EF Explore America Reviews 3,817

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the holidays offered, highlighting the locations visited and the knowledgeable and helpful staff. Consumers also feel that the service provides excellent value for money, making it a worthwhile investment. People appreciate the seamless organization and support provided throughout their trips. The staff's communication skills are frequently commended, with reviewers noting their promptness and willingness to assist. While opinions on the booking process are mixed, the overall sentiment towards the company remains highly positive.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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From the very beginning before promotion to the landing of the plane at home. EF is organized, thoughtful and efficient while prioritizing safety and the wellbeing of all students. I have led many tri... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I loved being able to meet other tour leaders and various members of the EF Tours crew to bounce ideas off of and hear the good/bad of actual tours they have done. It was so fun to actually go on a 't... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I loved the training part of the trip and how we got to experience the city and still train at the same time. I learned so much about my upcoming trip and people like Kylie, Jackie, and everyone else... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Our tour guide was nothing short of AMAZING! This training was very informative and glad to know we could report what isn't going right. Students pay a lot of money for these experiences and deserve a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My daughter had an amazing experience. Her tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun! It was a lot of walking but it was an experience she'll remember the rest of her life. It helped show her she coul... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The EF representative assigned to me has be come my friend in real life; I just love her! My experience signing up and promoting my tour has been so easy, fun, and enjoyable! I have felt completely su... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The EF team is incredible. They take care of every detail, even if things don't go as planned (like a rainy day). The guides are friendly and highly knowledgeable. The meals and accommodations chos... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We (parents) thought the tour was well organized, informational, and efficient. Our daughter learned a lot about history. She did mention that the tour guide could’ve spoke a bit more about the monu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Seeing Boston for the very first time in my life was memorable because EF made sure it would be! I enjoyed every second of the history, the pace, and the fun that we had. I can't wait to bring my stud... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Teacher trainings are the best way to network and meet other teachers that travel with students. EF truly wants all students and teachers experiences to be a positive one and trains new teachers on b... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Everything was well organized. The tour director and EF staff were kind, helpful, and funny. All the activities were relevant, engaging, and fun. The only downside were my flight times and layovers.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Best travel experience! EF tours did everything right from the beginning. I feel so supported and so much more prepared to take students on trips around our beautiful country!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Everything was perfection. There wasn't any worry or stress about travel, hotels, food or getting from place to place. The weight that was lifted from traveling with EF was priceless! The group leader... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Every aspect went smoothly, which is not so easy to do when you've got 45 8th and 9th graders and a trip to Washington D.C. during a government shutdown. Tour guide was effective and informative. Woul... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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While I have yet to experience taking my group on a trip yet, EF has been amazing so far. They are experienced, knowledgeable, and offer an amazing deal for students to see the world (and seriously re... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Our Tour Guide was absolutely amazing! Everything was so well planned. The sights and locations were spectacular. I couldn't imaging a better trip.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Day 0 travel day. Variety of activities for the kids. -need more reservations at restaurants instead of the Til card or gift card usage. Some Til cards weren't active. First evening meal was t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Joel was the best tour guide ever and had all the historical and local information. Mickey was also the best bus driver. Got us there safely and on time! Both developed a great relationship with our... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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We enjoyed all of the activities that were planned for us and not having to work out any of the logistics. This allowed us to enjoy our trip without stress. One thing we would have liked is more free... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing Training! Staff was incredible, welcoming, knowledgable, approachable, and organized. Our trip was seamless and full of great history, good food, and helpful tips for running our own tour.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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EF tours exceeded every expectation that we had. EF made setting up the tour so easy and when on tour we felt comfortable. Guides had an incredibly high knowledge background and were perfectly paired... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My experience traveling with EF is very positive. I traveled last year to Costa Rico, this year to Washington/New York and I'll be traveling next year aswell. The group leaders were amazing. They kno... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This trip was such a wonderful experience for students (and myself). D.C is always a beautiful place to tour and see the many memorials and have the background education to back it up makes it even mo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great communication with the staff. They promptly answer all my questions and make me feel at ease. I am very impressed with how EF explore America is making our trip a successful one

