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#98 Booking a Sightseeing Tour｜English Travel Phrases

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When traveling, you may choose to join a guided tour in order to make the most of your limited time at your destination.

When booking a sightseeing tour in English, it is important to check the tour details step by step, including the content, duration, start time, price, and conditions.

In this article, I explain commonly used English expressions at tourist information centers and tour desks, along with key grammar points.

Contents
  1. Dialogue
  2. 1. Expressing Interest in Joining a Tour
  3. 2. Comparing Multiple Tours
  4. 3. Confirming the Start Time
  5. 4. Checking the Price
  6. Summary

Dialogue

A
A

I’m interested in joining a guided tour of the city.

B
B

We have a half-day tour and a full-day tour.

A
A

What’s the difference between the two?

B
B

The half-day tour focuses on the main sights, while the full-day tour also includes a local lunch.

A
A

That sounds great. What time does the full-day tour start?

B
B

It starts at 9 a.m. and lasts about six hours.

A
A

And how much is it per person?

B
B

It’s 80 dollars per person, including lunch and transportation.

A
A

Okay, I’d like to book two spots for tomorrow.

1. Expressing Interest in Joining a Tour

When booking a sightseeing tour, you can express your interest in joining by saying:

Example
  • I’m interested in joining a guided tour of the city.

“I’m interested in ～” is a polite and non-pushy expression. It clearly shows your interest while implying that you are still in the consideration stage, which makes it easy to follow up with questions.

The phrase “guided tour” means a tour led by a guide and can be used in various ways, such as:

Related Expressions
  • city tour
  • walking tour
  • day tour

2. Comparing Multiple Tours

When several tour options are available, it is important to ask about the differences.

Example
  • What’s the difference between the two?

This expression is highly versatile and can be used to compare plans, tickets, room types, and more.

When listening to explanations, the following verbs often appear and are useful to know in advance:

Points
  • focus on ～
  • include ～
  • also offer ～

3. Confirming the Start Time

When booking a tour, it is essential to confirm the start time and duration so that it does not conflict with other plans.

Example
  • What time does the full-day tour start?

The structure “What time does ～ start?” is used to ask about starting times.

Example
  • It starts at 9 a.m. and lasts about six hours.

“It lasts ～” is commonly used to explain how long something continues. Adding “about” gives the sentence a softer meaning, indicating an approximate duration.

4. Checking the Price

Next, you should confirm the tour price.

Example
  • How much is it per person?

Adding “per person” clarifies whether the price is for one person or for the entire group and helps avoid misunderstandings.

Price explanations often include additional details such as:

Example
  • including lunch and transportation

“including ～” is used to explain what is covered in the price.

If something is not included, you may hear expressions such as:

Related Expression
  • Lunch is not included.

Summary

Key English Phrases
  • I’m interested in joining ～
    → An expression used to show interest in joining a tour or activity.
  • What’s the difference between ～?
    → A phrase used to compare multiple plans or tour options.
  • What time does it start? / It lasts ～
    → Expressions used to confirm start times and duration.
  • How much is it per person?
    → A question used to confirm the tour price per person.
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