Big Bus: Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Sunset Tour

About this experience

Book Big Bus Washington DC hop-on hop-off tickets and see the capital's monuments, memorials and museums from a double-decker bus. Choose a 24, 48 or 72 hour pass and hop off near the White House, the National Mall museums and the memorials as often as you like. Recorded commentary in five languages, exclusive drop-offs close to the monuments and a self-guided walking tour of Arlington Cemetery are included with every pass. What can you see on the Washington DC bus tour? The route links the city's best known sights, with popular stops at the Natural History Museum, the White House and the Willard Hotel, and the Air and Space Museum. You can also see landmarks such as the Jefferson Memorial and the Korean War Memorial along the way. The operator is an authorised National Park Service concessioner, which allows exclusive drop-offs close to the monuments. On the Red Loop, the first bus leaves Stop 1 at 9:30am and the last at 5:30pm, with buses every 15 to 20 minutes. Which pass should you choose? The Discover pass gives you 24 hours of unlimited rides. The Essential pass gives you 48 hours and adds 25% off the Sunset Tour, morning shuttle transfers from the Mayflower, Washington Hilton and Georgetown Marriott hotels to Stop 1, discounts at I Love DC Gifts, Artechouse and the International Spy Museum Store, and a free commemorative Oval Office photo from White House Gifts. The Explore pass gives you 72 hours with the same extras, plus a discount at Unlimited Biking. The Sunset Tour is a non-stop scenic tour, not a hop-on hop-off service, and leaves at 6:30pm from Stop 6 at L'Enfant Plaza and the International Spy Museum. What is included with every pass? All passes include unlimited hop-on hop-off travel, recorded commentary on the bus in English, French, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, the self-guided walking tour of Arlington Cemetery, exclusive drop-offs close to the monuments, and a mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking. Entry to attractions is not included. Boarding, rules and accessibility Your voucher is emailed to you shortly after booking. Show it on your phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point, and check the voucher for exact instructions. Food and alcohol are not allowed on board, except non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles. The buses are wheelchair and pram accessible, but for safety, visitors with mobility issues cannot use the upper deck. Pets are not allowed, except ADA service animals. The tour does not run on 4 July, 29 October or 25 December. Hotel shuttles leave at 9:20am from the Mayflower, 9:30am from the Washington Hilton and 9:45am from the Georgetown Marriott. Make more of your Washington DC visit Hop off near the Mall for Museum of the Bible entry tickets. For a deeper visit to Arlington, join the Arlington National Cemetery tour, and for a quieter way to see the memorials, try the monuments and memorials electric cart tour.

Not included

• Sunset Tour (discounted with 48 and 72 hour passes)
• Entry to attractions
• Food and drinks

Before you go

Show your voucher on your phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point listed on it. Red Loop: first bus 9:30am, last bus 5:30pm from Stop 1, every 15 to 20 minutes. No food or alcohol on board; non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles are allowed. The tour does not run on 4 July, 29 October or 25 December. Pets are not allowed, except ADA service animals.

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free up to 24 hours before your visit and get a full refund. Less than 24 hours before your visit, the booking cannot be cancelled.