Our group leader and hospitality!
Our group leader and hospitality! We felt safe and excited the whole trip!

EF Educational Tours is a leading provider of student travel programs, specializing in educational tours designed to inspire and engage young learners. The company offers a variety of curated itineraries that focus on experiential learning, allowing students to explore new cultures and environments while participating in hands-on activities. With a commitment to safety and value, EF Educational Tours aims to make travel accessible to all students, enriching their educational experience beyond the classroom. Targeting educators, parents, and students, EF Educational Tours collaborates with subject matter experts to create immersive travel experiences that align with educational goals. Their offerings include popular tours, STEM-focused itineraries, and new travel options that cater to diverse interests and learning objectives. Through their network of experienced professionals, the company ensures that each journey is not only safe but also transformative, unlocking new potentials for students as they discover the world.
EF Educational Tours receives high praise for its well-organized trips and exceptional tour guides, with many reviewers highlighting the enriching experiences their children had during various tours. Customers frequently commend the professionalism and knowledge of the guides, noting their ability to engage both students and adults effectively.
However, some negative feedback emerges regarding specific trips, particularly concerning issues with accommodations and unexpected delays, such as a child spending 24 hours in an airport due to flight issues. Additionally, there are complaints about unclear charges and refund processes, particularly related to cruise experiences. Overall, while many people celebrate the quality of the tours and the support provided, concerns about logistics and customer service persist.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
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Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 4.4 | 1,060 | 100% | ● Medium |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Aug 2025.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 | 4.4 | 271 |
| Jul 25 | 4.4 | 729 |
| Aug 25 | 4.3 | 60 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 500 most recent reviews.
“Our tour guide made all the difference”
“Greece trip -buyer beware”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Travel Agencies.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Service | Value | Delivery | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.1 out of 5 (good) | 3.1 out of 5 (fair) | 3.5 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,060 | |
| 4.9 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | — | — | — | 1,109 | |
| 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,069 | |
| 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.9 out of 5 (good) | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,050 | |
| 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 3.4 out of 5 (fair) | — | −1% | 1,014 |
Bottom line: EF Educational Tours is #5 of 5 on overall rating in this group. On delivery, Audley Travel scores higher (5.0 vs 3.5).
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Our group leader and hospitality! We felt safe and excited the whole trip!
As a parent I felt that I had adequate, timely information that made me more comfortable with my children traveling without me. My kids enjoyed the experiences and all the information from the tour guides and hosts.
Josh Calvert, our EF Tours guide is a real gem as far as guides go in the traveling world. His attention to detail, checking in with the students, and positive energized personality make the difference between a "good time" and an absolutely "over-the-moon time"! He's young enough to relate to the kids while old enough to connect with adults and make the experience superior for us too!
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It was wonderful! I was on the trip and have been on other EF trips as well. This was by far the best… educationally, food and accommodation and a balanced itinerary.
Our daughter loved her experiences and the friends she made on the trip. She experienced so much and also learned some independence. Very well run. We had no worries while she was abroad.
Many things, first our tour guide Tony Kyte was great. We stayed on time, saw many sites and learned a lot about the history and the culture. The local guides were equally great. Really cannot find a negative with the tour.
Good tour, daughter enjoyed it. Easy payment ta so was not too painful. Inflexible flight rules was only bad thing. If a student only needs one way flight, you need to make it work so they travel with the group. I had to throw away a ticket.
Amazing - my 15 year old son had a blast
This is for the 9 day adventure trip to Costa Rica under EF Tours. Overall well organized tour that gives you an idea of what the culture is like but having a lot of different adventures built in. Awesome tour guide and bus driver. Only “room for improvement” would be too much down time in the second night stay, which was in a very remote area of the country in a small village. We couldn’t do much exploring in the evening due to our safety (large animals in the wild and we aren’t the top of the food chain). Our child was the youngest on the group and really enjoyed it. The whitewater rafting was the favorite among most of the kids and chaperones. Second and third favorites were waterfalls and animal sightings in the national parks followed by the optional tour that cost a little extra. The optional tour was well worth it. It took you to a local chocolate factory where we made our own chocolate and of course taste tested a few samples. Expect to ride on a bus approximately 2-4 hours between hotels/experiences. This truly is not bad since it gives the guide a chance to go over what to expect that day, answer questions, and most importantly for teens, to nap and recharge. This was my third EF trip and will only do the ones that visit 1, maybe two countries, so you have plenty of time to experience the location and don’t feel rushed to move every day to someplace multiple hours away. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for adventure but also wanting to see animals, national park scenery and some culture. This company, is. Great for those that want to do little planning but want a good overview of what a country is like. They tend to try to hire local (to that region of the country) as much as possible. If you or your child is one that loves a lot of free time, please ask them or read about the descriptions of each trip carefully. Some countries/trips will easily have more free time than others mainly because of the locations you will be staying (larger cities vs remote villages).
I loved not having to make arrangements for anything. Everything was planned and taken care of. All we had to do was show up at the times we were told to meet. Jamie was a wonderful tour director, and I hope you get lucky and he leads your tour. EF packs a lot in a trip, but it's a great way to see the highlights of a country.
Our tour guide was so caring, patient and knowledgeable. Her name was lengthy so she asked us just to call her Choco. She was a terrific tour guide. She made all our site seeing and all activities that we did run so smoothly. Absolutely loved our trip to Japan.
My son really enjoyed seeing all of the amazing destinations on this tour. He also enjoyed the balance of having educational guided tours with enough time to explore with friends. He thought the meals in the hotels were good, but two hotels lacked AC and sleeping was difficult some of the nights. Overall, he had a great experience.
Providing a qualified interpreter was fantastic. The communication with the parents and the planning of the tours and stops were all greatly planned.
The tour guides were funny and engaging. The variety of locations provided a memorable experience and a plethora of different experiences. There was a great combination of free time and guided tours.
Great time and amazing planning.
EF Educational Tours is a leading provider of student travel programs, specializing in educational tours designed to inspire and engage young learners. The company offers a variety of curated itineraries that focus on experiential learning, allowing students to explore new cultures and environments while participating in hands-on activities. With a commitment to safety and value, EF Educational Tours aims to make travel accessible to all students, enriching their educational experience beyond the classroom. Targeting educators, parents, and students, EF Educational Tours collaborates with subject matter experts to create immersive travel experiences that align with educational goals. Their offerings include popular tours, STEM-focused itineraries, and new travel options that cater to diverse interests and learning objectives. Through their network of experienced professionals, the company ensures that each journey is not only safe but also transformative, unlocking new potentials for students as they discover the world.
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