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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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).
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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
Departure Point
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Starts/Ends at U.S. Navy Memorial
Return Details
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Starts/Ends at U.S. Navy Memorial
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Starts/Ends 15 minutes
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Guided Walking Tour of the U.S. Capitol Building (outside only) 20 minutes
White House, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Guided Stop (outside only) 20 minutes
National World War II Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Guided Stop 15 minutes
Jefferson Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Guided Stop
20 minutes
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Drive By
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Guided Stop 15 minutes
Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Guided Walking Tour of Korean War Veterans Memorial 15 minutes
Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States See the amazing and iconic memorial up close. 20 minutes
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Guided Walking Tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial 15 minutes
Georgetown, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States 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. 60 minutes
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States 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]. 60 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
jrbollato
06 Aug 2025
Nick and Antonio were amazing guides! Nick is so full of energy and great historical information! Very knowledgeable and entertaining
Lisa_R
28 Jun 2025
Not good time management... couldn't have a "sit down" lunch in Georgetown as advertised. Guide told us to "just get a sandwich or something and take it with us". I didn't pay over a $100 per ticket to eat a sandwich in my lap while a guide talked to much and we saw too little.
ALRE02
24 Jun 2025
Our driver, Tony, and our guide, Joey, were awesome. We learned even more about DC on this trip. Joey told us about the Clock Tower and The White House Visitor Center and we went to both the next day which was worth the trip. This was our teenage grandchild’s first trip to DC and he also enjoyed the tour. We chose an open top bus and we had about 12 people in our group and even though the temperature was well into the 90’s, everyone was kind, cooperative, no complaining, and Tony and Joey made sure we had plenty of cold water bottles. We saw everything listed on the itinerary and the boat ride was also a fun experience with great info. Yes, we would recommend this tour!
This tour in
Washington DC
is organized by
USA Guided Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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