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- The best East Coast USA tour packages
- What people love about East Coast USA Tours
- Travel East Coast USA your way
- Best tour companies for East Coast USA tours
- Popular East Coast USA Cruise Ships
- Best places to start your East Coast USA tour
- East Coast USA tours for every type of group
- Top East Coast USA travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit East Coast USA
- Contact our East Coast USA travel experts
- What our customers ask about East Coast USA Tours & Trips
The best East Coast USA tour packages
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American Gateway – 4 Days
104 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was time well apent. I really enjoyed the tour especially the history part.”
Lethiwe, traveled in May
The route stretches from Delaware Water Gap to Niagara's American Falls, Philadelphia's Independence National Park, and DC's Kennedy gravesites. Comfort Inn The Pointe provides 3-star accommodation, attracting 44% couples and 34% solo travelers, with multilingual guides rated 4.5/5.
Duration 4 days Destinations New York City, Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls (USA), Philadelphia, Washington DC Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese Operator Empire Vacations From
- NZ$1,428
Niagara Falls, Washington DC, Philadelphia & Amish Country 4D/3N (from New York)
25 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Got to see loads of interesting things and ticked a lot off our bucket list.”
Kevin, traveled in September
The highly-rated East Coast adventure showcases nightly illumination tours at Niagara Falls, historic walking tours in Philadelphia's Independence Hall area, and comprehensive DC monument visits. Guests enjoy comfortable hotel stays and traditional Amish experiences in Lancaster County.
Duration 4 days Destinations New York City, Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls (USA), Philadelphia, Washington DC Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Bamba Travel From
- NZ$1,855
Classic Fall Foliage
344 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The hole trip was organized and very pleasant.”
Boston's historic paths lead to Newport's gilded elegance. Acadia National Park, Portland's Old Port Exchange, and the Norman Rockwell Museum tell American stories. Selected hotels, daily breakfast, and 4 dinners including a traditional Maine lobster bake complete the experience.
Duration 9 days Destinations Boston, Portland, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, North Conway, Woodstock, Killington, Stockbridge, Sturbridge, Newport Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From $8,159
3% Off- NZ$7,909You save $250
Cape Cod & the Islands
180 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour gave us the opportunity to see many places in a short time.”
Jeanne, traveled in September
The finest New England destinations unfold in this acclaimed Globus tour (approx. $570/day) linking Boston's Freedom Trail landmarks with Cape Cod's seaside charm. Highlights include historic Provincetown, exclusive Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket islands, and Newport's opulent Breakers mansion. Designed for ages 5+, featuring 4.8/5 guide ratings and seafood-focused dining.
Duration 8 days Destinations Boston, Plymouth, Hyannis, Martha's Vineyard Island, Cape Cod, Nantucket, Newport Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From $6,969
4% Off- NZ$6,719You save $250
Fall Colours of New England
23 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”
Sandra, traveled in October
New England's charm spans 13 cities, from Boston's cobblestone Freedom Trail to Kennebunkport's boutiques. The route includes Montpelier's gold-domed capital, Crawford Notch State Park's waterfalls, and stays at Holiday Inn Bunker Hill. Couples comprise 53% of bookings, enjoying luxury coach travel and expert guides rated 3.9/5.
Duration 10 days Destinations Boston, Plymouth, Hyannis, Yarmouth, Cape Cod, Provincetown, Providence, Killington, Stowe, MontpelierSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Costsaver From $5,095
12% Off- NZ$4,484You save $611
What people love about East Coast USA Tours
- American Gateway – 4 Days
Excellent tour. Great guides. Interesting sites
- Niagara Falls, Washington DC, Philadelphia & Amish Country 4D/3N (from New York)
Very good tour, all the key sights packed into 3 days, would definitely recommend this tour if you want to see the key sights in a short amount of time. It was very well organised and the tour leader was very informative.
A wonderful trip. Three days of mountain hiking, 2 nights in amazing super deluxe mountain cabins, 2 dinners at their very upscale and inventive restaurant with two excellent, friendly, and knowledgeable guides. My only caveat was self induced. Mountain trail hiking is the real deal. And I was not physically prepared for it. Especially the first day which was the most difficult. To be fair day two and three were much easier. The mountains are beautiful, the town is great, and everyone had a friendliness that one doesn’t often find. Overall I confidently recommend this trip for anyone. Especially those who have a little mountain trail experience.
