2013
Founded in 2013 in Washington DC by Rauf Shakir, Anthony Givens, Jose Chavarria, and Claudio Herrera, USA Guided Tours was designed to provide the most engaging and customer-friendly tour experiences in the US.
Award-Winning DC & NYC Tours
At USA Guided Tours, we believe the best way to experience a city’s wonders is through a personalized approach. That’s why we offer fun and educational experiences curated by passionate local experts who know and love the cities they share. Our mission is to deliver exceptional tours that create memorable journeys celebrating the unique character and hidden treasures of Washington DC and New York City.
We’re proud to offer award-winning bus, walking, and private tours in Washington DC and New York City, all year round. Our expertise extends beyond sightseeing, providing reliable transportation and shuttle services for groups seeking safe and seamless travel.
We’re a sustainable business committed to enriching the lives of travelers while fostering a culture of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. As proud members of prestigious organizations like Destination DC, New York City Tourism + Conventions, the Capital Region Chamber, NYC Association of Hotel Concierges, Washington Area Concierge Association, NCA, and SYTA, we are committed to delivering only the highest-quality sightseeing experiences.
We’re honored to have our unwavering commitment to quality and excellence recognized by industry-leading awards, including the Travelers’ Choice Award, TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Viator Travel Award, and Gold Trusted Service Award. With USA Guided Tours, you can trust that your journey will be not only memorable but also exceptional!
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Ralph was fantastic! He interacted with everyone in a personal way and made the tour great!
We would absolutely recommend this tour. Our tour guide Dre & driver Miss T were amazing. Dre was so knowledgeable, respectful & funny. It was the best part of our time in DC, seeing the city at night was stunning! Would definitely do it again.
Had a fantastic NYC guided tour. Drove past across most landmarks of the city and also stopped over at the major ones. Our tour guide Rachel and the bus driver Jim, both were outstanding. Would surely recommend!
Ralph was fantastic! He interacted with everyone in a personal way and made the tour great!
We would absolutely recommend this tour. Our tour guide Dre & driver Miss T were amazing. Dre was so knowledgeable, respectful & funny. It was the best part of our time in DC, seeing the city at night was stunning! Would definitely do it again.
Had a fantastic NYC guided tour. Drove past across most landmarks of the city and also stopped over at the major ones. Our tour guide Rachel and the bus driver Jim, both were outstanding. Would surely recommend!
Our Mission
Memorable and Enriching Journeys
Our mission is to deliver exceptional sightseeing experiences that create memorable and enriching journeys, connecting travelers with the authentic vibe, iconic landmarks, and hidden treasures of Washington DC and New York City while helping travelers develop deeper connections to these remarkable destinations.
- At USA Guided Tours, we provide more than just a ride around the city and the occasional factoid. Our tours strive to touch on notable and significant historical landmarks and locations along the way, taking time to elaborate upon the storied history and unpack the rich culture within.
- This is especially impactful for the large portion of our customer base that are tourists, who are visiting Washington DC or New York City for the first time or are unfamiliar with US history.
- Tours build a stronger understanding of America and the principles on which it was created. Our cities are filled with history and stories – sometimes, all that’s necessary to experience them is a helpful guide who is passionate about bringing you along.
- Our wonderfully talented tour guides and the energy they bring everyday translates to our passengers, creating an infectious level of interest and excitement.
Exceptional Guest Experience
One of the ways USA Guided Tours sets itself apart is the incredible diversity of its experiences and guides. Home means something different to everyone – our tour guides are no exception, each with their own stories, experiences, and unique insight to share about the cities they’re passionate about.
- Our public tours are entirely dependent on the individual tour guide, empowering them with the freedom to tailor tours to their audience, entertain passengers, and create a more intimate experience than a set script, routine, or recording would provide.
- Our guides accompany guests for the entirety of the tour, providing live commentary and reactions throughout to make guests feel connected and invested in their experience. They are empowered with a level of creative agency to make each tour enjoyable and memorable. No two tours are the same – each of our experiences is entirely and uniquely individual.
- Our private tours are fully customizable based on the customer or client’s needs, virtually constructing the experience from scratch if it’s necessary to provide a personalized tour. In addition to the customers’ requests, we look at age demographics, interests, and other personal factors to customize the best possible experience for the client.
