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

75 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Worth it in the cities where the sights are too far apart to walk and parking is a punishment. These 15 compare the loops on price, how often the buses actually come and which passes run more than one day.

Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour - Squares, Girl Scouts, and Forsyth Park
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Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

1.Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

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

Ride Savannah’s narrated Old Town Trolley loop with guides such as Pops, Red, DA, Sunny, and Meagan. The roughly 1-hour-50-minute full circuit links 15 stops near Forsyth Park, City Market, River Street, museums, and historic squares. Hop off to explore, then return on a later trolley running about every 20 minutes.

“It was a great overview of a beautiful city! Informative and funny tour guides/drivers. There's so much history here, it's amazing.”

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New York: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus - Downtown Loop: from Broadway to Battery Park
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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

Use Big Bus New York to see Manhattan without driving or parking. Ride the Downtown and Uptown loops, hop off near the 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park, Broadway, Museum Mile, and Empire State Building, then track buses in the app. Commentary is available in six languages, with longer tickets adding digital walking tours.

“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 - Starting at Marathon Motor Works
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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 from an open-air, weather-protected trolley with live narration, music, and stops near Broadway, Ryman Auditorium, Belmont Mansion, the Parthenon, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Ride the full 90-minute loop first, then hop off where you like. Drivers such as CB, Sam, Owen, and Spaghetti bring different styles to the tour.

“Great experience. Do this first then decide where you want to return and tour! A good broad overview of the city of Nashville!”

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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops - How Much Time You Really Need
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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

Ride Boston’s enclosed, heated trolley between 13 stops on two loops, with live commentary from guides such as Rocky and Captain E. Hambone Wiggles. Use a 1-day or 2-day pass to reach the North End, USS Constitution, Boston Common, Back Bay, Copley Square, and more. Expect traffic, possible transfers, and uneven wait times.

“A wonderful way to get the lay of the land when in Boston then on the second trip around the city you know where you want to get off to explore. Also well narrated to give you lots of Boston as well as American History! Highly recommend!”

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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Tremé and Basin St. Station
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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

See New Orleans from a double-decker bus with live English commentary and a one-day hop-on hop-off pass. Start at Jackson Square, Canal Street, or another stop, then reach the French Market, Marigny, Tremé, Garden District, museums, Magazine Street, and Mardi Gras World. Guides such as Logan, Steve, Elroy, and Linda add local color, though stop signs and bus capacity can be confusing.

“Took the bus during 3 trips on November 14. We absolutely loved it. Sooo worth it! During each trip we had a different guide, each of them were funny and provided some information the others hadn't provided so we learned so much. They all had their own personality which we loved. They all speaked clearly and loud enough (they had a mic). We booked 3 tours in New Orleans and this one is the one that we felt we had way more than what we had paid for! Definitely recommend and will do again next time we visit NOLA.”

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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - The Red Line tells Honolulu’s civic story
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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

Build your own Honolulu route with a 1-, 4-, or 7-day trolley pass. Ride the Blue Line past Diamond Head and Halona Blow Hole, follow the Red Line through Chinatown and downtown, or connect Waikiki with shopping and dining stops. Drivers such as Tyler, Tim, Oli, Sam, and Duke add lively local commentary.

“Rode the blue line with Oli! Absolutely fantastic— very knowledgeable, engaging, and funny! The Blue line explores the scenic east side of the island and the views are incredible. Great way to get a taste for many sites before committing where to spend a whole day. Blue line trolleys run every 40 minutes, aim to be early/on time to pickup! Unfortunately the team ran into some unforeseeable delays during our run, but they were very genuine and apologetic. Big shout out to Mr. Carl!!”

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Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus - Blue Uptown Loop: Rockefeller Center to Central Park
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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

See Manhattan from an open-top double-decker bus with recorded commentary and hop-on, hop-off access. A 24-hour ticket covers Downtown, while 48- and 72-hour options add Uptown, Brooklyn, and self-guided walks. Use the Big Bus app for routes and live bus tracking, but allow extra time for traffic, stop confusion, and buses that may run about once an hour.

“My sister and I spent the weekend in NYC, and since it was her first time visiting, we decided to try the hop‑on hop‑off bus tour. It turned out to be such a wonderful experience. We both absolutely loved it. We learned so much about the city—insights and stories we never would have discovered on our own. It truly made our trip even more memorable.”