3 Day Smoky Mountains Hiking Experience
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Our White Mountains and Great Smokies treks put you right in the heart of Appalachian wilderness. Up north, the Presidential Peaks route follows well-maintained Appalachian Trail sections where you'll sleep in mountain huts above the treeline - the views are simply exceptional from up there. Mount Washington's notorious weather patterns add a real element of raw nature to your experience. Down in the Smokies, we combine paddling and hiking with nights camping along Eagle Creek. Our guide John gets fantastic feedback from travelers for his mix of safety knowledge, local insights and even his cooking. The Lost Cove Trail gives you 2,260 feet of elevation gain through rich forest landscapes before reaching the old Shuckstack fire tower.
See all Hiking & Trekking toursExplore a wide diversity of coach / bus tours through East Coast USA. We have 47 adventures that vary from 3 days to 14 days. With the greatest number of departures in September, this is also the most popular time of the year.
See all Coach / Bus toursThe East Coast really opens up on our multi-state tours, with two routes that consistently get great feedback. There's a quick-but-thorough 4-day trip covering four states where you'll get right up to Niagara Falls, walk through the amazing rock formations at Watkins Glen State Park and explore Philadelphia's historic core. Our guide Bruno gets lots of mentions from travelers for making historical stories come alive without overwhelming anyone. If you've got more time, the 8-day DC to NYC route lets you properly experience each stop - you'll spend quality time at places like the National Museum of African American History and see traditional Amish life up close. This longer option includes special spots like Mount Vernon Estate and gives you proper time to explore rather than just ticking boxes.
Select from our extensive range of 126 fully guided tours to enjoy a worry-free experience through East Coast USA with our expert guides leading the way.
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Best tour companies for East Coast USA tours
Looking at the East Coast tour options, Bamba Experience stands out with their Niagara Falls, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Amish Country package. Our travelers consistently mention how well-organized everything is, from the transport to the daily scheduling. The guides know their stuff too, though it's worth noting some tours mix different language groups which can slow things down a bit. If you're interested in a more intimate experience, Empire Tours has been getting great feedback - especially guide Bruno who manages to make history both interesting and funny according to recent travelers. He's particularly good at mixing in the right amount of humor while keeping the facts straight. For something a bit different, Intrepid's Georgia History Trail to Nashville tour digs deep into the region's past. They're serious about sustainable travel and our customers appreciate that environmental focus. Just keep in mind that adding Nashville makes for some longer travel days since it's quite a distance from the other stops. Globus rounds out the reliable options - they've got the logistics down to a science. Their tours handle all the small details like hotel check-ins, luggage transfers and entrance tickets so you can focus on enjoying the places you're visiting instead of managing the practical stuff.
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Best places to start your East Coast USA tour
You've got solid choices for where to start your East Coast journey - New York City and Boston each run 23 departures, while Washington DC offers 12 starting points throughout the year. We're seeing folks book around 3.5 months (110 days) ahead, especially for the popular multi-city routes hitting Niagara Falls and Washington DC. Charleston and Asheville work well as alternative kickoff spots with 6 departures each, giving you a fresh take on the region. Our customers love how they can mix up their days between city attractions and natural spaces - maybe catch a Broadway show one day, then walk coastal paths the next. The East Coast works year-round really - from wandering the free Smithsonian museums to exploring Cape Cod's beaches, each season brings something different to the table.
East Coast USA tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
159 tours in East Coast USAExplore a wide diversity of group tours through East Coast USA. We have 159 adventures that vary from 3 days to 19 days. With the greatest number of departures in September, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
17 tours in East Coast USAThese small-group East Coast tours create genuine connections, especially notable along the Georgia History Trail, where Claire Kredens guides visitors through Atlanta's History Center, Savannah's atmospheric Bonaventure Cemetery and also Charleston's historic quarter. The tours through Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Amish Country strike an effective balance between organized sites and personal moments - our clients often praise guide Bruno for bringing historical stories to life while keeping groups engaged. Each tour adapts to match the group's interests, whether you're getting exclusive access at Watkins Glen State Park or sharing traditional meals with Amish families. In Washington DC, the thoughtfully paced itinerary takes in the African American History Museum, Jefferson Memorial and also Arlington Cemetery, where limited group sizes allow for meaningful conversations about American heritage. These experiences distinguish themselves by combining major landmarks with authentic cultural encounters - from Philadelphia's guided historic district walks to genuine interactions in Lancaster County's Amish communities.
