US Tours

Who is Kilroy and where is he hiding at the WWII memorial? What was it like to live on George Washington’s estate at Mt. Vernon? How was President Lincoln’s assassin caught? How big is the Hope Diamond and is it really cursed? Why was there such controversy about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial when it was built? Where can you stand at the Lincoln Memorial and see the eternal flame of JFK’s burial site at Arlington at night? Discover the answer to all of these questions and more by joining us on our next family group tour in Washington DC!

Think Washington DC is only for grownups who are interested in politics? Think again! When you are on our kid-friendly, the family-oriented tour you will:
● Test your spy skills at the International Spy Museum.
● Feel the breeze as we take a boat ride down the Potomac to experience the history and tranquility of George Washington’s Mt. Vernon estate.
● Assist in investigating the assassination of President Lincoln at Ford’s Theater.
● Smell the orchids at the National Botanical Garden.
● Race your other guests to see who can sort mail the fastest at the Postal Museum.
● Honor those who died for our country at Arlington Cemetery and the Vietnam, Korean, and WWII War Veterans' memorials.
● Touch a moon rock at the National Air and Space Museum.
● Have an opportunity to sample Senate Bean Soup at the Capitol, a daily tradition served since the early 20th century.

This option is for homeschool or other groups who would like to have a guided tour but want to make their own individual arrangements for accommodations and meals and decide which sites they want to pay to visit. Pricing for all sites on itinerary will be given upon request. Cost of any tickets that need to be purchased ahead of time will be an addition to the price listed. Tour director will meet group at a pre-selected spot each day and escort the group from place to place, giving commentary and handling any tickets for the group. Unless otherwise requested, the itinerary will be the same as the tour inclusive New York City 7 day tour.

This option is for homeschool or other groups who would like to have a guided tour but want to make their own individual arrangements for accommodations and meals and decide which sites they want to pay to visit. Pricing for all sites on itinerary will be given upon request. Cost of any tickets that need to be purchased ahead of time will be an addition to the price listed. Tour director will meet group at a pre-selected spot each day and escort the group from place to place, giving commentary and handling any tickets for the group. Unless otherwise requested, the itinerary will be the same as the tour inclusive Boston and New England 7 day tour.

This option is for homeschool or other groups who would like to have a guided tour but want to make their own individual arrangements for accommodations and meals and decide which sites they want to pay to visit. Pricing for all sites on itinerary will be given upon request. Cost of any tickets that need to be purchased ahead of time will be an addition to the price listed. Tour director will meet group at a pre-selected spot each day and escort the group from place to place, giving commentary and handling any tickets for the group. Unless otherwise requested, the itinerary will be the same as the tour inclusive Philadelphia 7 day tour.

This option is for homeschool or other groups who would like to have a guided tour but want to make their own individual arrangements for accommodations and meals and decide which sites they want to pay to visit. Pricing for all sites on itinerary will be given upon request. Cost of any tickets that need to be purchased ahead of time will be an addition to the price listed. Tour director will meet group at a pre-selected spot each day and escort the group from place to place, giving commentary and handling any tickets for the group. Unless otherwise requested, the itinerary will be the same as the tour inclusive Washington DC 7 day tour.

What are some of the historical "firsts" that happened in Philadelphia? How much does the Liberty Bell weigh? How many years of formal education did Benjamin Franklin have? What was Betsy Ross's age when she sewed the flag? What is the oldest residential street in the country? Which cheesesteak is the best in the city - Pat's or Geno's? What happened at Valley Forge? Discover the answer to all of these questions and more by joining us on our next family group tour in Philadelphia!

Think Philadelphia is just about history? While there are some important historical sites to check out, there's much more than just that! When you are on our kid-friendly, the family-oriented tour you will:
● Explore the tree houses and smell the orchids at Longwood Gardens.
● See the Liberty Bell up close.
● Run up the Rocky Steps.
● Get a bird's eye view of the city from the City Hall observation deck.
● Watch coins being made at the US Mint.
● Operate equipment at a construction themed park.
● Walk through America's most historic prison, Eastern State Penitentiary, that once housed Al Capone.
● Stand in the building where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
● Take a baseball (Phillies) or football (Eagles) stadium tour (seasonal).

Who is the most famous person to come from Boston? Where in Boston did the largest property theft in the world take place? How many people run the Boston Marathon each year? What was the Great Molasses Flood? Which New England town was the birthplace of the American military? How long did the Salem witch trials last? What is the most famous Newport mansion located along the Cliff Walk? Which Massachusetts town is home to Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, as well as other famous authors? Discover the answer to all of these questions and more by joining us on our next family group tour in Boston and New England!

Think New England is just a scenic fall destination? Think again! When you are on our kid-friendly, the family-oriented tour you will:
● Learn American history at sites along the Freedom Trail in Boston.
● Feel the ocean breeze along the Cliff Walk in Newport, RI.
● Explore the Tea Party ship and the USS Constitution in Boston.
● Experience what life on the Mayflower would have been like.
● Visit Louisa May Alcott's orchard house in Concord.
● Find out what happened during the Salem witch trials.
● Discover pirates in Salem.
● See where Paul Revere lived in Boston.

What are some of New York City's nicknames? Where is Alexander Hamilton buried? What food is the city most famous for? How big is Central Park? How many miles of subway tracks does New York City have? What was the longest running Broadway show?

Think NYC is only for grownups? Think again! When you are on our kid-friendly, the family-oriented tour you will:
● Explore the Natural History Museum where the movie "Night at the Museum" was filmed.
● Discover some of the statues in Central Park.
● Visit the grave of Alexander Hamilton.
●Taste the famous New York City pizza.
● Walk across the famed Brooklyn Bridge.
● Experience a Broadway show.
● Stand on the site of 9/11.
● Marvel at the secrets of Grand Central Station.
● Stroll through the oldest park in the city.
● Learn about the birthplace of American government in Federal Hall.
● Get a bird's eye view of the city from Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Center) or the Empire State Building.
● Feel the breeze on a boat ride to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.