America · 1-DAY TOURS
The good 1-day tours fill up early and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ.
See Midtown icons, Central Park, the 9/11 Memorial, and the Staten Island Ferry in one day with included ferry tickets.
“Great tour they take to great places to visit and to get better way of knowing New York better. Recommend”
Niagara Falls from both sides in one 6-hour tour: Maid of the Mist or Journey Behind the Falls, Cave of the Winds, Skylon Tower.
“Exceptional David our tour guide was very knowledgeable and love the extra consumer tips he gave about the rides.”
Scan your mobile ticket for a smooth entry to the San Diego Zoo, with trams, bus tours, pandas, and daily keeper talks.
“There is do much to see, so plan to spend an entire day (or more!) at the San Diego Zoo. Take the SkyTram in at least one direction and start your visit by taking the Zoo bus tour (30-40 minutes excluding waiting in line for a bus. Also, wear comfortable walking shoes because the Zoo is large and the terrain is very hilly. Bring a refillable water bottle with toy. The staff and volunteers are very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Small-group Yosemite and giant sequoias day trip from San Francisco with early pickup, guided stops, and valley time for photos and hikes.
“A great day with my brother! Steven did a wonderful job and was fun and insightful! The park is not to be missed!”
NYC to Washington DC guided day trip with English or Spanish guides, major monuments and White House photos, plus 90 minutes for museums. $104.
“Our guide in Washingoton, Jose, was amazing! Walking encyclopedia! Huge knowlege but still fun! The only thing zhat was not good, is that tour was in the end in two languages, spanish and english, and majority of the group was spanish although I've booked tour in english. So guide in the bus first explained everything in spanish and by the time we got to english we were far away from what he was talking about.”
See Washington DC highlights in one guided day with a seasonal Potomac cruise, expert narration, and optional glass-top bus for clear views.
“Omg what a beautiful experience and fun! Thanks to Joey and Kareem! First time in Washington DC and it’s a great experience to see everything.”
Boston to Martha’s Vineyard by air-conditioned minibus and ferry, with Oak Bluffs free time and an optional narrated island tour.
“Martha’s Vineyard was Beautiful! We loved all the little shops and the Black dog had great breakfast.”
Miami to Key West day trip with hotel pickup, scenic Keys drive, 6 hours free time, and a bilingual guide for $39.
“Guide obsessed by tips and proposing des activities for "extras". island to make on easy hikig. Great experience for Hemingway house and Panam bar. As annoced very low temperature in the bus”
A guided, full-day trip from NYC to Washington DC and Philadelphia, hitting major monuments, Old City sights, and the Rocky Steps.
“the only thing that could of improved it would be given a little time to get a souvenir from each stop”
A full-day Washington DC Highlights tour from NYC with Arlington Cemetery, Capitol and White House viewpoints, Smithsonian museums, and major memorial photos.
“Great experience, it's indeed far from NYC to Washington almost 10hrs return but this day tour is more convenient than you do it on your own. You also don't have to worry going to main tourist attractions. Oscar our tour guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour is very organized and on time. Worth it!”
Grand Canyon South Rim day trip from Las Vegas with early pickup, Route 66 drive, Mather Point views, and free time at Bright Angel.
“Overall the trip was good and had enough stops to refuel for the body and stretch. It was quite a long day and it would be good to be prepared for that. The guide Jim was simply fantastic! It would have been great to spend a bit of time in Hoover dam but understand it’s tight timelines for the day trip”
One day to see Washington DC and Philadelphia highlights from NYC, with a bilingual guide and round-trip coach transfer. Fast, full, long.
“Overall tour experience was averagely disappointing. It feels a bit of rip of money, as tour guide was giving info in two languages, thus not telling a lot about objects, history, context etc. Feels like a bunch of wikipedia facts. There is not much customer service too, as the bus broke down and the passengers were sitting for more than an hour, later tour was reduced of that time, so no museums, no inside liberty bell as there were no time for that. Tour guide did not make any efforts to explain the situation, or offer alternatives. The bus is old, very hot inside, no water is offered in the…”
Early-access Muir Woods with fewer crowds, then Sausalito by narrated mini-bus, plus Golden Gate Bridge photo stops and free time.
“Johanna was an amazing tour guide, and was very knowledgeable about to area. I really appreciated that transportation was included.”
Half-day sailing, kayaking, and snorkeling off Key West in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, with snacks, drinks, and calm-water gear.
“This was out second time with Danger, and we really enjoyed both outings. Smaller crowds, lovely boat, informative guides, and great time on the water. I appreciated the use of wet suits, it was a thoughtful addition to the experience.”
Niagara Falls from NYC without Canada hassles, with Goat Island viewpoints and an optional Maid of the Mist boat ride.
“Was amazing! Maria Clara and the drivers really took care of us!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