Private / Personalized
25 tours in East Coast USAThe private tours give you room to really make the trip your own. Take our Maine coastal cycling tour - you'll stay in handpicked inns while setting your own daily rhythm. Portland serves as your starting point, then you'll ride quiet roads to Marshall Point lighthouse and Port Clyde's working waterfront. The route takes in Rockland's art galleries and museums and also Camden's picture-perfect harbor. Over in Acadia National Park, another private tour lets you cycle the car-free carriage roads at your own speed. We've mapped out e-bike friendly alternatives around the Schoodic Peninsula, and strong riders can tackle Cadillac Mountain if they're up for it. Our travelers often tell us how much they value being able to adjust their daily mileage based on how they're feeling.
Top East Coast USA travel itineraries to fit your plans
The East Coast has some really solid 3-day tours worth checking out. The DC to New York route pulls in history fans with Georgetown's lively nightlife and a nice Potomac River cruise - though you'll need to plan around the October to March boat closure. If you're into nature, the Smoky Mountains tours take you along 8-mile stretches of the Appalachian Trail where you can find spots like Grotto Falls - pretty cool how the trail actually goes behind the waterfall. Our guests love staying in quiet mountain lodges and often spot black bears and elk while exploring Cades Cove. Down south near Savannah, the horse-drawn carriages through Beaufort add that classic Southern touch.
Week-long tours between Boston and DC give you proper time to really get to know each stop. Food lovers start in Boston's North End with Italian bakeries and work their way to New York's Lower East Side for authentic Jewish food spots. Maine's coastal routes are perfect for cycling - you'll pedal Acadia's carriage roads and hop ferries to nearby islands. Heading south, Charleston and Savannah blend history with great food scenes - our customers keep talking about the carriage rides and especially Jesse Blanco's local food tours. The Hudson Valley route mixes culture and nature, from Norman Rockwell's museum to evening cruises past old Victorian homes.
Ten days really lets you sink into New England's rhythm, particularly during fall color season. These routes weave together Boston's Freedom Trail and Plymouth's colonial sites with relaxed stays in mountain lodges and seaside towns. The Florida routes offer something totally different - starting in Miami, heading down to spot dolphins in the Keys and then curving up through Naples and St. Petersburg with its white sand beaches. Our travelers really like having two nights in key spots like Cape Cod's villages and Newport's mansions - it gives them time to explore properly.
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If you're traveling solo, our city-focused shorter tours work really well. The 4-day New York Uncovered gives you that sweet spot of planned activities and free time - you'll get your bearings with walks through Soho and over the Brooklyn Bridge, then have room to bike Central Park or join LGBTQ+ history tours at your own pace. Our guide Jon knows how to make everyone feel part of the group while giving space for personal interests. Another good pick combines Niagara Falls and Washington DC in 4 days, where guides Bruno and Irene weave historical facts into engaging stories that keep solo travelers connected throughout.
Our Cape Cod and Islands tour hits just the right notes for couples wanting quality time together. You'll start with a laid-back Boston harbor cruise before exploring Nantucket's historic wharves and also Martha's Vineyard's sandy beaches. What makes it work for couples is how it mixes guided parts with downtime - join a whale watching trip or wander the waterfront yourselves. The hotels are picked with couples in mind, like Newport's Viking Hotel, though yes, some bathrooms run small. Tour guides Hillary and Joanne really nail that blend of romance and interesting commentary our travelers love.
Our NYC tours really click with young adults by mixing the must-sees with local culture. The 4-day New York Uncovered gets it right - you'll do Liberty Island and Times Square but also cycle through Central Park and check out Brooklyn's cool DUMBO area. That evening yacht cruise for Manhattan sunsets? Young adults love it. There's also our NYC-Washington combo that adds variety - you get Georgetown's night scene plus time in Chelsea Market and on the High Line. It's ideal if you want your sightseeing with a proper dose of current city life.
Our history-focused routes consistently draw senior travelers, especially covering Civil War sites and colonial spots. The Georgia History Trail moves at a comfortable pace through Atlanta's History Center, Savannah's Bonaventure Cemetery and also Charleston's historic quarter. Our travelers mention how guide Claire Kredens handles the longer drives well, though some wish for fewer stops to cut drive times. The Washington DC-Gettysburg route is another favorite, featuring the monuments and battlefield sites plus nice touches like dinner at the historic Dobbin House. The cultural bits really resonate - meeting Amish families and exploring African American history in specialized museums.
