Open-Top Convertible Bus Tour: Panoramic DC Sightseeing
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59 Ratings
Washington
Experience the best of Washington, DC on an open-top convertible bus tour. Enjoy panoramic views, expert narration, and a leisurely cruise on the Potomac River.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center - Starts/Ends

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

  • White House - Guided Stop (outside only)

  • National World War II Memorial - Guided Stop

  • Jefferson Memorial - Guided Stop

  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial - Drive By

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - Guided Stop

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

  • Lincoln Memorial - Guided Stop

  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Guided Walking Tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial

  • Georgetown - Apr 1 to Oct 15. We’ll spend some time at beautiful Georgetown Waterfront Park for a lunch break. Off-Peak (Oct 16

  • Mar 31) Lunch at Pentagon City Mall

  • Potomac River - April 1 to October 15. Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Potomac River! 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. Off-Peak (Oct 16

  • Mar 31) Lunch at Pentagon City Mall.

  • Washington Monument - Drive by

  • U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial - Drive by

  • Embassy Row - Drive by

What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Travel in style with a glass-top or open-top convertible bus
  • Seasonal Potomac River boat cruise (available April 1 to October 15)
  • Enjoy live, onboard commentary during your tour
  • Proficient English-speaking tour guide/driver
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Explore Washington, DC, like never before with USA Guided Tours’ Open-Top Convertible Bus Tour! Our one-of-a-kind outdoor discovery journey takes place in our glass-top, convertible Mercedes-Benz Sprinter—the first of its kind in the country’s capital!

Jump onboard to experience breathtaking panoramic vistas with a knowledgeable tour guide who doubles as your driver and storyteller. The trip kicks off with an exploration of the National Mall where you can see the United States Capitol, White House, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial, among other key sights while driving past and learning about other meaningful landmarks. Additionally, you will traverse through Embassy Row, Georgetown, and Northern Virginia on picturesque paths.

Regardless of the season or weather, our tour is always operational. The glass top of our vehicle is fully waterproof and hermetically sealed when shut, ensuring sudden climatic or temperature shifts are no issue.

Add an extra touch of novelty to your trip with a peaceful boat ride on the Potomac River (seasonal: Apr 1 to Oct 15) that this tour offers.

  • 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
Location
905 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Starts/Ends at U.S. Navy Memorial
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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277madisonk
Mar 7, 2024
Worth It! - We weren't sure what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised and had an amazing day! We got to see tons of monuments and learn some DC history with our excellent tour guide, Nick, and professional navigator, Mr. Curtis. This is not something we would have been able to navigate or put together ourselves. This tour simplified the experience of sightseeing around Washington D.C! It is definitely worth the higher price tag!
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Marykh4503tz
Dec 22, 2023
Informative and comprehensive. - We visited major historical sites and got to know about different buildings as we traveled. We had time to take photos.
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Ed_c
Nov 30, 2023
Great monument tour -ignore the overview - It was a great tour but beware the overview is NOT the tour! Check the list of stops. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about history. Totally worth it especially if your first time in DC. I like the small tours. Timely bathroom breaks.
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Carolwm6828zu
Oct 30, 2023
A Must-Do Experience! - The tour was amazing! Our guide, Andre, had an encyclopedic knowledge of the the history of Washington DC. I've been on other DC tours in the past, and this tour exposed us to so much more, especially the contribution of people of color to our nation. I will definitely book this tour again on my next visit and will recommend to everyone I know who is planning a DC trip.
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Rene_s
Sep 16, 2023
Ask for Christopher! - Excellent tour! Ticked off most of the obvious places to go in DC. The boat cruise was my highlight. You could see the planes taking off from Ronald Reagan airport. They weren’t flying that far over your head! The tour guide Christopher had loads of energy and charisma. A local, he clearly know his city’s history inside out. Nothing was too much trouble. In fact we were running slightly ahead of schedule so he took us on a slight detour, just across the bridge into Arlington, Virginia, so we were fortunate to also see the Iwo Jima Memorial. Above and beyond. I highly recommend this tour!
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Nataliegk4036ri
Sep 11, 2023
Wonderful first Monuments experience in DC! - What a great first Monuments tour experience for my Mother! It would not have been possible without such a great tour guide, Nick! Nick had a wealth of knowledge that was much appreciated! Each stop was just enough time but not too much. Great views in the open top. Lunch break and Potomac tour was a nice break! I cannot think of anything that I would change!
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Nevablu
Aug 22, 2023
Must Do!!! - The tour guide Nick the Tour God!!!! Absolutely awesome!!! First time in DC I learned so much information!!!!
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Chriskb199og
Jul 21, 2023
Worthwhile tour - While the weather was not good, the tour was excellent. Dion was our guide, he was knowledgeable and entertaining. We got to see what we wanted and even my 16 year old had a good time.
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Genia_r
Jul 13, 2023
DC Fun in the Sun in One Day - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Bus was on time and guide always had her occupants in mind.
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Bmodman
Aug 22, 2023
Lots of sites, great guide! - Great Tour to get a lot of information and sites in a comfortable 6 hours. Small group size is ideal, and Chris, our guide, has an amazing wealth of information. He is highly qualified and entertaining as well.
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