There are often deep discounts for tours booked in the off season that can ensure that you have a small group on the tour and lots of time to ask questions and talk with the tour guide. The off season tours may also offer additional features to attract participants.

Many of today's greatest attractions, from natural attractions to amusement parts offer rare glimpses into what they really are through a tour. You will have to pay additionally for these but they are a great way to see how the facility works or why they do what they do.

When booking a tour, find out the cancellation policy of that tour. For example, some will require that you cancel the tour within 24 to 48 hours of the tour. If you don't, you may be charged the full price of admission even if you do not go. Learn what this is in case of an emergency situation.