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Our tour guide, Melanie, was absolutely wonderful—knowledgeable, kind, and engaging. I understand that she doesn’t create the itinerary, but I did want to share some feedback. While I know this was a... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Caroline Risnic (spell?) son’s tour guide is like that’s what AI (artificial intelligence) used for when kids asked questions and made fun of my child specifically for asking where the tour bus was. S... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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My son enjoyed the fact that he went on a plane trip for the very first time. Not to mention the first time going to Washinton. I loved that he got to see plenty of educational locations including mem... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My daughter had an amazing time, came back more mature and full of questions and ideas and experiences. As a first time sender of an only child, I was very apprehensive and Coach “P” Patricia Smith, m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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From the moment I booked the tour until I returned from my trip, everything was handled to perfection. Mahli makes sure even the tiniest of requests are responded to. While somethings weren't what we... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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EF Explore America provided an enriching, educational experience for my nephew. He explored New York, Virginia, and DC. He loved actively learning about US history in a hands-on, meaningful way. He al... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I loved that I got to see/experience new things and formed tighter bonds with the group I went with. I got to see historic landmarks as well as places that are important to our nation. I LOVED TH... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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They wrote all of the emails I should send and kept in constant co tact with me. They also gave the materials to send out and send me kahoot games to play with the kids. The only thing I would switch... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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So far communication has been great, the whole team is always ready to help and the experience of working with EF has been a pleasure!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My son was so happy about the experience, he really enjoyed the trip and learned a lot from it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Our guides were knowledgeable, fun, organized, and helpful, which made for a worry-free and enjoyable trip.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great trip. The leaders knew so much and had so many helpful types and knowledge. Also the food was great.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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My granddaughter gave this trip and eight out of 10 points and said it would’ve been a 10 if they had gotten any sort of good food at all. There was not any good food the whole time for Washington DC... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I cannot recommend EF Tours highly enough. My journey with them started with the Teacher Training Tour in New York City, and the experience was truly exceptional. The training was professional, enga... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I was very happy with the tour and the service. The tour guide was extremely kind and did a very good job with providing information. I disagreed with most of the actual information passed and thoug... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The communication is top-notch! I have worked with other companies, and there is no competition AT ALL with how well they communicate with teachers and families. Honestly, it's enough to switch to E... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love my school so much I love the gym my favorite thing to do at school this gym at heart I love drawing I love to do I like to eat

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We had an unforgettable trip to Washington DC and New York, all thanks to our incredible tour guide, Patrick! Coming all the way from Hawaii, Patrick made everything smooth and fun. He was so kn... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My experience with EF Tours has been excellent! Even though they are based in another state, they were very hands-on and supportive throughout the entire process. We had several Zoom meetings where th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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It has been a pleasure to work with EF. The communication has been excellent from the start. Laurel is a wonderful contact. She is always quick to respond to any questions, and she came to our sch... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Very personable. Eager to set up a trip that meets our needs. I would have given it a 5 star rating, but the trip was capped at 35 and I typically promote for two years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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EF Tours has done such an amazing job of helping my dreams of bringing this trip to my town a possibility! They are helpful and answer in any questions in a timely manner. They help make anything that... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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10/10 The NYC training tour was an excellent experience. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the sights and found the training to be truly invaluable. Additionally, I appreciated the opportunity to connect... See more

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About EF Explore America

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Building tours that go beyond expectation

Taking a modern approach to educational travel means we design each and every one of our class trips with one thing in mind: To go beyond the same-old highlights you could see with anyone else. No matter where you go, or how subject-specific you want to get, our tours go beyond the textbooks, beyond the monuments. We’re driven to build incredible experiences that resonate with today’s students and provide lessons that will stick with them—wherever they go next.


