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About EF Explore America
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- 195 reviews
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About this business
Building tours that go beyond expectationTaking 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.We empower educators to do their best workMore 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.Let's get startedFor 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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EF Explore America (efexploreamerica.com) has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 195 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Travel & Vacation and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 91% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 89% of negative reviews. Last updated 2026-09-03.
What reviewers say
AI generatedReviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the professional tour guides and local staff are extremely helpful, friendly, and well-organized throughout the entire multi-day journey. Travelers truly appreciate the smooth trip planning, clear checklists, and supportive resources that make the overall preparation completely stress-free for all participating families. Though some reviewers were not happy with unexpected schedule changes, exceptionally long travel days, or missing meal arrangements experienced during the tour. A few other consumers also felt that certain itinerary stops felt rushed, poorly coordinated, or lacked adequate safety supervision during free time.
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So far the planning and coordination of…
So far the planning and coordination of this trip has been amazing. They not only have guided me through the process since this is my first trip, but they have a checklist and calendar to help me plan ahead and stay ahead of important deadlines.
Our Tour consultant has been so…
Our Tour consultant has been so attentive and helpful as we gear up to our parent meeting. She has made this experience truly wonderful even before we begin our travel.
Eastern Seaboard Tour
My daughter went on the Summer 2026 Eastern Seaboard Trip. She had an incredible time! Took hundreds and hundreds of photos. The Tour Guide was Caleb. My daughter told us he was absolutely AMAZING! She kept saying she missed him, when she returned from the trip. My son also did same tour 10 years prior. He also had an amazing time. Nice to see that much didn’t change in the amount of time that my children experienced the tour. Great job EF/EF America/EF Tours! Keep it up! Would definitely have my child do another Tour again. I hope that my daughter will be able to do one of the European Tours in High School.
Kirsten was a fantastic group leader.
Our tour guide
Our tour guide, Liz, was amazing. Her knowledge was unmatched and we learned so much from her.
Organized
Organized, guide was knowledgeable
My daughter had a blast and learned so…
My daughter had a blast and learned so much! Everything was so easy and explain very well, gave me comfort in sending my kid on this trip of a lifetime :)
My son had an absolute blast!
My son had an absolute blast! He said the guide Liz was Phenomenal and made it even better. He learned a lot. It was totally safe, he felt supported and I wasn't worried at all. 10/10 will do this again!
Reply from EF Explore America2026-08-10
This is wonderful to hear, thank you! Knowing your son felt safe and supported throughout the trip is exactly what we strive for, and we're thrilled that came through. We'll be sure to pass along the kind words to Liz, and we hope to welcome him back on another tour soon!
Experience was great
Experience was great. Geoff was great. Brittany Hill Middle School, Blue Springs, MO. Trip dates July 8th-13th, 2026
Reply from EF Explore America2026-08-10
We're so glad to hear the experience was a great one and that Geoff made a positive impact on the group! He's truly one of the best! We'll be sure to pass along the kind words.
Our guide Edgar was wonderful he…
Our guide Edgar was wonderful he explained everything very well and took us to great spots and uor bus driver was very nice too
Enforce your supervision expectations better!
My daughter mostly had a great time, but I was GREATLY disappointed with the lack of supervision on their tour leg in New York City. They allowed a group of 4 girls ages 12-14 wander around Times Square for 3.5 hours without an adult! I was SHOCKED! One of the girls had to call her mom to calm her down because she was freaked out. Then, the group got lost and had to ask a police officer which way to go. Completely unacceptable to let kids of this age wander downtown unsupervised. The teachers made it seem like no big deal when I complained, then pulled only my daughter out of the group the next day and still let all the other kids go off on their own.
Reply from EF Explore America2026-08-10
We're glad to hear your daughter mostly had a great time. We do take your concerns about supervision seriously, as the safety and wellbeing of all travelers is a priority for us. Free time is a structured part of our tours, and we expect Group Leaders and chaperones to ensure it is managed appropriately for the age of the group. Your feedback will be shared with our teams for follow up. Thank you for your feedback.
We had an amazing tour guide!
We had an amazing tour guide!! Chad made the experience easy and fun! There was so much history that we learned. He made a point to get to know everyone. Being able to travel with my children and not worry about planning was great!!
My daughter had a great time in…
My daughter had a great time in California. Kept so busy she never really got home sick
Best Tour Guide
Everything about our trip was amazing. The bus driver and tour guide we had were top tier and honestly made the trip the best it could have been. Places are places, but the people that got us there, showed us everything, and spent the time with us made all of the difference. I don't think there is a better combo that you can offer than our guide Ian and our driver Jeff. Apart from that we enjoyed every planned aspect of our trip. Having a pre-planned itinerary with everything set up was a game changer. It kept us moving and got us to see so much and learn so much about the city of Boston and its surrounding area.
Reply from EF Explore America2026-08-10
What a wonderful review! Thank you for sharing! It's clear that Ian and Jeff made a truly lasting impact, and we couldn't agree more that the people behind the experience make all the difference. We'll make sure to pass along your kind words to both of them. Boston is such a fantastic city with so much history to offer, and we're thrilled to hear that the itinerary helped you soak up as much of it as possible. That's exactly what we aim for!
Saw a lot in 5 quick days
We had a great trip! Our tour guide was great. We saw A LOT in Boston over 5 days, even with a few changes due to weather. I almost wished the trip was a day or two longer, because I would've liked a little more time to explore on our own, especially in Salem. We saw a lot of history, some really neat sight-seeing type things, the Museum of Science was really great. Our bus driver was also so skilled at navigating through so much traffic!
Reply from EF Explore America2026-08-10
We're so glad to hear you had a great trip and that your tour guide and bus driver helped make it such a memorable experience — navigating Boston traffic is no small feat! We completely understand the wish for a little more time to explore, especially in a place as captivating as Salem. We appreciate the feedback on pacing and will share it with our teams. Boston truly has so much to offer, and we're glad you got to experience so much of it despite the weather!
Our guide told us he was “Switzerland”…
Our guide told us he was “Switzerland” when it came to politics during our tour when we first met him. Then, he proceeded to make comments, skew history and let it be known where he stood on the political spectrum. I’m grateful I as a parent was on the trip to balance his editorials. I’ve been a registered independent since the day I turned 18, so this is not a right vs left complaint. Our guide was FAR left and I did not appreciate his lack of just stating the facts and allowing kids to make up their own minds about much of our country’s history.
Reply from EF Explore America2026-08-10
We appreciate you sharing this feedback. We're glad you were able to join your child on tour. We hold our guides to a high standard of professionalism, and that includes presenting information in a balanced and impartial way that allows students to form their own perspectives. You feedback will be shared with our internal teams for follow up. We appreciate you sharing your experience.
Great trip
Great trip! We loved everything.
Great experience and wonderful tour…
Great experience and wonderful tour guide.
Boston at it’s best!!
Dr. Freeman and Ms. Barrios were amazing and kept us informed and sent pictures through Band! My kid had an awesome time!!
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