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15 City Tours in the USA, Ranked by What You Get

62 tours  ·  from $34

Every trip has one open day too few. These 15 city tours justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes instead of an evening.

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River - Rolling past Boston Common and the Public Garden
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

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

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

Ride a restored World War II amphibious duck boat through Boston with a lively ConDUCKtor, then spend about 20 minutes on the Charles River. You will pass Boston Common, Quincy Market, TD Garden, Copley Square, the State House, and Bunker Hill. Choose departures from the Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, or Prudential Center.

“Fast, fun and lots of interesting facts! There is so much history in Boston and you get a bunch of it in an hour and a half! Definitely worth it!!”

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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Basin Street and Canal Street, stops 5 and 6
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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

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

Spend a day touring New Orleans by double-decker bus with live English commentary. Ride the full 90-minute loop, then hop off for Jackson Square, the French Market, Frenchmen Street, the Garden District, the National WWII Museum, Mardi Gras World, and more. Climate-controlled lower-deck seats and an open-air upper deck give you two ways to see the city.

“Educational tour of New Orleans. The host Logan was funny and very knowledgeable of New Orleans would recommend”

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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - Honolulu sights add useful context before and after Pearl Harbor
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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

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

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

Ride an air-conditioned coach through Honolulu with guides such as Kimo, Patrick, Kalani, and Kilani, then visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. Choose Deluxe for the USS Missouri or Ultimate for the Aviation Museum. The memorial visit can involve standby arrangements, so read the ticket terms carefully before booking.

“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…”

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Pearl Harbor City Tour - What the five-hour schedule feels like
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Pearl Harbor City Tour

4.Pearl Harbor City Tour

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

Spend about five hours with E Noa Tours, combining a drive through historic Honolulu with Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial. Guides such as Oli, RJ, Kimo, Nani, and Juicy add local stories, Hawaiian language, music, and clear direction. Pickup is offered from Waikiki, but boat access can be limited.

“I’m glad I went, we paid too much. I recommend to go on your own, we found out that the entry is free once there. It only if you want to visit the usss Arizona you need tickets in advance. Of course, that part of the visit is touching and moving.”

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New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour - Jackson Square and the old city center
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New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour

5.New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour

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

Ride through New Orleans with a local guide such as Sean, Scott, DJ, or Cynthia, depending on your departure. You’ll see Jackson Square, Treme, the Ninth Ward, City Park, the Garden District, Magazine Street, and St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. The air-conditioned bus covers a lot in about two hours, with short stops for cemetery history and optional beignets.

“our tour guide was phenomenal. He had so much knowledge. His stories were very entertaining. Highly recommend”

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Fixer Upper + City Tour - A city overview that goes beyond television
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Fixer Upper + City Tour

6.Fixer Upper + City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,989 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend 2.5 hours touring Waco in an air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter van with a trained guide and driver. See Magnolia Market, Silos Baking Co., Fixer Upper homes, Baylor, Cameron Park, McLane Stadium, and historic sights. Your ticket includes a craft coffee or ice cream, photos, beverages, and local discount coupons.

“We had the most amazing time on this tour. The guides were so kind and informative. Shout out to CJ and Shannen!”

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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus - What the live guide adds to the route
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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

7.Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,601 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34Best value

In one hour, Gray Line Tennessee’s open-air double-decker bus takes you past more than 100 Nashville sights, including the Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Parthenon, Vanderbilt University, and Nissan Stadium. A live driver-guide, with guides such as JT, Mike, and Jolene featured on recent departures, supplies the stories and local color.

“The tour was great. We felt the person who did the talking was a little bland from past tours in other areas we have toured.”

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New York City: Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour - Arlington National Cemetery and the Kennedy gravesite
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New York City: Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour

8.Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,551 reviews · from $149

Travel from Manhattan to Washington, DC by air-conditioned bus or van, with a live guide in languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Chinese. You’ll visit Arlington Cemetery, the White House, Capitol Hill, the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean and Vietnam memorials, and the Air and Space Museum before returning to New York.