- Both our private and public tours are often directed or themed with certain ideas in mind, whether it be by design of the client or the tour guide. The variety of tours we offer range anywhere from classic sightseeing routes to major landmarks and attractions to more historically focused tours that highlight the rich history associated with sites outside Washington DC and NYC.
Customer Testimonials
Ralph was fantastic! He interacted with everyone in a personal way and made the tour great!
We would absolutely recommend this tour. Our tour guide Dre & driver Miss T were amazing. Dre was so knowledgeable, respectful & funny. It was the best part of our time in DC, seeing the city at night was stunning! Would definitely do it again.
All the staff were wonderful. Deon 13 was our tour guide and he was a wealth of knowledge. Amazing way to tour DC highlights in one day. I highly recommend this tour!
Thanks for making my dad bday that much more memorable! My dad a senior citizen and the pace was perfect for him, including all the bathroom breaks and patience. Thank you Terry for a tour to remember and for signing to my dad happy birthday!!! Memories to last a lifetime. His service dog loved it too!!!
We took the DC tour on Sunday. Nick was our guide. The tour was a great way to see the sights and learn interesting facts. Nick loves his job and it shows! He was funny and informative! Highly recommend Nick and the 6 hour DC day tour. We had and amazing time!!
We had a fantastic time on our night tour. Paul was a perfect blend of humor and providing us interesting facts and history! He could not have done a better job!!!
Tyler Marie was our wonderful guide on this small bus tour of NYC. She was upbeat and so knowledgeable and happily answered our questions. Would definitely recommend this 6 hour tour. Frequent stops at highlights broke up the time nicely. We had fewer than 30 people on our bus. Our tour never felt rushed! Great experience.
Gil was an amazing tour guide. We booked the 6 hour NYC tour and I can not imagine a better way to see all that we saw in half a day. We started in Times Square, we were educated on history and architecture throughout our day. We made stops in Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square, the 911 Memorial, Ferry to Staten Island w views of The Statue of Liberty, & so much more. Worth every penny!
Excellent half-day tour of NYC if you’re pressed for time and want to see as much as you can! Tour guide was knowledgeable, witty, and engaging!
Great tour! Tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and a New Yorker so that’s always a plus. I’d definitely recommend this tour!
Ralph was fantastic! He interacted with everyone in a personal way and made the tour great!
We would absolutely recommend this tour. Our tour guide Dre & driver Miss T were amazing. Dre was so knowledgeable, respectful & funny. It was the best part of our time in DC, seeing the city at night was stunning! Would definitely do it again.
All the staff were wonderful. Deon 13 was our tour guide and he was a wealth of knowledge. Amazing way to tour DC highlights in one day. I highly recommend this tour!
Thanks for making my dad bday that much more memorable! My dad a senior citizen and the pace was perfect for him, including all the bathroom breaks and patience. Thank you Terry for a tour to remember and for signing to my dad happy birthday!!! Memories to last a lifetime. His service dog loved it too!!!
We took the DC tour on Sunday. Nick was our guide. The tour was a great way to see the sights and learn interesting facts. Nick loves his job and it shows! He was funny and informative! Highly recommend Nick and the 6 hour DC day tour. We had and amazing time!!
We had a fantastic time on our night tour. Paul was a perfect blend of humor and providing us interesting facts and history! He could not have done a better job!!!
Tyler Marie was our wonderful guide on this small bus tour of NYC. She was upbeat and so knowledgeable and happily answered our questions. Would definitely recommend this 6 hour tour. Frequent stops at highlights broke up the time nicely. We had fewer than 30 people on our bus. Our tour never felt rushed! Great experience.
Gil was an amazing tour guide. We booked the 6 hour NYC tour and I can not imagine a better way to see all that we saw in half a day. We started in Times Square, we were educated on history and architecture throughout our day. We made stops in Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square, the 911 Memorial, Ferry to Staten Island w views of The Statue of Liberty, & so much more. Worth every penny!
Excellent half-day tour of NYC if you’re pressed for time and want to see as much as you can! Tour guide was knowledgeable, witty, and engaging!
Great tour! Tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and a New Yorker so that’s always a plus. I’d definitely recommend this tour!
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