open-top bus

Tourist transport, uncovered

An open-top bus is a double-decker bus with no roof on the upper level, used primarily for sightseeing tours in cities and tourist destinations.

Passengers on top get unobstructed views for photographs and landmarks: We rode an open-top bus through London.

Also called open-top double-decker or topless bus.

sightseeing

double-decker

Two-level transport

monuments · hop-on hop-off · audio guide · views · skyline · attractions · architecture · heritage · scenic route · photography

tourism

excursion

Brief recreational trip

brochure · souvenirs · destinations · vacation · holiday · ticket booth · tour operator · travel · route map · visitor

leisure

parade

Ceremonial public procession

sunshine · breeze · alfresco · outing · recreation · entertainment · community · event · music · summer

vehicle

coach

One who instructs

diesel · charabanc · omnibus · fare · timetable · route · express · shuttle · fleet · seats

Categories
Opposites
roof enclosure

open-top buscoach

One who instructs

motorcoach · double-decker bus

vehicle purpose/context

open-top buscommuter bus

Vehicle for daily travelers

city bus · transit bus · shuttle bus · school bus · intercity bus

Family

open, top, bus, open-topped, topped, topping, tops, buses, busing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G