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Glass-Top or Open-Top Convertible Bus Tour of DC | 6 hours

82 Reviews | Washington DC
From $119.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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VIP Panoramic Tour
2 Adults x $119.00
$238.00
Approx Total
$238.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Bottled water
  • Transport by glass-top or open-top, convertible tour bus
  • Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (seasonal: April 1 to October 15)
  • Live commentary on board
  • English-Speaking Live Tour Guide/Driver
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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! 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. 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: Apr 1 to Oct 15) in Georgetown in the warmer months, and during the fall/winter, we get to experience the Kennedy Center (seasonal: Oct 16 to Mar 31).

Meeting points

Starts/Ends at U.S. Navy Memorial

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center

    Starts/Ends

    15 minutes

  • U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

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

    20 minutes

  • White House

    Guided Stop (outside only)

    20 minutes

  • National World War II Memorial

    Guided Stop

    15 minutes

  • Jefferson Memorial

    Guided Stop

    20 minutes

  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (Pass By)

    Drive By

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

    Guided Stop

    15 minutes

  • Korean War Veterans Memorial

    Guided Walking Tour of Korean War Veterans Memorial

    15 minutes

  • Lincoln Memorial

    See the amazing and iconic memorial up close.

    20 minutes

  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Guided Walking Tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    15 minutes

  • Georgetown

    SEASONAL (Apr 1 - Oct 15); in the warmer months, guests enjoy a boat cruise on the Potomac River and have the opportunity to purchase lunch and explore Georgetown.

    1 hour

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

    SEASONAL (Oct 16 - Mar 31); lunch break & free time - enjoy the terrace for a view of the whole city, the exhibits and galleries & gift shops [show ticket to cashier for discount].

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • 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.
  • No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!).
  • Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between Oct 15 - Mar 15 due to colder temperatures.
  • The tour price includes a boat cruise, and tourists will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at one of several waterfront restaurants in the summer.
  • In off-peak season (Oct 16 – Mar 31), instead of boat cruise and Georgetown stop, we'll have lunch at Pentagon City Mall

Free Cancellation

December 11100% refund
December 12No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • 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.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.7

82 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 3 stars
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DC tour

Published on Nov, 2024

Nick is simply the best! Gene, the driver, kept us safe. Completely enjoyed our time with them! Very knowledgeable and friendly.

Best tour in dc

Published on Nov, 2024

Nick the guide is the best. Always giving a good explanation and making us laugh. Very funny. You can see that he likes what he does.

I really enjoyed this tour.

Published on Nov, 2024

We parked once and were able to tour more sights in 8-1/2 hours than if I had done it on my own, which would have taken two or more days. Nick, our tour guide, was informative, and Calvin, the driver, was entertaining. If this is your first time going to D.C., I suggest this tour.

Washington DC monument trip at dusk

Published on Oct, 2024

Wonderful experience. Ask for tour guide Derrick and driver Alisha. They were awesome The places and information were fantastic

Great tour of the main sights of Washington

Published on Oct, 2024

As we only had one full day this tour was a great way to see the main sights and learn interesting facts about Washington. We were in one of the small glass top mini buses and water was provided throughout the tour. Our tour guide Evan was extremely knowledgeable and informative and managed to keep us engaged throughout despite everyone being soaked in the bucketing rain. Would say that the boat trip was a let down, recorded commentary one way and nothing on the return and no interaction with the crew. This should be dropped from the tour, it does not bring anything to the day. A great tour, a great guide in Evan and a shout out to driver John, highly recommend this tour.

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