Solo Travelers116 tours All tours for Solo Travelers- Couples114 tours All tours for Couples
- Young Adults (18 - 39)5 tours All tours for Young Adults
- Seniors (50+)64 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit East Coast USA
- Fall / Autumn 2025
Fall colors transform the East Coast routes, especially driving through the Blue Ridge Mountains between Charleston and Asheville. Around the Finger Lakes, you'll catch vineyards during harvest while fall colors reflect in Seneca Lake. The comfortable temperatures make city exploring much nicer - whether you're walking Philadelphia's historic district or Georgetown's old cobblestone streets. Many routes include drives through Shenandoah National Park right when the leaves change color. Our customers tell us autumn hits the sweet spot - perfect weather for experiencing both natural beauty and urban culture without the summer crowds.
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- Winter 2025 / 2026
Winter transforms the East Coast experience, especially up at Niagara Falls where the Cave of the Winds shows off dramatic ice formations. D.C.'s free Smithsonian museums become perfect warm refuges filled with culture and history. The winter route adapts nicely through the Finger Lakes - instead of summer's Watkins Glen State Park, you'll discover the quieter beauty of Montour Falls. Moving south to Philadelphia, you can take your time exploring Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell away from the crowds. What's really special about winter in Lancaster County is seeing authentic Amish life when most tourists have gone home. Our travelers often tell us they love having extra time to dig deep into museums and historical sites during the cooler months.
- December 2025 popular 42 tours
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- Spring 2026
Spring brings D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms, and our travelers time their visits perfectly to see the Jefferson Memorial framed in pink. The routes through Virginia and Pennsylvania show off awakening gardens at Mount Vernon, Monticello and also other historic estates. Gettysburg tours feel different in spring's mild weather - our guides share battle stories while you walk the fields without summer's heat. Over in Colonial Williamsburg, costumed interpreters bring history outside with garden talks and craft demonstrations. What works well in spring is mixing outdoor monuments with indoor museums, so our customers can duck inside when those April showers appear.
- March 2026 41 tours
- April 2026 57 tours
- May 2026 popular 72 tours
- Summer 2026
Summer opens everything up - from May through October you can get really close to Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist, feeling the spray off Horseshoe Falls. Long summer days mean more time in each city, starting with morning walks through Philadelphia's history and ending with D.C.'s monuments lit up at night. Some routes add in Watkins Glen State Park, where you can walk through gorges shaped by ancient glaciers. Our travelers really enjoy how summer mixes active outdoor exploring like Boston's Freedom Trail with cool breaks in museums, historic sites and also air-conditioned attractions.
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How Do You Get Around the East Coast Without a Car?
Trains are actually your best bet here - Amtrak connects all the major cities like New York Philly DC and Boston with some really scenic routes. If you're looking to hit multiple cities coach tours work great because they handle all the transportation plus you get guided sightseeing thrown in. The Great Eastern Cities tour is particularly good taking you through New York City Watkins Glen Niagara Falls Gettysburg DC and Philadelphia. Once you're in the cities themselves you'll find the subways and buses super convenient and budget-friendly.
What Cities Should I See If I'm Short on Time?
You'll want to focus on the big three: New York City Washington DC and Philadelphia. These cities pack in everything from iconic skylines to historic landmarks and amazing cultural spots. You can explore Manhattan's incredible views check out DC's monuments and walk through Philadelphia's historic district. There's this great 4-day tour from New York that covers Niagara Falls DC Philadelphia and even Amish Country if you're really trying to maximize your time.
What Local Experiences Shouldn't I Miss?
You've got to try the Pennsylvania Dutch dinner in Lancaster - it's family-style and you'll learn so much about Amish life while you're there. Over in Hyannis Massachusetts locals have been going to Hearth 'n Kettle since '73 for authentic New England seafood. The food markets are amazing too - Reading Terminal in Philly and Chelsea Market in New York are where you'll find real local flavors. The Cape Cod & Islands tour actually includes both a regional seafood dinner and that Chelsea Market visit.
When's the Best Time to See New England's Fall Colors?
Late September through mid-October is when everything really pops with color. Our customers absolutely love the Franconia Notch Mountain pass in New Hampshire and this scenic route called The Kanc - both are absolutely stunning during peak season. There's a 10-day Fall Colours of New England tour that times everything perfectly and takes you along both these routes when the colors are at their best.
What Makes Niagara Falls So Special?
It's honestly mind-blowing - highest flow rate in North America dropping more than 160 feet. You've got to take the Maid of the Mist boat tour if you're there May through October or check out the Cave of the Winds in winter. The views are incredible from both the US and Canadian sides you can see both the American and Horseshoe Falls. That 4-day tour from New York I mentioned includes a night tour of the falls plus you can add on the Maid of the Mist if you want the full experience.