Cultural Perspectives Tours

U.S. history through a different lens

Cultural Perspectives Tours

How you see the world is all about where you’re standing and how wide your lens is. Cultural Perspectives tours connect students with stories that have shaped our country’s past, and people and communities who are shaping its future. Students will return home with a greater sense of understanding, appreciation, and empathy for a wide variety of cultures.

The Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta Explore the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement and visit important sites like the APEX Museum.

3 or 5 days View tour

Language & Culture in Puerto Rico Experience daily life in Puerto Rico as you explore the island's language, history, and culture.

7 days View tour

Nueva York: A Latin-American Perspective Discover NYC's Latin American influences and how they've continued to shape this city's identity.

4 or 5 days View tour

Black History & Culture in New York City Stand where intellectual and cultural greatness was born as you tour historic sites in Harlem.

4 days View tour

Language & Culture in Quebec Experience local culture and practice your French in two of Canada's most captivating cities.

6 days View tour

Puerto Rico: Island of Natural Wonders See where Spanish, African, and Taino influences come together to create a uniquely vibrant culture.

7 days View tour

Montreal & Quebec Stroll down Rue Petit-Champlain, visit Le Château Frontenac, and tour a traditional sugar shack.

6 days View tour

African American History in D.C. & Williamsburg Learn about the important role Black voices have played in shaping our nation today.

5 days View tour

New York City: Visual Arts See New York City through the eyes of the world's most influential and inspiring artists.

4 or 5 days View tour

What to expect on a Cultural Perspectives tour

New perspectives

Whether through your 24/7 Tour Director or locals you meet throughout the tour, students will experience unique cultural perspectives and create personal connections that resonate long after returning home.
Immersive destinations

Present students with a new vantage point on American cultural studies and they’ll learn how to see the world through a different lens.
Experiential learning

There’s no substitute for hands-on experience. That’s why each activity is designed to fully immerse students and teach them the importance of gaining new cultural perspectives.

student group on cultural perspectives tour to puerto rico

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Isla Caribe

In Ponce, experience a Puerto Rican city through the eyes of insiders. Isla Caribe’s local tour guides are passionate about their home and give students an insider look at the past, present, and future of this historic city. As you spend time with locals you’ll gain new cultural perspective, discover why Ponce is a hub of art and culture, and (definitely!) begin to love it for yourself.

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Find tours that are perfect for your subject, your students, and your students’ interests.

A student interacts with a robot on a class trip to Washington, D.C.

STEM Tours

Show your students the importance of STEM through hands-on experiences and collaboration with experts in the field.

The Lincoln Memorial is a teacher favorite destination on class trips

Social Studies & American History Tours

Study the most important elements of society by walking the streets where history happened and today’s culture is created.

Popular Class Trips

EF class trips take a modern approach to educational travel. Students are bound for an incredible experience that exceeds their (and your) expectations.

Students attend a performance in a theater on a class trip

Performing Arts Tours

Tap into your students’ imaginations and encourage creative expression through class trips that promote storytelling and dance.

Tales from our tours

Looking back to see ahead

How we partnered with Leon B. to create our Civil Rights Movement tour in Atlanta and beyond.

5 minute read

A portrait of George Washington that students see on their class trips

A (literal) taste of NYC
From empanadas to Belgian waffles—the ultimate guide to the food cart culture of New York City.

3 minute read

Two students on a class trip use a smartphone to manage their money

Learning beyond a textbook
Discover three ways EF connects your students to history through intergenerational learning on tour.

2 minute read

A tour director poses with a student on a class trip that is a teacher favorite

Growing through travel
Watch Group Leader Edith experience her students' growth in real time on their D.C. to NYC tour with EF.

5 minute watch

How it works

Whether it’s a unique destination or city you visit time and again, we make planning your Cultural Perspectives tours a breeze. From your biggest, boldest ideas to the teensy, tiny details, we’re with you every step of the way.

Building your team

It starts with your Tour Consultant, an expert on schools in your area who’s laser-focused on you and your students’ growth.
Choosing the perfect trip

We work with you one-on-one to find the perfect Cultural Perspectives tour for the needs of your group, every time.
Spreading the word

When it comes to signing up students and getting them excited for your class trip, we’ve got plenty of tips.