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10 Night Bus Tours in the USA Worth Staying Up For

10 night tours  ·  from $36 a head

Every trip has one evening too few. These 10 night bus tours in the USA justify it, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to dinner.

Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus - Downtown adds a different side of Las Vegas
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Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

1.Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,612 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Ride an open-top double-decker through Downtown Las Vegas and along the Strip for about two hours. Digital commentary in English and Spanish covers the casinos, landmarks, and city story. Choose an adults-only 8 PM tour with a welcome drink, or the 10:15 PM late-night trip with a photo stop at the famous Las Vegas sign.

“Great tour. Narration could bev updated a bit. Dress warm. It was very chilly. Staff were very helpful and friendly.”

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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView® - Starting at 712 7th Avenue in Times Square
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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

2.New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,783 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

This 90-minute TopView® night tour leaves from 712 7th Ave at 6:00 or 8:00 PM. You ride past Times Square, Fifth Avenue, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Brooklyn Bridge. Live guides such as David, Shawn, and Nicholas have led especially engaging trips, though audio and bus delays can affect the experience.

“I wish I had known to bring headphones to hear the guide. I also wish I didn’t have to wait an hour on another bus.”

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Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus - Starting near the MGM Grand
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Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

3.Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,304 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Ride an open-top double-decker bus through Las Vegas after dark, passing the Bellagio Fountains, Eiffel Tower, Stratosphere, Fremont Street, and the famous Vegas sign. English and Spanish audio commentary explains the city’s past and present. Guides such as Dez, Reuben, Bruce, and Alvina have added humor and useful local tips.

“Wonderful tour of Las Vegas met interesting people from Australia! Great time!!”

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Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide - From Bayside to the Kaseya Center
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Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

4.Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,902 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Best value

Start at Bayside Marketplace at 8 p.m. for a 75 to 90 minute Miami night ride. Sit upstairs in the open air or below in comfort as a live English-speaking guide points out South Beach, Downtown, Brickell, the Port of Miami, Bayfront Park, and more. Guides such as Joel, Julio, and Martica have earned special praise for their humor and city stories.

“Our tour guide Joel was very funny and knowledgeable, he was great! We really enjoyed touring Miami at night and seeing all the beautiful lights!”

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Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus - The Lincoln Memorial stop is the tour’s anchor
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Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

5.Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,174 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Ride through Washington DC for about two hours, starting at Union Station and returning there after passing the White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam and Korean War memorials, Arlington, and more. You get a 15-minute Lincoln Memorial stop, first-come seating, and recorded multilingual commentary, with some departures offering live staff narration.

“Very nice tour. I would recommend it to anyone. Let's you figure out what you want to see the next day.”

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Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide - From Bayside to the Kaseya Center
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Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

6.Miami: Open-top Bus Sightseeing Night Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 528 reviews · 1h 30m · from $36

Ride an open-top double-decker bus from Bayside Marketplace through Downtown Miami, Brickell, South Beach, Ocean Drive, and Star Island. An English-speaking guide such as Martica, Armando, or Julio provides local stories, nightlife tips, and landmark commentary. Expect skyline views, city lights, and a breezy top deck, but no stops or hop-on hop-off access.

“The guide was excellent and made the trip worthwhile. Good vibes. We loved seeing Miami Beach at night. A little expensive though for a bus ride we thought.”

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NYC at Night: 3-Hour Luxury Bus Tour of Top Highlights - Columbus Circle and Fifth Avenue set the tone
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NYC at Night: 3-Hour Luxury Bus Tour of Top Highlights

7.NYC at Night: 3-Hour Luxury Bus Tour of Top Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 448 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Ride through Manhattan and Brooklyn after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Jared, Bryant, or Garrett. You’ll see Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central, Wall Street, One World Trade Center, and Hudson Yards, with stops at Grand Central and DUMBO for photos. The enclosed luxury bus keeps the pace comfortable, though you must climb three steps to board.

“An excellent tour led by Bryant, supported by Moni and Frank, our driver for the evening. Bryant involved all on board with his humour and informed us of historical facts, stopping off at Grand Central Station and the riverside bridge views. Many funny and witty anecdotes and recommendations for food stops during our stay. The tour really helped us get our bearings within the city, which helped the remainder of our stay. Thank you very much.”

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Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour - Seeing Philadelphia Change From Daylight to Night
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Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour

8.Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride through Philadelphia after dark with a local guide, passing Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, South Street, Penn’s Landing, Chinatown, and the Ben Franklin Parkway. The 90-minute English-language tour includes a 15-minute stop at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Rocky Steps. It is a continuous loop, not a hop-on hop-off bus.

“A good way to familiarize yourself with philly on your first day.....................................”

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New York City: Guided Private Glass-Top Bus Tour at Night - The glass-top bus and the view from the road
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New York City: Guided Private Glass-Top Bus Tour at Night

9.New York City: Guided Private Glass-Top Bus Tour at Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 185 reviews

Ride a climate-controlled glass-top bus through New York after dark with a private English-speaking guide. Walk the High Line and Little Island, visit Grand Central and Pier 17, stop for optional food in Lower Manhattan, and photograph the Brooklyn Bridge, Chrysler Building, and Times Square. Guides have included Tim, Rachel, Jack, and Oren.

“very nice, competent guide, answered all questions i had.”

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San Francisco Double Decker Bus Night Tour - Crossing the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island
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San Francisco Double Decker Bus Night Tour

10.San Francisco Double Decker Bus Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 95 reviews · 1 hour · from $52

Depart Fisherman’s Wharf at 6:30 PM for a 60 to 90 minute open-top bus tour through Chinatown, Nob Hill, the Embarcadero, and the Financial District. Cross the Bay Bridge for a Treasure Island photo stop, then return past the Ferry Building, Alcatraz Pier, and Pier 39. The driver speaks English, with audio options in several languages.

“I loved the tour. A great summary for a great city. Even though a two-hour tour is not enough to discover San Francisco, this tour helps you understand and uncover the the secrets, details and corners of the city. I recommend it very much!”

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