Upcoming Trips

Winter Escape in Key West 2025

February 17 @ 7:00 am - February 24 @ 5:00 pm CST

Golden Tours first Winter Escape to South Florida! Experience the best of Miami and Key West on this 8 day/7 night Multi DayTrip! Monday, February 17 – Monday, February 24,…

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Beatles Guise at White Pine Lodge

March 27 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm CDT

Who loves The Beatles?  Join us as The Beatles Guise play their guitars and sing the vocal parts live and exactingly.  This is a show done starring John Lennon with…

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Ocean’s Rat Pack at Jacob Henry’s Mansion

April 2 @ 7:00 am - 7:30 pm CDT

Step back in time with the Ocean’s Rat Pack.  They are the ultimate tribute to the music of Dean Martin by Tony Ocean, Frank Sinatra by Bill Seratella, and Sammy…

Creation Museum & Ark Encounter

April 8 @ 7:00 am - April 11 @ 5:00 pm CDT

Tuesday, April 8 – Friday, April 11, 2025 Day One:  We travel to Cincinnati and on the way we will have lunch at the Rathskeller in Indianapolis.  We’ll stay at…

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Mystery Trip for Galesburg

April 24 @ 7:00 am - 7:30 pm CDT

It’s our first Mystery Trip out of Galesburg!  I promise you won’t be disappointed!  You won’t want to miss this dazzling DayTrip filled with wonderful sights and sounds.  You’ll also…

A Day With The Amish in Arthur, IL for the Miller Center

April 29 @ 7:30 am - 7:00 pm CDT

It’s back!  Our most popular DayTrip and most repeated!  Come learn more about the history and culture of the Amish way of life in Arthur, IL.  We will have an…

Pella Tulip Time Festival

May 1 @ 7:00 am - May 4 @ 5:00 pm CDT

Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 Celebrate this annual tulip time festival where you’ll be delighted in the sights, sounds and tastes of Dutch culture! You’ll enjoy a…

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Sanfilippo Spring Swing – Luncheon & Wirlitzer Concert

May 6 @ 8:00 am - 8:30 pm CDT

Come join us at The Sanfilippo Estates for an elegant luncheon in the Sanfilippo Carousel Pavilion.  Demonstrations of the 1890 Eden Palais Carousel & Fairground organs will follow lunch.  Then…

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Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at The Fireside Theatre

May 15 @ 7:00 am - 7:30 pm CDT

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks.  The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is…

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Mules, Mansion & Mimosas Tour for the Miller Center

May 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CDT

You won’t want to miss the amazing day experiencing a relaxing and educational ride on the I&M canal pulled by a mule.  Then we’ll kick back with mimosas while enjoying…

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Daniel O’Donnell at Shipshewana, Indiana

May 29 @ 7:00 am - May 31 @ 6:00 pm CDT

Come with us on this 3 day/ 2 night getaway to Amish country in Shipshewana, Indiana.  We will stay at the quaint Blue Gate Garden Inn, which offers the best…

Mackinac Island & Michigan Tour 2025

June 5 @ 7:00 am - June 11 @ 5:00 pm CDT

Join us for this 7 day, 6 night trip to Michigan and Mackinac Island! Thursday, June 5 – Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Day One & Two:  We’ll first travel to…

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Ludy & His Lady Crooners & Divas at Starved Rock

June 17 @ 9:00 am - 6:30 pm CDT

This one-of-a-kind show features your favorite songs by famous Las Vegas headliners of the past 11 decades from Sinatra to Adele.   LUDY and His LADY Nicole present a world-class…

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Ring of Fire – The Music of Johnny Cash at The Little Theatre on The Square in Sullivan, IL

June 27 @ 8:30 am - 6:30 pm CDT

  We love The Little Theatre on The Square in Sullivan, IL.  Join us as we enjoy the songs and stories of a true legend, a theatrical and musical experience…

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Chicago The Musical at Circa 21′

July 2 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm CDT

Chicago: The Musical spent 25 years on Broadway, received 6 Tony awards and now you can see it at Circa 21’! Chicago is the universal tale of fame, fortune, and…

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Explore The Amana Colonies for Galesburg

July 9 @ 7:00 am - 7:30 pm CDT

Come explore the Amana Colonies with us!  We will take the Village Voyage Tour with a step on guide who will share with us the history of the place and…

Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruise

July 19 @ 7:30 am - 6:30 pm CDT

Everyone loves a Riverboat and this is one of my favorites!  Come explore the mighty Mississippi River in style, comfort and convenience!  We will visit the Old West as we…

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Explore Lake Geneva with the Miller Center

July 23 @ 7:00 am - 7:30 pm CDT

Do you want the Ultimate Lake Geneva experience? Then come with us with the Miller Center to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin!  We will enjoy a beautiful summer day as we explore…

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Bix Jazz Lunch Cruise on the Celebration Belle

August 1 @ 7:30 am - 7:00 pm CDT

It’s the 3rd annual – Bringing Bix back to the River!  You’ll enjoy the sweet sounds of Jazz as we cruise down the Mississippi, admiring the beautiful shore lines of…

