USA · CITY TOURS

The 15 Best City Tours in the USA

67 tours  ·  from $19 a head

One guide, three hours, a city you have never seen before. The 15 below cover the sightseeing runs in New York, New Orleans, Boston and the rest, priced by length and clear on how much is spent seated.

New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry - Starting from New Jersey or New York
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

1.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Our pick

Visit Lady Liberty and Ellis Island by ferry, with museums, audio guides, skyline views, flexible island time, and strong value at $19.

“The only sunny day during my trip here in nyc. Good weather overall even though it was freezing cold. Visited liberty museum and museum of immigration. Worth every penny. Plus point is the pickup point was near to my hotel. Ferry ride only takes 10-15 mins.”

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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - Dinosaurs, fossils, and the museum’s biggest draw
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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

2.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,447 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Review the American Museum of Natural History in New York, with dinosaur halls, the Gilder Center, space shows, family tips, and ticket advice.

“I had the best time, the museum is really intriguing and I didn’t realise how big it is. Really makes you feel like you’re in the movie.”

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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket - From 30 Rockefeller Plaza to the 67th floor
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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

3.Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14,488 reviews · from $44

See Central Park, the Empire State Building, and Manhattan from three indoor and outdoor levels at Top of the Rock, with sunset tips and VIP upgrades.

“Really good experience, not as high as other observation buildings but really enjoyed and much quieter than others. Sunset time is busy as expected on all observation buildings. Lovely 360 views”

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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River - Choosing the best departure point
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

4.Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,378 reviews · from $59

See Boston by restored WWII duck boat, from Beacon Hill to Bunker Hill, then splash into the Charles River for skyline views.

“It was alright. Started from prudential centre. The information and topics were very USA oriented (I am not from US). Couldn’t relate to half of the topics- not inclusive to all. Had expected to know more about Boston, history and landmarks- most discussion was USA sports and USA movies). Not recommended to international tourists.”

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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour - Lower Manhattan, Battery Park, and Wall Street
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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour

5.Manhattan Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,076 reviews · 12 - 30 minutes · from $299

See New York from the air on a narrated Manhattan helicopter tour past the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway, and Brooklyn Bridge.

“A brilliant flight with Christian who made the whole flight really enjoyable. The ground staff were also very professional, courteous and looked after everyone in our party really well. Very efficient and because we arrived early we were able to fly slightly earlier as well. A great start to our New York adventure.”

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New York City: The FRIENDS™ Experience Entry Ticket - Two Floors of Sets, Screens, and Memorabilia
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New York City: The FRIENDS™ Experience Entry Ticket

6.The FRIENDS™ Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,234 reviews · 1 hour · from $48

Step into Monica and Rachel’s apartment, pose on the orange couch, and explore two floors of FRIENDS™ sets in a one-hour NYC visit.

“Great fun and a must for anybody who loves friends . Staff were very helpful and friendly, it was great fun.”

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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Stops 10 through 15: Museums, Magazine Street, and the Garden District
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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

7.New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,943 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $51

See New Orleans by double-decker bus, with live commentary, 18 stops, and the freedom to explore the French Quarter, Garden District, and more.

“If it’s cold outside bring a jacket because there is not much seating inside. The commentator made the ride fun and exciting. Sometimes hard to understand because of the speakers.”

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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - The ride from Waikiki to downtown Honolulu
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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

8.Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,866 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $94Top rated

Review of Honolulu’s Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona tour, with city sights, guide tips, upgrade choices, timing, value, and booking advice.

“It's nice that we get to see the highlights of the Honolulu city and the trip to the Pearl Harbor Memorial in a combined trip. Our driver and guide (Kilani) was very knowledgeable and funny.”

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Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise - Why Stellwagen Bank matters
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Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

9.City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,710 reviews · 3h 30m · from $85

Watch humpback, fin, and minke whales off Boston with New England Aquarium naturalists on a comfortable 3.5 to 4-hour cruise.

“Whale watching was absolutely incredible! The crew were so lovely and knowledgeable and we felt in safe hands given we had prior warning the sea would be choppy! 10/10 I would recommend. Saw whales up close and it was awesome! The crew seemed as excited as we did to see the whales which was so lovely to see!”

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Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket - Floor 69: wider views with some glass-panel compromises
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Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket

Pearl Harbor City Tour - The USS Arizona Memorial and the uncertain boat ride
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Pearl Harbor City Tour

11.Pearl Harbor City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,254 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $69

Review the $69 Pearl Harbor City Tour, with historic Honolulu, USS Arizona Memorial access, Waikiki pickup, and practical booking tips.

“The open air double decker bus is neat, but very windy and cold going and one side got all the sun coming back. The guide was awesome! Very energetic and knowledgeable. He really made it fun! Pearl Harbor itself was absolutely amazing!”

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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat - Why Stellwagen Bank is the star of the trip
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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour - Jackson Square and the city’s oldest stories
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New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour

13.New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,038 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

See New Orleans beyond the French Quarter on a lively bus tour covering Katrina, jazz, cemeteries, City Park, and the Garden District.

“What a great time and so much information given by our wonderful guide, Cynthia (not sure spelling her name correctly) but she was so much fun, interesting, and helpful! Our driver was so nice too! Great team!!”

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From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour - Washington DC: monuments before museums
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From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour

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