide. Now, I've been on several other city tours before, both in Cleveland and other cities, so I've seen a wide range. This tour wasn't my favorite, and I wouldn't recommend it. Our tour guide was pretty arrogant. Instead of trying to impress us with the history of our city, he tried to prove he was superior by all the things he's done. Okay? Like idc, pal ! He wasn't open to any questions, requests, or feedback of any kind. It was his tour and he did things his way, and that was THAT! No engagement whatsoever. The "facts" were really just one generic sentence written from a page. (Other tour companies provide stories about what we're seeing, you know, like history!) At the end of our tour though, there was a man who played Tom Johnson who was PHENOMENAL though. He should be the one giving all the tours !!!!

We really enjoyed our Downtown Highlights walking tour of Cleveland. Scott made it so enjoyable…read moreand entertaining. We definitely recommend it!

Did the Christmas tour and truly enjoyed it. Scott is a excellent guide and shared a lot of…read moreinformation. Fun.

Love, love love cemeteries. Very beautiful. Gravestones were kept very clean and good repair. Nice…read morelandscape. Easy to get around and fine certain graves. Very cool to see stones from the 1800s. Church tower and chapel are historical landmarks. Mausoleum Row has like 30+ mausoleum Overall a nice cemetery

Founded in 1839, Akron Rural Cemetery has been renamed to Glendale Cemetery. One of the "park"…read morecemeteries like Mount Auburn near Cambridge Massachusetts and Hollywood in Richmond Virginia and Pere La Chaise in Paris, this uses the hills and promontories to present a more idyllic landscape compared to the flat "lawn" cemeteries. Quiet lanes for driving through or get a good workout by parking and then taking a hike. Politicians and industrialists and regular people are laid to reset here, with perhaps the most well known being Frank Seiberling (1859 to 1955) who founded the Goodyear Tire company that is based here in Akron. Plenty to see here and of course, a peaceful spot for a walk. Please remember that this is an "active" cemetery so be respectful with noise. [Review 1347 of 2024 - 266 in Ohio - 22370 overall]

What a fun way to spend a Saturday night. It was great to learn about the haunted history of…read moreCanton, Ohio. The operator of the tour did a wonderful job of researching the buildings we went to on our walking tour. I've been to Akron haunted walking tour but this was my first time on her Canton one.

I have been on several guided tours, and this one, hands-down, is my favorite! The Downtown Akron…read morehaunted tour was informative, fun, and full of amazing history. Laurie is a professional, personable guide, and she does so much research in order to give the best tour possible, which I appreciated and admired. I highly recommend Black Cat Tales & Tours if you want to have a fun night out with an engaging and knowledgeable guide.

We too the Christmas tour of the Franklin Castle. It had been on my list of things to do for some…read moretime. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and seemed very invested in the history of the castle. Oh! My! The castle is rich in history. My guess is you could take three different tours and learn something new from each one. We were only allowed to take photos of the first floor. The other floors had Air BnB rooms. Everything from the paranormal phenomena to the tunnels from the carriage house to Lake Erie were fascinating.

Fun fact: The castle is haunted!…read more I recently had an unexpected chance to visit Franklin Castle in Ohio City, and it was a very interesting experience. The Victorian mansion is ornate and makes you feel the weight of its history. The ornate stonework, hidden passageways, and eerie ambiance all add to its mysterious charm. It's definitely picture-worthy whether you're walking by or walking in. The event organizers were friendly. I was at the castle for pop art show held by Zack Webb. It was so fun to see the juxtaposition of history/antique and bright pop art. There was no guided tour, just a hang out in the main area of the house, and basement lounge (both very cool). If you're into history, architecture, or the paranormal, Franklin Castle is a must-see. Although I didn't see or feel any ghosts. It's equal parts creepy and captivating. Whether you're a Clevelander or a visitor, go see it!

We had a little bit of knowledge on Pittsburgh, but not much. After this tour we feel like we have…read morea pretty good grasp of Pittsburgh. Our guide was very thorough and did a great job explaining all of the sights. Highly recommend this, you won't be disappointed.

So glad the weather was pleasant as Ambrose took a group of twelve of us around dahntahn! We met up…read morea Point State Park at 1:30 and spent the next two hours walking along Penn, Liberty, Wood, and Grant Streets. Our final destination at 3:15 was PPG place. As recent transplants to the area this was right up our alley since we wanted to learn more about Pittsburgh and see cool things/building along the way. I won't go into anymore detail about what we learned so that it's not a bore if you decide to go, but it was well worth it! Interesting, Insightful & Fun Also really glad that you can pay what you think is fair :)

We did the Strip District Food Tour with Burgh Bits & Bites today…read more ... and I'm already looking forward to signing up for their Lawrenceville tour. The original food tour company in Pittsburgh - they take you on tours with local experts and great connections to the city culture. We were blessed with our tour guide, Karen - who was a culinary instructor and an architecture buff - so our tour of the Strip District was loaded with quips and tips. Rather than just trying the food on a new era self guided tour, you are given the history of the century old establishments, the clever stories that made them what they are, and a personal interaction curated with the owners at a dedicated time. We visited 11 places and ate at 8. Karen said that she'd consider it a win if we ended on time and we ended full. The tour took exactly two hours as advertised and we didn't even need dinner later that night! I grew up in Pittsburgh but I will now cherish so much more of the Strip District - this tour opened my eyes to what so many more places have to offer! Oh....and you get swag!!! Tote bags to carry your goodies!!

We just wrapped up with the Saxonburg tour, and had Cheryl as our tour guide. We had a wonderful…read moretime and highly recommended this tour and the company. We left with full and satisfied stomachs, and also learned a lot of interesting things about Saxonburg. We will definitely do one of the other tours and will also be back to Saxonburg to go back to some of the stops on the tour as well as to visit some places we passed along the way.

I wish I could give ten stars! We had such an amazing experience. First, ordering tickets was old…read moreschool, called, and received paper tickets in the mail. The train station was lovely and beautifully restored. The employees are what made our entire experience so unforgettable. From the moment we walked on the train; until the second we got off we were taken care of and it was apparent how passionate everyone was about the railroad. I can not wait to return!

This sucks. "Be here at 10", they said. It's 10:50 and there is a mob scene here waiting to just…read morefigure out where the line begins. Honestly, this is so disorganized that it's rude. I would not come again