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Trains of Colorado 2025

August 3 @ 7:00 am - August 12 @ 5:00 pm CDT

Join us in 2025 for all the fun that’s in store on Golden Tours’ first Colorado Train Tour!  Stay in lovely towns as we lodge in hotels in Manhattan, Kansas,…

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Mystery Trip & Tracy’s Birthday Celebration

August 19 @ 7:00 am - 7:00 pm CDT

It’s my birthday and it’s a Mystery Trip!  This trip will have all of my favorite things included.  It will be a delightful day filled with peace, wonderful sights and…

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Nashville Connection at Starved Rock

September 8 @ 9:00 am - 5:30 pm CDT

Wear your cowboy hat and put on your boots and experience country music at its finest.  Starved Rock is proud to present Dave & Daphne, a Nashville duo performing a…

Have Some Fun in Door County, Wisconsin 2025

September 10 @ 7:00 am - September 14 @ 5:00 pm CDT

Wednesday, September 10 – Sunday, September 14, 2025 We’ll spend 5 days/4 nights in gorgeous Door County, Wisconsin! We’ll be joined with an expert guide to take us to Washington…

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Gilligan’s Island The Musical at the Myer’s Theatre

September 17 @ 8:30 am - 6:30 pm CDT

Escape with us to the quaint town of Hillsboro, IN where they offer theater enthusiasts quality entertainment and homemade meals for over a quarter of a century!  Today we will…

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Stand By Your Man – The Tammy Wynette Story at The Beef House

September 25 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm CDT

Enjoy a visit to the famous Beef House and see the incredible story of Tammy Wynette, the woman behind the legend and the incredible songs that made her the First…

A Day With The Amish in Arthur, Illinois

October 7 @ 7:30 am - 7:00 pm CDT

It’s back!  Our most popular DayTrip and most repeated!  Come learn more about the history and culture of the Amish way of life in Arthur, IL.  We will have an…

Mystery Tour Trip for the Miller Center

October 13 @ 7:00 am - 7:30 pm CDT

Are you ready for the 2nd Annual Mystery Trip with the Miller Center?  The first one sold out and was a big hit! This one will surely move you and…

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Three Tennessee Music Tours – Golden Tours Exclusive Trip!

October 14 @ 7:00 am - October 18 @ 6:00 pm CDT

Come experience the best music Tennessee has to offer!  We’ll see three music cities: Memphis, Nashville and Clarksville.   Day one:  We’ll drive to Memphis where we will be staying…

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History Tour in Joliet, IL

October 28 @ 7:00 am - 7:00 pm CDT

Come join us on this History Tour in Joliet, IL.  We will first visit the Old Joliet Prison which first Started housing prisoners in 1858 until 2002.  Its history and…

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Annual Fall Foliage Tour

November 5 @ 7:30 am - 7:00 pm CST

Join us for our 5th Annual Fall Foliage Tour to see the gorgeous natural colors of the season!  We will travel to Godfrey, IL where we’ll enjoy a scrumptious lunch…

Branson, Missouri 2025

November 9 @ 7:00 am - November 12 @ 5:00 pm CST

Sunday, November 9-Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Come join us for this amazing 4 day/3 night trip to Branson, Missouri! We will enjoy the following 6 shows*: Dalena Ditto -Evolution of…

A Wonderful Life at The Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

November 20 @ 7:00 am - 7:30 pm CST

Everyone loves this holiday movie..now see the live stage version!  The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls has brought hope and inspiration to every heart…

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Christmas in New York 2025

December 1 @ 7:00 am - December 5 @ 5:00 pm CST

Get ready for the beauty of New York City at Christmas!  New York is world renowned for its amazing shopping and stunning window displays! Monday, December 1-Friday, December 5, 2025…

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Holiday Inn at Myers Theatre in Hillsboro, IN with the Miller Center

December 10 @ 8:30 am - 6:30 pm CST

Enjoy this small town theatre in Hillsboro, Indiana where they offer theater enthusiasts quality entertainment shows and homemade meals for over a quarter of a century!  Today we’ll see Irving…

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Annual Beef House Christmas Show in Covington, Indiana

December 17 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm CST

It’s our 3rd Annual DayTrip to the Beef House to see “It’s the Most Wonderful TIme of the Year!”  This 13th Annual Christmas show will once again be a holiday…

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2nd Annual Winter Escape to Punta Cana – All Inclusive

February 23, 2026 @ 7:00 am - February 28, 2026 @ 6:00 pm CST

Join us for our 2nd Annual Winter Escape with Golden Tours!   This 6 day/ 5 night All Inclusive Resort will be the perfect getaway.  We are staying at The…

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Fall In Amore With The … Best of Italy

April 21, 2026 @ 7:00 am - May 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm CDT

Come experience The Best of Italy with Golden Tours on this 12 day/11 night Multi DayTrip from Rome to Rome!   Layered like a slice of decadent tiramisu, Italy’s classic…

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Northern California Dreamin’

August 8, 2026 @ 7:00 am - August 12, 2026 @ 6:00 pm CDT

Join us for this amazing 5 day/ 4 night excursion exploring the beauty and marvel of Northern California.   Day one: We’ll take a luxury motorcoach to Chicago O’Hare Airport…

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