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Best Bus Tours in the USA: 15 Worth Booking

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The good bus tours fill weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Grand Canyon West Bus Tour with Hoover Dam and Optional Skywalk - Hoover Dam Memorial Bridge: a useful half-hour stop
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Grand Canyon West Bus Tour with Hoover Dam and Optional Skywalk

1.Grand Canyon West Bus Tour with Hoover Dam and Optional Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,224 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Ride from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West with hotel pickup, a Hoover Dam photo stop, lunch options, and about four hours at the West Rim. Explore Eagle Point, Guano Point, and Hualapai Ranch. Add the glass Skywalk or a helicopter flight to the Colorado River. Guides such as Terrence, Chris, Mike, and Derrick are known for keeping the long day moving.

“Amazing experience with memories that will last a lifetime… The helicopter/boat/skywalk are definitely worth the package price… 10 out of 10 experience… I would definitely recommend…”

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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Basin Street and Canal Street, stops 5 and 6
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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

2.New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,943 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $51

Spend a day touring New Orleans by double-decker bus with live English commentary. Ride the full 90-minute loop, then hop off for Jackson Square, the French Market, Frenchmen Street, the Garden District, the National WWII Museum, Mardi Gras World, and more. Climate-controlled lower-deck seats and an open-air upper deck give you two ways to see the city.

“Educational tour of New Orleans. The host Logan was funny and very knowledgeable of New Orleans would recommend”

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Kennedy Space Center: Entry Ticket with Explore Bus Tour - The bus ride to the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Complex 39
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Kennedy Space Center: Entry Ticket with Explore Bus Tour

3.Kennedy Space Center: Entry Ticket with Explore Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · from $92

Spend one or two days at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, then ride the Explore Bus Tour with a space expert. Stop for views of the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Complex 39 before reaching the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Your ticket also covers Shuttle Atlantis, Gateway, Rocket Garden, shows, films, and most attractions.

“The guide is very good and professional , very interesting explanations , it was a wonderful experience in family. We recommand this experience.”

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NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports - Starting at 9:00 a.m. near Midtown
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NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

4.NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,805 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Spend six hours touring four New York City boroughs by bus, from Harlem’s Apollo Theater and Bronx murals to Flushing Meadows, Bushwick street art, Williamsburg, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Guides such as Jim, Chris Lee, Solange, and Kevin lead the route, which ends near Chinatown and Little Italy. Expect short walks, photo stops, local food, and plenty of time on the bus.

“This was a pretty lousy tour It starts off going to the Apollo but you cannot go inside. The highlight was a one hour lunch in a dirty neighborhood with very few things to do and awful food choices. I would never ever recommend this tour. We finally got off the tour and took a cab back to our hotel.”

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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour - The Biograph Theatre and John Dillinger’s final hours
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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

5.Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,186 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride a climate-controlled coach through Chicago’s crime landmarks with guides such as Jay, Dane, Jamie, Sophia, or Maddie. You’ll hear stories of Al Capone, John Dillinger, Bugs Moran, and Frank Nitti, stop at the Biograph Theatre and Harry Caray’s mini mob museum, and visit historic crime scenes. The 90-minute to two-hour tour costs $49.

“the tour is about mafia and talk more about jhon dillinger a bank robber and mc Donald selling crak then AL CAPONE the tour don't talk about capone the real gangster i specs to see the places he live or operate this tour is not good and expensive .”

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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise - Begin at Bayside Marketplace for the full circuit
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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise

6.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 explore Miami by open-top double-decker bus, with nine stops, recorded commentary, live bus tracking, and a free one-hour bike rental. Add the 90-minute Millionaires Row cruise and evening city tour for waterfront views, illuminated landmarks, South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood, and more.

“The hop on, hop off bus is always a great way to see and learn about the city. The App that shows you the route and where the buses are traveling, assist you the plan your day. The App also goes into detail about the sites you will be seeing and is very easy to use.”

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Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas - The 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. hotel pickup
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Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas

7.Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,071 reviews · 15 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend a very long day traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim, with a separate driver and guide, onboard restroom, meals if selected, and stops in Boulder City, Kingman, and Seligman. Guides such as Jim Rossi, Robert, and Curty add history and humor, but late returns and changing pickup points require patience.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable gave lots of info. We like the stop to Route 66 and documentaries he showed.”

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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView® - Fifth Avenue and the Empire State Building
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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

8.New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,783 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

See New York after dark from an open-top double-decker, leaving Times Square at 6 or 8 PM for Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Brooklyn. A live guide or audio system provides commentary, though equipment and service can vary. The 90-minute route ends back at 712 7th Avenue.

