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Best Tours in the USA: The 15 Days Out That Deliver

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One country, six time zones and a fortnight if you are lucky. The 15 below are the days out that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets - Starting inside Grand Central Terminal
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NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

1.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51,195 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Ride from Grand Central Terminal to the 91st floor for SUMMIT One Vanderbilt’s mirror rooms, glass skyboxes, silver balloons, and sweeping city views. Allow 90 minutes to two hours. Choose daytime or night, and consider sunset if available. Sunglasses and sensible clothing help.

“Myself my daughter had the most amazing time but one thing I will say is we were there at Christmas time and it was so busy we still in the queue for a very long time but 1000% worth it there was a young lady with long braided hair who was incredibly kind to myself and my daughter a staff member, I will forever be grateful I want thousand percent recommend also definitely get a cocktail on the top level so so good Siobhán from Ireland”

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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket - Enter the museum through the historical exhibition
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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

2.9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31,428 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Use a timed ticket for contactless entry to the 9/11 Memorial Museum, then visit the outdoor memorial, twin reflecting pools, Survivor Tree, and Memorial Glades. Inside, three permanent exhibitions explain the events before, during, and after September 11, 2001, with artifacts, films, photographs, and personal stories. Allow at least two hours, and longer if you read everything.

“A deeply moving experience. Witnessing this immense tragedy through the accounts of survivors and rescuers leaves an overwhelming and lasting impression. The museum is exceptionally well organized, and the staff are professional, helpful, and truly dedicated to ensuring visitors have a meaningful experience.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - The museum makes the visit more than a view
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

3.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47

Visit New York’s Empire State Building for the 86th Floor Observatory, optional 102nd Floor windows, and an interactive museum covering construction, Art Deco design, King Kong, and film history. Allow 45 minutes to 2 hours. Choose a standard or Express ticket, and plan for airport-style security and limited access for bags.

“WOW! What a view! I was breathtaken by far one of the best excursions I have booked. I am scared of heights but it really didn’t actually fase me. 1100% recommend to book.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets - The interactive exhibits make the wait worthwhile
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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

4.Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,072 reviews · from $48

Enter the Empire State Building, pass through interactive exhibits on its construction and pop-culture fame, then rise to the 86th-floor open-air deck for wide New York views. Choose general admission or add the 102nd floor with its floor-to-ceiling windows. Express tickets reduce queuing, and the visit lasts 45 minutes to 2 hours.

“It's 20 years since I last visited the Empire State Building (as a 30 year old working in New York) now I'm 52 and visited with my teenage sons and partner. It didn't disappoint. Staff were great, helpful and considerate, and the experience is much more immersive: animations showing the build in 1931, King Kong peering through the windows, spy holes looking down on New Yorkers back in the 30's – it really was great, a classic, a must see!”

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NYC: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket - The 52-Second Ride to Level 101
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NYC: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket

5.Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20,918 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Edge gives you one hour or more above Hudson Yards, with a fast elevator ride, indoor and outdoor viewing, angled glass walls, a glass floor, Skyline Steps, and the one-person Eastern Point. The $39 ticket includes the multimedia entry experience but not food, drinks, or transport.

“don't expect a bit of culture from Americans on deck, that's the only negative. Views are beautiful, and sunset is the best time to get there.”

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Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Stop and Optional Lunch and Skywalk - Joshua trees and the approach to the West Rim
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Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Stop and Optional Lunch and Skywalk

6.Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Stop and Optional Lunch and Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19,535 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $109Top rated

Spend about 11 to 12 hours traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West with a guide such as Sarah, Adam, Eric, or Charles. You get priority bus access, time at Eagle Point and Guano Point, a Hoover Dam photo stop, water, snacks, and optional lunch, Skywalk, helicopter, boat, or airplane upgrades.

“Great trip. Evan, our tour guide, was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this excursion.”

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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry - The ferry ride and first views of Lady Liberty
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

7.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Best value

Take a round-trip ferry from Liberty State Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Explore both sites at your own pace with multilingual audio guides, see the Statue of Liberty Museum and its original torch, and visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Allow four to six hours, and choose an early departure if you want both islands.

