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The 15 Best Open-Top Bus Tours in the USA

54 tours  ·  from $6 a head

An open deck through Manhattan in July is a different ride from the same deck in February. These 15 are compared on how much of the bus is genuinely open, the route and the fare.

Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour - Madison Square and Savannah’s famous squares
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Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

1.Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,527 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Ride Savannah’s open-air trolley past more than 100 sights, including Forsyth Park, City Market, River Street, and Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace. Drivers such as Pops, Red, Meagan, and DA add history and humor. Ride the full loop first, then plan your stops.

“Both Richard and Sunny were excellent guides and drivers with fascinating, and often humorous, information about the various sites to see in old Town Savannah. They provided insightful information about each of the stops where you can hop off, explore and hop back on when you're done.”

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New York: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus - The Downtown Loop: Lower Manhattan from Battery Park to Hudson Yards
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New York: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

2.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5,863 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

Use Big Bus New York for a first look at Manhattan from an open-top double-decker. Choose a half-day, 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket, hear commentary in six languages, and hop off near the 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park, Broadway, Museum Mile, and more. The app tracks buses in real time.

“It was great to hear about the city as we drive through each section.”

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Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - Stop 1 at Marathon Motor Works
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Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

3.Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,643 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Ride Nashville’s 90-minute Old Town Trolley loop past more than 100 sights, including Broadway, the Ryman, Belmont Mansion, Centennial Park, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Hop on at any of 13 stops, listen to live commentary, and get off when you want. Guides such as Sam, CB, and Owen bring extra personality.

“It is a fantastic way to see the entire city without walking around everywhere. Loved the commentary from Sam with some history and some fun.”

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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops - Stop 7 and the transfer at Park Plaza
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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

4.Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

Ride Boston’s orange-and-green Old Town Trolley through 13 stops on two loops, from the Aquarium and North End to Beacon Hill, Copley Square, and the Prudential Center. Live conductors such as Rocky and Captain E. Hambone add local color, while heated, weather-protected trolleys run year-round.

“A wonderful way to get the lay of the land when in Boston then on the second trip around the city you know where you want to get off to explore. Also well narrated to give you lots of Boston as well as American History! Highly recommend!”

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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - The Red Line tells Honolulu’s story
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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

5.Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,783 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Explore Honolulu by open-air trolley or double-decker bus with 1, 4, or 7-day access. Choose one route or all five, then hop off for Diamond Head, Chinatown, Waikiki Zoo, Kakaʻako, and more. Guides such as Tyler, Tim, Oli, Sam, and Duke add history and humor along the way.

“Ideal way to acquaint oneself to Oahu/ Waikiki/ Honolulu without worrying about parking and car rental. If you’re interested in exploring a location more thoroughly, simply hop off and catch another ride to get back to Waikīkī.”

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Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus - Downtown route: Times Square to the Empire State Building
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Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

6.Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4,762 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Ride an open-top double-decker bus through Midtown, Downtown, and Uptown Manhattan with recorded commentary, live tracking, and flexible hop-on hop-off access. A 24-hour ticket covers Downtown, while 48- and 72-hour options add Uptown, Brooklyn, and self-guided walks.

“My sister and I spent the weekend in NYC, and since it was her first time visiting, we decided to try the hop‑on hop‑off bus tour. It turned out to be such a wonderful experience. We both absolutely loved it. We learned so much about the city—insights and stories we never would have discovered on our own. It truly made our trip even more memorable.”

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Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off - Kahala Mall: useful, but not the most scenic stop
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Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off

7.Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,159 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Ride an open-air trolley from Waikiki along Oahu’s southeastern coast, with stops at Halona Blowhole, Kahala Mall, Sea Life Park, Rainbow Drive-In, and Leonard’s Bakery. A certified guide provides narration, and guides such as Chuck, Marco, Jon, and Keoki have earned strong praise for their storytelling.

“The bus does not stop for photos, there are significant delays between busses and communication with the bus company is almost non existent….however our driver, Tyler was amazing and DEFINATELY a five star guy!”

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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops - Washington Monument to Union Station
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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

8.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,848 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Use a 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass to tour Washington DC by open-top double-decker bus. Hear recorded commentary while stopping near the White House, Capitol, memorials, museums, Arlington Cemetery, Georgetown, and the Wharf. The app tracks buses, and optional audio tours add Arlington, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown.

“The hop on hop off was great in theory except for when the bus driver stopped at a stop spot and bitched and complained about stuff for 15 to 20 minutes while we were waiting to get to the next stop before it closed. Then the bus driver told us that we had to be back on the bus by 4:15 or we wouldn’t have a way back to our original Location and we saw buses picking up people at 6:00 so we had to pay $118 for the tour and then we had to pay an additional $40 for an Uber to get back when the bus could’ve taken…”

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St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour - Old Jail and the northern end of town
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St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

9.St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,799 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Use a 1-day or 2-day Old Town Trolley pass to explore St. Augustine at your own pace. Guides such as Kevin, Summer, James, and Davy Jones bring the city’s past to life, while 22 stops reach the Castillo, Flagler College, museums, wineries, and the Fountain of Youth.

“Easy way to see everything You can stop at any of the 22 stops and get back on. Runs every 15 mins. James our driver was excellent”

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Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus - Boarding at Stop #2 near the High Roller
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Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

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

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

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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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise - Bayside Marketplace: the practical starting point
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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise

11.Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,077 reviews · from $45

Use a 48-hour Big Bus pass to explore Miami by open-top double-decker, with nine stops, recorded commentary, live bus tracking, and a free one-hour bike rental. Add the 90-minute Millionaires Row cruise and 8 PM panoramic night tour for a fuller look at Miami after dark.

“the boat trip was very nice, also little Havana was a nice vibe”

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1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston - Start at Atlantic Avenue near Quincy Market
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1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

12.1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,849 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride a narrated Boston trolley past Quincy Market, the North End, Beacon Hill, Bunker Hill, and the Tea Party Museum. Choose a one or two consecutive day pass, then use nine GPS walking tours to explore on foot. Guides such as Hugo, Jesse, Joey, and Viola add local stories and humor.

“Great experience learning about the city. Drivers were knowledgeable and nice. Would definitely do again. It would have been nice to know ahead of time that you can only go around the stops once.”

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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView® - Fifth Avenue and the Empire State Building
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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

13.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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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus - What the live guide adds to the ride
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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

14.Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,601 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Join Gray Line Tennessee at 108 1st Avenue South for a one-hour Nashville tour on an open-air double-decker bus. A live guide points out more than 100 sights, from Ryman Auditorium and Lower Broadway to Vanderbilt, the Parthenon, and Nissan Stadium. Choose the top deck for broad views or the enclosed lower level in poor weather.

“If you know nothing about Nashville this was a very interesting and informative hour spent seeing some sites and learning some history about this city. Worth the cost. Our tour speaker was very good! It helped us see parts of the town we may not have ever known about or found out on line.”

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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops - Stops 3 to 5: Air and Space, The Wharf, and espionage
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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

15.Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,599 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride a narrated Washington DC trolley past the Capitol, monuments, museums, White House, and National Archives. Hop off at 15 stops, then continue when the next trolley arrives. English narration is provided, with an app in seven languages. Guides such as Joe Moe, Rooster, Birdie, and Everett add personality.

“Very easy to locate! Learned alot about our nations capital! You are able to chose which locations you would like to hop off and visit! highly recommended”

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