Performing Arts Tours

Let your students’ creativity shine

Performing Arts Tours

Our Performing Arts tours inspire and encourage students to explore the exciting world of artistic expression. From an up-close look at iconic Hollywood studios to acting workshops run by professional Broadway performers, students will learn how to bring their creativity to life and dare to dream big.

Broadway & the Arts Metro Ride the subway, see two Broadway shows, and find bird's-eye views atop the Empire State Building.

5 or 6 days View tour

Dance in New York City See a Broadway show, take dance classes with professional dancers, and tour Radio City Music Hall.

4 or 5 days View tour

Lights, Camera, Los Angeles! Walk the Santa Monica Pier, tour Warner Bros. Studios, and go behind the scenes in Northern Hollywood.

4 or 6 days View tour

Discovering Broadway in Depth Participate in drama workshops, see three performances, and take a guided tour of the Theater District.

5 days View tour

What to expect on a Performing Arts tour

Experiential learning

There’s no substitute for hands-on experience. Students are immersed in every aspect of the performing arts, from makeup classes to dance and acting workshops.
Hallmark destinations

Locations for our Performing Arts tours range from NYC to LA. Students will explore iconic theaters, studios, and schools where the action happens on stage and screen.
Industry perspective

Whether they’re behind the scenes or center stage, students will engage with people who work in the industry for a realistic and well-rounded view of pursuing a career in the arts beyond your Performing Arts tour.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Broadway Inbound

On an EF Explore America Performing Arts tour, students go beyond a seat in the audience at a Broadway show. Broadway Inbound gives burgeoning theater fans hands-on insight into this fast-paced industry in New York City. Through improv workshops and Q&A sessions, students get up-close and personal with theater and entertainment professionals. After connecting with experienced actors, your group will have a real, tangible grasp of what the career feels like, and might even head home with their sights set on a future in the arts.

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Browse by collection

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.

A group of students learns a lesson in the water on a class trip

Cultural Perspectives Tours

These class trips expand students’ understanding and appreciation for a wide variety of cultures to broaden their outlook on the world.

Students attend a performance in a theater on a class trip

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.

Tales from our tours

Finding home in NYC

Big Apple. Bigger dreams. This is New York uncovered for EF traveler Marissa.

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art institute of chicago famous paintings

Art that rivals the Louvre
The Art Institute of Chicago's famous paintings include works by van Gogh and Picasso—and you can see them on your EF tour.

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EF’s 2023 backpack
Our new sustainable travel bag is here, and it’s made from recycled plastic water bottles.

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A parent’s voice on safety
Are EF tours safe? Just ask Lindsay J., a parent of a student traveler from Oklahoma.

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How it works

Whether it’s a unique destination or city you visit time and again, we make planning your Performing Arts 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 Performing Arts 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.