Glass-Top or Open-Top Convertible Bus Tour of DC | La Vacanza Travel

Glass-Top or Open-Top Convertible Bus Tour of DC

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: United States, District of Columbia, Washington DC
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  • 6 hours
  • Washington DC
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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—the first ever seen in the nation’s capital!

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. What’s more, you will pass through Embassy Row, Georgetown, and Northern Virginia along scenic routes.

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).

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-2608

Starts/Ends

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, First St NE East Plaza of the Capitol Between Constitution and Independence Avenues, Washington DC, DC 20510

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

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500

Guided Stop (outside only)

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: National World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Ave SE Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20003-1636

Guided Stop

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, DC 20242

Guided Stop


Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, 1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20242

Drive By

Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024

Guided Stop

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002

Guided Walking Tour of Korean War Veterans Memorial

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002

Guided Stop


Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20002

Guided Walking Tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Georgetown, Washington DC, DC 20007

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

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Live commentary on board
  • Bottled water
  • Transport by glass-top or open-top, convertible tour bus
  • English-Speaking Live Tour Guide/Driver
  • Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (seasonal: April 1 to October 15)

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Stroller accessible
  • 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.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA


Departure Time

10:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

277madisonk

07 Mar, 2024

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!

marykH4503TZ

22 Dec, 2023

We visited major historical sites and got to know about different buildings as we traveled. We had time to take photos.

Ed_C

30 Nov, 2023

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.

carolwM6828ZU

30 Oct, 2023

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.

Rene_S

16 Sep, 2023

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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Lots of sites, great guide!

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