Top Vermont Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Vermont’s blend of history, craftsmanship, and beauty is best experienced on a scenic drive through its most charming towns. On this self-guided driving tour, you'll journey along picture-perfect roads, over historic covered bridges, and into the heart of the region’s artistic culture. The tour starts in Woodstock, in what’s often called one of the most beautiful small towns in America. You’ll set off towards Quechee, passing through Taftsville to see its striking red covered bridge, one of the most attractive in Vermont. From there, you’ll have a chance to browse a bounty of antiques, vintage finds, and fine art at Vermont Antique Mall and BF Southgate & Company. You’ll follow a historic route to Windsor that parallels the Connecticut River, affectionately known as the “Birthplace of Vermont.“ I’ll show you the Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge, the longest wooden covered bridge in the United States, before you make your way back to Woodstock via West Windsor and South Woodstock.

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Vermont Scenic Route 100 Byway drive. Hear fascinating stories, local tips, and directions play automatically based on your location. Explore the charming stops along the way, starting with a taste of Apple Cider and a visit to Ben & Jerry's. Enjoy the artisanal flavors at the Cabot Annex and marvel at the historic Covered Bridges. Discover the President Calvin Coolidge Homestead, the beauty of Smugglers Notch, and the charm of Stowe. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location. Travel at your own pace. Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed. Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use. Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates. Like having a tour guide along for the drive. Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Discover the vibrant history and progress of Burlington on a captivating scavenger hunt walking tour. Starting at the innovative ECHO Leahy Center, this interactive adventure leads you through the city’s landmarks, where you can capture memorable photos, solve riddles, and uncover intriguing trivia, such as Burlington's connection to Ben & Jerry's. With an app-guided format, you can choose your own pace, making it perfect for families, friends, or couples. Enjoy a unique blend of sightseeing and fun as you culminate your journey with a whimsical leapfrog photo-op at the Fletcher Free Library.

Explore Vermont's Route 100 on a self-guided tour. Embark on a captivating road trip along Vermont's most scenic drive, where brilliant fall foliage and the quintessential charm of New England await. This journey takes you through picturesque towns, idyllic villages, and historic covered bridges. As you travel, explore historic landmarks, visit hidden treasures, and enjoy scenic vistas. Come fall, the route transforms into a vivid tapestry of autumn colors, offering a stunning visual feast that makes this drive truly unforgettable. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

See quaint villages, striking scenery, and more on this full-day, small-group tour of northern Vermont. Leave the driving and logistics to your guide, and set off via minivan—your first destination is the famed Ben & Jerry’s Factory in Waterbury, where you can enjoy tasty samples. Tour a cider mill before continuing to Smugglers’ Notch State Park, the von Trapp Family Lodge, the village of Stowe, and more.

Privately guided 3-4 hour tours give you a bite-sized taste of Vermont’s scenic backroads, charming villages, and local favorites, all in a compact, easygoing experience. Guided by a local, gain insider knowledge of some of the best spots to visit and find even more beautiful routes to explore as you find your way to favorite spots in and around the Connecticut River Valley of Vermont. Various themes for the tour are offered, including 'Bridges and Brews', 'Antiques and Artisans', and 'Ridges and Rivers' and we get started from Woodstock, Ludlow or Springfield Vermont. Be sure to check out the Vermont Wayfinders website for more information on tours and availability! It’s the perfect way to explore if you’re short on time, love a good scenic detour, or just want a more budget-friendly private tour. You’ll still get a local expert as your guide, a perfectly planned route, and plenty of time to soak in the sights—just in a smaller, snackable package.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

There’s nothing like fall in Vermont! The crisp air, the burst of color from maple leaves, and sunlight filtering through the trees make every back road feel like an adventure. Be sure to check out the Vermont Wayfinders website for more information on tours and availability, including add-on options like heading to the top of Killington or going for a horse-drawn carriage ride. Your curated tour takes you through the most scenic routes during foliage season. Whether you’re looking for panoramic views, covered bridges framed by colorful leaves, or charming villages bursting with fall vibes, we put together each itinerary to give you the ultimate Vermont fall experience. Tour Highlights: - Breathtaking foliage views from iconic overlooks and winding back roads - Visits to cozy Vermont towns - Stops at local farms, breweries and hidden vistas - Chances to wander near fields and forests and capture postcard-worthy photos

This tour is built just for you! You provide what you'd love to see and do (scenery, farms, photography, food, artisans, etc.) and what you'd rather skip and I'll create a customized itinerary for your day. We'll travel in a built-for-back roads Bronco, with a (weather permitting) top-down, open air experience you won't soon forget! As much as possible, we keep off the main routes and stick to dirt roads where traffic doesn't exist, the scenery is breathtaking, and hidden views abound. There will be plenty of opportunities to pause and take it all in. Be sure to check out the Vermont Wayfinders website for more information on tours and availability, including add-on options like heading to the top of Killington or going for a horse-drawn carriage ride. The places provided listed here are just the start; this truly is a signature tour, tailored to you and your small group.

