USA · GUIDED
The 15 best guided tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
A lantern-lit Salem walking tour with a historian, 400 years of stories, and the 1692 Witch Trials truth, plus key sites like the Witch House.
“Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. She was very interactive and enthusiastic. Very happy I booked”
Bus tour through Central Park, Rockefeller and Fifth Ave, then Staten Island Ferry to see Liberty and Ellis Island. Expert guide, 6 hours.
“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.”
Chicago River 1.5-hour architecture cruise with expert guides, indoor comfort or open deck, plus a cash bar and local snacks. $44.
“The activity was very interesting. I got to know a lot about the history of Chicago as well.”
Photo-focused Lower Antelope Canyon tour with a Navajo guide, included permit, and tight 1-hour walk through sculpted sandstone.
“The lower antelope is very impressive! I loved it. Our guide was really nice.”
Private pedicab tour around Central Park, $38, English guides with movie spots and photo stops. Blanket in cold weather.
“We had a fantastic time. Our driver was so nice and very knowledgeable of the park. So glad we did this.”
Walk Charleston’s historic core with a licensed guide. City Hall, French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and Fort Sumter views, about 2 hours.
“It was a wonderful way to learn about the city! I highly recommend it! Our guide was knowledgeable and we felt like we really got to see more than you would walking around on your own.”
Lower Antelope Canyon entry plus a Navajo guided walk through Hasdeztwazi, with photo tips, up-close views, and small-group pacing.
“It was a very nice hike along the canyon. Our guide was very nice and volunteered to take some pictures for us. However, there wasn’t much guiding to do, it was mostly about appreciating the awesome rock formations! Went with my family, kids 9,7,4 and they were very happy with the tour!”
Guided Canyon X tour in Antelope Canyon with timed entry and Navajo permit fee included, plus photo time in the X-shaped slot.
“Our guide, Tyler, was excellent! The canyon was spectacular!”
$22 student-led Harvard Yard walk from Harvard Square to Memorial Hall and Widener Library, with insider campus stories.
“It was amazingly immersive to take the tour with our guide. Especially because this tour was guided by students, it meant so much more to me.”
Chef-guided 2-hour Pike Place Market food tour with 9 tastings, skip-the-line chowder, behind-the-scenes stops, and a discount card.
“We had a marvelous time on our tour with Chef Will, and learned so much. We got to see so many interesting things and also learned about their history, where they agriculturally come from, their significance to the region and how they are made. We tried so many delicious foods…from pulled pork tacos(the corn tortillas had just been made from corn that was freshly ground) to delicious European chocolates. Loved the Truffle Queen bites! Because we were here at a slow time of year, we were the only people on the tour so it was like having a personal chef! I would highly recommend this tour. Even if you aren’t…”
Harvard student-led walking tour in Cambridge, covering Harvard Square, Yard, Memorial Hall, art museums exteriors, and the Harvard Shop.
“Great way to wander around campus and get a perspective of actual life as a Harvard student. Our guide Lenny was fun, engaging and made it a great time!”
Guided Fenway Park tours in Boston, from 15-minute stadium views to pre-game field access, plus Red Sox legends and icons like the Green Monster.
“The tour was incredible. I lucked out and ended being the only one on the tour so I got my own personal tour of Fenway. Joe was a great guide and was great to chat to along the tour. 11/10 and amazing value for money.”
A guided 15-hour day trip from NYC to Washington, DC with photo stops, major monuments, Arlington, Georgetown, and 90 minutes for museums.
“Amazing, organised well from start to finish. Ahmed and elvis were great and informative! Stops were fab really enjoyed washington”
A full day loop through Washington DC’s biggest landmarks with a live guide, short memorial walks, and a seasonal Potomac River cruise.
“Great experience the tour guide Joey and the driver (forgot her name) did a terrific job. It was super cold and lots of snow and ice they were very concerned about our safety getting on and off shuttle. Joey knows her history and answered all the questions and very patient with the “dumb” questions. Viator was a great site to book this with. No issues at all. I would highly recommend booking this tour.”
Prebook Fort Sumter admission with round-trip ferry from Charleston Harbor. Ranger talk and 1-hour self-guided fort time with big views.
“Great ferry ride and lots of great information. The views were beautiful. We were a part of the flag ceremony at the end of the day. Quite meaningful.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
