Comments on: Bus Tours – A Vacation Value!

By: Travel on a Shoestring Carnival: Europe #2 « Less Than a Shoestring

Travel on a Shoestring Carnival: Europe #2 « Less Than a Shoestring — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:52:20 +0000

[...] Money Life advises time-strapped travelers to consider Bus Tours – A Vacation Value! He writes, “My wife and I took our honeymoon cruise through the Western Mediterranean, and [...]

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:47:07 +0000

Great ideas, PT! That’s the way I like to do it as well.

By: PT from Prime Time Money

PT from Prime Time Money — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:20:23 +0000

I’ve recently discovered the genius of the bus tour. I’ve always thought it was the cheesy/touristy way to see the city you are seeing. However, in my recent trips to Singapore and Mexico City, the bus tours have been invaluable.

I recommend taking the bus the first day you arrive. #1 You are tired and chillin’ on the bus allows you to take it all in without much walking. #2 You can see every major point quickly and then plan more intensive trips for the rest of the week.

By: deepali

deepali — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:48:25 +0000

Well, that’s why I said DC. All the sights are right on top of each other! Although I suppose you’ll want to take the bus to get into Georgetown (but there isn’t anything to see there….). In any case, here in the summertime, the double decker buses open the tops. It would be worth the ride just for that view.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:19:34 +0000

Ahhh! I missed the free bus when I was in Edinburgh! I took the red bus you pay for. But, the city is beautiful and I really enjoyed my visit there.

(OK, I’ll be honest, most of my trip to Edinburgh was spent partaking in the traditional Scottish pastime, and I don’t mean museums and galleries! Mmmm, I love Tennats Smooth!)

Thanks for the tip!

By: Looby

Looby — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:13:11 +0000

This is a great tip, I love using these buses when I am only in a city for a short time, you can see lots of sites really quickly. Also look out for other types of bus systems, in Edinburgh there is a free bus that goes around all the museums and art galleries.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:03:14 +0000

deepali, the cheapest option is always to walk! But when you are on vacation the object for most people is to see and do as much as they can while they have the opportunity. For most people, their time is limited, so this type of transportation is a great way to see and do as much as possible.

By: deepali

deepali — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:17:30 +0000

Well, in DC, the cheapest option would be to walk.