DC Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus & Arlington Cemetery Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
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As the Official Tour Provider of the National Mall, Big Bus gets you closer than anyone else to the monuments and memorials of DC. Plus, a portion of every ticket goes towards preservation.
Explore DC with our flexible hop-on hop-off tours. With 18 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. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Lincoln Memorial and White House as our professional digital audio provides insightful commentary 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.
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
Your Dollars in Action: A portion of every ticket helps preserve the National Mall’s iconic monuments and memorials—so your Big Bus tour supports America’s history for generations to come
Complimentary shuttle services from city hotels to Stop #1 available at select times - please view ticket voucher for exact times.
Free Oval Office 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 50 minutes
Operating Schedule:Meeting Point - Stop #1 Washington Monument (1400 Jefferson Drive SW). Recommended alternative stop - Stop #3 National Japanese American Memorial (415 New Jersey Ave NW) As the Official Tour Provider of the National Mall, Big Bus gets you closer than anyone else to the monuments and memorials of DC. Hours of Operation - First Bus 9:00AM, Last Bus 4:30PM
Stop 1 - Washington Monument
Stop 2 - Natural History Museum
Stop 3 - National Japanese American Memorial
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) As the Official Tour Provider of the National Mall, Big Bus gets you closer than anyone else to the monuments and memorials of DC. 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
Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
Digital commentary aboard hop-on hop-off bus in multiple languages
Open-top Double-decker buses with 18 convenient stops
24/48/72hr Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour
Professional audio-guided walking tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
72hr Ticket - Red & Blue Loops
72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour Arlington Cemetery Audio Tour Free Oval Office Photo 1-Hour Free Bike Rental
48hr Ticket - Red & Blue Loops
48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour Arlington Cemetery Audio Tour Free White House Gifts Photo 1-Hour Free Bike Rental
24hr Ticket - Red & Blue Loops
24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour Arlington Cemetery Audio Tour Free White House Gifts Photo 1-Hour Free Bike Rental
24hr Ticket - Red Loop Only
Duration: 1 day: 24 hours of validity Red Loop (11 Stops): Discover the best of DC with a route focused on the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and world-famous monuments
24hr Ticket - Blue Loop Only
Duration: 1 day: 24 hours of validity Blue Loop (7 Stops): Go beyond the National Mall with a route that includes the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and other key areas
Reviews
3,911 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
There were some issues...
Tobi S,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00There were some issues that seemed out of their control, road closures, traffic. I would think they would know about the closures and adjust. They did decide to go back to starting point and allow us to change routes. We were also in one bus that had a nauseating ammonia smell coming from the vents. We had to get off. I informed the driver.
Helpful staff and great experience
M5618QKkathys,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great tour and very friendly and helpful tour staff! Ebenezer Keuguep - helped us with scanning tickets and getting our party of nine on a bus efficiently and cheerfully with a wheelchair and two walkers. Brandon B and Joe were our wonderful driver and guest relations staff on the bus. They chatted with us while at a route stop and made sure all our party got back on the bus. We would do that again!
No one to reach if you don’t get picked up
Stacie D,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00So far not great. Waiting for bus at Jefferson memorial, when bus came it did not stop but did have seats available. Can’t reach anyone to get info.
This tour helped us maximize our time in Washington DC.
Myreta,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyrika Kale was our driver, and boy, did she do a great job driving defensively, especially when a big white truck left turned across our lane in front of us! She kept her cool and delivered us safely to the next sight to see. We all (4 sisters)loved the tour and enjoyed seeing the city which was full of motorcycle riding police officers who were honoring fallen companions. Big Bus tours are a great way to see our Capitol.
Above and beyond!
Michelle B,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I traveled with my 81yr old father and he has a walker. Everyone was extremely helpful and answered any questions we had. I would do the tours again and again!
RED LINE TOUR MAY 2926
jfv68,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience was very good. From the time I was welcome by Levan at stop number 1 till the end. LEVAN was very polite and help throughout. The tour was great..and the audio guide was very clear.
Great to see the monuments 🤍
marlissam2021,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lena did great. Would highly recommend this tour 😊
Be more specific about the stop locations!
jameslD8851FA,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Be more specific about where you can catch the bus. The website eluded to the bus still stopped at Union Station! It doesn't! Sharia, on the Red Line, was EXTREMELY helpful getting us squared away. Give that lady a raise!
Was supposed to be able to pick up bus from Union Station with Veal
Judy S,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Need to let people know where to pick up bus from Union Station in Washington DC! We had to walk 4 blocks to catch a bus!!
Good audio guide, few and extremely late buses, with 5:30 pm too early end.
dietmarsimoneb,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.002 points for the audio guide and the nice bus drivers and helpers. Otherwise unfortunately not good: The transition point "1" from red to blue route your moved to point "6", but without any information!! Why does the app offer an info button when not in use? Quite a lot of the ports for the audio guide did not work. Fortunately, the buses were not so crowded, so we were able to transfer. But the unpleasant thing was that the buses were extremely late and the display about the course of the buses worked only moderately. So unfortunately we missed Arlington Cemetery, even though we were traveling with the start at 9:30 a.m. You also want to use the meaning of hop on, hop off and get out in between and watch something..... Tip: Competition from Trolleytours had many more buses in use. And the end time is set at 5:30 p.m. Otherwise, some stations have the last bus leaving at 4:30 p.m.
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