8 Bus & Walking Tours Worth the Fare

1.DC: Hop-On Hop-Off with 17 Stops plus Arlington Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,238 reviews · from $49Our pick

Use Big Bus DC to see the White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Tidal Basin, and more from an open-top double-decker. Hop off when you wish, follow multilingual audio commentary, and add a two-hour Arlington Cemetery walk on 48 or 72-hour tickets.

“This is a great idea for someone who has a couple days in D.C. I always like using the hop on-hop off bus to get my bearings in a new city. You can make notes on your map of the things the stops are close to. I had the 2 day ticket and it was perfect to see a lot of the key places in Washington, D.C.”

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2.Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Free Walking Tours & Discounts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,218 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

See Buenos Aires from an open-top double-decker bus with 1-, 2-, or 3-day passes. The route links La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta, Palermo, Puerto Madero, and more, with multilingual audio, optional walking tours, and discount vouchers.

“Worst we have ever had--#4075. Did not use second day. Wish we could have gotten a refund for day 2.”

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3.Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,206 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Use a 1, 2, or 3-day pass to tour Budapest by double-decker bus, with 27 stops covering Heroes’ Square, Parliament, Castle Hill, the Basilica, and more. Audio is offered in 16 languages, and a guided walking tour is included. Current terms list 30% off a Danube cruise.

“The Big Bus Budapest APP and WEBSITE are excellent sources of maps and valuable information on history, sites, and landmarks. The customer service team was very helpful and accommodating, and they responded promptly to my emails. Great communication! Set your expectations low for the actual BIG BUS TOUR experience. • The buses were usually full, the seats uncomfortable, and the riders were so playful, loud, and inconsiderate that it seemed pointless to listen to the narration. • In the seven buses I rode, the recorded NARRATION cut in and out. Regularly and consistently. The recorded voices were flat, unengaging, and seemed artificial. Narration often started up mid-sentence after long m...”

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4.Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,303 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $40

Walk Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Leopold, Patricia, or Dalibor, combining forest paths, waterfalls, an electric boat, and panoramic train. Choose a shorter route or a full-lakes visit. Park admission is separate, so book that ticket online before meeting at Entrance 1.

“The tour was beautiful. Our tour guide, Leopold, was amazing and probably the best tour guide I’ve ever met.”

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5.Guided Bus & Walking Tour with River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 610 reviews · 6h 30m · from $135

Spend 6.5 hours seeing Prague by bus, on foot, and from the Vltava. Visit Prague Castle, walk through Old Town, and enjoy a two-hour glass-roof boat cruise with buffet lunch. Hotel pickup is included when arranged in time, with guides available in six languages.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The food and restaurant were great.”

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6.Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour w/ Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 430 reviews · from $45

Start with a guided walk through Grand Place, Manneken Pis, and the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, then ride an air-conditioned coach past the Atomium, royal districts, Jubelpark, and EU institutions. Guides such as Jasmine, Yasmine, Bruno, and Stéphane lead tours in English, French, or Spanish, with a waffle included.

“Thought the walking would be self guided, but our guide lead us for about 30 minutes of touring in the Grand Place area. Then onto the bus! She guided us in 3 different languages, easily.”

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7.Brussels Tootbus Discovery Hop On Hop Off Bus and walking tours

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 336 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Use a 100% electric Tootbus to connect Brussels Central Station, Grand-Place, the European Quarter, Cinquantenaire, Place Royale, and Atomium. Hop off to explore, then follow the next bus with the app. Audio tours, kids’ commentary, Wi-Fi, and Tootwalk walking tours are included, but service gaps can affect your day.

“Not worth buying 2 day pass. Streets are in awfull shape. Lots of cobble stone's streets make it for a bumpy ride. Long lines at :Atomium". The view is not worth the price.”

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8.Brussels Highlights: Walking & Bus Tour with Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 233 reviews · from $43

Join Brussels City Tours for a four-hour English or Spanish outing through central Brussels. Walk past Grand Place, Manneken Pis, the Royal Galleries, and the cathedral, then ride by coach to the royal quarter, European quarter, Palace of Justice, Sablon, and Atomium. A waffle tasting is included.

“The guide Jasmine was very nice and knowledgeable, not only about Brussels but other cultures. She gave us a very nice tour and everything was organised v well and smooth. Loved the touch of getting waffles.”

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