In Spring and Summer, we offer 5-day guided tours around the state of Vermont. With a maximum of six customers per tour, our Vermont tours are an intimate experience that feels like traveling with a group of friends Note: If flying to Vermont (Burlington International Airport), we ask that you arrive the night before the tour begins. We will pick you up at your hotel in Burlington at 9:00 AM on the first day of the tour.

Taste your way through Vermont’s world-class beers—and enjoy a more personalized way to explore—on this small-group craft beer tour in Burlington. Get an insider’s perspective on the city's thriving craft beer scene, and head to several top breweries in one excursion. With round-trip transit and up to 12 locally produced beers included, logistics are made easy.

In recent years, Vermont has become known for its artisanal food scene, as well as its destination-worthy craft breweries and distilleries—and this small-group tour makes it easy to taste the best of the Green Mountain State. Following pickup at your Killington or Woodstock accommodation, travel via air-conditioned vehicle to three breweries, two distilleries, and additional foodie spots, and taste what interests you most (own expense).

See the sights of Burlington while having fun with your friends during a private two-hour scavenger hunt. Follow the prompts via an app on your smartphone to uncover hidden gems, solve clues, and get to know Burlington better. You can take as much or as little time as you like, as you set the pace. This is an ideal tour for travelers who don’t like traditional guided tours.

No matter the occasion—whether it's an anniversary, birthday, corporate event, day out with friends, or a girls' getaway—you'll likely need a designated driver, and that's where we come in. With a maximum of six customers per tour, this experience is intimate and feels like traveling with a group of friends! We are a small boutique tour company with over decade of experience! Available in spring and summer only, this guided tour visits three Vermont wineries, one hard cidery, and other local attractions. Most wines in Vermont are crafted from hybrid grape varieties suited to the harsh climate. When booking a hotel for this tour, please choose a location in either the Burlington, South Burlington or Killington areas. We offer door-to-door pick-up service! Available Wednesday – Sunday ONLY

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

The Green Mountain Adventure Challenge is a real life adventure quest full of hiking, puzzles, riddles, history, clues and more. You and your team will need to work together to solve the mystery of a secret world hiding in plain sight around you. You will explore ancient mountain valleys, reveal historical tales, and experience true adventures. Each person you encounter, every sign you see, might be the key to unlocking the next step of your journey. This is a real challenge based in real history complete with real world outcomes if you succeed. There is no guarantee you will solve it. Once you begin, you can take as much time as you need to complete it; it is not a race. The average time is 2-3 days. There is no other event like this since it is based in the real history of Southern Vermont. At the end, you will receive an unexpected surprise - if you finish it!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

This tour brings together two iconic Vermont features - craft beer and covered bridges. The pace is relaxing and easy going, with minimal walking required. Enjoy Vermont beer with a built-in designated driver! We'll travel in a built-for-back roads Bronco, with a (weather permitting) top-down, open air experience you won't soon forget! As much as possible, we keep off the main routes and stick to dirt roads where traffic doesn't exist, the scenery is breathtaking, and hidden views abound. There will be plenty of opportunities to pause and take it all in! Be sure to check out our website for more information on tours and availability! We'll stop at Long Trail and Harpoon but will tailor the route before, between and after to your preferences... some examples of what we suggest are provided for you. Just reach out after you book with any requests!

Are you ready for an adrenaline rush? 'The Hunt' is an absolute sensation in the center of Burlington (Vermont). For those who love strategy and action, this game is the ultimate challenge. Imagine you are immersed in a world of tension and strategy, divided into teams - the ruthless criminals and the smart police officers. The clock is ticking and the hunt begins! It's a battle that requires the teams to hide, chase and run. Every minute of the game is crucial. Are you up for the challenge? Feel the thrill of chasing or dodging! Play 'The Hunt' with your friends, family or colleagues in Burlington.

The smell of balsam seems to ease the mind and relax the body at least for us! Perhaps, it will work for you as well! Do you want to imagine what it's like to be a tree farmer? What jobs are included? What do you do during off-seasons? Let us show you what our lives look like behind the scenes!

This 7-hour tour begins with a trip to Montpelier, Vermont’s capital city—the smallest and least populous state capital in the nation. There, we will enjoy a guided tour of the Vermont State House*, led by a dedicated guide who will share its history and answer questions. *Guided tours in the Vermont State House are only available from early July through October. The building is closed for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays. Our weekend tours will therefore admire the state house from outside, then explore downtown Montpelier by foot. While in Montpelier, we will also visit the family-run Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks for a maple syrup tasting. Next we will drive scenic VT RT 100 to the villages of Waitsfield and Warren. Popular attractions include an 1833 covered bridge ("The Big Eddy") and Appalachian Gap. Lunch is available for purchase at the Warren Store, a uniquely Vermont experience with great local food. The Warren Store features its own deli, bakery, wine shop, and gift store.