Big Bus: Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Sunset Tour (Essential: 48-Hour Pass)

Your experience

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 to a 48-hour pass and go on a non-stop scenic Sunset Tour for 2 hours and let DC's iconic monuments wow you! You can also take a self-guided walking tour of Arlington Cemetery! Catch dreamy reflections of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and more. You can also opt for morning shuttle transfers from your hotel.

2-hour Sunset tour

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

Hotel 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.

• 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).

• The Sunset Tour is a non-stop bus tour, and not a hop-on hop-off service.

• Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets like walking tours will be shared post-booking.

Tour details

2-hour Sunset tour

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

Hotel shuttle transfer

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

This hop-on hop-off bus tour around Washington DC provides you with a convenient and flexible way to explore famous landmarks and attractions, including the White House, Capitol Hill, Jefferson Memorial, and Smithsonian Castle. The tour covers multiple stops, allowing you to explore the best of the US capital at your own pace. With audio guides available in multiple languages, you can learn about the city's rich history and culture as you travel.