“Stay away from. Horrible experience. Purchased the 6:00 pm with English guide. Had to wait in line until 7:30 for the bus to show up and had no guide. I requested a partial refund as I did not get what I paid for and it was denied. This company shouldn’t even be allowed to operate if they are going to this way. I am not one to complain but this was just wrong in every way. So many people were complaining. This was on December 20th. They blamed the traffic which there was a lot but the other bus line that was before this one kept their buses running as…”

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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans - Starting at Voodoo Tavern in the French Quarter
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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

9.Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Ride from the French Quarter to New Orleans cemeteries after dark, including Masonic Temple Cemetery #2 and, depending on the route, Charity Hospital’s pauper field or Odd Fellows Rest. Guides such as Henry and Roy mix burial history, ghost tales, music, and hands-on ghost-hunting tools. A stop at Morning Call may include beignets and a bathroom break.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining! We did the late night 11 PM cemetery tour and it did not disappoint. The stories were fascinating to hear and the tombs were so beautiful yet spooky as well. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus - What the live guide adds to the route
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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

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

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

In one hour, Gray Line Tennessee’s open-air double-decker bus takes you past more than 100 Nashville sights, including the Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Parthenon, Vanderbilt University, and Nissan Stadium. A live driver-guide, with guides such as JT, Mike, and Jolene featured on recent departures, supplies the stories and local color.

“The tour was great. We felt the person who did the talking was a little bland from past tours in other areas we have toured.”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour - Leaving Midtown at 566 10th Avenue
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

11.From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,426 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights with an English-speaking guide, then walk for about an hour among extravagant Christmas displays, including Lucy Spata’s famous house. Finish with nighttime photos at Brooklyn Bridge Park and DUMBO before returning to Bryant Park. Guides such as Matt, Jorge, and Antonio add city history and practical tips along the way.

“We really enjoyed our tour to Dyker Heights/DUMBO! Mike and Tony were awesome. Both took great care in making sure we had a safe and fun trip. I was pleasantly surprised that not only did we get to see the beautiful lights in Dyker Heights, Mike was very informative on the history of all five boroughs. We learned so much! Thank you for an amazing tour- one of our trip highlights.”

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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

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

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

Start at Bayside Marketplace for a bilingual Big Bus tour through Miami, South Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana, and the Design District. Then take a 90-minute Island Queen cruise past downtown, Miami Beach, and Millionaire’s Row. English and Spanish commentary, Wi-Fi, and a full bar are included, though drinks cost extra.

“The tour was great! But the person who greeted us was not customer friendly at all. We could pull up our confirmation # but not the code. She told us we could not go and refused to even look at my phone. A couple from Germany overheard her rudeness and offered to help us. thankfully we could get on the tour. She was so rude to us. Terrible!!!”

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2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide - Starting at 778 Baltimore Street
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2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

13.2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Spend two hours touring Gettysburg Battlefield from the Gettysburg Tour Center with an English-speaking driver-guide. Follow the three-day battle, see Devil’s Den, Little Round Top, Pickett’s Charge country, and major monuments. Guides such as John, Christina, Paul, and Christine are praised for clear storytelling, while the bus offers shelter from heat, cold, and rain.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job. It was kind of nice going in January with smaller crowds and having plenty of room on a warm bus!”

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Big Bus Las Vegas: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour - High Roller and the central Strip
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Big Bus Las Vegas: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

14.Big Bus Las Vegas: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,147 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $57

Ride Big Bus Las Vegas between nine stops, from MGM Grand and the High Roller to the Arts District, Mob Museum, STRAT, and the Welcome sign. Use the app to activate your ticket, track buses, and plan your stops. Expect digital commentary, friendly drivers, open-air upper-deck views, and waits that can stretch to about an hour in traffic.

“Good way to see the sights and hear narrative telling history of the locations. Better than driving in the traffic.”

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Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour - The Hollywood Sign from the hills
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Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour

15.Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,074 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Ride an open bus through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, and the Hollywood Hills. Hear stories from guides such as Brian, Fernando, George, and Jay, pass celebrity homes, and see the Hollywood Sign from the road. The 2-hour tour includes a Beverly Hills photo stop, but most sights are drive-bys.

“It was a great tour Fernando, the guide was very informative, we was given a lot of history of the area and we walked away with a very positive experience from the tour. Will recommend it to anyone that's in the area for a visit!”

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