“transportation from Jersey city to the islands was very convenient, great views, plenty of parking.”

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Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Halona Blowhole and the first real stop
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Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

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

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

This 9-hour Oahu circle tour links Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. You ride a comfortable bus, stop for views and short walks, and hear Hawaiian history and language from guides such as Marlon, Lola, and Tony. Pickup is offered at select Honolulu hotels.

“A lot of information. The driver talked non stop. A good amount of stops. Sit by a window even if you have to split up your party.”

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Chicago Architecture River Cruise - What you see along the river
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise

9.Chicago Architecture River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15,756 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Cruise the Chicago River for about 60 to 90 minutes while an expert guide explains Chicago’s buildings, engineering, and Great Fire of 1871. You’ll pass the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, John Hancock Center, Willis Tower, Marina City, and Aqua. Boats have restrooms and a full bar, and dogs are welcome.

“Wonderful excursion with a highly knowledgeable guide. Jim was a terrific guide with real passion for Chicago. His tour alone would make you want to come back.”

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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - The dinosaur halls: the museum’s biggest crowd-pleaser
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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

10.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

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

Explore more than 40 permanent halls at New York’s American Museum of Natural History, including the dinosaur fossils, Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, Rose Center, and new Gilder Center. Choose general admission or add ticketed experiences such as the butterfly vivarium, planetarium show, giant-screen film, or Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs.

“very informative and extremely well presented lots of amenities which made the experience better. Overall a great family experience.”

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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - Following the old trading path on Essex Street
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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

11.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk Salem’s historic center with guides such as Lisa, Michael, Sean, Ryan, and Diane, learning the truth behind the 1692 witch trials, colonial architecture, local hauntings, and modern witchcraft. Choose a daytime or lantern-lit departure, but expect to remain outdoors for up to two hours and 15 minutes.

“This was a great way to learn about the city. Our tour guide Michael I believe is his name, was amazing. I Loved his mood and enthusiasm for what he does. 10 out of 10 would recommend.”

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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket - Three levels of views, with room to find your own angle
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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

12.Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

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

Ride the high-speed elevator to Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center for three levels of indoor and outdoor views. See Central Park, the Empire State Building, and downtown Manhattan from 9,500 square feet of open-air deck. Add The Beam or choose VIP access with SKYLIFT, a guide, photos, and champagne.

“Rebooked tickets easier entry & ques where well organised sadly it’s was raining but still a great experience”

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options - Crossing New York Harbor by ferry
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

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

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

Start at Castle Clinton in Battery Park for a guided visit to Liberty Island, ferry views of New York Harbor, and optional Ellis Island time. Choose a roughly 2-hour Liberty Island visit or a 4-hour option covering both islands. Guides such as Jack, Joseph, Jay, and Meri have earned praise for lively storytelling, while both museums are self-guided.

“This was a great tour that gave us an overview of both. Chris is a very knowledgeable guide! This tour did not include the inside of either place. So, if you’re looking for that keep looking. It did include a wonderful history of both!”

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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour - Central Park and Columbus Circle in 20 minutes
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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

14.New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

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

Cover New York’s biggest sights in about six hours by climate-controlled bus and Staten Island Ferry. Guides such as Rachel, Kevin, Albert, and Susan add local stories as you pass Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, the 9/11 Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty. Lunch is at your own cost.

“It’s a great experience, it was our first time to New York, & this tour took us around New York in a couple of hours. Very informative and fun time.”

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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum and old medical fears
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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at 311 Exchange Place and walk through the French Quarter after dark. Hear stories tied to the LaLaurie Mansion, Casket Girls, Pharmacy Museum, Jackson Square, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and Voodoo Authentica. Guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, and Juju mix documented history with spooky storytelling. Wear sturdy shoes.

“William was a great guide. He made sure to stop and wait up for people, to answer questions of all kinds, and knew everyone we passed by on the street. His stories were great and he made sure to keep us all engaged in the tour.We got to meet the current owner of Marie Leveaus home and go into a beautiful private courtyard who’s owner came home as we were passing by.”

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