Add These 9 Fantastic Branson Excursions and Tours to Your Calendar To Experience the Best of Missouri
Add These 9 Fantastic Branson Excursions and Tours to Your Calendar To Experience the Best of Missouri
There’s no shortage of fun when vacationing in Branson. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a luxury traveler, there are plenty of activities and attractions to explore.
The best way to immerse yourself in the area is to take one of the many fantastic Branson excursions and tours. These short yet fun and educational trips will take you to the best places in Branson, showcase its lakes and stunning nature, and teach you all about the history of the area!
The best part? The starting point for each excursion is conveniently located near your favorite Westgate resorts!
9 Most Exciting Tours and Excursions in Branson
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The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour
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Trolley Trips
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Branson Scenic Railway Excursions
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Ultimate Excursions at Promised Land Zoo
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Shepherd of the Hills Historic Tour
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Branson Cart Adventures
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Branson VIP Wine Tasting and Dinner Tour
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Branson Duck Tours
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Pink Jeep Best of Branson Tour
From boat and train excursions to wine tours and cart rides, these fun Branson excursions are an amazing opportunity to discover the area's hidden gems and majestic landscapes!
1 | The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour |
Get ready to laugh your head off while riding around Branson during a Redneck Comedy Bus Tour. This hilarious sightseeing adventure is a unique way to explore the area—you get to enjoy stunning views of the city and the Ozarks while being entertained by hillbilly comedians!
During this fun-filled two-hour excursion, you’ll see Branson’s famous landmarks and breathtaking nature and learn about the city’s history. You’ll also make a stop at Branson Landing for Moonshine tasting.
Professional comedians host the tour, and their jokes are rated PG-14, so the excursion is suitable for anyone 12 and up. The comedy show is exciting, interactive, and full of hilarious songs and fun stories!
Bonus tip: You can book the Redneck Comedy Bus Tour through the Westgate Resorts website while booking your room for extra convenience!
WHERE: 2280 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 65616 │WHO: 417-337-8455
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2 | Trolley Trips |
From the best burgers and pizza restaurants in Branson to a tour of the best sweets shops in the city, Trolley Trips offers fun excursions for everyone! Have an unforgettable journey through the flavors of the Ozarks, and get to know Branson from a fresh and delicious viewpoint.
Hop on the trolley and visit the city’s most iconic burger joints, including diners and fine dining spots, and indulge in the juiciest burgers Branson has to offer on the Best Burger Tour. If you’re a pizza lover, treat yourself to the best pizza in the Midwest on the Perfect Pizza Tour, or explore the best places to enjoy decadent desserts on the Super Sweets Tour!
Up for some laughs while getting to know the city? Book the Branson Comedy Tour and listen to fun anecdotes and captivating tales while passing by the majestic Ozarks, pristine lakes, and famous landmarks.
WHERE: 1940 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616 │WHO: 417-202-2224
3 | Branson Scenic Railway Excursions |
If you’re curious to explore breathtaking areas of Missouri you can’t access by car, you must take the Branson Scenic Railway excursion!
You can take a daytime excursion or opt for a dinner train, which is available on Saturdays. Plus, if you’re visiting during winter, the Branson Scenic Railway becomes the Polar Express!
The train takes you 20 miles from Branson through the beautiful nature of the Ozarks before reversing back. During this one-hour and 45-minute trip, you’ll see incredible wildlife, stunning scenery, and landmarks dating back to the early 20th century. A lively narrator will provide information about the landmarks as you ride past them.
If you choose the dinner train excursion, you’ll get to feast on a three-course candlelight meal. And if you hop on the Polar Express, you’ll travel alongside Santa Claus and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate!
WHERE: 206 E Main St, Branson, MO 65616 │WHO: 417-334-6110
4 | Ultimate Excursions at Promised Land Zoo |
Get ready for four hours of unforgettable family fun at the Ultimate Excursions at Promised Land Zoo! This unique experience brings you face-to-face with exotic animals as you ride through the entire park with professional handlers.
The VIP tour of the Promised Land Zoo offers access to zoo areas inaccessible to general visitors. You’ll see animals like deer, zebras, camels, and giraffes in an environment that mimics their natural habitat.
