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19 Available Tour Excursions in Nebraska

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The Nebraska Christmas Lights Show at Star City Shores features thousands of lights synchronized to music on your car radio. Stay cozy in your vehicle and enjoy a unique, family-friendly holiday tradition in Lincoln. ✨

Price: $39.00

Duration: 960 hours

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The tour will take you through Pioneer Courage Park, a stunning tribute to the resilience of the American pioneers and wind it’s way through Omaha as it concludes at The Old Market, a lively historic district filled with cobblestone streets, art galleries, and eclectic shops. And so much in between. You'll hear the stories of Omaha, see it's sites, and get to know the city. Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please, the tour never expires. This is a location aware GPS walking tour that plays as you walk.

Price: $9.75

Duration: 1-1 hours

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Let’s Roam leads the charge as the #1 app-led Adventure Hunt company! Journey to the finest landmarks and uncover hidden gems, tackling trivia and conquering challenges along the way. Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or sparking friendly competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts promise thrilling discoveries and unforgettable moments. Perfect for everyday adventures, bachelorette blowouts, birthday celebrations, corporate team-building escapades, and beyond! Each participant selects an interactive role, with unique challenges tailored to their skills and interests. Get ready to explore, compete, and create lasting memories with Let’s Roam!

Price: $12.31

Duration: 2 hours

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Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Price: $16.00

Duration: 2 hours

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Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Price: $16.00

Duration: 2 hours

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Step inside and embark on a riveting 180-year journey through time, delving deep into the heart-wrenching tales of those who laid the very foundation of our great nation. Prepare to be awestruck by our acclaimed exhibit, where you will not only witness the struggles and triumphs of our ancestors but also find yourself transported to another era. Feel the resonance of history within the walls of our replica sod house, inhale the essence of the past along our scenic hike/bike trail, and let nostalgia sweep over you as you feed the fish from our charming vintage bridge at the tranquil pond. Do not let this extraordinary chance slip away to connect with the very soul of America. Step into the Archway, where history breathes and unforgettable memories are woven. Plan your visit today and let the spellbinding journey unfold. Standing proudly above I-80 at Exit 275 in Kearney, NE, the Archway serves as a beacon of the unyielding American spirit. Note: Tours Stop @4:30pm.

Price: $15.00

Duration: 1-2 hours

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Survive an apocalypse in Lincoln today with Zombie Scavengers! An app will provide you with a list of items needed to survive the zombies. Find these items in any order you'd like and perform fun zombie themed challenges for points. Come up with a system to get the most points in order to survive the zombie apocalypse. Your friendly remote host will help you throughout the game via chat. Get enough points to survive the zombie apocalypse in Lincoln today!

Price: $20.00

Duration: 1 hours

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The Lincoln 3Quest Challenge is a scavenger hunt done on an app where players will find objects (given in the form of riddles) and complete fun challenges for points. The items & challenges are separated into 3 quests. Complete quest 1, then quest 2, then quest 3 in order to finish the game! Set a time limit for yourself to see if you can do all 3 quests in 2 hours! You'll have a remote host who will chat with you during the game if you need anything! The objective is to see if you can complete all 3 quests! Come play 3Quest Challenge in Lincoln today!

Price: $10.00

Duration: 2 hours

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Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday related items, both traditional and not so traditional. Take a photo through the app to score points for your scavenger hunt team. Perform fun, holiday challenges that will bring laughter to your team. See your score on the leaderboard compared to other teams from all over. Holly Jolly Hunt is guaranteed to provide lasting holiday memories. Whether you play with friends, family, or even co-workers, Holly Jolly will put a smile on your face for the rest of the year!

Price: $20.00

Duration: 1 hours

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Turn Omaha into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the city. Entry price is per team.

Price: $34.95

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Unleash your inner artist with an action‑packed painting experience that trades brushes for movement, energy, and pure creativity. Instead of traditional techniques, you’ll splash, fling, drip, and layer paint to create bold, dramatic effects—no drawing skills required. Just show up ready to play, experiment, and let loose. Every artwork created is completely one-of-one, born from spontaneous motion and your own creative impulses. You’ll gear up with provided protective equipment so you can get messy without worrying about your outfit. This activity is perfect for groups of all kinds—birthdays, date nights, bachelorette parties, family outings, or team-building sessions. With vibrant paint and dynamic action, the experience also doubles as a photo and video paradise, ideal for social media moments. Whether you're looking to express yourself, try something new, or simply relieve stress, this creatively cathartic session delivers fun, freedom, and a masterpiece you can take home.

Price: $20.00

Duration: 1 hours

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Wacky Walks of Omaha let's your team discover your city in a fun way! Our adventure is a royal themed scavenger hunt that is all played using an app. Throughout the game your group members will face off and compete to become the King or Queen. The King/Queen will lead the other members of the group to complete wacky tasks and find items around the city for points. The objective of Wacky Walks is to hang on to your King/Queen title the longest and try to get as many points as possible by doing the tasks and finding the items. You are welcome to explore any area of the city that you'd like and take as much time as you need, Wacky Walks is not timed. During the game, a remote host will be following along virtually and chatting with you if you need any help! Come explore your Kingdom of Omaha today!

Price: $10.00

Duration: 2 hours

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Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure!

Price: $14.99

Duration: 1 hours

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In Zombie Scavengers of Omaha, players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Use strategy to try and find as many items as possible in order to survive. Your survival team will be able to see the score on the app's rankings compared to teams across the country. You'll have a remote host via chat in case you need anything. Let's survive in Omaha today!

Price: $20.00

Duration: 1 hours

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Price: $72.00

Duration: 0 hours

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Use our app to explore Omaha in this fun scavenger hunt! Use the app to find things around the city in any order you'd like, take photos, and collect points. You can also complete challenges for points. Take a look at the rankings to see how your score compares at any point! All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore in Omaha.

