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Washington DC - What's the best and most affordable tour bus?

I am traveling to Washington DC this weekend with my wife and 3.5 month old son. I've been told that the best way to get around the city is a tour bus where you can get on and off wherever you'd like. I've found many different options online and I'm curious which are the best and most affordable. My top priorities are a spacious bus to fit a stroller, a clean bus and one that will come frequently. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks!

Public Comments

1. All the tour busses will fit that bill--- they're all clean and all have frequent stops (less than 15 minutes between) and have room for a stroller. I find the Old Town Trolley brand to be the least comfortable--- their seats are designed to look like little park benches and leave you with very little leg room and a very hard seat--- so you might want to avoid those. All the bus companies are priced more or less the same so your best bet is to look online a week or so before your visit and see which ones are running a sale. Sometimes you can get a "buy one day and ride for two" promo, or one that gives you a nighttime tour along wiht the hop-on/hop-off daytime busses. DC Circulator is another option--- it does not go to as many stops but the busses are brand new and the fares are around $2. It's a combination of a commuter bus and a tourist bus but it goes to plenty of the top attractions. I am not sure if those are narrated but they are brand new busses, and ride a little lower so it'll be easier to get on with the stroller.