Bus & coach · HISTORICAL TOURS
Good historical bus tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ.
See Prague’s top sights by open top bus, with a castle stop, 26 language audio, and excellent value in just two hours.
“lots of historical places to visit, lots of information to absorb.”
Review of Gettysburg’s two-hour battlefield bus tour, with National Park guide, key Civil War sites, practical tips, value, and booking advice.
“What an awesome experience. Very informative, would recommend to anyone coming this way for a visit.”
Ride Prague’s historic Line 42 tram for 24 hours, with hop-on hop-off stops near Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the Vltava.
“The tram follows a very nice route trough the center of Prague. It even stops near the castle of Prague. Very friendly and helpfull staff on the tram. They guided me to the Prague Transport Musuem which is worth a visit for those who like the trams in Pargue.”
Review the Hague’s historic hop-on hop-off tram, with 16 stops, multilingual audio, Scheveningen beach access, and practical planning tips.
“It would be nice if it could tell you which stop the tram is currently stopping at.”
Taste Brooklyn’s pizza, pierogi, kielbasa, cannoli, and more while exploring its neighborhoods by comfortable bus.
“A great way to see Brooklyn and eat at great places. Thanks Laurie for a great day. We did not go back to the hotel hungry. Thanks to Luis for the safe driving.”
See Charleston’s top landmarks on a 90-minute climate-controlled bus tour with local stories, historic neighborhoods, and flexible departures.
“It was informative, fun and a great introduction to the city.”
Review of Memphis’ Mojo music bus tour, including Sun Studio, Beale Street, live music, landmarks, practical tips, and value.
“This tour was excellent! Cecil was very informative, telling us about the history of music in Memphis. He also entertained us with his guitar playing skills. Princess, drove us around & is a worthy sidekick. It was fascinating to see where Elvis played his first live concert and Sun studios where so many of the great hits were recorded. I would highly recommend.”
Review of Memphis Haunted History Bus Tour, with ghost stories, Victorian mansions, historic stops, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.
“Good information. Comfortable bus. Both the driver and commentator were very friendly, courteous, and knowledge. We enjoyed ourselves and our small group made it super cozy. Love how they were prepared with mosquito repellant for us. Good tour!”
![Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura - Starting in Takayama at 8:30 in the morning](https://assets.bustourdays.com/wp-content/uploads/departing-from-takayama-regular-sightseeing-bus-world-heritage-sites-shirakawago-and-gokayama-ainokura.jpg)
Visit UNESCO-listed Ainokura and Shirakawago from Takayama by comfortable bus, with local guidance, free time, lunch, and mountain views.
“The guide is very informative and adequate time is allowed in each stop to visit the area. The open-air museum, which is included in the ticker, is well worth visiting. We wish we had spent a bit more time there instead of wandering around in the village.”
Review Kathmandu’s six-hour shared bus tour to five major temples and heritage sites, with practical advice on value, timing, stops, and expectations.
“Guide didn't brief us regarding the place we visited. Normally all the guide do this before starting each tour place, so the we know the significance of the each place we visited. Bus was not clean”
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