Glass-Top or Open-Top Convertible Bus Tour of DC


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From $99.00

40 reviews   (4.70)

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 6 hours

Departs: Washington DC, Washington DC

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

There’s no better way to tour Washington, DC, than with USA Guided Tours’ Open-Top Convertible Bus Tour! This unparalleled, open-air sightseeing experience features our glass-top, convertible Mercedes-Benz Sprinter—the first ever seen in the nation’s capital!

Hop aboard and catch incredible panoramic views with an expert tour guide as your chauffeur and narrator. You will begin by exploring the National Mall to observe the United States Capitol, White House, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial, and much more while passing by and learning about other significant landmarks. What’s more, you will pass through Embassy Row, Georgetown, and Northern Virginia along scenic routes.

This tour operates year-round, rain or shine. The glass top, when closed, is completely waterproof and air-tight, so sudden weather or temperature changes are never a problem.

For a unique experience, this tour offers a leisurely cruise on the Potomac River (Seasonal: April 1 to October 15)


What's Included

Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (seasonal: April 1 to October 15)

Bottled water

English-Speaking Live Tour Guide/Driver

Live commentary on board

Transport by glass-top or open-top, convertible tour bus

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
  • CHILD: Age: 3 - 12
  • ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Shuttle buses and vans do not have storage for accommodating carry-on bags or baby strollers. Please only bring purses, briefcases, or backpacks for your tour
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between Oct 15 - Mar 15 due to colder temperatures
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
Starts/Ends

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Guided Walking Tour of the U.S. Capitol Building (outside only)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

White House
Guided Stop (outside only)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National World War II Memorial
Guided Stop

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jefferson Memorial
Guided Stop

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Drive By

• Admission Ticket Free

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Guided Stop

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Korean War Veterans Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of Korean War Veterans Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Memorial
Guided Stop

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Georgetown
We'll spend some time at beautiful Georgetown Waterfront Park for a lunch break.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Potomac River
Seasonal: March 15 to October 15.
For a unique experience, this tour offers a leisurely cruise on the Potomac River with your guide, who will answer any questions you might have.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Washington Monument
Drive by

• Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Drive by

• Admission Ticket Free

Embassy Row
Drive by

• Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

“Fun in the sun & rain”
Sherry_H, 01-11-2022
The tour guide & the driver was excellent, both were friendly, kind & humorous! Although, we encountered some rain they kept the tour fun & engaging. The vehicle was awesome, we were able to get a short time of sun. Overall, I would recommend this tour & maybe try it again on a “real sunny day”!
Great way to visit the high points of the city. Early fall is a great time to visit.
rosalindj557, 24-10-2022
Yousef and Mr. Map were excellent hosts. Mr. Map's knowledge was impressive. Loved the smaller group and bus.
Washington Wonders of the World
Janet_W, 23-10-2022
Great, informative and clear commentary. The monuments were wonderful and all we expected them to be. Were blessed with a beautiful autumn day so the colours provided an added bonus
VIP open top tour...do it!!
DamaNore, 26-09-2022
We had very small amount of time in DC. This tour was perfect to explore all of the highlight locations. The VIP sprinter bus kept our group small making it easy to engage and ask questions to our guide.
Dre was our historian and he had a wealth of knowledge to share with us. He really made this experience top notch. Toy was our driver and made sure we were taken care of and provided us the best shots of locations before the up close look!!
See the monuments at night!
B9611IJcatherinec, 24-09-2022
We had a very nice time on the moonlight, sunset tour. Nick, our host and Driver, was informative and humorous. His narration added a lot of color to the sites and he was very conscientious about all the guests having a comfortable experience.

Seeing the monuments at night is breathtaking. Makes them seem even more meaningful and impressive. Highly recommend the open bus tour as well so that you can experience all around you.




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