487110 — Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation on land, such as sightseeing buses and trolleys, steam train excursions, and horse-drawn sightseeing rides. The services provided are usually local and involve same-day return to place of origin (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Operating aerial trams or aerial cable cars--are classified in Industry 487990, Scenic and Sightseeing
- Transportation, Other;
- Providing sporting services, such as recreational pack trains and horseback riding--are classified in Industry
- 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
- Providing intercity and rural bus transportation--are classified in Industry 485210, Interurban and Rural
- Bus Transportation;
- Providing buses for charter--are classified in Industry 485510, Charter Bus Industry;
- Operating local and suburban passenger transit systems--are classified in Industry 48511, Urban Transit
- Systems; and
- Providing travel arrangement and reservation services and arranging and assembling tours--are classified in
- Industry Group 5615, Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4119 - Local Passenger Transportation, NEC (via SIC1987:4119→NAICS1997:48711→2002:487110→2007:487110→2012:487110→2017:487110→2022:487110)
- SIC 4789 - Transportation Services, NEC (via SIC1987:4789→NAICS1997:48711→2002:487110→2007:487110→2012:487110→2017:487110→2022:487110)
- SIC 7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7999→NAICS1997:48711→2002:487110→2007:487110→2012:487110→2017:487110→2022:487110)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 3835 — Petroleum Production and Distribution Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 487110 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 487110 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 487110? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $20,500,000 for NAICS code 487110 (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 487110? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 487110 (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4119 - Local Passenger Transportation, NEC, 4789 - Transportation Services, NEC, 7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 487110:
- Sector 48-49 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 487110 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.