Classic: Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing bus tour of Washington DC

Washington DC

Daily: 10AM – 6PM

1 Day Pass

Hop-on, Hop-off

This pass can be be scanned unlimited times throughout the day. Explore Washington DC at your own pace. Make the most of your time in Washington DC with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours. Explore the capital city’s sights at your own pace – simply hop off the bus at any of our conveniently located stops, and re-join when you’re ready.

Our carefully designed sightseeing tours take you closest to the Washington DC’s famous landmarks. Take in the neo-classical grandeur of the USA’s capital city with Big Bus. We’ll take you to all the famous landmarks, including The White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, National Cathedral, and many more. Sit back, relax and capture the sights from our open-top double-deckers, or hop off to explore and visit the city’s world-renowned attractions.

Highlights

1 Day Hop-on, Hop-off Ticket

Bike Rental Offer

See all the top Landmarks

Pre-recorded commentary in 8 languages

Authorized National Park Services Concessioner

See all the top Landmarks

1: L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum – 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW (at crosswalk on NW corner of Spy Museum)

SACKLER / FREER GALLERY BUREAU OF ENGRAVING NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM AMERICAN INDIAN MUSEUM ARTECHOUSE HIRSHHORN MUSEUM HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM

2: Washington Monument West – 2 15th St NW (On Raoul Wallenburg Place, between Jefferson & Independence Aves.)

SMITHSONIAN CASTLE SACKLER / FREER GALLERY BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM JEFFERSON MEMORIAL ARTECHOUSE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM WASHINGTON MONUMENT

5: Lincoln Memorial & Korean War Memorial – 100 Daniel French Drive SW (next to Korean War Memorial)

VIETNAM MEMORIAL ALBERT EINSTEIN MEMORIAL FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL LINCOLN MEMORIAL MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL

6: Arlington Cemetery – 1 Memorial Avenue (in the bus parking zone)

ARLINGTON CEMETERY

7: Lincoln Memorial North & Vietnam Veterans Memorial – Bus stop at SE corner of 23rd Street NW and Constitution Ave NW

8: Natural History Museum – Corner of 10th St NW & Constitution Ave (in front of the Natural History Museum)

9: City Center & Chinatown – North west corner of 10th St NW & G St NW

CHINATOWN NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY FORD’S THEATRE HARD ROCK CAFE THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES MUSEUM

10: The White House & Willard Hotel – 1401 Pennsylvannia Avenue NW (outside Willard Hotel, near corner with 15th St. NW)

US TREASURY AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM WHITE HOUSE HARD ROCK CAFE

11: US Capitol at Garfield Circle – East Side of Garfield Circle

12: Air & Space Museum – 600 Independence Ave SW (outside Air & Space Museum main entrance)

13: The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise – 800 Maine Ave SW (north-east corner of Maine Ave SW & 9th St)

ARTECHOUSE

Discover DC on two wheels with Unlimited Biking. Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free with Unlimited Biking. Rental includes bike, helmet, basket, lock, roadside assistance and an illustrated map featuring key routes and attractions. Bike rental is $8 an hour per person. Alternatively, enjoy $5 OFF per person for any bike tour or Segway tour. Bikes are to be collected and dropped off at Unlimited Biking Washington DC (998 Maine Avenue SW, Washington DC 20024). On arrival please present your ticket (issued by BBT staff member), your passport or ID card, and a credit card. Please note: all guests must be able to ride their own bike. No guest under the age of 18 will be supplied with a bike without the consent of an accompanying adult (18+).

Big Bus Tours gets you closest to meaningful monuments and memorials. Big Bus Washington DC is the authorized interpretive transportation services concessioner of the National Park Service and National Mall & Memorial Parks. As the official sightseeing tour of the National Mall & Memorial Parks, Big Bus Tours gets you closer to meaningful monuments and memorials.

What happens after I make my purchase?

A confirmation voucher will be emailed once the purchase is complete. You will then receive a separate email containing a QR barcode for each guest that can be scanned at the bus stop.

Can I use my voucher to board the bus?

Yes. Please bring a printed copy of your voucher with the QR codes or present your voucher on your mobile device.

Where can I start the bus tours?

You can board a bus and start your tour at any of the hop-on, hop-off bus stops.

Is the tour commentary available in my language?

Pre-recorded Commentary

Pre-recorded commentary available in 8 languages. All tours feature pre-recorded commentary, available via complimentary headphones. Red and Blue Loop buses feature commentary in 8 different languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese. Yellow Loop buses feature pre-recorded commentary in English.

What time do buses start and stop?

The Big Loop – Red Route operates daily from 10 AM – 6 PM (last bus departs) every 20-30 minutes with 13 Stops to Hop-On Hop-Off

How long will I have to wait for the next bus?

Red Route operates daily from 10 AM – 6 PM (last bus departs) every 20-30 minutes with 13 Stops to Hop-On Hop-Off

Frequency: Every 20 Minutes

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What happens after I make my purchase?

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Highlights

What happens after I make my purchase?

Can I use my voucher to board the bus?

Where can I start the bus tours?

Is the tour commentary available in my language?

What time do buses start and stop?

How long will I have to wait for the next bus?

Important Information

Meeting Point

What happens after I make my purchase?

Covid Measurements

Reviews

Classic: Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing bus tour of Washington DC

Important Information

Meeting Point

What happens after I make my purchase?

Covid Measurements

Highlights

What happens after I make my purchase?

Can I use my voucher to board the bus?

Where can I start the bus tours?

Is the tour commentary available in my language?

What time do buses start and stop?

How long will I have to wait for the next bus?

Important Information

Meeting Point

What happens after I make my purchase?

Covid Measurements

Reviews

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