This Isn't a
Field Trip. It's a
Life Experience.
Welcome to TourDCwithUS — bringing history to life in the nation's most powerful city.
WE ARE a Family Company
We take pride that we are NOT a big tour company. With most other companies you are just a number. To us, you are more like a family member visiting our part of the world. Our motto is “No Stress”! We make the tour fun, interactive, and a learning experience for your kids / group. It's a tour, not a painful event. We are Licensed Guides, who set up your tour, and have the experience to make your stay unique.
Our Educational Tours
Choose from our carefully curated selection of educational tours, each designed to provide an unforgettable learning experience for your group
Washington, DC Educational Tour
Explore the U.S. Capitol, national monuments, and Smithsonian museums with expert guides. A 3-day immersive history and culture experience for student groups.
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Philadelphia Educational Tour
Walk the birthplace of American democracy — Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the vibrant cultural neighborhoods that shaped a nation.
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New York City Educational Tour
From Times Square to the Statue of Liberty, experience the city that never sleeps through the eyes of history, science, and culture.
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Orchestra & Choir Tours
Perform in world-renowned venues across Ireland, Italy, Canada, and New York. Custom itineraries that blend performance excellence with cultural discovery.
Learn MoreParent Run Tours
When your school won't organize the trip, we empower parents to lead. We handle all logistics while one motivated parent leads the community on an unforgettable journey.
Learn MoreOne Day Tours
Perfect for schools close to DC — a full-day guided experience covering monuments, memorials, and museums starting at just $109 per student.
Learn MoreHigh School Graduation Tours
Celebrate graduation with an unforgettable Italian adventure through Rome, Florence, and Venice — the perfect milestone journey for your graduating class.
Learn MoreYour Gateway to DC's Rich History
For over two decades, TourDCWithUs has been the premier choice for schools and families seeking authentic, transformative experiences in Washington DC. Our passionate guides bring history to life with captivating stories and the kind of genuine investment in your group that only a family-run company delivers.
We are not a booking engine. We are Dante and Lorna — two people who have spent their careers building something that matters. Every trip we organize is one we would be proud to put our names on. Because we do.
Safety Is Our Baseline — Not a Selling Point
1:8 supervision ratios. Secured hotel floors. 24/7 parent contact. Background-checked guides and drivers. Medical-prepared staff on every trip. Read our full safety guide →
Background-Checked Staff
Every guide and driver passes comprehensive screening. No freelancers, no surprises.
Family-Run, Not Corporate
Dante and Lorna answer your calls personally. You always know who you are working with.
4.9 / 5 Rating
From 2,500+ verified reviews across 20+ years and 1,000+ organized trips.
Fully Custom Itineraries
No template trips. Every itinerary is built around your school and your students.
What Teachers Say
“I have organized DC trips for 11 years with three different operators. TourDCwithUS is the only one where I genuinely had nothing to worry about on the trip itself. The guide was incredible with the kids, and Dante personally checked in with me twice a day. That is not something you get from a large company.”
Mrs. Renata Caldwell
8th Grade Social Studies, Jefferson Middle School, Knoxville TN
“Our school had stopped DC trips after a bad experience with a national operator. I found TourDCwithUS through a parent referral. Night and day difference — personal attention, professional execution, and the students came home genuinely changed.”
Mr. Darnell Hopkins
History Teacher & Trip Coordinator, Riverside Middle School, Atlanta GA
“Lorna knew both of my high-needs students by name before we arrived, had their protocols memorized, and handled two small incidents during the trip without either parent ever feeling alarmed. That level of care is not something you can buy from a corporate operator.”
Ms. Priya Anandakrishnan
Lead Chaperone & Science Teacher, Westview Academy, Charlotte NC
Everything You Need to Plan Your Trip
Browse our destination hubs, free tools, and downloadable resources — all built for teachers, parents, and trip coordinators.
Washington DC Trip Hub
Budgets, packing lists, museums, fundraising & approval guides — all in one place.
New York City Trip Hub
Broadway, Brooklyn Bridge, observatories & student-friendly NYC itineraries.
Graduation Trip Hub
Italy, Spain, DC + NYC — senior class celebration tours covered end to end.
What Parents Are Saying
Real parents sharing their family's educational tour experiences — and why they choose a family-run company over large corporate tours every time
"Lorna Holland is hands down the best tour guide we have ever had. She brought every monument and memorial to life for my kids in a way no textbook ever could. As a parent, I felt completely at ease the entire time. This is why you choose a family-run company over a big corporate bus tour!"
"Dante was phenomenal with our three children — patient, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. Our kids are still talking about the trip weeks later! A large corporate tour would have rushed us through, but this family company genuinely cared about our experience."
"I cannot say enough great things about Lorna Holland. She tailored the entire educational tour around what my children were studying in school. Absolutely priceless. Skip the big companies — nothing compares to the personal touch of a family business like this one."
"Dante made our DC educational tour truly unforgettable. My son said it was the best field trip he has ever been on! We tried a corporate tour years ago and it felt like herding cattle. With TourDCWithUs, we felt like VIPs. Family companies just do it better."
Get to Know Us!
The best way to know about our Tour Family is to visit our YouTube Channel — travels, past tours, hidden gems, travel tips, and more. See our latest videos →