I'll start by saying that you really can't beat the price for this tour. Any other type of tour in…read morethis city is likely going to cost you at least twice as much, so if you're looking to just get a quick look at parts of downtown on a dime, this is the tour for you. As mentioned, this is meant to be a fairly quick (1.5 hours) walking tour of part of downtown Boise to just get a brief sense of the city's history and culture. Our tour guide focused a lot of time and information on the Basque region and culture, and the rest of the time on some of the architecture and brief history of how the certain buildings came to be. The first half or so of the tour was very engaging and I definitely learned some interesting facts. But during the last half of the tour, I found my attention wandering off more than a few times as the guide shared stories that in my opinion ate up too much time, and weren't always related to Boise, which was a bit confusing. Don't get me wrong, it was an extremely friendly, upbeat, and clearly knowledgeable tour guide--I just would have liked learn a broader sense of Boise's downtown history rather than focusing in on facts and stories that don't necessarily help you appreciate the city. But with our guide we also got access to areas you might not otherwise see if you're only in town briefly, like a special Basque sports club and the Egyptian Theater. He also shared lots of valuable opinions on other places to go and things to experience. Overall, you can't beat the price, it's a leisurely walking tour, and you might learn some interesting history (perhaps more than you even care to learn!). It'd be a great tour for those who are unsure of what to do or where to go, and regardless, downtown Boise is a beautiful and entertaining area that you'll enjoy experiencing on foot.

This is an excellent tour of downtown Boise. I've lived in Boise for 3 years now and it was fun…read moreseeing/learning about buildings that I had not noticed before. It was a perfect compliment to our morning at the downtown market. I will definitely take my parents when they come to visit.

Highly recommend the Macabre History Tour of Boise! The guide was hilarious, super knowledgeable,…read moreand really brought Boise's darker past to life. Walking through the old streets and hearing all the creepy, historical stories was fascinating. It was a great mix of local history and eerie legends that kept me hooked the whole time. Definitely something unique and worth checking out if you're into true crime or just want to see Boise from a different perspective.

From the owner: IdaHistory was founded by historian Mark Iverson, who believes that history doesn’t have to be dull…read moreto be educational. Combining meticulous research with captivating storytelling, Mark brings the past to life in a way that’s both informative and entertaining. Are you a true crime junkie who craves stories that keep you on the edge of your seat? Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today for one of our popular experiences: "A Macabre History of Boise Walking Tour" or the "Boise True Crime 1970s Motorhome Tour." Get ready to dive into Boise’s dark and fascinating past as Mark guides you through the scenes of the city’s most infamous crimes, weaving together the chilling tales that have shaped the city’s history.

This is a must do if you're visiting Boise, Idaho! We had the best tour guide, her name is…read moreKayshauna. She took us to 4 very different and amazing local spots. It's an easy stroll with stops for local history. Kayshauna was fun, informative and friendly. First stop was beef tallow fries with bison burger and build your own seasonings. It definitely sets the mood for the tour. We moved to one of the most infectiously delicious spots - Ansots!! Ellie and her staff make you feel like family. The food sampling was varied and oh so yummy. We had to indulge in the Basque cheesecake and bought pieces to take back to enjoy later at the hotel. There are two more delicious stops. You will not go hungry! You can also opt to add alcohol to your food tour but there is water and mocktails if you didn't. It was one of the best things we did on our trip. Book it and you won't regret it.

I want to give a 4.5 stars. Only taking away a star for paying for alcohol up charge and only…read morereceiving a strawberry mimosa and a cider drink of the 4 places we went. Olive- our host- 10/10. She's warm, welcoming, inviting and so damn smart. A wealth of knowledge. I want to be her friend. Stop one- lemon tree 5/5- will be back and recommended to friends and family. I tried a sandwich that I would never order on my own. And it was delicious. Sausage, pear, jam, figs, goat cheese and amazing local bread. Strawberry basil mimosa- so good. Stop two: bacon! Wow!! Incredible. Atmosphere, service. Awesome. The bacon shot jar tasting of their flavored bacons hit the spot. A piping hot bowl of their bacon Mac n cheese was the show stopper. Hot, ooey gooey, bacon, mushrooms, pasta, cheese and tomatoes hello! Finished with a beignet. No alcohol. Def coming back. Third stop: Sid's garage. Fun. Super Smokey smell- fire alarm was going off when we walked in. We had the flashed fried deviled eggs. To.die.for. I will say there was an issue with our order, and it was handled in front of us instead of taking it to the side. Ace pineapple cider provided. Finished at guru donuts- not a sweet fan but that salted caramel donut. Yum! Olive made the experience. Expected more drinks for the up charge.

If you want to go on a fabulous vacation but don't have the time to do your own research, Jennie is…read morea great resource! Her knowledge of amazing places and adventures is matched by her dedication and service. She is a seasoned traveler who loves the finer things and goes above and beyond to share once-in-a-lifetime experiences with her clients. When we were forced to cancel our Hawaii trip in 2020, Jennie worked relentlessly to ensure everything was refunded quickly, and rebooked it all when the world opened back up. I can't wait for her to plan our next vacation to Europe.

Jennie was amazing! She helped plan a trip to Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Norway. She made the…read moretravel between places so easy for us. One that we truly enjoyed was the over night boat trip from Copenhagen to Oslo. It was an amazing way to travel and see things. We had an issue with a flight from Amsterdam to Copenhagen and needed to get to Copenhagen to see one of Elton John's final concerts. Jennie quickly found us a flight which wasn't outrageously expensive and we got there on time to see the concert. The trip was amazing! We did and saw things we wouldn't have if Jennie hadn't planned it.

