What others are saying
You can read thousands of tour reviews from teachers, students and parents, or find reviews on each tour’s itinerary page.
In addition, here is a selection of testimonials from travelers and parents.
Messages from teachers
We entered St. Peter’s in Rome and the students’ jaws dropped. The vastness and splendor of what they saw rendered them awestruck.
Carl Draksler, World History Teacher
Waterdown District High School, Waterdown, Ontario
My students come home from EF tours with a newfound confidence. Traveling empowers them with the sense that if they can navigate their way around a foreign city, deal with unusual cuisine and understand the customs of a place so different from home, then they can do anything. Their dreams are possible!
Mary Jackson, English Teacher
Petaluma High School, Petaluma, California
I see very important changes in our students. They become so much more aware of their connection to a global community. They realize that we need to travel to recognize that we are all connected in life.
Sister Cynthia Binder, French Professor
Mount Marty College, Yankton, South Dakota
When my students were climbing on the ancient ruins in the Yucatan, they were all smiling and saying, “Wow, this is what you taught us about in class Mr. Sitorius!” I love those moments when history comes to life!
Shane Sitorius, Social Studies Teacher
Walter Stiern Middle School, Bakersfield, California
When I see recognition or a moment of enlightenment in my students’ eyes, I know I am doing something monumental in their educational process. Several of my students have sought degrees in foreign languages or international studies.
Mildred Migues, World History Teacher.
Lafayette High School, Lafayette, Louisiana
We have so many memories, but a common theme was the camaraderie between the group and our tour director. We walked away with many laughs, a solid sense of Aussie and Kiwi culture and newfound friends. We not only have fallen in love with Australia, but have invited both our tour director and bus driver to visit us so we can return the favor of introducing them to our country.
Jennifer Sanchez, English Teacher
Christian Life Academy, Santa Fe, New Mexico
I enjoyed watching my students play with the Costa Rican elementary school students. They didn’t understand each other, yet soccer and running were international languages.
Nicole Deuter, World History Teacher
Glenridge Middle School, Orlando, Florida
Messages from parents
This tour exposed my daughter to another culture and great historical exhibits, helping her understand that the world is not just the USA. She has already expressed interest in doing something in the international field.
Mary Ann Lee
Vancouver, Washington
My daughter’s EF tour helped her realize how big the world is. EF opened up the world to her and helped her have a broader view of life.
Lana Nielson
Mesa, Washington
This tour helped my daughter better understand the Spanish culture and language. It was very educational and very well organized, and we will both recommend EF to our friends and family.
Laurel Whittle
Boise, Idaho
Messages from students
EF Tours allowed me to travel at an affordable price so that I can better understand the world and other cultures. My tour helped me grasp many cultural concepts that I didn’t understand before.
Justin J.
Glencoe, Alabama
My EF tours have given me a better understanding of other cultures and lifestyles. I had a great time on the tours, and our tour director was awesome. Now, I want to study abroad in college and travel more.
Jessica T.
West Palm Beach, Florida
My EF tour really did enhance lessons that I’ve learned in history classes. You read and see movies about the infamous Colosseum, and I actually got to see it in person.
Nicholas B.
Stockton, California
I saw artwork I had only seen in books. EF has definitely made me want to travel more and see more of the world and its beauty.
Rebecca D.
West Palm Beach, Florida