Price: $10.00

Duration: 2 hours

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Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Lincoln. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Refer to ‘Meeting Point’ for the starting locations. See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Price: $14.99

Duration: 2 hours

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Operation City Quest of Lincoln lets your team discover the city in a fun and different way. Our app will instruct you to find a variety of items throughout the city in any order you'd like, and do funny challenges, for points! See your points stack up to others during the game on the app's ranking feature. All scavenger hunts come with a remote guide to help you via chat. Come compete with us in Lincoln.

Price: $10.00

Duration: 2 hours

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Key Info for Visitors

  • Currency: USD
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Climate: Continental
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Population: Approximately 1.9 million people
  • Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is from late spring to early fall for pleasant weather.
  • Visa Requirements Visitors to Nebraska must comply with United States visa regulations. Citizens of visa waiver countries, including most EU and UK countries, can enter the US for tourism without a visa for up to 90 days under the ESTA program. Other travelers may require a visa obtained in advance. US citizens do not need a visa. Visa on arrival is not available. E-visa options are not applicable for entry to Nebraska specifically, as US visas are issued federally.

About Nebraska

Nebraska is a unique travel destination in the heart of the American Midwest, known for its vast prairies, rich agricultural heritage, and welcoming small towns. It offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences, from the sweeping Sandhills and the scenic Platte River to historic pioneer sites and vibrant college towns like Lincoln and Omaha. Visitors can explore the state’s diverse landscapes, including rolling hills, forests, and wetlands, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Nebraska’s friendly communities and authentic Midwestern charm provide a warm and inviting atmosphere. The state is also home to fascinating museums, art galleries, and annual festivals celebrating local traditions. Whether you are interested in history, nature, or simply experiencing genuine American heartland culture, Nebraska offers compelling reasons to visit.

Nebraska Tours & Experiences

  • Top Attractions: Highlights of USA
  • Duration Range: Custom Durations
  • Group Size: Flexible group sizes
  • Difficulty Level: Mixed Difficulty
  • Recommended For: The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall for pleasant weather. Pack layers as temperatures can vary widely. Respect local customs by greeting with a friendly attitude and tipping service workers. Nebraska is generally safe, but standard precautions apply. Cash and credit cards are widely accepted; ATMs are available in towns. Be prepared for rural travel distances and limited cell service in remote areas.

Average Tour Price: $65

Lowest Price Tour: $45

Highest Price Tour: $220

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Important Tour Information

  • Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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  • Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
  • Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation

Top Attractions

1. Chimney Rock National Historic Site - Iconic natural rock formation that served as a landmark for pioneers on the Oregon Trail. 2. Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium (Omaha) - One of the world’s top zoos, featuring immersive exhibits and a large indoor desert and rainforest. 3. Scotts Bluff National Monument - Dramatic bluffs offering hiking trails and panoramic views of the surrounding plains. 4. Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum - A museum showcasing historic aircraft and Cold War artifacts. 5. Carhenge - A quirky replica of England’s Stonehenge made from vintage American cars, located near Alliance.

Popular Activities

Visitors to Nebraska can enjoy hiking and wildlife watching in the Sandhills and national parks, fishing and boating on the Platte River, and exploring historic pioneer trails. Cultural experiences include attending rodeos, state fairs, and Native American powwows. Urban activities in Omaha and Lincoln offer museums, theaters, and vibrant food scenes. Seasonal activities like fall harvest festivals and winter snow sports add variety. Nebraska also offers unique experiences such as hot air balloon rides and exploring underground caves.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to visit Nebraska is late spring through early fall, from May to September, when the weather is warm and outdoor activities are in full swing.

Yes, Nebraska offers excellent opportunities for hiking, fishing, bird watching, and exploring the Sandhills and prairies.

Renting a car is highly recommended as public transportation is limited and many attractions are spread out.

We have tours designed for various age groups and fitness levels. Each tour description includes specific requirements and recommendations.

Local Food & Cuisine

Nebraska’s cuisine reflects its agricultural roots with hearty Midwestern fare. Signature dishes include the famous Omaha steak, Runza sandwiches (yeast bread pockets filled with beef and cabbage), and corn-based dishes. Local specialties often feature beef, corn, and fresh produce. Dining customs are casual and family-friendly. Noteworthy restaurants include The Drover in Omaha, known for its steak and whiskey, and Runza restaurants for a taste of local fast food tradition.

Getting Around

Nebraska is accessible by air via Omaha Eppley Airfield and Lincoln Airport. The state has limited public transportation, so renting a car is the most practical way to explore. Intercity bus services exist but are sparse. Within cities, taxis and rideshare services are available. Roads are generally in good condition, and driving is straightforward. Costs for taxis and rideshares are moderate compared to larger metropolitan areas.

Travel Tips

The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall for pleasant weather. Pack layers as temperatures can vary widely. Respect local customs by greeting with a friendly attitude and tipping service workers. Nebraska is generally safe, but standard precautions apply. Cash and credit cards are widely accepted; ATMs are available in towns. Be prepared for rural travel distances and limited cell service in remote areas.

Culture & Customs

Nebraska culture is rooted in Midwestern values of friendliness, community, and hard work. Social customs emphasize politeness and hospitality. Important local events include the Nebraska State Fair and college football games, which are major social gatherings. Visitors should be mindful of modest dress in rural areas and respect for agricultural practices. Tipping is customary in restaurants and for services. Nebraska also celebrates Native American heritage through powwows and cultural festivals.

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Calvin has loved travel and adventure since first visiting Los Angeles with a suitcase in 1992 at the age of 20. He ditched the suitcase and got a backpack pretty fast.
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