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Open-Top Bus Tours in the USA: 15 Decks Worth the Fare

32 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Open decks work brilliantly in Miami and miserably in a Chicago January, so timing decides this one. These 15 compare the cities, the seasons each route runs and what happens when the weather turns.

New York: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus - The Downtown Loop: Wall Street, Battery Park, and the West Side
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New York: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

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

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

Use Big Bus New York to get your bearings without driving or navigating subway transfers. Ride the Downtown and Uptown loops, listen to commentary in six languages, and hop off near the Empire State Building, Museum Mile, Battery Park, Wall Street, and the 9/11 Memorial. The app tracks buses in real time, while 48- and 72-hour tickets add digital walking tours.

“Good way to see the sights whilst having an audio commentary about what you are looking at”

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Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus - Downtown route: skyscrapers, neighborhoods, and Lower Manhattan
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Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

2.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

See Manhattan from an open-top double-decker bus, with Downtown and Uptown loops linking Times Square, Central Park, the Empire State Building, SoHo, Wall Street, and the World Trade Center. Choose 24, 48, or 72 hours, listen to recorded commentary, and hop off to explore. The 72-hour ticket adds Brooklyn tours and self-guided walks.

“Great way to see the city!! You could definitely use a second day to see everything at all the stops. Staff is great and buses come fairly quickly”

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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops - The Wharf, Tidal Basin, and the memorials
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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

3.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 Big Bus pass to reach Washington DC landmarks from the Washington Monument to Arlington Cemetery. Ride an open-top double-decker with recorded commentary, track buses in the app, and add audio walking tours of Arlington, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown. Plan for weather and possible waits between buses.

“It was absolutely amazing. It made our trip to Washington DC memorable. There are many stops and all very important , the bus is very punctual and the audio tour is nice and complete.”

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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

4.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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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise - Start at Bayside Marketplace and get your bearings
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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise

5.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 see Miami’s key districts, from South Beach and Wynwood Walls to Little Havana and Downtown. Ride the open-top bus, add a 90-minute Millionaires Row cruise, and join the 90-minute night tour from Bayside Marketplace. Daytime commentary is recorded, while the night ride has a live guide.

“The tour was informative our favourite stop was little Havana, just loved it”

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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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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus - From Lower Broadway to Nashville’s music landmarks
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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

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

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

Spend one hour touring Nashville from a Gray Line double-decker bus. Choose an open-air upper-deck seat or a sheltered place behind panoramic windows while a driver-guide points out the Ryman, Broadway, the Parthenon, Vanderbilt, Nissan Stadium, and more. Guides such as JT, Mike, and Jolene have led recent departures.

“The tour guide was knowledgeable plus hilarious! She kept our attention the whole time plus lots of laughs!”

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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus - Hollywood Sign views from the road
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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

8.Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,557 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Cover Los Angeles highlights in a small open-air bus with a guide such as Gavin, Kenny, Colin, or Megan at the wheel. You’ll pass the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Dolby Theatre, Chinese Theatre, Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, celebrity homes, and West Hollywood, with a 10-minute stop at the Beverly Hills Sign. Bring a jacket.

“Amazing tour and I highly recommend. Out of all the activities we did in Hollywood this one was the best. The staff is courteous and explain the process from start to finish. Our driver continued to check to see if everyone on board was okay. He truly wanted us to enjoy our time aboard.”

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Miami: Half-Day Open-Top Bus Tour Plus Biscayne Bay Cruise - Starting at Bayside Marketplace
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Miami: Half-Day Open-Top Bus Tour Plus Biscayne Bay Cruise

9.Half-Day Open-Top Bus Tour Plus Biscayne Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,420 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Combine a Big Bus Miami sightseeing loop with a 90-minute Island Queen cruise from Bayside Marketplace. Ride past South Beach, Wynwood Walls, Little Havana, the Design District, and downtown, then see Biscayne Bay and Millionaire’s Row from an open-air or air-conditioned deck. Commentary is available in English and Spanish.

“Great way to see Miami on a short visit. Commentary on bus was excellent And Chris on the boat was excellent too. Really enjoyed both parts of this experience.”

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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

10.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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Miami: Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour - Starting points at Miami Beach or Bayside Marketplace
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Miami: Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour

11.Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,918 reviews · from $80

This three-part Miami package combines a 45-minute Everglades airboat ride, an alligator show, a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise, and a two-hour city tour. You can visit the Everglades with guides such as José or German, then see Wynwood, Little Havana, Miami Beach, and the Art Deco District by open-top bus. Plan the activities across two days for a calmer pace.

“Wonderful experience. Everglades is fantastic. Regarding the bus ride be careful since sometimes on the roof you can have trees leaves on your face. The smooth boat ride is nice as well even for people who feel sick on see cruises.”

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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

12.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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Los Angeles: Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour - Hollywood Boulevard, where the famous names begin
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Los Angeles: Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

13.Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,624 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Start on Sunset Boulevard and ride with an English-speaking guide through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Hollywood Hills. You’ll see the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre, Rodeo Drive, famous clubs, celebrity homes, and the Hollywood Sign area. Guides including George, Joe, Roger, Brian, and Alana are known for adding humor and local stories.

“One of the best tours I’ve been on the guide was very funny and informative”

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Los Angeles: Celebrity Homes and Hollywood Open-Air Bus Tour - Starting in Hollywood: the compact two-hour route
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Los Angeles: Celebrity Homes and Hollywood Open-Air Bus Tour

14.Celebrity Homes and Hollywood Open-Air Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,546 reviews · from $37

Ride an open-air bus through Hollywood Hills, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the Sunset Strip. Choose a two-hour Hollywood departure or a 3.5-hour Santa Monica route with extra stops. English-speaking guides such as Shane, Rodger, Colin, and Brian add film stories, celebrity lore, and humor.

“Our guide I thinK Alex was his name,was very good, very personable and kind”

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Chicago: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus - The Chicago River start and first look at downtown
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Chicago: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,349 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $45

See Chicago from an open-top double-decker bus on a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass. Ride past Willis Tower, Millennium Park, Museum Campus, Navy Pier, and the Magnificent Mile, then hop off to explore. Digital commentary, live bus tracking, and optional walking tours or a river architecture cruise help you shape the day.

“Excellent tour to see the town and the weather was simply beautiful during my tour”

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