The Top 10 Most Popular Tours in America

Updated on 6/18/2017 at 9:45 AM

Courtesy of Trip Advisor

Everyone secretly loves being a tourist (including in your own city), so let's just bust out those fanny packs and fully embrace it. To help inspire which attractions to see and how on your next trip, TripAdvisor announced the top 10 most booked tours in the US.

Based on their booking data, the three most popular tour types were those that allowed the most freedom and the most to see: day trips, hop-on hop-off tours, and day cruises. So, if you're looking to get the most of out your experience, check out the list ahead! Can you guess which made number one?

Chicago Architecture Cruise (Chicago, IL)

Travelers on this 75-minute tour (from $34) will cruise the Chicago River to see the city's famous architecture, including more than 40 notable buildings.

Grand Canyon West Rim and Hoover Dam Day Tour with Optional Skywalk (Las Vegas, NV)

Travelers can experience one of the seven natural wonders of the world from the land, air, and water on this guided, full-day tour (from $143).

Grand Canyon All American Helicopter Tour (Las Vegas, NV)

See America’s most iconic natural wonder from above on this helicopter tour (from $400) and then enjoy landing on a canyon bluff for a Champagne picnic.

Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods, and Sausalito Half-Day Trip (San Francisco, CA)

Wander through an ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic bayside enclave of Sausalito on this half-day tour ($64) from San Francisco.

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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country (San Francisco, CA)

Travelers can escape to California’s famous wine country on this full-day tour (from $91) to taste regional varietals at three different wineries, including both big-name and family-run estates.

Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York (New York, NY)

This tours offers an aerial view of New York City on a 15-minute helicopter tour (from $214) that soars over the Statue of Liberty, the Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center, and Central Park.

Big Bus New York Hop-On Hop-Off Tour (New York, NY)

See the Big Apple’s top attractions like Central Park, the Empire State Building, and more on this hop-on hop-off tour (from $41), and learn about the history of the city from an on-board guide.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour (New York, NY)

Travelers can enjoy a four-hour guided tour (from $55) with Reserve Line Access to avoid the crowds at the statue and Ellis Island.

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tour (San Francisco, CA)

Explore San Francisco’s most iconic attractions aboard a double-decker coach (from $25) while listening to live commentary on passing highlights and city history with 24 stops.

Deluxe Las Vegas Helicopter Night Flight with VIP Transportation (Las Vegas, NV)

See the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip and the surrounding region on a 15-minute helicopter flight (from $100), including a celebratory glass of sparkling wine.