Tour USA
The UK Guide to Exploring America
Everything UK travellers need for a trip to the United States — city guides, road trips, national parks, budget planning, flights, and insider tips.
⚽ Attending the 2026 tournament in America? Get the complete UK fan guide at 2026world.uk
🏙️ City Guides
Everything you need to know before you visit
New York City — The Ultimate UK Visitor Guide
The city that never sleeps
Everything a British traveller needs to know about visiting New York City. Neighbourhoods, must-do experiences, food, transport, budget tips, and insider knowledge.
Los Angeles — The UK Visitor Guide
Sun, celebrities & Pacific views
A comprehensive guide to Los Angeles for British travellers. Neighbourhoods, beaches, food, driving, day trips, and what LA is really like beyond the movies.
Miami — The UK Visitor Guide
Beaches, nightlife & Cuban coffee
Everything British travellers need for Miami. South Beach, Little Havana, the Everglades, nightlife, food, and why Miami feels like another planet.
Las Vegas — The UK Visitor Guide
Entertainment capital of the world
The British traveller's guide to Las Vegas. The Strip, shows, food, day trips to the Grand Canyon, and how to do Vegas without going broke.
San Francisco — The UK Visitor Guide
Tech, culture & the Golden Gate
The British traveller's guide to San Francisco. The Golden Gate, cable cars, Alcatraz, food, tech culture, and the most beautiful city in America.
Chicago — The UK Visitor Guide
Architecture, deep-dish & blues
British traveller's guide to Chicago. Architecture, deep-dish pizza, Lake Michigan, blues and jazz, sports, and America's most underrated great city.
✈️ Plan Your Trip
From flights to food — everything the well-prepared Brit needs
Classic American Road Trips for UK Drivers
The best road trips in America for British visitors. Route 66, Pacific Coast Highway, the Southwest, and practical driving tips for UK licence holders.
America's National Parks — A UK Visitor Guide
The ultimate guide to visiting US national parks as a British traveller. Best parks, how to get there, permits, camping, gear, and why these are the greatest outdoor spaces on earth.
Flights from the UK to America — Routes, Airlines & Tips
Complete guide to flying from UK airports to the United States. Best routes, cheapest airlines, airport tips, and how to find the best flight deals.
Budget Planning — How Much Does a USA Trip Cost from the UK?
Realistic budget breakdowns for UK travellers visiting America. Flights, hotels, food, transport, activities, and money-saving tips for every budget level.
American Food & Drink — A British Guide
An honest guide to American food for UK visitors. What to eat in every region, restaurant etiquette, tipping, portion sizes, and the food that will change your life.
Driving in America — A UK Driver's Guide
Everything British drivers need to know about renting a car and driving in the USA. Right-hand driving, speed limits, fuel, tolls, police stops, and road trip essentials.
Culture Shock — Things That Surprise British Visitors to America
The surprising cultural differences between Britain and America. Tipping, portion sizes, friendliness, guns, healthcare, and everything else that catches UK visitors off guard.
Shopping in America — What's Worth Buying from the UK
A British shopper's guide to American retail. What's genuinely cheaper, outlet malls, electronics, clothing brands, and Amazon USA shopping tips.
Packing for America — What to Bring from the UK
The definitive packing list for British travellers visiting the United States. What to bring, what to leave, what to buy on arrival, and how to pack smart.
America Is Calling. This Is Your Guidebook.
The United States is 3.8 million square miles of extraordinary variety. World-class cities, vast national parks, legendary road trips, food that'll change your life, and experiences you simply cannot get anywhere else on earth.
For UK travellers, America isn't exotic — it's familiar enough to feel comfortable, but different enough to blow your mind. You speak the language (mostly). You know the culture (sort of). But nothing quite prepares you for the scale, the energy, and the sheer possibility of the place.
Tour USA is written by Brits, for Brits. We know the questions you'll have — because we had them too.
What You'll Find Here
This site covers everything a UK traveller needs to plan and enjoy a trip to America:
- City Guides — In-depth guides to New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Chicago, and more
- Road Trips — Classic American driving routes with day-by-day itineraries
- National Parks — The greatest outdoor spaces on earth, and how to visit them from the UK
- Flights — Getting there from UK airports — routes, airlines, prices, and tricks
- Budget Planning — Realistic cost breakdowns so you know what to expect
- Food & Drink — An honest guide to American eating for British palates
- Driving in America — Everything you need to know about hiring a car and driving on the right
- Culture Shock — The surprising differences between Britain and America
- Shopping — Where to spend your money (and what's genuinely cheaper)
- Packing Guide — What to bring, what to leave, and what to buy when you get there
Why America?
Here's the thing about the United States: it's not one country. New York and rural Montana have about as much in common as London and rural Albania. The Pacific Northwest is basically Scandinavia with better coffee. The Deep South is its own cultural universe. The Southwest is Mars with highways.
You could visit America twenty times and have twenty completely different holidays.
The Numbers
- Distance: London to New York is 3,459 miles (7-8 hour flight)
- Time zones: America spans 4 time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific) — plus Alaska and Hawaii
- Size: The contiguous US is roughly 40 times the size of the UK
- States: 50 states, each with its own laws, culture, food, and personality
- National parks: 63 designated national parks, hundreds more national monuments and forests
Coming for the 2026 Tournament?
If you're travelling to America for the 2026 international football tournament (June 11 – July 19), our sister site 2026world.uk has everything you need: fixtures, venue guides, visa info, budget breakdowns, and city-by-city fan guides. This site complements that one — use both together to plan the trip of a lifetime.
Ready? Pick Your Adventure.
Whether you've got a week or a month, a budget of £1,000 or £10,000, and whether you're after city breaks, wilderness, beaches, or all of the above — we've got you covered. Start with our flights guide to get there, then dive into whichever city or road trip calls your name.
America is waiting. Let's go.