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Best Tours & activities in United States (2026)

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

50 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 tours & activities in United States

  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. 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.
  3. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Sightseeing boat cruise, Hell's Kitchen / Midtown WestA long-running sightseeing cruise company sailing from Pier 83 on West 42nd Street and Pier 16 at South Street Seaport, with full-island, half-island, Statue of Liberty and evening cruises.

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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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5. 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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11. 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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13. 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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14. 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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19. Starline Tours

Sightseeing and celebrity homes toursHollywood

Hollywood-based sightseeing company operating since 1935, known for its celebrity homes tour from Hollywood to Beverly Hills and its hop-on hop-off buses.

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20. Wendella Boats

River and lake boat toursMagnificent Mile

Wendella Boats is a family-owned Chicago boat company founded in 1935, running river architecture tours, lake and river cruises and sunset trips all year.

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