The 15 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in the USA

Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour - Franklin Square and the Juliette Gordon Low district

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,527 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Explore Savannah by trolley with narrated history, flexible hop-on stops, River Street views, and practical tips on timing, price, and weather.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars The Savannah Trolley Tour is a fantastic way to see the city. Both of our tour guides were knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely fun, which made the experience even better. It is an easy, enjoyable way to explore Savannah, learn its history, and get oriented without feeling rushed. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a great overview of the city.”

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New York: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

2.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5,863 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

See New York from an open-top Big Bus, with Downtown and Uptown loops, audio commentary, flexible stops, and Statue of Liberty views.

“Miguel, JR and Manny were the best guides and drivers they were super knowledgeable- Brooklyn tour was AMAZING”

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Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

3.Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,643 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

See Nashville’s top sights by trolley, with live commentary, 13 stops, and flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing for a full day.

“Route can change so check the website. Drivers are all fun and well informed. Worth doing one lap first to get the lay of the land”

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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

4.Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

Boston’s hop-on hop-off trolley links 13 key stops, live narration, and flexible sightseeing, with useful tips on routes, timing, and value.

“Our driver / guide sounded like a robot who’s batteries were running out.. wasn’t really interested in anything other than tips”

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

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

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

Review of New Orleans City Sightseeing’s hop-on hop-off bus, with route stops, guide quality, timing, value, drawbacks, and booking tips.

“Great way to get around town and see what to explore later. Tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

6.Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,783 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Explore Honolulu at your own pace with flexible Waikiki Trolley passes, scenic routes, historic stops, and practical tips for avoiding delays.

“Great value and beautiful sights on the Blue line. The narration was helpful. The Pink line was a great way to get to FoodLand for groceries. The trolly staff was very friendly and helpful.”

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Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

7.Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4,762 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Big Bus NYC review covering routes, stops, timing, value, winter limits, app tips, and who should book this flexible sightseeing bus tour.

“They cancelled and have not talked about a refund and viator hasn't either. Waiting to hear from you”

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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

8.Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,539 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

Big Bus SF review covering 17 stops, Golden Gate views, hop-on freedom, sunset extras, timing, comfort, and real value at $56.10.

“These buses are always great in major cities throughout the U.S. I use them o get around when I first get to city to get the lay of the land. They are perfect.”

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Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off

9.Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,159 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Ride Oahu’s Blue Line along dramatic coast roads, stopping at Halona Blowhole, Kahala Mall, Rainbow Drive-In, and Leonard’s Bakery.

“The bus does not stop for photos, there are significant delays between busses and communication with the bus company is almost non existent….however our driver, Tyler was amazing and DEFINATELY a five star guy!”

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Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

10.Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,932 reviews · 1 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $38

Review of Fort Lauderdale’s $38 Water Taxi, with route tips, stop-by-stop advice, timing, value, accessibility, and Hollywood connections.

“So fun! The crews are top notch! Friendly, efficient, fun. Would be fun to spend the day hopping on and off……that’s our plan I. The next visit.”

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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

11.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,848 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Review of Washington DC’s 18-stop Big Bus tour, with route details, timing tips, costs, add-ons, and honest advice on who should book.

“It was horrible. The bus never showed and they refused to refund me $108. Due to DC being closed and the bus charging me after not showing up, it was the worse trip ever for my 7 year old granddaughter first trip to DC. We even had to cross the street due to the area becoming unsafe around 7pm. Who can afford to give away money and not getting anything in return. Per their policy you have a 24hr cancellation time, however I booked the trip approximately 4hrs before the scheduled appointed time to meet with the bus. Other buses came and was available for their clients. So unfair for…”

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