The 13 Night Bus Tours in the USA Travellers Rate Highest

1.Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,612 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Ride an open-top double-decker through Downtown Las Vegas and along the Strip for about two to three hours. Hear digital commentary in English or Spanish, watch the Bellagio fountains from above, and choose an 8 PM adults-only tour with a drink or a late-night trip with a photo stop at the famous Las Vegas sign.

“Great way to see the strip and other parts of Las Vegas without mingling in the hustle and bustle! Love it”

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2.New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,783 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

This 90-minute TopView® bus ride leaves Times Square at 6:00 or 8:00 PM, passing Fifth Avenue, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Brooklyn. You get skyline views and commentary, but seating, headphones, weather, and bus delays can shape the experience.

“We had a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and fun! The view were incredible. Love every second of the trip!”

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3.Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,304 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Ride Big Bus Las Vegas for two hours of nighttime sightseeing, with open-top views of the Strip, Bellagio, Fremont Street, the Stratosphere, and the Welcome sign. Digital commentary explains Vegas history, while the 21+ option includes a welcome drink before departure.

“We really enjoyed this tour. At first, I thought it was gonna be too long, but then we got to the older part of town and that was really interesting to see as well. We went on Halloween and that was a lot of fun.”

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4.Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,902 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Best value

Ride from Bayside Marketplace through downtown Miami and South Beach on a 75 to 90-minute open-top night tour. A live English-speaking guide, personal headphones, and views of the Port of Miami, Lincoln Road, Brickell, and Bayfront Park make this an easy first look at the city after dark.

“Really good tour. Very enjoyable. Guide was very entertaining, and got to see parts of the city i would not have visited on my own”

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5.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,192 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Travel from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English or German-speaking guide, then walk among Brooklyn’s extravagant Christmas displays. The route includes a sunset stop by the Statue of Liberty, a Brooklyn Bridge Park skyline stop, and a final drive past New York’s illuminated waterfront.

“Delayed getting to town and missed our tour. I figured we were out the tickets but these guys got us in next day, really good folks. We were on the bilingual German tour with a bunch of overseas folks and that made it even more fun. The tour guide, Greg I think, was really good. Personable and knowledgible. After Dyker Heights we stopped at DUMBO under the bridge and got some really good pictures of the family with the skyline in the background. They had us on comfortable tour busses, warm and inside, not the rickety 2 story busses where you sit outside on top. I would do the tour…”

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6.Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,174 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Ride an open-top double-decker bus through Washington DC for about two hours, stopping at the Lincoln Memorial and viewing the White House, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam and Korean War memorials, Washington Monument, and Iwo Jima Memorial. Commentary may be recorded or live, depending on the day.

“Don’t do it. There were streets blocked off and we didn’t see all of the monuments as promised in the advertisement. When I reached out to the company about a potential refund, I was told that there was nothing wrong with the tour. People were getting off the bus early because they couldn’t see the monuments. Even the bus driver was apologetic and told me to reach out to the company. Never again.”

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7.Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 528 reviews · 1h 30m · from $36

Spend 90 minutes with a live English guide such as Martica, Armando, or Julio, cruising from Bayside through Downtown, Brickell, and South Beach. Expect skyline views from the Key Biscayne Bridge, Ocean Drive after dark, and useful advice on where to eat, drink, and go out.

“Joel ans Ricardo were great tours. gave us alot of info and suggested the best places to eat. have drinks and party. we'll worth the money.”

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8.DC: Open-top Monuments and Memorials Sightseeing Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 443 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Spend two hours seeing Washington DC by open-top double-decker, from the White House and Capitol to the tidal basin and Arlington Cemetery. You get a 15-minute Lincoln Memorial photo stop, digital commentary in five languages, and optional 24-hour hop-on hop-off access with 17 stops.

“The view was perfect from every angle. Not enough time to view the monuments or the Memorials.”

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9.National Mall Night Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 313 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Ride from the U.S. Navy Memorial past Washington’s major sights, with stops at the White House, Capitol, memorials, and Tidal Basin. Expect lively English commentary, photo time, and a choice of climate-controlled or convertible glass-top buses, weather permitting.

“We loved our guide George and our driver (Tricia?). We had enough time to see each site and George was great at providing historical facts while showing us where to get the best photos. He also warned us when walkways were dimly lit. Tricia was always were she said she would be for pick up and was engaging and joyful at every stop.”

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10.Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 286 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Ride a temperature-controlled coach through Washington DC after dark, stopping at the White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, and more. Guides such as Sally, Rochelle, Dwayne, and James are known for lively storytelling. Optional museum and Washington Monument tickets are available.

“Godfrey and Sally were THE BEST. Very pleasant and knowledgable.”

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11.Big Bus New York: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 277 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Ride an open-top Big Bus from Times Square after dark, passing major New York sights while a live English-speaking guide such as Shelley, Jennifer, or Rick shares city stories and tips. Seats are first-come, first-served, and the night route is one continuous ride, not a hop-on hop-off tour.

“Jen was fantastic! Had such a fun time on the bus getting to see the city lights at night with some fun people.”

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12.From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 222 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

Ride a heated bus from Greeley Square Park to Dyker Heights with an English-speaking NYC guide. Walk past extravagant displays, stop at Brooklyn Bridge Park, and finish near Rockefeller Center. Guides such as Fred, Ray, and Dave are known for adding local stories to the route.

“Dave was a phenomenal tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave lots of facts. I highly recommend this company.”

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13.San Francisco Double Decker Bus Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 95 reviews · 1 hour · from $52

Depart Fisherman’s Wharf at 6:30 PM for a live-narrated 60 to 90 minute ride through Chinatown, Nob Hill, the Embarcadero, and the Financial District. Cross the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island for skyline photos, with audio available in several languages and a driver speaking English.

“If you’re going to sit in the top of the bus wear layers and/or heavy coat. Also, nice view off the stars if you look up.”

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