DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with 17 Stops
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore DC with our flexible hop-on hop-off tours. With 17 stops to explore, you have the freedom to create your own itinerary and discover the city's iconic landmarks at your own pace.
Our tours allow you to experience the best of DC while enjoying the comfort of open-top double-decker buses. Hop on and off at any stop throughout the city, giving you the flexibility to explore.
From the historic landmarks of the National Mall to the hip neighborhoods of Georgetown, our routes cover the must-see sights of DC. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House as our professional digital audio provides insightful history and hidden stories along the way.
Whether you're interested in history, culture, or simply soaking up the atmosphere of the city, our tours offer the perfect way to discover DC.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Download the free Big Bus app for city information and live bus tracking
Strollers must be folded while aboard bus
Free White House Commemorative Photo: Present your ticket at White House Gifts (701 15th ST NW) to receive a free Oval Office digital photo. One photo per ticket.
Unlimited Biking Offer: Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free. Rental includes bike, helmet, basket, lock, roadside assistance and an illustrated map featuring key routes and attractions.
Choice of self-guided tours include Tidal Basin or Georgetown neighborhood
Guests may activate ticket in two ways: 1. Download and open the Big Bus app. Tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking. 2. Redeem voucher and activate with Big Bus staff at Stop #1 - Union Station - bus meeting point in front of Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE), or with any driver at any stop along the route.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
2-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour (72-hour ticket only)
Free 1-hour bike rental at Unlimited Biking
Unlimited hop-on and hop-off access (24/48/72 hours)
Self-guided Arlington Tour also available on all tickets (no live guide)
Digital audio commentary in multiple languages
Open-top Double Decker sightseeing buses with 17 stops
Free Big Bus app with route information and real-time bus tracking
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Duration:2 hours
Operating Schedule:Operating hours: 930AM-430PM Tours depart from Stop #1 Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, in front of Columbia Circle), or guests may board at any stop along the route. Download the Big Bus app for route info, live bus tracking, and customer assistance via chat.
Stop 1 - Union Station in front of Columbia Circle
Stop 2 - US Capitol at Garfield Circle
Stop 3 - Air & Space Museum
Stop 4 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum
Stop 5 - 800 Maine Ave
Stop 6 - Washington Monument West
Stop 7 - 266 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW
Stop 8 - Jefferson Memorial
Stop 9 - 121 West Basin Dr SW
Stop 10 - 100 Daniel French Dr SW
Stop 11 - Lincoln Memorial North & Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Stop 12 - Arlington Cemetery
Stop 13 - World War II Memorial
Stop 14 - Washington Monument East
Stop 15 - Natural History Museum
Stop 16 - City Center & Chinatown
Stop 17 - The White House & Willard Hotel
Options
72hr Ticket & Arlington Tour
72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at 17 convenient stops around the city and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
Arlington Cemetery Tour: Explore the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Robert E. Lee's Memorial, JFK's Gravesite and more with a digital walking tour
Free Oval Office Photo: Free Oval Office digital photo from White House Gifts
1-Hour Free Bike Rental: Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free with Unlimited Biking
2-Hour Panoramic Sunset Tour
2-Hour Tour: Narrated open-top bus tour at sunset exploring iconic DC landmarks. Not a hop-on hop-off.
24hr Ticket Only
24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at 17 convenient stops around the city and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
DIGITAL Arlington Tour: Self-guided tour with no live guide
Free Oval Office Photo: Free Oval Office digital photo from White House Gifts
Bike Rental Offer: Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free with Unlimited Biking. Rental includes bike, helmet, basket, lock.
24hr Day Tour plus Sunset Tour
24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at 17 convenient stops around the city and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
7PM Sunset Tour: Departs at 7PM. 2-hour open-top sunset tour exploring iconic DC landmarks illuminated by golden hour. Not a hop-on hop-off.
48hr Ticket & Arlington Tour
48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at 17 convenient stops around the city and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
Arlington Cemetery Tour: Explore the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Robert E. Lee's Memorial, JFK's Gravesite and more with a digital walking tour
Free Oval Office Photo: Free Oval Office digital photo from White House Gifts
1-Hour Free Bike Rental: Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free with Unlimited Biking
Reviews
3,837 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The bus allowed us to see...
Keeda P,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The bus allowed us to see many sights in a short time frame. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Would ride again.
November 14 and 15
stuartbV264SB,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.002nd trip on bus tour only issue would be nice if bus had charge ports for cell phone and when got off at white house stop had to walk 2 blocks and only allowed to view through gate. Then when got to bureau of engraving stop tried to get out and driver kept going making me Walk back from Jefferson memorial plus after getting off you have to Walk around the block to access tour from 14th Street but nicest option is tour starts at Union station so can take train then right onto bus
Wishawashies
John O,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great service. The app was very good and we were able to decide on pickup and drop off points easily. Live updates very helpful aswell
The Service is good but not...
Elisa M,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The Service is good but I would not recommend doing the night as the view of the city and attractions is impaired.
Great way to see Washington DC
Jane I,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great route. We saw everything on our list and always managed to sit upstairs for the best views! Friendly staff and lots of stops.
Great experience and service
178alejandrau,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s a good circuit and the explanations are great. Lema and Jnr supported me and helped find my phone. I loved the Lincoln memorial
Visiting DC
868jocelynw,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience visiting the DC with the big bus. The trip covered all the places we needed to visit. We met Lena who was very helpful and friendly to help us plan the whole trip. Would definitely recommend to other visiting friends.
Meh
Brittany D,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The hop on hop off was great in theory except for when the bus driver stopped at a stop spot and bitched and complained about stuff for 15 to 20 minutes while we were waiting to get to the next stop before it closed. Then the bus driver told us that we had to be back on the bus by 4:15 or we wouldn’t have a way back to our original Location and we saw buses picking up people at 6:00 so we had to pay $118 for the tour and then we had to pay an additional $40 for an Uber to get back when the bus could’ve taken us back but he said he wouldn’t. Very unprofessional, but it was nice to get to see everything in one bus.
Ads running on automated tour. Minimal historic information. Played music dog 10 minutes while stopped in lieu of info
Jeff B,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Automated script. Very little historic info provide day at stops w/ just music in lieu of info. Take the trolley tour.!!
Highly recommend Arlington Tour
U332EZlisab,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christina did a fabulous job on the Arlington tour! It was very informative and had the perfect amount of walking through the cemetery. I appreciated learning so much history from her. I highly recommend!
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