Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

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

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

Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Washington DC

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.

W cenie

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 (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)
Pre-recorded audio commentary in English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese (on the bus)
Authorized National Park Service concessioner
Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Zasady anulowania

Możesz anulować te bilety do 24 godz. przed rozpoczęciem wycieczki, aby uzyskać pełen zwrot.

Opinie

4.3

255 Oceny

5/5

109

4/5

128

3/5

2/5

1/5

Curtis

4/5

sie, 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

Eric

4/5

sie, 2024

On peut voir les points importants de la ville et les visiter par la suite. Faire attention à la durée du trajet pour revenir à votre point de départ car nous avons dû marcher pour revenir car le chauffeur avait fini son shift. Dommage ça a un peu gâcher l'expérience.

Margaret

3/5

cze, 2024

It would have been much better to have a live guide. The audio didn't identify many of the buildings and it was difficult to understand at times. Our bus broke down but our driver was very nice and helpful.

James

5/5

maj, 2024

Easy process checking in. Everyone was friendly and courteous. The Red Loop covered all of the monuments and important buildings tourist want to see, and the price was reasonable.

Terrence

3/5

mar, 2024

My wife and I have enjoyed using Hop On/Hop Off buses in a lot of our travels, but this was our worst experience. Nothing to do with HeadOut but with Big Bus. We stopped at the Washington Monument and walked to the WWII memorial, then walked to the closest stop. We waited more than 80 minutes for the bus to arrive.... there was heavy traffic but in the same time we saw 6 local buses drive by from the same general area. When we tried to use it today, we were told the buses couldn't get to the tidal basin, therefore, they couldn't make a normal loop or stop where we wanted to get. Probably should have rated even lower than I did but again, the problem was with Big Bus and not HeadIut.

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).

Moje bilety

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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