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15 Full-Day Tours in the USA to Build a Day Around

36 tours  ·  from $39

The 15 best full-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour - Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Fifth Avenue
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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

1.New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,166 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Spend six hours seeing New York’s headline sights with a guide and climate-controlled bus. Walk in Central Park, view Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue, pause near the 9/11 Memorial, then ride the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Guides such as Rachel, Kevin, and Susan are praised for lively city stories.

“This day tour we had today with Rachel & Jimmy was fantastic. Seeing amazing scenery and history was absolutely incredible. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides - Hotel pickup and a guide-led start
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Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides

2.Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,841 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $189

Spend about six hours seeing Niagara Falls from the US and Canadian sides with Over the Falls Tours. Your guide handles transport, tolls, admissions, and border crossings while you visit Maid of the Mist or Journey Behind the Falls, Cave of the Winds, Skylon Tower, and key viewpoints.

“Stay on the Canada side and take the all day tour it is so worth it at least if it’s your first time”

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San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket - What the $78 admission really covers
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San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

3.San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,248 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Use your mobile ticket for direct entry to the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park. Spend a few hours or a full day among pandas, koalas, gorillas, tigers, and thousands of other animals, with keeper talks, the Guided Bus Tour, Skyfari aerial tram, gardens, play zones, and children’s exhibits included.

“The San Diego Zoo was an amazing experience! From the elephants to the monkeys. The animals looked very well cared for. I will come back”

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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco - Tuolumne Grove and the walk among giant sequoias
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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

4.Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,671 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $239

Leave San Francisco before dawn for Tuolumne Grove, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan. A minibus carries up to 15 people, with guides such as Derek, Trevor, Kurt, and Steven sharing park stories, films, photo tips, and practical help.

“Great experience. Wonderful guide. Easy way to see a lot of great spots in the valley. By far a great tour”

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From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus - Arlington National Cemetery and the Kennedy gravesites
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From NYC: Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus

5.Guided Day Trip to Washington DC by Van or Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,418 reviews · 15 hours · from $104

Travel from Manhattan to Washington DC by air-conditioned bus or van with an English or Spanish guide. See Arlington Cemetery, the Lincoln and Vietnam memorials, the White House, Capitol, and National Mall. Guides such as David, Jose, and Augustin bring the long day to life, with a scenic Manhattan view on the return.

“Amazing, organised well from start to finish. Ahmed and elvis were great and informative! Stops were fab really enjoyed washington”

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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour - Meeting at the Navy Memorial
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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour

6.Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,360 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

Cover Washington DC’s headline sights in about six hours with an English-speaking guide and comfortable coach transport. Walk around the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and major war memorials. From April through September, a Potomac cruise replaces the winter Pentagon City stop. A glass-top bus upgrade is available.

“Overall trip was great. I enjoyed everything I saw. Unfortunately tour guide ruined the experience. :((”

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Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour - Oak Bluffs and the gingerbread cottages
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Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

7.Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,162 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

Ride from Boston to Falmouth in a small air-conditioned minibus, then take a 35 to 45 minute ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Explore on your own or add a narrated island tour with stops in Edgartown and Aquinnah. Guides such as Tom, Johnny Boston, Elaine, and Jonathan may lead the day.

“If I had the option I would give 3 1/2 stars. It is a FULL DAY TOUR! 2 1/2 hours to the ferry and same time getting back from the ferry is the worse part, but not horrible. Once on the ferry and getting to the island is enjoyable and scenic. We opted for the guided tour and Tom was an encyclopedia of the history and culture of the island. Tour is a thorough view of basically the entire island and towns. Not a lot of WOW moments but a few interesting facts and some nice views.”

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From Miami: Key West Day Trip with Pickup at Selected Hotels - Hotel pickup in Miami, with one important catch
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From Miami: Key West Day Trip with Pickup at Selected Hotels

8.Key West Day Trip with Pickup at Selected Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,918 reviews · 14 hours · from $39Best value

Ride from selected Miami Beach and Downtown Miami hotels to Key West with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You get about six hours to explore, shop, eat, visit Hemingway’s home, walk Duval Street, or add snorkeling and other activities. Guides such as Tamara and Marbela help you plan the day.

