<![CDATA[USA local tours]]>Hi


Anyone join the local tours in USA? eg.

http://www.tour4fun.com
http://www.taketours.com

Their package seems pretty comprehensive and attractive pricing!
But not sure how reliable they are..

Appreciate anyone can share if they have been before.

Many Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/38359/usa-local-toursRSS for NodeWed, 22 Apr 2026 07:57:53 GMTMon, 23 Jul 2012 09:00:54 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:59:56 GMT]]>If you’re keen on inexpensive tours in the US (e.g. Washington DC), check out Free Tours by Foot. They provide free tours (well, free, but you can tip your guide however much you want). They’re professional and fun. If you’re keen, check out their website ahead of time since they have limited slots per tour and these go pretty quickly.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1707034https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1707034Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:59:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:10:23 GMT]]>Thanks for the info.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1706938https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1706938Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:10:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Sat, 08 Nov 2014 22:26:57 GMT]]>Hi MMM,


Cld you share more on the accommodation in LA, LV and SF for your family of 5 pls? I hv 3 kids all below 10 and it’s difficult to find hotels accommodating 5 of us in 1 room.

Btw,which car rental company did you go for?

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jasmineong:
I managed to climb it with my kids. Very siong especially when one of them is not the active type, kept complaining. For stroller wise you can park it downstairs at your own risk. I bought a very cheap and light stroller when I brought my kids to the US and threw it away after that. Because many of the places I went, I had to park the stroller somewhere else - out of my sight.

stetan:
I did the climb. IMHO, I think it is overrated and rather claustrophobic as you go closer to the top. After climbing all the way up, you get only to peer through a set of small windows and you need to go as there is a long queue fter you....I would think the view at the base is nicer.
Noted with thanks:)

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jasmineong:
I managed to climb it with my kids. Very siong especially when one of them is not the active type, kept complaining. For stroller wise you can park it downstairs at your own risk. I bought a very cheap and light stroller when I brought my kids to the US and threw it away after that. Because many of the places I went, I had to park the stroller somewhere else - out of my sight.

stetan:
I did the climb. IMHO, I think it is overrated and rather claustrophobic as you go closer to the top. After climbing all the way up, you get only to peer through a set of small windows and you need to go as there is a long queue fter you....I would think the view at the base is nicer.
Noted with thanks:) See my PM, pls?

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jetsetter:
Eastern seaboard:


Anyone went up to the NYC Statue of Liberty after it reopened last year? How long was the wait to get into the pedestal museum to the top? 2 hours?

My last visit was 1-2 hrs : summer.

Anyone's young child managed climb to the Crown? Was it \"siong\"? Can I park my stroller downstairs?

Advice appreciated.

Thank you.
I managed to climb it with my kids. Very siong especially when one of them is not the active type, kept complaining. For stroller wise you can park it downstairs at your own risk. I bought a very cheap and light stroller when I brought my kids to the US and threw it away after that. Because many of the places I went, I had to park the stroller somewhere else - out of my sight.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1396901https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1396901Fri, 10 Oct 2014 05:57:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Fri, 10 Oct 2014 04:47:35 GMT]]>

jetsetter:
jetsetter:

Eastern seaboard:


Anyone went up to the NYC Statue of Liberty after it reopened last year? How long was the wait to get into the pedestal museum to the top? 2 hours?

My last visit was 1-2 hrs : summer.

Anyone's young child managed climb to the Crown? Was it \"siong\"? Can I park my stroller downstairs?

Advice appreciated.

Thank you.


Reposting...

Anyone did the Climb to share experience w me? Is it really worth my sweat?

Looks quite tiring from the vids I watched on YouTube...esp the final leg via the narrow and claustrophobic spiral staircase...


I did the climb. IMHO, I think it is overrated and rather claustrophobic as you go closer to the top. After climbing all the way up, you get only to peer through a set of small windows and you need to go as there is a long queue fter you....I would think the view at the base is nicer.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1396865https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1396865Fri, 10 Oct 2014 04:47:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Thu, 09 Oct 2014 01:12:28 GMT]]>

jetsetter:
Eastern seaboard:


Anyone went up to the NYC Statue of Liberty after it reopened last year? How long was the wait to get into the pedestal museum to the top? 2 hours?

My last visit was 1-2 hrs : summer.

Anyone's young child managed climb to the Crown? Was it \"siong\"? Can I park my stroller downstairs?

Advice appreciated.

Thank you.

Reposting...

Anyone did the Climb to share experience w me? Is it really worth my sweat?

Looks quite tiring from the vids I watched on YouTube...esp the final leg via the narrow and claustrophobic spiral staircase...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1396206https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1396206Thu, 09 Oct 2014 01:12:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Tue, 02 Sep 2014 06:32:07 GMT]]>Eastern seaboard:


Anyone went up to the NYC Statue of Liberty after it reopened last year? How long was the wait to get into the pedestal museum to the top? 2 hours?

My last visit was 1-2 hrs : summer.

Anyone’s young child managed climb to the Crown? Was it "siong"? Can I park my stroller downstairs?

Advice appreciated.

Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1375375https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1375375Tue, 02 Sep 2014 06:32:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Fri, 29 Aug 2014 02:58:46 GMT]]>If you are going to premium outlet, the one at Gilroy SF is better…has more outlets and brands.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1372820https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1372820Fri, 29 Aug 2014 02:58:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Thu, 14 Aug 2014 13:33:02 GMT]]>

pojo:
Similar to you, taking DD for holiday after psle. Free & easy. Dates probably few days after yours. Am renting a car from lax going Anaheim and LV. Hope to finalise soon.


