Open-Top or Glass-Top National Mall Bus Tour Plus Seasonal Cruise
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!
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).
What's Included
- 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
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Georgetown
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on Open-Top or Glass-Top National Mall Bus Tour Plus Seasonal Cruise?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-6349P25
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour 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.
- 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.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Open-Top or Glass-Top National Mall Bus Tour Plus Seasonal Cruise is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Open-Top or Glass-Top National Mall Bus Tour Plus Seasonal Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 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
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
