USA · CITY TOURS
Good city tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island at your own pace with ferry rides, audio guides, museums, and skyline views for $19.
“transportation from Jersey city to the islands was very convenient, great views, plenty of parking.”
Spend a full day at New York’s American Museum of Natural History, with dinosaurs, the Gilder Center, space shows, and family-friendly exhibits.
“Great experience. We spent few hours and didn’t see everything. Great for a rainy or cold day. We visited NYE week and it was very crowded. It would be nice if they had a max number of ticket sales to prevent overcrowding. And maybe kids area would also be nice.”
Review Top of the Rock in New York, with 360-degree views, three deck levels, sunset tips, Beam upgrades, prices, and practical advice.
“Staff were excellent. View is amazing. The information given was interesting.”
Ride Boston by restored WWII duck boat, see top landmarks, then splash into the Charles River for skyline views in 80 lively minutes.
“Mike was our narrator and he was fantastic! Not only was he full of fun facts but he has us laughing the whole time! Would highly recommend!”
See New York from the air on a 12 to 30 minute Manhattan helicopter tour over Lady Liberty, Central Park, Broadway, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
“Brilliant. Expensive but worth every penny. It’s something you will remember for ever. My teenage boys loved it.”
Review the FRIENDS Experience in New York, with iconic sets, staff photographers, Central Perk, pricing, timing, and practical booking tips.
“I thought it was perfect and nothing should change.”
Review the $51 New Orleans hop-on hop-off bus tour, with live guides, 18 stops, French Quarter views, and practical booking tips.
“A wonderful way to see the city and figure out where you want to spend your time. Our driver Elroy was the best. He was very friendly and made us smile and laugh.”
Review of Honolulu’s Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona tour, with city sights, optional Missouri and Aviation Museum visits, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“I was disappointed to not get tickets to the Arizona memorial with the trip as the advertising is very misleading. The trip needs to be clearer about having to get your tickets before you arrive or you are in the standby line. We did manage to get to see everything we wanted and it was a full day, we arrived at 9, went on the standby list at 9:15am and got on the 11:30am boat. We managed to see everything but the bowfin sub and came back to that after the Missouri and aircraft museum. We did rush through the aircraft hanger so if you want to take more time…”
Boston whale watching with New England Aquarium naturalists, open-air decks, indoor seating, and strong chances to see humpbacks, fin whales, and dolphins.
“We were very lucky to have a fine day for this activity and although I do suffer from motion sickness I felt absolutely fine for the whole trip. We were given an interesting dialogue on the way out to the whale watching area and it was wonderful to manage to see three magnificent whales.”
Review the Top of the Rock ticket, with skyline views, timing tips, Beam upgrade details, pricing, weather advice, and practical booking information.
“Amazing view - cool extras if you want to pay. Rooftop bar. Can look out with no glass on front of you and no roof.”
Review of E Noa’s Pearl Harbor City Tour, with historic Honolulu, the USS Arizona Memorial, guide quality, costs, and practical tips.
“Juicy the driver kept us entertained and informed. We were first pickup at the Aloha tower so enjoyed a 45 minute tour of Honolulu and Waikiki beach as he filled up his double decker bus. The trip round the historic area was interesting but Pearl Harbour was as poignant as you would expect. The exhibitions taught this history buff a whole lot of stuff we in the UK are never told about the USA/Japan dynamic in the 1920/30s. Amazing.”
Review of Boston’s high-speed whale watch to Stellwagen Bank, with practical advice on sightings, sea conditions, guides, price, and what to bring.
“Was cold and windy on the water, definitely bring a jacket. Thought it was going to be disappointing after 3 hours passed without seeing anything. Luckily we found 2 humpbacks together and saw some incredible things. Full breach, flipper slapping, and general swimming about. Ended up being an absolute stunner of a day.”
See New Orleans beyond the French Quarter on a two-hour bus tour through Treme, the Ninth Ward, City Park, and the Garden District.
“Really interesting tour guide - full of New Orleans spirit and non stop information - thoroughly enjoyed it and got a really good feel for the city”
See Fixer Upper sites, Baylor, Cameron Park, and Waco history on a small-group tour with coffee, ice cream, and local coupons.
“Very good and personable service. Ran the tour for us even though we didn't have the mimium amount of people. Still ran the tour for us by the GM.”
See Washington DC and Philadelphia in one long day from NYC, with guided landmark stops, the Rocky Steps, Independence Hall, and Liberty Bell.
“Everything was perfect !!! Me and my Dad had a wonderful time with you guys. Thank you so much !!!!”
Pick a skyline, a canyon or a coastline.
