Best USA Escorted Tours for 2025: Cities, National Parks and Coastal Adventures

From the Jazz-infused streets of New Orleans to the dramatic coastal cliffs of Big Sur, the United States blends urban sophistication, untamed wilderness and coastal serenity.

For 2025, the best USA escorted tours cater to both the culturally curious and the adventure-inclined. Whether you're tracing the roots of American music in Memphis or standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon at golden hour, our USA escorted tours 2025 offer sightseeing and so much more...

City Escapes

Los Angeles

Home to Hollywood, the City of Angels blurs the line between myth and reality. Known for glitz, glamour and stars with famous sites like the Dolby Theatre, the Walk of Fame, and Sunset Strip. But look beyond the bright lights and you'll find bohemian enclaves - like Venice Beach and its famous 2-mile boardwalk home to mimes, jugglers and musicians entertaining passers-by - and the 'American Riviera' (Santa Barbara) with its mixture of Spanish influence, laid-back vibe and dramatic location between the mountains and the coast.

San Francisco

From 19th-century mining boomtown to the sophisticated metropolis, today, San Francisco is a city of contrasts: fog and sunshine, tech and tradition, steep hills and sweeping views. Wander Fisherman's Wharf, glide across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the pastel-painted streets of Haight-Ashbury, and ferry out to Alcatraz for a hauntingly beautiful history lesson. With expert guides, even the city’s most photographed corners feel like secrets shared.

San Diego

Sun-drenched and effortlessly cool, San Diego is California’s coastal muse. Escorted tours here often feature the Gaslamp District. Once an infamous gambling den with brothels, this beautifully restored district has been transformed into a lively neighbourhood where Victorian-era buildings and modern skyscrapers stand side by side. From there, you can follow the coast to the sea lion-speckled shores of La Jolla, and the naval legacy of the USS Midway.

Nashville

Nashville is a city that sings with history (pun intended). Our itineraries explore the home of country music with backstage access to the Grand Ole Opry, intimate tours of RCA Studio B, and a stroll down Broadway where live music spills from every honky-tonk. It’s a place where every note tells a story.

New Orleans

New Orleans has a unique and distinctive charm. Its heady combination of rich culture, history and a vibrant atmosphere makes the city a must-see destination for any Americanophiles.  Every street corner hums with rhythm making tours here a sensory feast - jazz in the French Quarter, the bold, complex flavours of Creole food, and the haunting beauty of the Garden District’s antebellum mansions.

Memphis

The opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the King of Rock 'n' Roll makes an escorted tour to Memphis a pilgrimage for many music lovers. You can visit Elvis' former home, Graceland, explore his aeroplanes, and find out more about his life and career. Stand in the studio where rock ’n’ roll was born, and reflect at the National Civil Rights Museum.

National Parks

Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park is one of the USA's finest and most well-known parks. Established in 1862, Yellowstone was the world's first national park, covering 2.2 million acres of land in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana.

Here, the landscape is alive with activity. The park not only boasts the largest concentration of wildlife in the USA but it's also punctuated with volcanic forces. Escorted tours here include guided walks past erupting geysers, wildlife safaris through Lamar Valley, and photography sessions at dawn when the mist rises over Yellowstone Lake.

Yosemite

Yosemite is nature’s cathedral. The sight of mighty granite peaks and cliffs, carpeted by fragrant forests of oaks, firs and pines, and the distant rumble of falling water excites the senses. The valley is home to some of Yosemite's most famous landmarks - Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Cathedral Rocks as well as the most famous view of Yosemite, Tunnel View.

Grand Teton

Just south of Yellowstone, located in the spectacular Jackson Hole Valley, the Tetons rise like a jagged dream. Encompassing nearly 500 square miles, Grand Teton National Park boasts an awe-inspiring array of pristine wilderness. Immortalised by Ansel Adams, the crown jewels of the park are the Cathedral Mountain peaks that tower over Cascade Canyon and the Snake River that carries the crystal-clear waters of snowmelt across the valley floor towards the Pacific.

Bryce Canyon

Otherworldly and unforgettable, Bryce Canyon is famous for its large collection of hoodoos - the distinctive pillars of red, white and orange that soar skywards to touch the blue sky above - which create a strange topography that could easily pass for a fictional planet in a sci-fi film. The most dramatic of all views can be found standing at Bryce Point from which most of the park is visible, as well as the nearby Henry and Escalante Mountain, along with natural bridges, like Thor’s Hammer and the Grand Staircase.

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon is on most people's bucket list - and standing on the Western Rim, it's not hard to see why. An average of 10 miles across, up to a mile deep and 277 miles long,  its massive 1,904 square miles make the canyon bigger than the entire state of Rhode Island. There are plenty of perspectives to enjoy - rim walks, helicopter flights, and even guided descents into the canyon's depth.

Coastal regions

Pacific Coast Highway

Connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles, Few road trips rival the drama of California’s Highway 1. This impressive journey winds through  Big Sur’s cliffs, the storybook charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea, and the windswept beaches of Santa Barbara. Each stop is a postcard come to life.

Napa Valley

California's most famous wine-producing region is home to hundreds of wineries. Wine tastings at family-run estates, vineyard picnics, and cellar tours with expert sommeliers make this a must for oenophiles and romantics alike. The reigning grape in Napa is a Cabernet Sauvignon, which often shows dark red and black fruits, tobacco, mocha, and hints of spice. With its medium to full body and great structure, it has become a signature for Napa Valley. And the bottles are highly sought after so make sure you smuggle a few home in your suitcase!

Whale Watching & Coastal Wildlife

There are few travel experiences as humbling—or as exhilarating— as seeing your favourite animal in their natural habitat. And locking eyes with a breaching whale is no exception. Along the Pacific Coast, becomes a stage for one of nature’s most majestic performances.
The “Serengeti of the Sea,"  - Monterey Bay - is one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world, with humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, and harbour seals all calling in on their migration. Whereas in San Diego, playful pods of common dolphins often race alongside boats, while sea lions bark from buoys and rocky outcrops. And, of course, if you haven't had enough for the marine life here, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps showcases a wide range of sea life so you can dive deeper into the marine sciences.