The excursion includes two exclusive encounters with animals of your choice, like baby monkeys, sloths, and capybaras. It also features a two-mile drive-through and a five-acre petting zoo. Plus, you’ll hear what it's like to work with wild animals and learn all about their lives at the zoo.
WHERE: 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 65616 │WHO: 417-337-9453
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5 | Shepherd of the Hills Historic Tour |
If you’re a history buff, you’ll love the Shepherd of the Hills Historic Tour, which takes you to the places featured in the famous novel Shepherd of the Hills by Harold Bell Wright. You get to enjoy a ride through a 160-acre park in an open-air Jeep-drawn tram and see the beautiful landscapes described in the novel!
The tour includes a ride to Old Matt’s Cabin—the home of the main character in the novel in its original location. You’ll visit Inspiration Point, which is the second-highest point in Southwest Missouri and a place where Wright wrote down notes for Shepherd of the Hills. This place is known for its breathtaking views of nature that create amazing photo ops!
The tour also takes you to a church that was moved to Inspiration Point in 1991 before you ride down to the Old Mill Theater, built over 50 years ago. You can step onto the stage and get a behind-the-scenes tour!
WHERE: 5585 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 6561 │WHO: 417-334-4191
6 | Wine and Shine Tour |
Taste the most exquisite wine the Midwest has to offer on the Wine and Shine Tour. This lovely excursion takes you to four local wineries/distilleries and lets you spend 45 minutes at each location to try unique wine flavors.
Organized by Tour the Ozarks, the tour provides photos and videos of the whole experience. A personal chauffeur will pick you up from your desired location, allowing you to relax at your favorite Westgate resort until it’s time to start the tour.
You can book a tour for two, making it ideal for a romantic couple’s excursion. If you prefer a group experience, you can also take the tour with up to 14 people!
Depending on availability and preferences, you may taste wine from places like Lindwedel Winery, known for its stunning views of the Ozarks, and Saint James Winery, perfect for family gatherings.
WHERE: Springfield, MO │WHO: 417-501-5944
7 | Discover Branson VIP Tour |
Learn all there is to know about Branson’s most famous attractions and locations during the Discover Branson VIP Tour. From lakes and rivers to its entertainment history, this tour is a three-hour VIP experience you won’t forget!
During the excursion, you’ll see the gorgeous Table Rock Lake and the White River, both of which have great historical significance for Branson. You’ll learn about their history as you ride past them in a VIP van.
The tour will also introduce you to the small yet significant College of the Ozarks, which has only 1,600 students. Plus, you’ll find out why the music business is so important for Branson—a city famous for its live entertainment and home to over 100 music shows.
WHERE: 4220 Gretna Rd, Branson, MO 65616 │WHO: 417-337-4129
8 | Branson Duck Tours |
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with Branson Duck Tours—a 60- to 90-minute excursion that starts on land and continues on water!
You’ll ride down the streets of Branson in a special amphibious vehicle, learning about local history through jokes and fun tales and sightseeing the most famous landmarks and natural wonders.
Then, you’ll splash onto Lake Taneycomo without leaving your seat and see the 1931 Historic Taneycomo Bridge and downtown Branson from the water! You’ll get unobstructed views of the lake, nature, shops, and landmarks that make Branson unique.
You can also get a duck quaker as a souvenir and use it to quack along with your tour guide!
WHERE: 1940 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616 │WHO: 417-598-9099
9 | Pink Jeep Best of Branson Tour |
Hop into an open-air pink Jeep with your whole family and discover the most significant sites in Branson on the Best of Branson Tour. This fantastic excursion includes a ride to the area’s most beautiful lakes, mountaintops, and landmarks you must see when vacationing in Branson!
This thrilling three-hour excursion includes a ride through dense forests and up the beautiful Baird Mountain. You’ll then go over boulder-strewn 4x4 trails and past towering cliffs until you get to a private overlook for the most scenic view of Table Rock Lake!
As you continue your ride through hills toward Branson Landing, you’ll learn about the history, geography, and native species of the Ozark Plateau. You’ll also explore downtown Branson and Hollister, known as the English village of the Ozarks.
WHERE: 3310 W 76 Country Blvd Ste D, Branson, MO 65616 │WHO: 800-873-3662
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