“Great trip to Key West, it is a long day with the 4 hour drive each way but worth it for the time in Key West. The coach a/c was very cold so make sure you take a jacket”

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From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour - The 5:00 AM start from Times Square
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From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour

9.Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,877 reviews · from $104

Leave Times Square at 5:00 AM for a bilingual guided day trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia. Visit the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Capitol, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and Rocky Steps. Guides such as Jay, Carlos, and Diego add history and humor, while roundtrip coach travel keeps the day simple.

“Everything was perfect !!! Me and my Dad had a wonderful time with you guys. Thank you so much !!!!”

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Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC - Arlington Cemetery and JFK’s gravesite
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Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC

10.Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,607 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $129

Leave New York at 6:30 am for a guided Washington DC highlights tour covering Arlington Cemetery, the Capitol, White House photo stops, a Smithsonian museum, and the Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean War memorials. Guides such as Carlos, Benjamin, Oscar, and Sharon bring the history to life. Expect 11 to 13 hours on the road.

“Very long tour 12+ hours Bus for that time of travel very uncomfortable, Bus driver constantly on his phone and interrupting the commentary from tour guide. Was rushed when stopping at attractions due to limited time. Bus was. Not hygienic as was dirty and dust on window seals.”

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From Las Vegas: Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip - The Pre-Dawn Pickup and Long Arizona Ride
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From Las Vegas: Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip

11.Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,147 reviews · from $86

Leave Las Vegas before dawn for a full-day South Rim trip with hotel pickup, a live English-speaking guide, Route 66 scenery, Mather Point, Bright Angel, and about three hours at the canyon. Guides such as Curty, Robert, Russ, and Kevin are praised for clear commentary and good humor.

“Very well organized. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the trip a lot. We will do it again. Recommend”

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Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC - Lincoln, Korea, and Vietnam in one concentrated walk
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Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC

12.Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,109 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $128

Leave New York early for a bilingual English and Spanish tour of Washington DC and Philadelphia. See the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Capitol, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Rocky Steps. Guides such as Carlos, Jay, Diego, and Jacinto have earned praise for keeping this demanding day organized.

“This was an excellent overview of both Philadelphia and Washington DC. Diego was very knowledgeable, friendly and organised. All of the hassle of planning a trip like this was taken care of so I would recommend it.”

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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip - The Golden Gate Bridge stop and the ride into Marin County
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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

13.Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,722 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Leave central San Francisco by mini-bus for an early visit to Muir Woods, with 90 minutes to walk among giant coastal redwoods. Then enjoy a narrated ride and 45 minutes in Sausalito. Guides such as Lawton, Mitch, Jo, and Brian add local stories along the way.

“Sam was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable. We loved his facts and pointing out additional sights.”

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Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset - Snorkeling above a Florida Keys reef
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Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

14.Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,683 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Sail from 255 Front Street with Danger Charters for a four-and-a-half-hour mix of harbor views, mangrove kayaking, and reef snorkeling. Guides such as Mary, Micah, Katie, and Anthony lead the outing, with gear, wetsuits in winter, snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks included.

“Great three part activity. Loved the sailing, kayaking and snorkeling! Staff was great and attentive! Enjoy the sights and family had a great time!”

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One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour - North Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Chinatown from the minibus
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One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour

15.One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,445 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend about eight hours with a local guide such as Patrick, Per, Roger, or Barry, touring San Francisco by minibus, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, walking among redwoods in Muir Woods, stopping in Sausalito, and finishing with Alcatraz’s official ferry and cellblock audio tour.

“We enjoyed the tour but we were not informed of Muir Woods being closed until we boarded for the tour. Instead, our driver, who was great, drove us around to ransom spots (one of which we visited on our own the previous day) and a creepy alley was part of the tour (graffiti). He did his best but too bad they didn’t just take us all to Alcatraz or a place more interesting than all of the little odd places.”

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