DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Arlington Cemetery Audio Guide
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
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.
Enhance your Big Bus Tours experience with three exclusive, audio guide walking tours of Arlington National Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown.
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 audio guide tours includes Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown neighborhood. Guests 18 and older must provide valid photo ID to enter Arlington Cemetery.
Convenient voucher redemption via Big Bus app or in person with staff
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 15 minutes
Operating Schedule:Operating hours: 930AM-430PM, the Duration is approximately 1hr 15min per loop. Tours depart from Stop #3 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 - Washington Monument
Stop 2 - Natural History Museum
Stop 3 - Union Station
Stop 4 - US Capitol at Garfield Circle
Stop 5 - Air & Space Museum
Stop 6 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum
Stop 7 - The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise
Stop 8 - Smithsonian Metro
Stop 9 - Bureau of Engraving & Holocaust Musuem
Stop 10 - Jefferson Memorial
Stop 11 - FDR and MLK Memorial
Duration:1 hour 15 minutes
Operating Schedule:Meeting Point - Stop #1 Washington Monument (1400 Jefferson Drive SW (on Jefferson Dr. SW & corner of 14th St. by Bike Racks) The bus Frequency is 30-45 minutes service and the duration will be approximately 1hr 15min per loop. Hours of Operation - First Bus 930AM, Last Bus 430PM
Stop 1 - Washington Monument
Stop 12 - World War II Memorial
Stop 13 - Lincoln Memorial & Korean War Memoria
Stop 14 - Arlington Cemetery
Stop 15 - Constitution Gardens
Stop 16 - The White House
Stop 17 - Ford's Theater
Stop 18 - The Willard Hotel/US Treasury
What‘s Included
Free 1-hour bike rental at Unlimited Biking
Digital audio commentary in multiple languages
Exclusive audio guide tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin and Georgetown
Unlimited hop-on and hop-off access during ticket validity
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
Options
24hr Ticket and Arlington 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.
Arlington Cemetery Audio Guide: Choice of audio guide tours includes Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown neighborhood.
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.
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 Audio Guide: Choice of audio guide tours includes Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown neighborhood.
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
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 Audio Guide: Choice of audio guide tours includes Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown neighborhood.
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, Night Tour, & Arlington
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.
630PM Night Tour: Departs at 630PM. 2-hour open-top sunset tour exploring iconic DC landmarks illuminated by golden hour. Not a hop-on hop-off.
Arlington Cemetery Audio Guide: Choice of audio guide tours includes Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown neighborhood.
Reviews
3,841 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Drop off/pickup locations very difficult to find
Heather B,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Drop off/pickup locations very difficult to find App works sporadically so you can’t tell when next bus is coming. Lots of waiting since you don’t know when to expect the bus. Staff is very nice. The experience would be so much better if you could see when the next bus is coming and the location nearest you. Also bus route only goes one direction. Arlington tour was really great!
Big Bus
Wade C,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The buses ran on an inconsistent schedule. Sometimes we stayed at a stop for 20 minutes, sometimes 2. The on time map was incorrect. It showed a bus close to us but it didn’t show up for 20 minutes. The recording was not always in sync with where we were. We have taken the Big Bus in several different cities around the world. This was our least favorite
A Must for First Time AND Returning Visitors!
William L,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the best way to get the layout of DC, and then stop where you want! The three day package allows you to prioritize your tour, and then come back for more!
Great for Washington sites
Jeremy F,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Plenty of stops at different sites. Bus was running every 30 min which was fine for us. Only in Washington for the day s9 very glad we did this
Big bus bad/ good experience
TERRI C,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We didn’t start @ 1st stop. Walked 15 minutes to a stop & we were across street coz we didn’t see the Big Bus sign & they didn’t even stop @ the stop. Walked 1/2 hour & got to another stop: bus came 15 minutes late; hopped on; driver didn’t tell us to pick up ear phones. Got off & jumped on another stop & was told to pick up ear phones & then experience went well. App wasn’t very user friendly but once we figured it out it worked out
Very unhappy and disappointed
Deborah W,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00It was horrible. The bus never showed and they refused to refund me $108. Due to DC being closed and the bus charging me after not showing up, it was the worse trip ever for my 7 year old granddaughter first trip to DC. We even had to cross the street due to the area becoming unsafe around 7pm. Who can afford to give away money and not getting anything in return. Per their policy you have a 24hr cancellation time, however I booked the trip approximately 4hrs before the scheduled appointed time to meet with the bus. Other buses came and was available for their clients. So unfair for a company to treat their customers in this manner.
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.
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