Boise Trolley Tours is a great time. The conductors are very friendly and knowledgeable about Boise…read moreand its history. I found it surprisingly fun and enjoyable to ride around town in the trolley, just kicking back and enjoying how beautiful and special Boise truly is. Even if you've called Boise home for a long time, I recommend taking a moment to enjoy the city through a trolley tour.

I bought our tickets online. $20 for seniors, $22 for adults. My brother was visiting from out of…read moretown and our daughter also came along. I believe it's supposed to be a two-hour tour. You meet in the parking lot of the Red Lion Downtowner hotel. The woman at the front desk of the hotel cheerfully told us that the Trolley picks up at the front entrance. She was wrong, and I told a few people that drove up what the lady said. One, a man with a cane, then had to walk to the back of hotel after telling me that he was told to meet in the back. I told the driver, a nice ,older, white-haired man, and he made a comment but didn't seem too concerned. Then it started raining, and with the wind blowing, got pretty chilly. We brought jackets, but it was still cold. No one's fault. The driver has a laptop with a program that he plays, with narration that could have been AI generated, and photos. There are screens in front and midway in the seating area. The first part of the seating is covered on the sides with windows, the back part is open on the sides. There were flaps that could have been brought down to keep us warmer. I don't know why the driver didn't think of that. We sat in the very back, as the front was filling with seniors. Most of the tour was OK. There was commentary on historic buildings and parks, as well as 19th century homes. We stopped at the old Boise Train Depot, but it wasn't open today (only Sunday and Monday, I believe). We drove down Harrison Blvd, through Hyde Park, and past the Capitol building and Boise State University. When the tour was almost over, the driver seemed to be having trouble with his program. He pulled over to the side of the road and we all sat for at least 5, maybe 10 minutes, while he fiddled with his laptop. Finally, he gave up and everyone cheered. For the last 15 minutes, he narrated while we drove, which I'm told was good stuff, but his mic did not have enough volume for me to hear. So, I missed out on that. The tour ended up being about 2.5 hours, longer than I'd like on a chilly day. On top of the cost of the tickets, over $12 was added in "fees and taxes". For that kind of money, a witty, funny, and knowledgable guide should be doing the tour, entertaining the customers. I don't think that I would bring any more out of town guests on this tour.

10 out of 10 for this amazing green belt bike tour! highly recommend. Perfect weather perfect day -…read moreour guide was super knowledgeable, friendly & knew so much history about the Green belt and parks in Boise. Fairly easy to cycle, tour was about 3 hours with loads of stops!

The tour was very informative. Our guide was super friendly. He told a lot of engaging stories and…read morehad so many fun facts about Boise. Would definitely recommend!

Thank you John! Wow,…read morewhat an amazing experience. We've been to Napa and Valle de Guadalupe, so high expectations. This might be my new favorite!! Whole day was so fun and easy and well planned . No drama all fun.

This was a fantastic wine tour! John is amazing and gave exceptional customer service and always…read moremade sure us ladies had our phones and purses after every stop!! Transportation and pick ups were great and the tour was extremely organized and structured. The wineries were fabulous. John gave us a lot of information about the area and winery and made the travel entertaining. HIGHLY recommend. We visit our kids at Boise state often and this was a fun thing to do to mix up our visits.

Andrew worked his tail off to help me experience one of my best ever days on the water…read more It was winter and I had a limited amount of time in Boise. Andrew had all the gear, put me into a breath taking environment and I landed dozens of large fish. Top 5 day for sure! (He also makes a mean ham sandwich!)

set up a guide trip with Derek for fly fishing on The Owyhee River. No experience what so every…read morewith fly fishing. This is a good read for anyone considering a guided fishing trip with Dream on the Fly. So, yes, no experience. I felt like the Karate Kid with his teaching technique. Presentation, mending, drifting, pointing the rod tip at the indicator, watching the indicator, casting and feeling the weight for whipping. It is pretty complicated, but his technique really helped me grasp the process and I felt pretty confident after an hour or so. I learned the hard way once or twice about respecting the power of these river trout. They are good sized and put up enough fight to break a line pretty easily. LET THEM RUN WHEN THEY FIGHT! Don't force them in too fast. Take your time, but keep your rod up and line tension tight. The scenery at The Owyhee River is gorgeous. In all, you will learn a lot with them about the river, fly fishing, and Idaho if you are a traveler. Great experience. We had some great catches and I learned so much. I would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a great fishing trip!

My family and I will definitely be taking many more idaho wine tours! We had an amazing day amongst…read morethe vines learning all about the wine. Aiyana, our driver, took such good care of us! She provided all the water, even sparkling, and she would check on us and bring us yummy snacks. Not only was her service 10/10 but her knowledge was extensive and she was excited to share as we asked her our questions! Thank you again Idaho Wine Tours! Ps. If you are debating whether or not to get the charcuterie boxes...DO IT!! I am still dreaming about them

If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. They are thieves. I booked a tour for 2. They called 3…read moredays before the tour and canceled it because they didn't have enough customers for that day. I asked for a refund, they refused stating that they have a "all sales are final". She said that I could reschedule for another day. I informed her that I do not live in Idaho so that wouldn't be possible. So basically they took my money and canceled my tour.