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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in the USA

463 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a bus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and paced, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Diamond Head, coastal estates, and Hanauma Bay
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Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

1.Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17,387 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

See Oahu in one day, from Diamond Head and Byodo-In Temple to Haleiwa and Dole Plantation, with hotel pickup and a local guide.

“Fantastic Grand Island tour navigated by Marlon! Wonderful tour guide! Great attitude! Very polite and gentle demeanour! Highly recommended! The bus was comfortable and clean and modern. Marlon was also a great driver.”

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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - Essex Street and the Lady in Blue
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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

2.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Explore Salem’s witch trial past, haunted lore, colonial streets, and modern witches on a lively two-hour guided walking tour.

“Super enjoyable and we learnt so much! Hilary was very knowledgeable and extremely entertaining. We enjoyed the full two hours, in spite of the freezing conditions (thanks for the hand warmers provided!) I wish we had some cash to tip our guide, so that would be something I would suggest to people going on the tour.”

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options - Starting at Castle Clinton in Battery Park
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

3.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,571 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $69

Compare Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour options, ferry tickets, museum access, guide quality, timing, crowds, and practical tips.

“Such a great trip especially having Jay as our guide. Communication was excellent throughout and the information Jay gave all through the tour was given with enthusiasm and genuine enjoyment. Highly Recommend, Thank You”

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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

4.New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

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

See Central Park, Fifth Avenue, 9/11 Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty on a six-hour New York sightseeing tour.

“Great way to get a passing glance of a lot of major spots in NYC. Appreciated the history provided while on the tour, too. I will admit, the bus windows were pretty dirty, but that did not end up impacting our experience at all.”

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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - French Quarter stories come before the big stops
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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

5.New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,856 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27Best value

Explore New Orleans after dark on a French Quarter walk filled with ghost, voodoo, vampire, and true crime tales.

“Ms. Lisa was very informative and added great details to all her stories. I was looking for a good ghost tour, leaning on the history of the city. She did her work and was able to blend facts with fun so well. I highly recommend Lisa as she sticks to real history and only uses imbleshments when it's appropriate.”

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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour - Charleston’s route lottery changes the sightseeing plan
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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

6.Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,023 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $50

Ride through 30 blocks of Charleston with a certified guide, Belgian or Percheron horses, historic homes, gardens, churches, and Civil War stories.

“Fun activity to do while in Charleston. We were staying with a friend. So we booked it for three of us. Great little travel around town. Great knowledge of the driver. Great pictures and learned some fun history. Recommend!”

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Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour - Boarding and Choosing Your Seat
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Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour

7.Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,629 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Cruise all three branches of the Chicago River for 90 minutes of architecture, history, skyline views, and practical city sightseeing.

“Loved loved this tour ! So much history and a funny host!! Really enjoyed hearing all about Chicago’s history and the history of the river ! Great views and lots to see !”

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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

8.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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Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami - Starting at the Tower Theater
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Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

9.Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,882 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Taste Cuban classics, hear Little Havana stories, watch cigar rolling, and explore Calle Ocho on a small-group Miami food tour.

“Toni was amazing! Her locals knowledge was fantastic! The food was delicious ! And I want to play dominos when I get home!!!!!”

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Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides - Niagara Falls State Park and the American viewpoints
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Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides

Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head and the southeast coast
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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

Best Niagara Falls US Tour W/Boat Ride, Cave & More Wonders! - Maid of the Mist: the wet, powerful centerpiece
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Best Niagara Falls US Tour W/Boat Ride, Cave & More Wonders!

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour - Starting at 102 Cherry Street
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Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

13.Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,006 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Explore Seattle’s buried streets, Pioneer Square, Klondike Gold Rush stories, and Coast Salish history on this lively one-hour tour.

“It’s really awesome! So much history, the tour guide was so knowledgeable and funny! Would love to come back and do the other tours they offer”

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Page: Lower Antelope Canyon Entry and Navajo Guided Tour - Arriving at one of three starting points
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Page: Lower Antelope Canyon Entry and Navajo Guided Tour

14.Lower Antelope Canyon Entry and Navajo Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,801 reviews · 1 hour · from $78

Explore Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide, winding past sculpted sandstone, photo stops, and narrow stairways in a one-hour tour.

“We enjoyed our trip to the Lower Antelope Canyon. Our tour guide Ben was extremely knowledgeable and engaging throughout our tour. He captured amazing photos of us while we were in the canyon. Definitely an experience worth seeing and you get your monies worth for sure! Thank you!”

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Half-Day Mojave Desert ATV Tour from Las Vegas - What happens at the staging area
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Half-Day Mojave Desert ATV Tour from Las Vegas

15.Half-Day Mojave Desert ATV Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,350 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $100

Ride an ATV through Mojave Desert terrain near Lake Mead on a guided half-day trip from the Las Vegas Strip, with gear and transport included.

“We were not organized as a group to book together but we ended up together. Kenny & Kurt were very professional and very patient. They waited long enough for everyone to arrive but also within set time. As both of them are members of the military, that gave us extra confidence to ride with them. Kenny is also from Ohio so it was Buckeye all the way. They helped the first timers over and over again with no irritation. We enjoyed this very much. The terrain was dirt and gravel. There are others that is all sand and dust through and through. They added a little history on the drive…”

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