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Night Bus Tours: The 15 Best Rides After Dark

33 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Cities lit are a different city, and the traffic has usually gone. These 15 evening and night routes are compared on departure time, how long the loop takes and which ones stop for photographs.

Dubai: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour - Starting at Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa
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Dubai: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour

1.City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour + Sunset & Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6,442 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $54Our pick

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour open-top bus pass to explore Dubai’s historic districts, souks, beaches, marina, and Palm Jumeirah. Two routes cover the main sights, while a separate two-hour Sunset and Night Tour adds glowing city views. Audio commentary comes in 11 languages, with free water onboard except during Ramadan.

“I did the red and blue routes. took about 5 hours in tota (i didnt hop off anywhere)l. Hop On / Hop Off is always a good way to see the main attractions, especially if time is fairly limited. I found the English commentary to be interesting and entertaining.”

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London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour - Harrods and the Lights of Knightsbridge
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London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

2.London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,516 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Ride a yellow See London by Night bus from Green Park for 90 minutes of live English commentary and city views. You pass Wellington Arch, Harrods, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. Guides such as Michael and Shannon add jokes, facts, and photo cues. Bring warm layers for the open top.

“Was amazing, unfortunately we cannot see the Buckingham Palace during the tour but the guide was so funny, worth the money!”

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London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide - From London Eye or Victoria into the festive center
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London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

3.Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5,410 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

Take a 60 to 90-minute evening bus ride past Regent Street, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, and the London Eye. An English-speaking guide such as Brennan, Shaun, Emma, or Ethan adds London stories and humor. Choose an open-air upper deck for the best views or a warmer lower deck.

“Dominic was very entertaining and informative. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip.”

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Paris: Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus - Starting opposite the Arc de Triomphe
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Paris: Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

4.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,168 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Ride a double-decker open-top bus through Paris after dark, passing the Louvre, Notre Dame, Montmartre, Moulin Rouge, Champs-Élysées, and Eiffel Tower. A multilingual audio guide adds context as you ride. The two-hour loop returns to 156 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, with covered seating available in poor weather.

“the audible was no working well. but the rest was great!!!”

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Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus - Finding the bus at the High Roller loading zone
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Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

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

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

Ride through Downtown Las Vegas and the Strip after dark on a 2 to 3 hour open-top Big Bus tour. Choose the 8 PM adults-only option with a welcome drink, or the 10:15 PM late tour with a photo stop at the Las Vegas sign. The bus returns to the High Roller loading zone, and commentary is offered in English and Spanish.

“A great way to see all the highlights of Vegas and then some! Well worth your time if you are planning a trip.”

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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView® - Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy
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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

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

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

Board at 712 7th Ave for a 90-minute evening ride through Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, and across the Brooklyn Bridge. You get skyline views, a live guide or audio commentary, and a fast first look at New York after dark. Bring headphones, arrive early, and dress warmly.

“To see unobstructed views of NYC at night is AMAZING!!! Highly recommend. There’s a Starbucks right beside the lineup area to get hot chocolate for the chilly ride. Do it! You won’t regret it!!!!”

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Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus - The Strip after dark, from MGM Grand to Bellagio
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Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

7.Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

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

Ride an open-top double-decker bus through Las Vegas after dark, passing the Bellagio Fountains, Paris Las Vegas, Stratosphere, Fremont Street, and the famous welcome sign. Digital commentary covers the city’s past and present. Some departures also feature lively guides such as Dez, Reuben, Alvina, or Bruce.

“Very good very informative, and a good and happy driver.”

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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide - The Strand and the West End lights
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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

8.London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,040 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Ride an open-top bus from the London Eye through central London for 60 to 90 minutes of Christmas lights, landmarks, and live commentary. You’ll pass Regent Street, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Fortnum & Mason, and Big Ben. Guides vary, with Emma, Samuel, Abby, and James among those praised for lively storytelling.

“Ultimate touristy thing and well worth it. Our guide, Sean was funny, informative, thoughtful and really kept the tour going. Driver Colin was an expert. Highly recommend.”

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Rome: City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour - The Colosseum Is the Main Nighttime Payoff
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Rome: City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour

9.City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,038 reviews · 45 min · from $22Best value

Ride Rome’s open-top red double-decker bus after dark on a 45-minute, non-stop loop past Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, St. John Lateran, the Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona. Recorded commentary plays in eight languages. Bring a warm layer, arrive 20 minutes early, and choose your seat carefully for the best views.

