Groups Tours Journal
Group Travel Guides & Itineraries
27 guides to planning trips for groups of 10+ — how the automatic group discount works, the best cities for group tours, school-trip and corporate-outing ideas, and day-by-day itineraries across New York, Miami, Key West, Niagara Falls and beyond.
Latest guides
Tel Aviv Carmel Market Food Tour: What to Taste
A first-timer's guide to eating through Shuk HaCarmel with a group: hummus, halva, spices, street food, and how to pair it with the Jaffa skyline walk.
Best Time to Visit Washington DC for Group Tours
Cherry blossoms, school-trip season, summer heat or quiet winter? A season-by-season guide to planning the perfect Washington DC group tour.
Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard: Group Guide
Plan a respectful, smooth group visit to Arlington National Cemetery: Changing of the Guard, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, getting there, and etiquette.
Seasonal
Best Time to Visit Washington DC for Group Tours
Cherry blossoms, school-trip season, summer heat or quiet winter? A season-by-season guide to planning the perfect Washington DC group tour.
Best Time to Visit Key West for a Group Trip
Month-by-month guide to Key West weather, crowds, hurricane season, and the best windows for group snorkeling and sunset cruises.
Best Time to Visit New York City, Season by Season
When should your group visit NYC? A season-by-season guide to weather, crowds, and the tours that suit spring, summer, fall, and winter.
NYC at Christmas: Best Holiday Tours for Groups
From the Rockefeller tree and Fifth Avenue windows to the Dyker Heights lights, here is how to plan an unforgettable NYC holiday tour for your group of 10 or more.
Washington DC
Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard: Group Guide
Plan a respectful, smooth group visit to Arlington National Cemetery: Changing of the Guard, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, getting there, and etiquette.
DC Memorials: Day vs Night Walking Tour for Groups
Daytime or illuminated night memorials walk in Washington DC? Compare lighting, crowds, photos and logistics to pick the right group tour.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls at Night: Illumination Tour Guide
Everything your group needs for the Niagara Falls night illumination tour: when the falls light up, where to view American, Bridal and Horseshoe Falls, and what to bring.
Niagara Falls Day Trip From NYC: By Air vs Overnight
Can your group really see Niagara Falls in a day from New York City? Here's how the fly-in day trip works, how it compares to overnight, and what to book.
Miami
Miami to Key West Day Trip: Is It Worth It?
Thinking about a Key West day trip from Miami? Here's the real drive time, what you actually see, and the snorkeling and open-bar add-ons worth booking for groups.
Little Havana Food Tour: What to Eat in Miami's Cuban Quarter
A culinary walk down Calle Ocho: Cuban coffee, croquetas, cigars and why a guided Little Havana food tour is perfect for groups visiting Miami.
Everglades Airboat Tours From Miami: Group Guide
Everything groups need for an Everglades airboat day trip from Miami: what to expect, alligators, transfers, what to wear, and the best season to go.
Miami Boat Cruises: Which One Is Right for Your Group
Daytime skyline, happy hour, or sunset? A practical Biscayne Bay cruise guide that matches the right Miami boat tour to your group of 10 or more.
Itineraries
One Day in Miami With a Group: Itinerary & Tips
A full-day Miami plan for groups of 10+: Little Havana flavors, a Biscayne Bay cruise, and Wynwood street art, with timing, transport, and group-booking tips.
One Day in NYC With a Group: The Perfect Itinerary
An hour-by-hour New York City plan built for groups of 10+: a morning harbor cruise, Ground Zero, midtown icons, and a sunset observation deck.
New York
Empire State vs Edge vs One World: Best NYC View
Three iconic NYC observation decks, compared by height, indoor vs outdoor, crowds and best time of day, with a clear group-planning pick for each.
9/11 Memorial & Museum: What Groups Need to Know
Planning a group visit to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in NYC? Timed entry, what's included, combo options, etiquette and tips for groups of 10+.
Best Statue of Liberty Cruise: Express vs Sunset vs Night
Express, sunset or harbor-lights night? Compare the three Statue of Liberty sightseeing cruises by length, scenery and price to pick the right one for your group.
Statue of Liberty Group Tours: Which One to Pick
Ferry tickets, sightseeing cruises, or a 9/11 combo? A practical group-travel guide to choosing the right Statue of Liberty experience for 10+ people.
Group Travel Tips
15 Corporate Group Outing & Team-Building Ideas
Fresh corporate outing and team-building ideas for groups of 10+, from skyline cruises to food tours and jet skis, plus how to lock in group rates.
Planning a School Group Trip: Rates, Safety & Itineraries
A teacher's playbook for school field trips: chaperone ratios, how to lock in school group rates, and ready-made educational itineraries for Washington DC and NYC.
Best US Cities for Group Tours and Day Trips
Where should you take your group? A practical city-by-city guide to the eight destinations that do group tours and day trips best, with what each one is known for.
Group Tour Discounts Explained: How You Save at 10+
How group tour discounts actually work: what counts as a group, how the 10% saving is applied per tour, and where it adds up most on big-ticket combos.
How to Plan a Group Tour: The Complete 2026 Guide
From group sizes and the automatic 10% discount to deposits, quotes and cancellation, here is the step-by-step playbook for organizing a tour for 10+ travelers.