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Best Tours & activities in North America (2026)

Guided tours, day trips and organised experiences led by local guides and operators.

75 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 tours & activities in North America

  1. Boston Duck Tours Amphibious sightseeing tour, Back BayAmphibious sightseeing tours that cover central Boston by road before splashing into the Charles River, departing from the Prudential Center, Museum of Science and Aquarium.
  2. Ça Roule Montréal Bike tours and rental, Old PortOld Port bike tour and rental company operating since 1995, with three-hour guided rides on regular or electric bikes through the Plateau, Mount Royal and the waterfront.
  3. Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Architecture river cruise, The LoopThe Chicago Architecture Center's river cruise aboard First Lady boats introduces the city's buildings from the water, with commentary from the Center's docents.

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1. Boston Duck Tours

Amphibious sightseeing tourBack Bay

Amphibious sightseeing tours that cover central Boston by road before splashing into the Charles River, departing from the Prudential Center, Museum of Science and Aquarium.

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8. Maverick Helicopters

Helicopter tours (Grand Canyon and Strip)South Strip (Las Vegas Terminal)

Helicopter tour operator with a terminal on South Las Vegas Boulevard, flying Strip night flights and Grand Canyon tours that land on a bluff above the Colorado River.

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13. Scuba Cancún

Dive centre and snorkel toursZona Hotelera

A family-run PADI 5 Star dive centre at kilometre 5 of the Hotel Zone, founded by the first scuba instructor to teach in Cancún.

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16. Argosy Cruises

Harbour and locks cruisesWaterfront

Founded in 1949, Argosy Cruises runs sightseeing cruises on Elliott Bay and through the Ballard Locks, including a one-hour guided Harbor Cruise from Pier 55.

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18. Boston By Foot

Walking toursBeacon Hill

A non-profit educational organisation offering guided walking tours of Boston's neighbourhoods, history and architecture, mainly from April to November.

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20. DC by Foot

Walking toursNational Mall

Walking tours led by licensed local guides, from a name-your-price memorials night walk to Georgetown ghosts, Lincoln assassination and Capitol Hill routes.

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