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Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option - Union Square, Civic Center, and Alamo Square
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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

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass to explore San Francisco by open-top double-decker bus. Ride the Red Route past Pier 39, Chinatown, Lombard Street, Golden Gate Park, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Hop off where you please, follow buses with the app, and add a sunset tour, Chinatown walk, aquarium entry, or wine tour if selected.

“It is a good experience if you want to see San Francisco and don’t have much time. We decided to do the whole route and then go back to the Golden Gate Park, but we ran out of time. Next time, we will decide ahead of time where we want to hop off . If you can, stay in San Francisco at least two days.”

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Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off - Starting at Waikiki Shopping Plaza
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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 an open-air trolley from Waikiki along Oahu’s southeast coast, with a guide-led route to Halona Blowhole, Kahala Mall, Sea Life Park, Rainbow Drive-In, and Leonard’s Bakery. Guides such as Marco, Chuck, Joey, and Keoki add local stories, while hop-on hop-off stops let you shape a one-to-eight-hour outing.

“Chuck was our tour guide he was the best tour guide I have had with Viator 10 stars 🌟 fro me. He took us to different places we got took pictures he was very knowledgeable and answer questions that some of us had on the tour bus”

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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley - Starting at Union Station or the Washington Welcome Center
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

10.Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,956 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride an open-air trolley through Washington DC for about 2.5 hours, with live narration from guides such as Smiley, MJ, Bill, or Hollywood. See the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and Washington Monument, then step off at three night stops near the Lincoln, FDR, and MLK memorials. Dress warmly and arrive 30 minutes early.

“Experience was amazing. It was an informative tour with lots to see. We were lucky to get a very experienced tour guide, Smiley.”

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Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour - What $38 buys you for the day
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Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

11.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

Spend up to 12 hours riding Fort Lauderdale’s Water Taxi between 20 stops, including Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Hollywood Beach, and waterfront restaurants. Live narration adds local color, while hop-on, hop-off service lets you build your own day. Bring time, patience, and a plan for the last boat.

“Your was interesting with all the flash homes and boats. Your guide was very good. Facilities onboard good”

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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops - Stop 6 to Stop 9: the Wharf, Spy Museum, and Smithsonian area
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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

12.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

Ride Big Bus Tours around Washington DC on a 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass, stopping near the White House, Capitol, memorials, museums, Georgetown, and Arlington Cemetery. You get digital commentary, live bus tracking, and optional audio tours. The Arlington walk may include a guided cemetery visit with guides such as Josh, who leads visitors to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

“This is the best way to get the layout of DC, and then stop where you want! The three day package allows you to prioritize your tour, and then come back for more!”

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St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour - The fort and waterfront stops deserve extra time
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St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

13.St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,799 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Tour St. Augustine by narrated trolley with a 1-day or 2-day pass. Ride the full loop first, then hop off for the Old Jail, Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, museums, churches, wineries, and the Fountain of Youth. Guides such as Kevin, Summer, James, and Davy Jones add local stories, while the included History Museum adds value.

“Great energy from the tour guide and learned lots of facts . Very convenient way to see the city and you limited time in the city.”

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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission - Fort Adams and the Bennington Overlook
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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

14.Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,785 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

See Newport’s grandest streets, ocean views, forts, parks, and mansion exteriors from a leather-seat trolley. Guides such as Trolley Rob, Carlos, and Trolley Bob add quick facts and humor, then you get 90 minutes inside The Breakers, the grand Vanderbilt mansion. The tour lasts about 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours and returns to the transit center.

“A great tour of Newport and the Mansions! The tour includes a ticket to The Breakers, the Vanderbilt Mansion.”

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San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with 17 Stops - Starting at Stop 1 near Fisherman’s Wharf
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San Francisco: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with 17 Stops

15.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with 17 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,600 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $56

This Big Bus tour gives you a broad first look at San Francisco, from Fisherman’s Wharf and Chinatown to Alamo Square, Haight-Ashbury, Golden Gate Park, and the Golden Gate Bridge. You can ride the full loop or hop off along the way. Digital commentary comes in seven languages, and the 48-hour ticket is the better choice if you want time to explore.

“Perfect way for me to explore the most interesting places in the city with a short amount of time before going to the airport.”

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