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National tour company expands into San Antonio, taking over City Sightseeing operation

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In a major shakeup of the local guided tour industry, the national company Historic Tours of America is breaking into San Antonio with plans to start offering trolley bus tours in March after City Sightseeing of San Antonio, with its signature red double-decker buses, recently shut down.

Historic Tours is rebranding City Sightseeing into Old Town Trolley Tours, which will offer tours in stadium-style trolleys, said Stephen Burress, regional manager at Historic Tours, in an interview. The company bought some of the assets of City Sightseeing, which had been run by owner David Strainge, and is hiring its workforce of roughly 20 employees, he said.

City Sightseeing stopped operating on Jan. 9, Burress said. He hopes to get Old Town Trolley up and running in San Antonio by early March. City Sightseeing’s tour routes will be expanded to go as far north as the San Antonio Zoo, the Japanese Tea Garden and the Witte Museum, he said.

Last month, Historic Tours planted local roots by buying a 4.6-acre property with several warehouses, taking up nearly an entire city block at 540 Culebra Rd., near the road’s crossing with Interstate 10 northwest of downtown. The company will have its offices there as well as a maintenance barn for its orange-and-green trolleys, Burress said.

Branding itself “The Nation’s Storyteller,” Historic Tours offers bus tours in its headquarters city of Key West, Florida, as well as in Boston; Nashville; San Diego; Washington, D.C.; Savannah, Georgia; and St. Augustine, Florida, according to its website. The tours cover a range of topics, from ghosts to the Boston Tea Party to seal tours in San Diego and President Harry Truman’s “Little White House” residence in Key West.

Old Town Trolley Tours has been operating in Key West since 1976, according to Historic Tours’ website. The company traces its origin to a partnership formed in the early 1970s to restore historic buildings in that city.

In a 2017 article, the online magazine Atlas Obscura described Historic Tours’ CEO Chris Belland as being “one of the earliest and most influential adopters” of using trolley-style buses to offer sightseeing tours — a style that has spread to cities across the U.S.

“The timing could not have been more perfect,” Belland said in a press release about the company’s entry into San Antonio. “We have been looking to expand and the opportunity presented itself in this amazing city. San Antonio is a city with incredible history, attractions, sites and fabulous people, which is what we look for when going into a city. We could not have done this without the collaboration of David Strainge.”

A native of England, Strainge opened City Sightseeing of San Antonio 13 years ago as a franchise of the international tour bus operator based in Seville, Spain. He has lately branched into other ventures, owning a minority stake in the Crockett Tavern and Be Kind & Rewind bars near Alamo Plaza, which are “ticking along rather nicely,” he said in an interview.

Historic Tours is “a 50-year-old, very established family company and I have very much enjoyed dealing with them,” he said. “I was more than happy to pass the baton. When I came here 13 years ago, I like to think I upped the quality of hop-on, hop-off tours in San Antonio and I have no doubt they’re going to use their resources and experience to get it to the same level” as in the other cities where they have tours.

Strainge said he is working with local restaurateurs Sam Panchevre and Terry Corless on a restaurant with a Day of the Dead theme, which they plan to open in roughly two months on the River Walk near La Villita.

“It’s going to be an authentic Mexican restaurant and bar,” he said. “We’re looking to do something that isn’t really on the River Walk in terms of style and attractiveness.”

Strainge is planning on staying in San Antonio “certainly for the short- and medium-term,” he said.

“I’ve got too much going on now in San Antonio,” he said. “I came here to build a business and I accidentally built a life.”

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Enjoy Moscow sightseeing at your own pace and explore the dynamic Russian capital on value-for-money Moscow hop-on, hop-off tours. Explore the charming city on double-decker buses with multiple routes covering popular Moscow attractions. Enjoy marathon sightseeing and discover the city at your own pace on a fun and flexible City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off Moscow bus tour that takes you around the city while providing an informative commentary on the buses about the points of interest. So, what are you waiting for? Start booking!

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The capital city of Russia, Moscow is home to the largest number of billionaires in the world. The city is the key political and socio-economic center of Russia and was named after the river Moskova. The city boasts a rich history spanning over eight centuries and is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites. Arbat street in Moscow is over 500 years old. With over 6 million passengers using the metro every day, Moscow’s metro is among the busiest in the world.

A hop-on hop-off Moscow bus tour aboard the double-decker buses is the easiest and most convenient way of sightseeing around this busy city. You can pick 48 hr ticket option to see the entire city at your own pace. The engaging commentary and complimentary walking tour work like icing on the cake. Make sure to book early and try an add-on boat tour to make the most of your itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: what is the best time to book a moscow hop-on hop-off tour.

March to May is the best time to plan a visit to Moscow. The days are long with significant sunshine which makes this time ideal for exploring the city. January is the coldest month so make sure to avoid it if you have a low tolerance for chilly weather. However, you will be able to score some good deals on airfare and accommodation during this time.

Q: How does it work?

Moscow bus tour offers you the convenience and flexibility to get off at the nearest designated stop. No tour guide, you set your own itinerary. You’ll find all the stops are located strategically at all the major attractions, making your touring as hassle-free as possible. And then, when you’re ready to continue, return to a designated bus stop, show your pass, and hop back on the bus and onwards towards your next attraction. So, go ahead and make a whole loop of the route once you have your tour ticket, get familiar with the city and pick out your favorite places to visit and then return to them during your stay.

Q: How many days are enough to explore Moscow?

We recommend at least two to three days to explore Moscow at a relaxed pace and cover most of its prominent attractions while enjoying shopping and local cuisine.

Q: What is the validity of the ticket?

There are several ticket options available to you, depending on your length of stay. Each bus tour will have validity from 24, 36, 48 to 72 hours. And the great thing is you can plan ahead as the vouchers are valid anywhere between 6 months to 1 year and can be used at any point during that period. Check the product page or bus tour operator for complete details.

Q: Where can I find a list of all the stops and a map of the various Moscow hop-on hop-off tour routes?

You can visit the relevant product page and check the Useful Downloads section to find the latest information as routes, stops, and timings change frequently.

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Moscow Tourist Bus

Discover the different routes and stops of Moscow's tourist bus and explore the city comfortably enjoying panoramic views of its main monuments.

Routes & stops

The Moscow sightseeing bus has two routes with 46 stops around the main tourist areas of the Russian capital , throughout which you can enjoy recorded commentary in English about the places you are passing through and the city's history .

Some of the unmissable stops for the Moscow bus are: Kropotkinskaya metro station, the  Pushkin Fine Art Museum , the Red October factory and the Alexander Gardens. And of course, no trip to Moscow would be complete without getting off at Red Square to explore the heart of Moscow, admire the Kremlin , St Basil's Cathedral , and the Moscow River.

You can check out the route with all the stops by clicking on the following link:

• Routes and stops on the Moscow bus .
• The ticket with 2-day validity costs € 33 ( US$ 35.50) for adults and € 30 ( US$ 32.30) for children between 7 and 13 years old. The bus ticket for children under 7 years old costs € 16 ( US$ 17.20).

Operating times & frequency

• Red line : from 10 am to 6 pm, every 20 minutes. The whole route lasts an hour.
• Green line : from 10 am to 6 pm, every 40 minutes. The whole route lasts two hours.

Buy your ticket online

Check out the prices for the Moscow Tourist Bus and buy your tickets online in advance via the following link:

• Moscow Hop-on Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus

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