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The 15 Best Bus Tours in the USA

145 tours  ·  from $6 a head

American cities are built for the open deck and the long coach day. The 15 below run from Manhattan loops and Strip night runs to the thirteen-hour canyon trips, priced and timed.

Grand Canyon West Bus Tour with Hoover Dam and Optional Skywalk - Hoover Dam bridge: a useful 30-minute pause
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Grand Canyon West Bus Tour with Hoover Dam and Optional Skywalk

1.Grand Canyon West Bus Tour with Hoover Dam and Optional Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,224 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Ride from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West with hotel pickup, a Hoover Dam photo stop, lunch, and about four hours at Eagle Point, Guano Point, and Hualapai Ranch. Add the Skywalk or a helicopter flight to the Colorado River. Guides such as Terrence and Mike are known for lively commentary.

“Helicopter, boat & tour overall was an amazing experience. Unfortunately our bus pick up was over an hour late & no one contacted us to advise they would be late. They had my email & mobile number & a quick update to let us know what was happening would have been good & saved us a lot of stress. Our return journey was also delayed for an hour as 4 people did not come back to the bus on time. Those who had returned on time were panicking as they were going to miss dinner reservations & shows. Bus driver should have a contact number for each party, hand out…”

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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

2.Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

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

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

3.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

4.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

5.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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Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry) - Walking beneath the Muir Woods redwoods
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Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

6.Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,098 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $91

Visit Muir Woods for 90 minutes among ancient coastal redwoods, then spend an hour in Sausalito. Choose morning or afternoon departures, return by coach or ferry, or upgrade to a guided bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge.

“This was a great tour and the bus was very nice. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Would definitely use this company again.”

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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Stops 2 to 4: French Market, Marigny, and Tremé
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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

7.New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,943 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $51

Use a one-day pass to ride between 18 New Orleans stops, from Jackson Square and Frenchmen Street to the Garden District and WWII Museum. Live guides such as Logan, Steve, Elroy, and Linda add history, humor, and local tips. A full loop takes about 90 minutes.

“The tour guide was so good. Interesting tidbits about New Orleans and had a great sense of humor. You could tell he enjoyed his job.”

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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

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

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

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

9.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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Kennedy Space Center: Entry Ticket with Explore Bus Tour - Beginning at the main visitor complex
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Kennedy Space Center: Entry Ticket with Explore Bus Tour

10.Kennedy Space Center: Entry Ticket with Explore Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · from $92

Spend one or two days at Kennedy Space Center, including the expert-led Explore Bus Tour. See the Vehicle Assembly Building, Launch Complex 39, and Apollo Saturn V Center, then explore Shuttle Atlantis, Gateway, Rocket Garden, films, shows, and simulators at your own pace.

“Ken was an excellent guide. We truly enjoyed the tour of the Kennedy Space Center. There was a rocket on the B39 launch pad... preparing to launch in a few days. The entire complex is very interesting and truly amazing.”

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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option - The Red Route, from Fisherman’s Wharf to the bridge
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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

11.Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,539 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

See San Francisco without renting a car on a 24 or 48-hour open-top bus pass. Ride the Red Route past Pier 39, Chinatown, Alamo Square, Golden Gate Park, Lombard Street, and the Golden Gate Bridge, then hop off where you like. Add a sunset tour, Chinatown walk, aquarium entry, or wine outing.

“There is a lot to see and explore. Make sure to have a coat ready when passing over the Golden Gate if you want to sit on the open deck!”

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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

12.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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Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour - Las Olas Boulevard: shops, food, and an easy break
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Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

13.Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,932 reviews · 1 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $38

Use one mobile ticket from 10am to 10pm at up to 20 Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi stops. Hear local stories from guides such as Jeff and Captain Bob, ride past yachts and waterfront homes, and hop off for Las Olas, beaches, restaurants, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, or Hollywood Beach.

“Your was interesting with all the flash homes and boats. Your guide was very good. Facilities onboard good”

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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

14.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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NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports - Starting in Midtown and heading toward Harlem
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NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

15.NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,805 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel by bus from Midtown through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn with guides such as Chris Lee, Jim, Solange, and Kevin. See the Apollo Theater, Yankee Stadium, Unisphere, Bushwick murals, Hasidic Williamsburg, and Brooklyn Bridge views before finishing in Chinatown and Little Italy.

“This was sooo much fun! I thought it would feel long but it didn’t. The tour guide was phenomenal and hilarious.”

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