Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

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Experience Highlights

Discover Washington DC at your own pace aboard the Big Bus, the Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing bus that takes you to some of the US capital’s most iconic landmarks. Hop off to see the White House, the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial or Arlington National Cemetery up close, and hop back on whenever you like to continue exploring.

Choose the duration that best suits your trip: 24 hours, 48 hours or 72 hours. All passes allow you to use the Hop-On Hop-Off service for the duration of your pass, with pre-recorded commentary on board and access to the city’s main tourist routes.

The daytime Red and Blue routes connect must-see attractions such as the National Mall, the Smithsonian museums, the White House and Arlington, running approximately every 30 to 45 minutes. Big Bus currently offers pre-recorded commentary in 8 languages.

  • Choose between 24, 48 or 72 hours depending on how long you’re staying in Washington DC.
  • Hop on and off at your leisure to visit monuments, memorials and museums without having to follow a set itinerary.
  • Make the most of the extras included with the 48- and 72-hour passes, such as the service to Georgetown and other included benefits.

What’s included

  • 24-, 48- or 72-hour pass for the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus
  • Red route or blue route option
  • On-board audio guide
  • Access to the Big Bus Tours mobile app

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Step by Step

Washington DC is a city made for stopping to admire its monuments, but the distances between them can make organising a visit rather tricky. With the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off, you can travel between the main attractions whilst enjoying panoramic views from a double-decker bus and deciding at any time where you want to get off.

The Red Line runs through the capital’s historic heart and passes close to landmarks such as the United States Capitol, the National Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian Castle, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial. The Blue Line extends the route to other iconic sites such as the White House, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

As you travel through the city, pre-recorded multilingual commentary helps put the buildings, figures and events that have shaped US history into context. Big Bus currently offers audio commentary in eight languages on its Washington DC routes.

You can choose from three pass options. The 24-hour pass is the simplest way to get an overview of the city in a single day. The 48-hour pass gives you more time to explore, along with benefits such as the Georgetown Shuttle, discounts on attractions and shopping, and a photo of the Oval Office. For a more leisurely visit, the 72-hour pass extends the experience to three days and also includes the Georgetown Shuttle and other benefits associated with the pass.

You don’t have to complete the entire circuit in one go. You can stay on board to enjoy a general overview or get off at a monument, stroll along the National Mall, visit one of the Smithsonian museums and then continue on the next bus. The Red and Blue routes usually run from 09:00 to 16:30, with buses running approximately every 30–45 minutes, although timetables may vary.

Highlights

  • The White House
  • United States Capitol
  • Washington Monument
  • Lincoln Memorial
  • Arlington National Cemetery
  • National Mall
  • Jefferson Memorial
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
  • Smithsonian Castle
  • National Museum of Natural History

Reviews

4.6
· 1.079 Reviews
  • K
    K.
    5
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    Easy to buy and access; the maps are great.
  • O
    O.
    4
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    Splendid. We have done these tours in all the major cities and enjoyed them very much.
  • L
    L.
    5
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    I learned a lot more than I would have learned walking alone. I was also able to see a larger area than if I had walked the whole way.
  • N
    N.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The comfort and general assistance was definitely a great help in what seems to be a very hectic city with a lot of tourists.

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