DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with 17 Stops and Arlington Walking Tour
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.
Discover Arlington Cemetery with a self-guided leading you through the historic landmarks and resting places of this national memorial ground.
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 Arlingon Cemetery, Tidal Basin, or Georgetown neighborhood
Guests 18 and older must provide valid photo identification to enter Arlington National Cemetery.
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
Self-guided Walking tour of Arlington Cemetery
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Reviews
3,831 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see Washington DC
Jane I,
Oct 31, 2025
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Highly recommend Arlington Tour
U332EZlisab,
Oct 23, 2025
- 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!
10/10 amazing.
Allison P,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was absolutely amazing. It made our trip to Washington DC memorable. There are many stops and all very important , the bus is very punctual and the audio tour is nice and complete.
Ease access to the...
Abhishek J,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ease access to the tickets and great way to get around a well renowned city in the world. Would definitely recommend this to the avid travelers.
Excellent
jeremygY3575GT,
Oct 20, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding. The Staff was so kind and helpful. We had a great experience and will come back again. The only thing that might need attending to is the headphone jacks didn’t work very well. I’m sure they get plenty of use and things wear out. Thank you
Good Times in DC Despite the Shutdown.
David C,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Hop On Hop Off bus is always a great way to get acquainted with a destination. We enjoyed getting an overview of DC and made plans as to what we wanted to see. We also booked the Arlington National Cemetary tour and had a wonderful experience. Our guide, Josh, was friendly and so knowledgeable about the cemetary and its history. He welcomed our questions and provided opportunities to see specific graves. He placed our group in a prime spot to observe the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Josh made our visit an exceptional one!
Interesting and Convenient Tour
mackenzies808,
Oct 16, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this tour! The tour guide was highly knowledgeable and full of interesting facts we hadn’t heard before. We saw all the major national monuments and were able to stop at each one. We highly recommend this tour for those wanting an easy way to hit all the monuments!
Unfortunately, i did not...
Kevin S,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Unfortunately, i did not get to go to DC, but was still able to get a full refund even requesting late.
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