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We empower educators to do their best work

More specifically, we help teachers change their students’ lives through educational travel. We have the experience needed to make sure your trip is both immersive and educational, and we’ll support you before, during, and long after your tour.

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For over 55 years, EF has helped people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves.

  • EF Education First is a family owned and operated company, founded in Sweden in 1965 with the mission of opening the world through education.

  • As a result of our culturally immersive programs, over 15 million students have learned a language, discovered the world, or earned a degree with EF.

  • Teachers are our people, literally: We employ close to 30,000 of them worldwide.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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EF Tours Will Always Be A Favorite

EF Tours did an amazing job on their training tour. I had the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers and I feel confident in leading our upcoming tour. I look forward to working with EF in the future!

October 10, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My training tour experience was even better than I expected!

My training tour experience was even more than I expected! The itinerary was a good mix of guided tours, individual exploration, and structured training. I appreciated the opportunities to experience first hand EF tour utilities like the TILL card, staff waiting for us at the airport, name tag lanyards, etc. Our bus guide was helpful in so many ways. I learned tips and tools for a successful tour with students as he explained what works, what doesn’t work, and strategies to determine both. Thank you EF!!

October 10, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Everything was perfection

Everything was perfection. There wasn't any worry or stress about travel, hotels, food or getting from place to place. The weight that was lifted from traveling with EF was priceless! The group leader, bus driver and tour guide were top notch. I will always travel with EF from now on!

October 24, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Professional, Safe & Educational

The EF team is incredible. They take care of every detail, even if things don't go as planned (like a rainy day). The guides are friendly and highly knowledgeable. The meals and accommodations chosen are great as well. I would gladly recommend this company for anyone's travel needs.

October 11, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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10/10!!

10/10 The NYC training tour was an excellent experience. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the sights and found the training to be truly invaluable. Additionally, I appreciated the opportunity to connect and collaborate with new tour leaders, which enhanced both the professional and personal value of the trip.

October 24, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Boston is Best with EF!

Seeing Boston for the very first time in my life was memorable because EF made sure it would be! I enjoyed every second of the history, the pace, and the fun that we had. I can't wait to bring my students to see all the same things and experience our country's history firsthand!

October 23, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Tour

Our Tour Guide was absolutely amazing! Everything was so well planned. The sights and locations were spectacular. I couldn't imaging a better trip.

October 10, 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Boston Teacher Training Tour

Everything was well organized. The tour director and EF staff were kind, helpful, and funny. All the activities were relevant, engaging, and fun. The only downside were my flight times and layovers.

October 10, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Whole lot of Bang for your Buck

While I have yet to experience taking my group on a trip yet, EF has been amazing so far. They are experienced, knowledgeable, and offer an amazing deal for students to see the world (and seriously reduce the stress on group leaders).

October 23, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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EF Tours Boston Leader Experience

I loved being able to meet other tour leaders and various members of the EF Tours crew to bounce ideas off of and hear the good/bad of actual tours they have done. It was so fun to actually go on a 'tour' like the students would actually do! I felt like I got to experience the tour through the eyes of both a tour leader and a student. This will allow me to give both perspectives to my fellow chaperones.

October 23, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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EF From the beginning to the end does it right.

From the very beginning before promotion to the landing of the plane at home. EF is organized, thoughtful and efficient while prioritizing safety and the wellbeing of all students. I have led many trips and there has not been a perfect trip yet. But when something goes wrong EF listens and pivots to find a solution. They are great!

October 23, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Teacher trainings are the best way to…

Teacher trainings are the best way to network and meet other teachers that travel with students. EF truly wants all students and teachers experiences to be a positive one and trains new teachers on best practice! I have traveled with EF for 22 years and love them!!
Mary-experienced teacher

October 22, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Best travel experience!

Best travel experience!
EF tours did everything right from the beginning. I feel so supported and so much more prepared to take students on trips around our beautiful country!

October 10, 2025

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