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Hop on Hop off Big Bus Tour - Washington DC

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The open-top deck of a double-decker bus is the best way to see Washington. Sit back and relax as you are transported passed the iconic landmarks that make America’s Capital so recognisable and special.

Along the way, you learn about the City's history by listening to the entertaining and informative commentary on board. Your hop-on, hop-off ticket also provides you the freedom to get off the bus to explore and visit attractions. Buses run regularly so rejoining the tour is very easy.

You will have the flexibility to plan you own schedule and to visit the places you find most interesting. Be sure to bring your camera for the many excellent photo opportunities.

Highlights:

  • National Mall
  • The White House
  • Lincoln Memorial
  • US Capitol Building
  • Arlington Cemetary
  • The Pentagon
  • Georgetown
  • Dupont Circle
  • And much more!

(Big Bus is proud to be an authorised concessioner of the National Park Service and Department of Interior, providing the official sightseeing tour of the National Mall.)

To view route map, please click here

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Timings:

National Mall Route (Red):

Start Point: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave. NE).

First Bus: Approx. 9am.

Last Bus: Approx. 5pm (Summer), 4pm (Winter).

Duration: Approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Frequency: Approx. every 15-30 minutes depending on the season.

American Heroes Route (Blue):

Start Point: Lincoln Memorial North & Vietnam War Memorial (Constitution Ave. & 22nd Street).

First Bus: Approx. 9am.

Last Bus: Approx. 5pm (Summer), 4pm (Winter).

Duration: Approx. 1 hour.

Frequency: Approx. every 30-45 minutes depending on the season.

Historic Uptown Route (Yellow):

Start Point: Lincoln Memorial North & Vietnam War Memorial (Constitution Ave. & 22nd Street).

First Bus: Approx. 9am.

Last Bus: Approx. 5pm (Summer), 4pm (Winter).

Duration: Approx. 2 hours.

Frequency: Approx. every 30-45 minutes depending on the season.

General Information:

Commentary:

  • English Live Guide. Recorded English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Mandarin and Japanese Audio is also available.

Accessibility:

  • Most of the tour buses are wheelchair accessible. On your voucher you will find contact information to find out more.

  • Children under the age of 5 years old travels free of charge as long as they are accompanied by a paying adult and as long as they do not occupy a seat to the detriment of fare paying passengers.

  • Please enquire locally for the most up to date information. Inclusions are subject to change without notice.

Night Tour:

Operates: Nightly, excluding 4th July and 25th December.

There are 2 pick-up locations for this tour

Depart from: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave. NE) at approx. 7pm (13th March-25th May), 7:30pm (26th May-4th September) and 6:30pm (5th September-12th March).

Depart from: Willard Hotel (1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW) at approx. 6:30pm (13th March-25th May), 7pm (26th May-4th September) and 6pm (5th September-12th March).

Duration: Approx. 2 hours.

Premium ticket also includes:

  • FREE Admission to Madame Tussauds Washington DC.

Please enquire locally for the most up to date information. Inclusions are subject to change without notice.

Deluxe ticket also includes:

  • FREE Night Tour

  • FREE Admission to Madame Tussauds Washington DC.

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