“Enlightening.Enjoyable. Our guide was passionate about her subject..Great background information given on the History of America.An extra half hour was needed for the Museum visit and maybe a choice of adjoining museum. For example Museum of the American Indian was beside The Space Museum. Our guide could have cut back on information on the Veterans. - too much information.One complaint - The seatģfront of me was in a permanently reclined position, as it was broken.”

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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride - Miami by double-decker bus
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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

9.Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,487 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about nine hours seeing three sides of South Florida: Miami Beach and Little Havana by double-decker bus, Millionaire’s Row by boat, and the Everglades by airboat. Captain Jack is one of the airboat guides mentioned by name. Expect a full day, shared transport, lunch at your own cost, and a busy schedule that needs careful attention.

“Was well organised and very enjoyable. Most staff were helpful and friendly bar one in the shop. Everyone enjoyed it”

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Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame - Riding through Nashville by trolley or mini coach
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Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

10.Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,412 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Spend about 3.5 hours touring Nashville with an English-speaking guide such as Jerry, Nick, Leonard, or James. Ride past Music Row, the Parthenon, the State Capitol, and more, then explore the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame at your own pace.

“Great way to see the highlights of Nashville. The guide was very knowledgable and funny. The museums were amazing. Highly recommend!”

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City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup - Esplanade Avenue and the Garden District mansions
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City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

11.City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,407 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Ride an air-conditioned minibus through New Orleans with a local guide such as Joseph, Bob, Gary K, or Crisco. You’ll see the French Quarter, Esplanade Avenue, Garden District, Faubourg Treme, Warehouse District, cemeteries, levees, and City Park, with stops for photos, beignets, or the sculpture garden.

“Driver/tour guide — Joseph— was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining New Orleans history, both from long ago and more recent events like Katrina. The tour was about the right length for what we wanted. It gave us a good overview of the city.”

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Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour - Stop 1 to Stop 5: America’s founding story
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Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

12.Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,347 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Ride an open-top, double-decker bus through Philadelphia with live English commentary, up to 25 stops, and 1, 2, or 3-day ticket options. Start with the full 90-minute loop, then stop at Independence Hall, Reading Terminal Market, the Rocky Steps, South Street, and Penn’s Landing. Guides such as Nick, Naomi, John, Harris, and Keith have drawn special praise for lively storytelling.

“First off Nick was an amazing tour guide! Very thorough very straight to the point with making sure we all enjoyed ourselves and we’re safe while doing it. I loved everything about the historic district and the history that was spoken. I took some pointers back with places that were suggested to eat and places to go see, enjoyed my entire Friday doing just that thanks to you guys & of course nick! Go Birds !!!”

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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour - A broad look at San Francisco from the coach
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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

13.Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,228 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Spend about 6.5 hours seeing San Francisco by coach and visiting Alcatraz Island. Expect stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Lands End, and Twin Peaks, followed by a ferry ride and Cellhouse audio tour. Guides such as Michelle add local stories, but city stops can feel brief.

“It was a great tour! I would recommend it to friends and family. Will probably take it again myself.”

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New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery - The Garden District and its grand old homes
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New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

14.New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,209 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

This three-hour New Orleans coach tour covers the French Quarter, Garden District, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, City Park, Frenchmen Street, and the French Market. A local guide such as Gary Kuhn, Daren, or Darrell adds history, music, food tips, and neighborhood context. Hotel pickup and drop-off make this an easy first-day orientation.

“Daren was very knowledgeable and entertaining, saw and learned a lot about new Orleans, would highly recommend”

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Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable - A stop at JDH Iron Design
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Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable

15.Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,104 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Visit the former Harp Design shop, see the Harp House, stop at JDH Iron Design, and tour the Three Little Pigs house when available. Local guides such as Danielle and Sue add Waco history, show trivia, and restaurant tips. The 2.5-hour van tour has room for 14 people and includes water.

“Great tour of waco old city. Old homes, history of waco, and to see a fixer up homes . Danielle did a great job showing the city, with history, humor and a safe driver”

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