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Open-Top Bus Tours: 15 Top Decks Worth Booking

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Upstairs and uncovered is a completely different ride from the same route downstairs. These 15 open-top and double-decker tours are compared on deck size, what happens in rain and whether the front row can be claimed.

Rome: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour - The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus
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Rome: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour

1.Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9,537 reviews · 3 hours - 3 days · from $22Our pick

Ride Rome’s open-top Big Bus route past the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. Choose a 3-hour loop or 24-, 48-, or 72-hour ticket, then hop off at the city’s main sights. Audio commentary, Wi-Fi, walking tours, live bus tracking, and a seasonal night tour add value.

“Since the monuments in Rome are not near to each other. Taking this tour is a great way to see the city and learn about history.”

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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

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 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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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

3.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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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

4.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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Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Open-top Bus - The full route, from Basilica to the Danube
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Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Open-top Bus

5.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,493 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $41

Use a 1, 2, or 3-day Big Bus pass to circle Budapest’s key sights, from Parliament and Chain Bridge to Heroes’ Square and Gellért Baths. Audio commentary comes in 16 languages, and an English walking tour links Basilica with the Danube. You can also get 30% off a pier-side Danube cruise.

“Was money well spent. Nice buses and helpful staff.”

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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

6.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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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

7.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

8.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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Vienna: Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus - The City Route: St. Stephen’s Cathedral to modern Danube
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Vienna: Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus

9.Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,529 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 days · from $36

See Vienna from an open-top double-decker bus on the City and Palace routes. Your pass covers stops near Schönbrunn, Hofburg, Belvedere, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and UNO City. Choose 24 or 48 hours, then add a guided imperial-history walk, night tour, or Viennese sausage plate where offered.

“Excellent commentary as we travelled around the sites of Vienna. The set us up for the remainder of our stay.”

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Singapore: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus - The Red Route: Singapore’s Older Neighborhoods
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Singapore: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus

10.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,261 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus ticket to see Singapore from an open-top double-decker. The Red Heritage Route covers Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam. The Yellow City Route reaches Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Botanic Gardens, and Orchard Road. The 48-hour Explore ticket adds a live English night tour with local food and the Garden Rhapsody show.

“We rode the red and yellow lines and saw so much of Singapore. We rode on top under the awning. Could see things well and the breeze was awesome.”

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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

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 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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London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus - Starting at Embankment Stop 40B
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London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

12.Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,890 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

Ride a 1960s open-top Red Routemaster from Embankment while an English-speaking guide points out St. Paul’s, the Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. Guides such as Johnny, Paul, and Will are known for lively stories and humor. Bring a warm scarf, since the upper deck can be chilly.

“fantastic tour through London with Johnny and Bob. Make sure to wear a warm scarf on the upper level of the bus”

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Prague: Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat - The lunch buffet: a real part of the experience
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Prague: Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat

13.Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,865 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Cruise Prague’s Vltava River aboard a modern open-top glass boat. Enjoy a Czech aperitif, buffet lunch, live accordion music, and views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Kampa Island, the Dancing House, and Vyšehrad. Online commentary and maps help you identify the sights, though onboard narration may not always be available.

“The whole trip was excellent. From the moment we boarded, to ordering drinks, the food, the staff and the views from the boat were a highlight of our trip to Prague”

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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®

14.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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Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour - Chinatown, the Village, and the Latin Quarter
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Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

15.Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,760 reviews · 2 days · from $26

See Montreal from a double-decker bus with live French and English guides, then hop off at Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Montreal, Chinatown, Mount Royal, and more. Your two-day pass is useful for both sightseeing and getting around. Some options include a two-hour nighttime tour. Download the app before you go.

“The activity was great! It would be nice if at a certain stop the guides could let the patrons know if they are close to any food “must try” places, Schwartz St. Viateur Bagels, shopping areas.”

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