EF Educational Tours (www.eftours.com) has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 273 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Travel & Vacation and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 90% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has not yet replied to negative reviews. Last updated 2026-08-10.
As a parent, I absolutely loved the entire process of signing up and my daughter going on the Europe trip. The payment plans made this trip possible and the continual communication through the EF portal was helpful. It was an amazing trip!
My daughter said she had a time of her life. She enjoyed the whole trip and the people there. Well satisfied with EF staff providing a supervision of the students. Will recommend!
First and foremost, I took the time to write this review because I want to make it easier for parents to allow their children to join EF tours. My primary concern was my daughter’s safety. She embarked on an incredible trip to Europe, and Valerie, the group leader, was absolutely amazing. My daughter had an incredible time, and I’m certain it’s a trip she’ll cherish forever. I was thoroughly impressed with EF tours and our tour guide. My daughter had an amazing time, and I highly recommend EF tours to anyone looking for a memorable and safe travel experience.
Travel to destination was a nightmare. One flight was canceled called and kids ended up flying to a totally different country and group was later split into 2 in order to fly to the actual destination. During this time there was a huge lack of communication. I didn't not know what flight my daughter was boarding, no flight number or airline information was not provided either. This lack of communication with the parents is totally unacceptable. My daughter told her group leader that she was going to the bathroom during one of the walking tours in Italy and despite telling the group leader, the whole group left before my daughter finished in the bathroom and she could not locate them. This trip was a nightmare and I would never recommend another person to send their child on an EF trip.
Ilaria was fantastic as our tour guide. Beautiful locations!
Our daughter did the Belize Conservation tour. She loved it. It was her favorite trip she's been on (and she has been to some amazing places). I will say, I was nervous about her going with out us, but the teachers assured us the tour directors were amazing. And they sure were! We heard so many positives about their director making sure they had what they needed, such as bug spray, water, etc. He also helped fix items, like goggles, etc. They said he always was behind the last person in their group when they were out places. This small safety detail was huge. On top of that, the entire experience was such an amazing eye-opening trip, with lifelong memories and bonds with both current friends and new friends. Highly recommend the experience!
We had an amazing time and thanks to the support from start to finish with all of the EF staff we dealt with it made the process that much easier. The tour director they gave us in Italy was the best m.
Fantastic guides, everything was planned and organized well. We all felt safe and cared for along our travels.
He had a wonderful time, once in a lifetime trip! The whole process was very easy from setting up a payment plan to getting off the plane.
My son loved his trip to Japan with EF Tours. He said the tour guide was super friendly, helpful, and had great insights to the areas they visited. I felt very confident sending my child overseas with this group and would recommend them.
It was a beautiful tour. Too many castles. The Louvre was an experience. Would have liked more time in Switzerland.
David was absolutely what made our trip! He was hands down the best.
EF Tours gave me all the information I needed to feel relaxed and confident that my child was safe on his trip. I knew exactly what he would be doing every day, and I especially appreciated that they provided clear emergency contacts just in case. Thanks to the fantastic balance of historical and modern experiences planned for the itinerary, my son fell completely in love with Japan! I will definitely be looking into their family trips, as well as educational trips for my other two children so they can have this experience too.
Welcoming and encouraging people Thank you
Every bit of this trip was amazing from the planning, transportation, lodging, food, and our amazing tour guide, Sally.
The Ireland and Scotland tour was great. Our tour guide, Jaime, was wonderful. I wish we had gotten to drive up the coast in Ireland, but we spent too much time in Dublin, and we only got to see Belfast in Northern Ireland. I would have loved to see the countryside. Scotland was spectacular. My only complaint is that the children were often required to share a bed.
Another very enjoyable trip. This was my 5th trip with students and 7th overall with EF and we have had great experiences each time. Portugal was very enjoyable and was the main draw for this particular trip and it did not disappoint. Spain is always enjoyable as well. Luckily much of what we saw was new to me.
We had an incredible experience on our Stories of Scotland tour. The itinerary was well thought out and maximized the use of our time on tour. We loved the varying activities (castle tours, museums, art galleries, storytelling center, bagpiping center). We had an amazing tour director who made the trip extra special. We especially enjoyed just visiting 1 country and really spending some time there to explore. Everyone enjoyed it, from the teenagers to the adults. 10/10 recommend this tour!
Our local guide was truly outstanding. He was kind, adaptable when weather disrupted plans, and offered thoughtful insight into Japanese culture and daily life. His presence was a highlight of the trip. Some aspects of the broader EF experience, however, fell short of expectations. On several days, our group was rushed through beautiful shrines and temples - places that deserved more time and reflection - only to spend extended periods at shopping malls with stores we can easily visit at home. This made the tour feel more focused on general tourism than on meaningful educational experiences. Hotel quality also varied. At one location, three EF groups were placed in the same hotel, and the logistics were challenging. On our first day, we waited roughly 25 minutes for an elevator because the stairwells were locked and marked “emergency use only.” Having no accessible way to exit the floors left us feeling unsafe, and it caused real concern about how we would evacuate in an actual emergency. Overall, we appreciated the cultural learning and the exceptional work of our guide, but we hope EF will make improvements to ensure future travelers have a more balanced, educational, and safe experience.
The kids had a great time seeing the world safely, making memories, and learning about time management and other skills to be successful in life. They got a taste if cultures different then what they experience every day.
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