Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour & Open-top Sunset Tour with Guide

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Overview

Discover DC aboard a Big Bus open-top double-decker with unlimited hop-on, hop-off access and digital commentary in multiple languages. See iconic sights like the White House, Capitol Building, and Arlington National Cemetery at your own pace.

Hop off to explore top attractions including the Smithsonian Museums, the Library of Congress, and powerful memorials on the National Mall.

Then, experience the capital in a whole new light with a 2.5-hour panoramic night tour featuring illuminated sites like the Washington Monument, the Iwo Jima Memorial, and the historic Georgetown neighborhood.

Explore the nation’s capital like never before. Find hidden spots, enjoy its historic charm, and see its landmarks all lit up at night.

Options

72hr Bus/Night Tour/Arlington

72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour
2-hour Sunset Tour
Free Oval Office Photo
1 Hour Free Bike Rental

48hr Bus/Night Tour/Arlington

48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour
2-hour Sunset Tour
Free Oval Office Photo
1 Hour Free Bike Rental

24hr Bus/Night Tour/Arlington

What's included

Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
Open-top Double Decker Bus
Curated audio guide tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin and Georgetown
2.5hr Sunset Tour with Live Guide
24/48/72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour with pre-recorded commentary
Big Bus Tours app with route information and live bus tracking

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

What to expect

Washington Monument
Pass by

View from Big Bus
Lincoln Memorial
Pass by

View from Big Bus
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Pass by

View from Big Bus
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Pass by

View from Big Bus
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Pass by

View from Big Bus
International Spy Museum
Pass by

View from Big Bus
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Pass by

View from Big Bus
Arlington National Cemetery
Pass by

View from Big Bus
National World War II Memorial
Pass by

View from Big Bus
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Pass by

View from Big Bus
Chinatown
Pass by

View from Big Bus
Pass by

View from Big Bus
Union Station
Pass by

View from Big Bus
U.S. Capitol
Pass by

View from Big Bus
The Wharf
Pass by

View from Big Bus
Georgetown
Pass by

View from Big Bus
Marine Corps War Memorial
Pass by

View from Big Bus

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR: Redeem ticket at Stop #1 – Washington Monument, or with the driver at any route stop.

SUNSET TOUR: departs from Stop #6 - L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum -
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, across from Spy Museum in front of US Postal Headquarters

End point

HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR: Redeem ticket at Stop #1 – Washington Monument, or with the driver at any route stop.

SUNSET TOUR: departs from Stop #6 - L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum -
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, across from Spy Museum in front of US Postal Headquarters

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours may be taken on separate days
Sunset Tour is 2.5 hours and departs from Stop #6 - L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum. Sunset Tour has a live guide.
Unlimited Biking Offer: Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free. Rental includes bike, helmet, basket, lock, roadside assistance and an illustrated map featuring key routes and attractions.
Free Oval Office Photo: Present your ticket at White House Gifts (701 15th ST NW) to receive a free Oval Office digital photo. One photo per ticket.
Exclusive audio guide tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin and Georgetown
Guests may activate ticket either via the Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
Official Bus Tour Provider of the National Mall: a portion of every ticket helps preserve DC's monuments and memorials—so your Big Bus experience supports America’s history for generations to come
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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