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The 15 Best City Sightseeing Tours in the USA

56 tours  ·  from $34 a head

The first-morning orientation run, done well, saves you two days of guessing. These 15 compare the coach, trolley and small-group options on price, length and how many stops you can actually get off at.

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River - Downtown Boston: parks, markets, and the Freedom Trail area
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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 vehicle through Boston with a live ConDUCKtor, then splash into the Charles River for skyline views. Choose departures near the Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, or Prudential Center. The GPS audio app adds Spanish, German, French, Japanese, and other language options, but you must bring headphones and cellular service.

“It was great. Our tour guide/narrator was so much fun and very knowledgeable. This is an easy tour you just sit and enjoy the view.”

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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Tremé and Basin St. Station
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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

See New Orleans from a double-decker bus with live English commentary and a one-day hop-on hop-off pass. Start at Jackson Square, Canal Street, or another stop, then reach the French Market, Marigny, Tremé, Garden District, museums, Magazine Street, and Mardi Gras World. Guides such as Logan, Steve, Elroy, and Linda add local color, though stop signs and bus capacity can be confusing.

“Took the bus during 3 trips on November 14. We absolutely loved it. Sooo worth it! During each trip we had a different guide, each of them were funny and provided some information the others hadn't provided so we learned so much. They all had their own personality which we loved. They all speaked clearly and loud enough (they had a mic). We booked 3 tours in New Orleans and this one is the one that we felt we had way more than what we had paid for! Definitely recommend and will do again next time we visit NOLA.”

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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - What you see at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
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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 from selected Honolulu hotels to Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu. Visit the USS Arizona Memorial area, watch its short film, and hear island history from guides such as Kimo, Patrick, Kalani, Kilani, and Lola. Upgrade to tour the USS Missouri and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.

“My wife and I very much enjoyed the history, and was quite moved by the displays in the memorial, Highly recommended I would absolutely do this again. Don’t miss the two add-ons for the battleship and the aviation museum while you’re there, do it all.”

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Pearl Harbor City Tour - Waikiki pickup and the ride into Honolulu
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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, starting with Waikiki pickup and a narrated drive through historic Honolulu before visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial. You’ll see Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue, watch a Pearl Harbor film, and may ride the ferry to the USS Arizona Memorial. Guides such as Oli, RJ, Kimo, and Juicy are known for lively local commentary.

“Oli made it so much fun with his jokes along the way. He was a wealth of knowledge and his narration of Pearl Harbor was captivating even though we knew the history. We were so thankful and loved every minute of it. We appreciated the ranger right before getting on the boat, putting everything in perspective to be in the correct mindset before going out to the memorial.”

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New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour - Jackson Square and the city’s first stories
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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, stopping at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and City Park. You’ll see Jackson Square, Treme, the Ninth Ward, the Garden District, Magazine Street, and Congo Square while learning about Katrina, jazz, burial customs, and local life. Guides such as Sean, Scott, DJ, and Cynthia have led recent tours, though assignments vary.

“The city tour was very informative. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining as well. The driver drove safely through the city.”

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Fixer Upper + City Tour - Magnolia Market, the Silos, and Waco’s TV Connections
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Fixer Upper + City Tour

6.Fixer Upper + City Tour

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

Spend about 2.5 hours touring Waco in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a guide and driver. See Magnolia Market, Silos Baking Co., Fixer Upper homes, Baylor, Cameron Park, McLane Stadium, and more. Your tour includes coffee or ice cream, free photos, beverages, and local savings coupons.

“Very good and personable service. Ran the tour for us even though we didn't have the mimium amount of people. Still ran the tour for us by the GM.”

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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus - Ryman Auditorium and Nashville’s music story
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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

Get your bearings in Nashville aboard Gray Line Tennessee’s open-air double-decker bus. A driver-guide such as Jolene, Mike, or JT may narrate the route past Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Parthenon, Nissan Stadium, Vanderbilt, and more than 95 sights. Choose the upper deck for broad views or the enclosed cabin for shelter.

“This is a great tour to take if you are looking into some history on Nashville and other things as well. The guide for the tour was great, friendly, knowledgeable and funny making there experience much more entertaining.”

