The 9 Shopping Trips in the USA That Earn Their Price

1.National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Ride a temperature-controlled coach through Washington DC after dark, stopping at the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, and more. Guides such as Sally, James, and Tyrone add history and humor along the way. Optional tickets cover the Washington Monument, Air and Space Museum, and African American History Museum on a later date.

“Chris (driver) and Sally (tour guide) Iwere amazing! I learned so much and it was a beautiful tour. Sally was funny, articulate, and knowledgable, and Chris was a great driver and helped us take some group photos too!”

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2.Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,733 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73Top rated

Meet a chef in a coat outside Simply Seattle and spend two hours tasting Pike Place Market favorites with a group of no more than 12. Expect chowder, cheese, chocolate, produce, and other local bites, with stops varying by route. Guides such as Will, Sylas, Noah, Scott, and Eric add market stories, vendor connections, and plenty of food knowledge.

“Come hungry and enjoy the experience. Get to know your chef guide and ask questions about the foods you’re tasting.”

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3.Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,472 reviews · from $47Best value

Ride from Times Square to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets for a full shopping day among more than 220 stores. English- and Spanish-speaking staff, reserved bus seating, Wi-Fi on some coaches, and flexible return times make the trip simple. Bring comfortable shoes and consider an empty suitcase for American-brand bargains.

“Awesome place! Wasn’t sure of what to expect but exceeded expectations. It’s a must do trip when you visit New York!”

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4.National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,207 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68

Start at 7:30 pm on Pennsylvania Avenue for a three-hour guided ride and walking tour of Washington DC. You’ll stop at the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, and more. Guides such as Sally, James, and Dwayne mix history with humor, while optional next-day tickets cover selected museums or the Washington Monument.

“highly recommend James as our tour guy and CHRIS as our bus driver to anyone. They were very accommodating and thorough with the tour.”

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5.Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,696 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Explore Pike Place Market with a guide such as Bob, Chip, Lucky, or Woody, tasting eight or more specialties including chowder, smoked salmon, pastries, gelato, and more. You’ll hear market stories, visit lesser-known food stops, and receive a 10% discount card for one week after the tour.

“we started out at one popularrestaurant sampling cheese infused biscuits, and our tour guide, Bob Williams, gave an extensive history of the market. As we walked from one end of the market to the other,, we sampled many specialties, including clam chowder sandwiches, rockfish salmon, sorbet and truffle infuse sauces. Bob was knowledgeable about the entire market and told us what to come back and explore more thoroughly. It was great.”

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6.Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,042 reviews · 2 days · from $340

Leave Manhattan early for a full two-day Niagara Falls outing with Watkins Glen, Seneca Lake, American and Canadian viewpoints, evening lights, and seasonal attractions. You will ride the Maid of the Mist from May to October, or visit Power Vista and the Cave of the Winds in winter. Guides may include multilingual leaders such as Okai, Brian, Nic, or Andy.

“The activity was amazing. The trip was very long, but truly worth it. The Falls are just STUNNING!!!! We had several guides due to several languages on the bus. Well organized. My family and I stayed on the Canadian side, the hotel was extraordinary and breakfast really complete and delicious. The only issue I have is that everything is like timed and always in a hurry. Other than that, highly recommended.”

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7.Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 847 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Join chefs such as Will, Noah, Robert, or Sean for a two-hour walk through Pike Place Market. You will make nine tasting stops, try seafood, tacos, cheese, sweets, and more, hear market stories, and receive a 10% discount card for selected vendors.

“Great way to sample food from so many great places! Fun time … highly recommend for those new to Seattle. Noah was a fantastic tour guide!”

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8.Streetcar Food Tour and Findlay Market with Riverside Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 653 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Start at Fountain Square for a three-hour, small-group food and culture tour with Riverside Food Tours. Your guide, such as Beth, Laura, Marcia, or Terry, leads you by streetcar and on foot to six food stops, Findlay Market, murals, and major downtown sights. Food, an all-day streetcar pass, and a food guide are included.

“Marcia was absolutely amazing. She showed us so much if the city, the best restaurants and took us behind the scenes to the kitchens. Our daughter is into soccer and she even took us to the stadium too. Cannot recommend this enough”

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9.Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about three hours walking from Smith Street through Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, and Atlantic Avenue, stopping for seven tastings at local shops. Expect pastries, bagels, pizza, Middle Eastern baking, and chocolate, plus neighborhood history from guides such as Sara, David, Alex, or Mickey. The group is capped at 12, and the tastings add up to a full meal.

“Great experience. Very informative and yummy. I thought I would still be hungry after the first few stops, but by the halfway point, I was worried I wouldn't be able to finish the bites! A little taste of everything--from croissants and cookies to bagels, traditional spinach pie, and pizza (and more). Plus, a lot of history with Sara, it was great and just what my family wanted. To note: it is three hours because we hit 3 different parts of Brooklyn and like 6 different businesses. There was time to purchase things from each place if you wanted a souvenir for later! I went on this tour twice, and the…”

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