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 an expert local guide 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.
Arlington Walking Tour with Guide: departs at 1PM and meets at the Arlington Cemetery Visitors Center. Included in 48/72-hour tickets only. Operates September to October 30.
Guests 18 and older must provide valid photo identification to enter Arlington National Cemetery.
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
Walking tour of Arlington Cemetery with Local Guide (48/72-hour tickets only)
Unlimited hop-on and hop-off access (24/48/72 hours)
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: 10AM-5PM 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 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.
24hr Ticket & 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 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
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
Reviews
3,768 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Poor business practices!!!
Foy S,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
1.00Do not book with this company.You will be very disappointed.They will jack you around your reservation and keep the money
Hop on hop off
Susan L,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great option for my husband who can’t walk too far. You still have to walk some if you want to get off the bus to see a specific attractions, so we chose just a few, but having the audio and touring by the history was perfect for us!
Excellent
Holly W,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was an excellent experience. Great way to see all of the sights in DC and surrounding areas. Highly recommend the Big Bus Tours
Ride the bus
Heidi W,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a neat experience and very easy to use. It was nice to be able to get off and on at the different stops, and the timing of the buses was pretty good. If you wanted to just ride and listen to the guide, that was also a neat experience. I would definitely use them again.
Great experience
Brenda K,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00We saw so many great sites. The staff was friendly and helpful. We couldn’t have done this on our own.
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