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New York City: Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour - The four-hour ride south
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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 central New York to Washington DC by air-conditioned bus or van with a multilingual guide. Visit Arlington Cemetery, see JFK’s gravesite, pause at the Lincoln, Korean, and Vietnam memorials, and stop for views of the White House, Capitol, and Senate. The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum adds an indoor highlight.

“It was wonderful, I’ve learnt a lot with Carlo. They explained a lot of things related to the history of USA, not necessarily what you have known before. Just to mention please the importance of asking each one his preferred language in order to take consideration of that.”

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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride - Seeing Miami from the 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

Pack three Miami experiences into one long day: a narrated double-decker tour through South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood, and downtown, a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise past Millionaire’s Row, and an Everglades airboat ride. Check in at 305 Lincoln Road by 8:30 a.m. Food, drinks, hotel pickup, and luggage storage are not included.

“The Combo were excellent including the tour guides. All three (3) tour guides was excellent. It was the transport driver from the bayside to the Everglades that was NOT good. Plus Why were we charged unexpectedly additional 4.00 dollar service charge when the full Combo was paid in advance. Everglade trip: We were told to meet at the Ben Pizza but it was not clarified that there are 2 Ben’s pizza and it should have been clarified on the back of sticker label that it was the Ben Pizza at the front. There was no driver standing ant the Ben pizza once we made it to the / d Ben…”

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Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame - Inside the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville’s Mother Church
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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

This 3.5-hour Nashville tour pairs narrated sightseeing with admission to the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame. Ride by the Tennessee Capitol, Music Row, the Parthenon, Nissan Stadium, and other landmarks. Guides such as Jerry, Nick, Leonard, James, and Big Jerry are known for humor and strong local stories. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Leonard was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, professional and has a good sense of humor. Definitely enjoyed this tour but wished there was more time allocated to the Ryman and Music Center. Nevertheless, it was money well spent.”

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City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup - City Park, beignets, and time to stretch your legs
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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

You’ll spend about 2.5 hours with a local guide such as Joseph, Bob, Gary K, or Crisco, traveling by air-conditioned minibus through New Orleans’ best-known districts. Expect hotel pickup at selected downtown and French Quarter hotels, several photo or walking stops, City Park or a café stop, and clear context on architecture, cemeteries, and Hurricane Katrina.

“Joseph has a great personal and Very informative I definitely recommend touring with Joseph.Joseph was on time charismatic and entertaining”

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Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour - Boarding at Independence Visitor Center
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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 Philadelphia’s open-top double-decker bus with live English commentary, then hop off near Independence Hall, Reading Terminal Market, the Rocky Steps, South Street, and Penn’s Landing. Guides such as Harris, Keith, Nick, Naomi, John, and Sebastian have earned praise for lively storytelling. Plan on a full 90-minute loop before choosing your stops.

“Good value and informative. Get on and off as much as you’d like. Goes by all the major city sites. It’s great”

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Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour - Golden Gate Bridge views depend on weather
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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

Start near Union Square or Fisherman’s Wharf for a guided coach tour with stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Lands End, and Twin Peaks. Then continue to Alcatraz for the cellhouse audio tour and ferry ride. Guides such as Michelle are praised for clear local insight, but sightseeing stops can feel rushed.

“the staff was great. very understanding and helpful. was on schedule as promised. too bad the Golden gate park was closed.”

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New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery - French Quarter scenes from a moving coach
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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

Spend about three hours touring New Orleans by air-conditioned coach, with hotel pickup, live commentary, and stops at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and City Park. You will see the French Quarter, Garden District, Frenchmen Street, the Superdome, and French Market. Guides such as Gary Kuhn and Daryl are praised for history, music, and food tips.

“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 - Starting at Clint Harp’s former workshop
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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

Spend about 2.5 hours touring Waco locations tied to Fixer Upper, including the former Harp Design shop, Harp House, JDH Iron Designs, the 3 Little Pigs house when available, and Chip and Joanna Gaines’ castle. Guides such as Danielle and Sue add Waco history, show trivia, and local tips. The small group holds up to 14 people.

“This tour was a bit of fluff…just what we expected! I would say it’s a good activity to get the flavor of the area.”

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