Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

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.

Tourists enjoying the Washington DC Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with a view of the US Capitol Building in the background

Double-decker bus near Washington Monument on Washington DC Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour.

Tourists enjoying a sunny day on the upper deck of a Washington DC Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour bus, passing by iconic landmarks

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.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

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

Cancellation policy

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

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Suzan

4/5

Nov, 2024

The bus made it easy to get to the points of interest saving time and energy. Especially nice if you've never been to DC. The mall is much longer than one would think. We were able to see the White House from the bus. The view from street level is hampered by many fences and barriers.

James

4/5

Oct, 2024

The informative audio commentary and the good circuit that the bus took, round many major sights of DC. Great for us 1st time visitors

Shannon

4/5

Oct, 2024

It was awesome to see all of the stuff along the route. We tried to board on stop 15....not aware that the stop was not in service... we waited for 45 minutes then walked to another stop. The driver said said it was cancelled for the day. This should have been noted on the site.

Tajinder

4/5

Sep, 2024

It was nice. Very easy to change your ticket again booking QR code. And then Inlearntvthatvtiu can track buses also on their app. That was a good experience.

Curtis

4/5

Aug, 2024

Ticketing was easy and the rides were good but the drop off locatioon were not very well marked which made irt hard to find on the map

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Routes & schedule

Red Loop

Discover the best sights of DC on this red loop and learn about each landmark with pre-recorded commentary available in 5 different languages on board.

Schedule

First bus: 9:30am from stop #1 (Union Station)
Last bus: 5:30pm from stop #1 (Union Station)
Frequency: Every 15 to 20 mins
Popular stops: Natural History Museum, The White House & Willard Hotel, Air & Space Museum

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Additional tours

Upgrade for a 2 or 3-day pass and cruise the Potomac for 45 mins and let DC's iconic monuments wow you! You can also take a relaxing 2-hour sunset tour discovering DC's sights under the night sky! Catch dreamy reflections of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and more. You can also opt for morning shuttle transfers from your hotel.

Potomac River boat ride

Departure from The Wharf: at 12:30pm, 14:30pm & 16:30pm
Departure from The Dock at Georgetown: 13:30pm, 15:30pm & 17:30pm

2-hour Sunset tour

Departure: 6:30pm & 7pm from Union Station

Hottel shuttle transfer

Departure: 9:20am from Mayflower Hotel, 9:30am from Washington Hilton & 9:45am from Georgetown Marriott

Know before you go

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).

My tickets

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.