“as it was night, it got quite cold on the top of the roof. bring something warm. It is a good introduction to a few places if you have not been yet.”

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Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide - Bayside Marketplace: an easy idea with one small snag
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Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

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

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

Join Big Bus Tours at 8pm by Bayside Marketplace for a 75 to 90-minute Miami night ride. Sit upstairs in the open air or below in comfort as a live English guide points out South Beach, Brickell, the Port of Miami, Bayfront Park, and more. Guides such as Joel and Julio have earned praise for their humor and city stories.

“The night tour was great. Joel was awesome! This the best tour I’ve ever been on! A must do if you are looking n Miami!”

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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour - Meeting in Midtown and riding south
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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

11.NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

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

Ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English or German guide, then walk among Brooklyn’s extravagant Christmas displays. The four-hour tour includes a sunset stop in Battery Park City, a Brooklyn Bridge Park skyline view, and a finish near Bryant Park Winter Village. Guides such as Stefan and Glen are known for lively city stories.

“We loved the tour, really nice way to see another part of NYC. Beautiful houses and decorations, lots of fun! We would do this tour again.”

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Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus - Union Station, L’Enfant Plaza, and the boarding puzzle
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Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

12.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 through Washington DC for about two hours, passing the White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam and Korean War memorials, and Iwo Jima. You get a 15-minute Lincoln Memorial photo stop, recorded commentary in multiple languages, and first-come seating. The tour returns to its starting point.

“Really enjoyed seeing DC and the monuments lit up at night. Gave a different view of things for sure. Guide was knowledgeable and informative. I’d recommend this tour and would do it again.”

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Singapore: Big Bus Night Tour by Open-Top Bus & Live Guide - Marina Bay and the sunset at Marina Barrage
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Singapore: Big Bus Night Tour by Open-Top Bus & Live Guide

13.Big Bus Night Tour by Open-Top Bus & Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,159 reviews · 3 hours · from $51

Start at Suntec City for a three-hour open-top night tour with an English-speaking guide. You’ll watch sunset at Marina Barrage, taste satay at Lau Pa Sat, see Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay, and pass Orchard Road. Guides such as Peter, Edna, Alfie, and Roger are known for lively local stories, though some stops feel short.

“Our guide Salem was such a lovely guide, he had so much knowledge & insights to share with us & a great sense of humour too. I would recommend this tour & next time will try the duck tour”

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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top - The route through central London
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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

14.London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,132 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37

Ride a genuine 1960s Routemaster through London’s Christmas-lit streets for 75 minutes. Your English-speaking guide adds jokes, music, history, and local color as you pass Oxford Street, Regent Street, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, Harrods, and major landmarks. Top-deck seating is guaranteed, but seats are first come, first served, so arrive early and dress warmly.

“It was wonderful except the one 25 minutes before was late arriving and guests became quite agitated and angry, believing they should go first. I felt bad for the representative who seemed at a loss, despite calling head office who would not allow him to accommodate the earlier guests. Recommend that a back up plan should be in place for such occurrences, if possible. Otherwise well done. Many thanks.”

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Paris: Tootbus Panoramic by Night Bus Tour with Audioguide - Notre Dame and the eastern opening of the route
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Paris: Tootbus Panoramic by Night Bus Tour with Audioguide

15.Tootbus Panoramic by Night Bus Tour with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,126 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Board Tootbus at the Louvre for a two-hour, non-stop evening circuit past Notre Dame, Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, and Opera. You get an open-top clean-energy bus, Wi-Fi, headphones, kid-friendly audio, and an app with live tracking and self-guided walks. The recorded commentary comes in 10 languages.

“Such a great and beautiful way to see Paris! We absolutely loved getting to see Paris come alive at night! Our trip was at the end of September and it was getting cold out. I definitely recommend bundling up if you are doing this activity in the fall!”

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London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide - Buckingham Palace after the crowds thin
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London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide

17★ 4.5London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live GuideFrom $40977 reviews
Paris Big Bus Open Top Panoramic Night Tour - The Eiffel Tower is the star of the route
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Paris Big Bus Open Top Panoramic Night Tour

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