Glass-Top or Open-Top National Mall Bus Tour Plus Seasonal Cruise
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).
Options
VIP Panoramic Tour
Seasonal Cruise: Seasonal Potomac River Cruise (seasonal: April 1 to October 15) or the Kennedy Center during the off-season.
What's included in Glass-Top or Open-Top National Mall Bus Tour Plus Seasonal Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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)
Inclusions
- 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
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Starts/Ends at U.S. Navy Memorial
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Tour starts/ends at U.S. Navy Memorial: 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004. • Tour departs promptly at 10 am, so please arrive 15 - 20 minutes prior to the departure time for a timely check-in. • Tour duration: 6 hours • The sitting is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. • A moderate amount of walking is involved. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. • Not wheelchair accessible. • The boat cruise is seasonal from April 1 to October 15. • 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 the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. • Tour buses do not have storage for accommodating carry-on bags or baby strollers. Please only bring purses, briefcases, or backpacks for your tour. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. • Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between Oct 15 - Mar 15 due to colder temperatures.