In my article How to Use Long Layovers as a Tool, I mentioned hop-on-hop-off bus tours. These are not only a great option for layovers. I often take advantage of them in destinations in which I spend several days.
Hop on hop off bus tours have more than 400 tours available. The tours are especially designed for travelers of all ages. The tours are also included with multi language audio guides and live professional guides.
Hop-On-hop-Off bus tours take you to the most popular landmarks in a city. You can choose to stay at each attraction for a quick photo before you hop back on the bus or spend some time exploring and take the next bus.
The headphones provided give you detailed pre-recorded information in eight different languages about each stop and even landmarks you may pass along the way.
For flights lasting more than six hours, layovers can be good if you need a break from sitting and want to walk around. Flights with stopovers are also generally cheaper. If your stopover is in a city where you have a friend, it’s always fun if he/she can meet you for a meal at the airport or very close by.
If you choose to make a long layover, It is a good idea to take this bus tour on the first or second day in a destination if possible because it gives you the lay of the land and puts a mental map in your head of the city, including landmarks or neighborhoods you may want to revisit to spend more time in.
I have identified streets with restaurants and bars that look good to eat, read a book or simply take in the soul of a city.
Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tours, written by Tor Kjolberg