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Big Bus: Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Potomac River Cruise

Double-decker bus on Washington DC Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour passing the US Capitol building.
Big Bus tour passing Washington DC landmarks, including the Capitol Building.
Big Bus tour passing by the Washington Monument in Washington DC.
Open-top double-decker bus touring Washington D.C. landmarks, including the U.S. Capitol.

Roam the city of Washington DC with this hop-on-hop-off tour and visit some of the most famous landmarks with amazing offers included in your ticket.

    • Speed through Washington DC on a 1/2/3-day hop-on hop-off bus tour and explore the capital's must-see spots on your terms.

    • Your DC trip is running on your schedule as the Red Loop’s got 17 stops and buses every 15-20 mins – hop on, hop off, and repeat.

    • Upgrade to a 2 or 3-day pass to sail the Potomac River, take a 2-hour sunset tour, see the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, and enjoy sweet discounts!

    • Jump on a double-decker bus, tune in to the audio guide in 5 languages, and let the US capital's history unfold as you ride.

    • Discover landmarks like Jefferson Memorial, White House, and Korean War Memorial as an Authorized National Park Service concessioner.

    • 1/2/3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

    • Access to Red Loop

    • 45-min Potomac River one-way boat ride (based on option selected)

    • Morning shuttle transfers from Mayflower, Hilton & Marriott to stop #1 Union Station (based on option selected)

    • 2-hour sunset tour (based on option selected)

    • 25% off on sunset tour (based on option selected)

    • Bike rental offer (book 1 hour, get 1 free)

    • Discounts at I Love DC Gifts, Artechouse, International Spy Museum Store & Unlimited Biking (based on option selected)

    • Free commemorative Oval Office photo from White House Gifts (based on option selected)

    • Pre-recorded audio commentary in English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese (on the bus)

    • Exclusive drop-offs close to monuments

    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia and over 21 countries have loved this experience
    Irene W Lewis-Bland

    Irene

    5/5

    Apr, 2025

    Loved everything about it except the waiting for the bus! This is my second survey but we enjoyed the experience so much we didn't mind doing it again.
    Irene W Lewis-Bland

    Irene

    5/5

    Apr, 2025

    The opportunity to be upfront and clearly visible places in the city that we may not have accessed if we were driving. Amazing!
    Delilah K Merica

    Delilah

    4/5

    Mar, 2025

    It was convenient and easy. The drivers and people at the stops were great. The bus was clean and in condition. The sound tracks could use some updating with more information and less music. There is so much to say about Washington DC to fill the gaps. I liked hearing about the basin having been a swamp and tieing it into the phrase "draining the swamp". Never knew that. It's a learning experience for a lot of kids (and adults) so pack it full of "Who knew?" moments and less music.
    Susan Pivetz

    Susan

    3/5

    Mar, 2025

    I understand that traffic happens and that the busses in Washington DC stop at 4:30 pm. However, at the Lincoln Memorial, the bus schedule indicates the bus comes through about every 20 minutes. When I got to the pickup area, the app indicated a 45 - 55 minute wait, so more than double. Consequently by the time I got back to the Washington monument to switch from Pink to Red the last bus had already departed leaving me to walk back to my starting point. Avoiding a 20 minute walk was one of the main reasons I purchased the ticket. The person at the Washington Monument offered me no other solutions & had an "oh well, too bad" attitude. 3/28 was part of peak Cherry Blossom time, so there was traffic. Perhaps schedule extra busses, pre-position some busses to avoid double the wait time, or extend the schedule when such serious traffic delays occur to get people back to their starting point.
    Barbara Wunder McAslan

    Barbara

    4/5

    Mar, 2025

    Ticketing was fine. Busses were irregular. Waited forever at Airand Space. Did have one excellent driver. Helpful and friendly who picked me up at stop 13 yesterday around 11 am.
  • What's not allowed

    • Keep in mind food & alcohol (except non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles) are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

    Accessibility

    • The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility issues are restricted on the upper decks.

    • The Georgetown dock for the Potomac boat ride is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

    • Due to restrictions on the bus, pets (except ADA service animals)are not allowed onboard.

    Additional information

    • The tour remains closed on Independence Day (Jul 4), Oct 29 & Christmas (Dec 25).
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Carry a printout of your voucher and hop on to the bus from any stop on the route. The driver will exchange it for the bus ticket.

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