Have done this before, no need GPS. By the way you use google maps. Just load the maps on wifi before leaving or at hotel.
So excited to find this thread very much alive... Ours is in Nov/ Dec. Airtickets, hotel and car rental all booked.

Iso of google map, I used WAZE during my last trip in NJ. it was really good. Even tell us if there are traffic situations, stationary vehicle or sighting of traffic police 😉 But battery consumption is high, make sure you have battery charger or spare battery.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1361479https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1361479Thu, 14 Aug 2014 13:33:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Thu, 14 Aug 2014 13:07:16 GMT]]>

floppy:
GiftedGem:



Btw, dont get what you mean whose fares they are using?

Expedia could be selling you a fare that was being offered for sale by the airlines in another country. Since the fares are from an overseas office, it's 'cross-borders' since the seller is overseas and charging you in a foreign currency.

Noted and thanks for sharing.

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GiftedGem:


Btw, dont get what you mean whose fares they are using?
Expedia could be selling you a fare that was being offered for sale by the airlines in another country. Since the fares are from an overseas office, it's 'cross-borders' since the seller is overseas and charging you in a foreign currency.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1360665https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1360665Wed, 13 Aug 2014 17:16:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:44:49 GMT]]>

jetsetter:

left hand drive in Paris is the worst. Those city roundabouts will most certainly disorientate you! :yikes: 😓
That's what i was told too. Someone i know took more than 1 hr to get to his destination when it was supposed to be a 10mins drive. Another got lost all the time driving in Paris. In the end, she decided a better way was to go up the Eiffel Tower just to orientate herself and \"study\" how the roads link from one to another. She never got lost driving after that.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1359031https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1359031Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:44:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:39:44 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu:
jetsetter:

... You should go to Six Flags Magic Mountain for the death defying rides:) Scared of taking plunges? Try the teenager version of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom:P

...

Kee chiu!! The most exciting rides in my life came from Six Flags.

Also, renting and driving is probably the most convenient mode of transport in the US. When switching from Singapore to US, however, take sometime to orient yourself to the left hand drive and the concept of driving on the right side of the road. It is generally similar, except for the left turns where you may have a tendency to turn into oncoming traffic! I usually spend about an hour just driving around the city making left turns consciously and then I'd be fine for the rest of the trip.

But with my preschooler Six Flags is out for the time being...lol...

left hand drive in Paris is the worst. Those city roundabouts will most certainly disorientate you! :yikes: 😓

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1359024https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1359024Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:39:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:36:48 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu:
jetsetter:

may i know the exact PSLE dates so that I can plan my itinerary accordingly?

Tks!

Here you go => Click http://www.seab.gov.sg/examTimeTable/2014PSLEExamTimetable.pdf.

:thankyou: Chief!

That means I need to avoid the period after PSLE...hmmm...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1359021https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1359021Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:36:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:08:28 GMT]]>

jetsetter:
... You should go to Six Flags Magic Mountain for the death defying rides:) Scared of taking plunges? Try the teenager version of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom:P

...
Kee chiu!! The most exciting rides in my life came from Six Flags.

Also, renting and driving is probably the most convenient mode of transport in the US. When switching from Singapore to US, however, take sometime to orient yourself to the left hand drive and the concept of driving on the right side of the road. It is generally similar, except for the left turns where you may have a tendency to turn into oncoming traffic! I usually spend about an hour just driving around the city making left turns consciously and then I'd be fine for the rest of the trip.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1358968https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1358968Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:08:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:01:20 GMT]]>

jetsetter:
may i know the exact PSLE dates so that I can plan my itinerary accordingly?

Tks!
Here you go => Click http://www.seab.gov.sg/examTimeTable/2014PSLEExamTimetable.pdf.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1358959https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1358959Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:01:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:57:05 GMT]]>may i know the exact PSLE dates so that I can plan my itinerary accordingly?

Tks!

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pojo:
Similar to you, taking DD for holiday after psle. Free & easy. Dates probably few days after yours. Am renting a car from lax going Anaheim and LV. Hope to finalise soon.


Have done this before, no need GPS. By the way you use google maps. Just load the maps on wifi before leaving or at hotel.
Yes, but some hotels' wifi crawl. Better do the loading in Singapore first before you set off.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1358928https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1358928Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:45:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:24:16 GMT]]>

floppy:


Technically, not correct as Expedia do have a branch in SG.
The cross border tax charges may come about depending on whose fares they are using.
Really? I checked with the bank and was informed that cross border tax charges will apply for companies without branch setup.
After checking w Acra, saw that Expedia has an entity setup in SG.

Btw, dont get what you mean whose fares they are using?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1358906https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1358906Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:24:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:26:45 GMT]]>

GiftedGem:

Expedia does not have any branch in SG and hence MasterCard charges 0.8% of the total amt in SGD, for cross border tax charges.
Technically, not correct as Expedia do have a branch in SG.
The cross border tax charges may come about depending on whose fares they are using.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1358818https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1358818Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:26:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:42:29 GMT]]>Similar to you, taking DD for holiday after psle. Free & easy. Dates probably few days after yours. Am renting a car from lax going Anaheim and LV. Hope to finalise soon.


Have done this before, no need GPS. By the way you use google maps. Just load the maps on wifi before leaving or at hotel.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1358660https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1358660Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:42:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to USA local tours on Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:14:24 GMT]]>You are welcome, Pojo. Are you going with yr family and decided any local tour or going free & easy?


Sharing notes with MMM on the tour which she is well prepared than me.
Come and join us… cheers.

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