DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus and Night Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Save up to 40% off retail when you bundle these two iconic DC experiences! As the official tour of the National Parks, Big Bus gets you closer to the heart of DC.
Discover DC aboard a Big Bus open-top double-decker with unlimited hop-on, hop-off access and digital commentary in multiple languages. See iconic sights like the White House, Capitol Building, and Arlington National Cemetery at your own pace.
Hop off to explore top attractions including the Smithsonian Museums, the Library of Congress, and powerful memorials on the National Mall.
Then, experience the capital in a whole new light with a 2-hour panoramic night tour featuring illuminated sites like the Washington Monument, the Iwo Jima Memorial, and the historic Georgetown neighborhood.
Explore the nation’s capital like never before. Find hidden spots, enjoy its historic charm, and see its landmarks all lit up at night.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours may be taken on separate days
Night tour is a 2-hour tour and is not hop-on hop-off.
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.
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.
Self-guided tour available for Tidal Basin or Georgetown neighborhood
Guests may activate ticket either via the Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
24, 48, or 72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour validity (up to $83 value)
Open-top Double Decker bus for a unique perspective
Free app for route information and live bus tracking
Digital commentary aboard bus in multiple languages
Unlimited Biking Offer: Rent one hour, get an additional hour free
Free Oval Office Commemorative Photo at White House Gifts (48/72-hour tickets only)
2-Hour Monuments and Memorials Night Tour by open-top double decker ($65 value)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
What To Expect
International Spy Museum
View from Big Bus
Washington Monument
View from Big Bus
Options
72-Hour Ticket & Night 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.
2-hour Panoramic Night Tour: See DC illuminated by night. Departs Union Station at 630PM
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
24-Hour Ticket & Night Tour
48-Hour Ticket & Night 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.
2-hour Panoramic Night Tour: See DC illuminated by night. Departs Union Station at 630PM
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
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guides and bus excursions were great!
kimsY5215YN,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ms Gale was fantastic tour guide on the night tour. Christina was very good and knowledgeable on the Arlington tour! We learned a lot from both and thought it really added to the Big Bus Tour experience to have the guided tours. I already highly recommended to my family and highly recommend one of the tour options with guides (and without). We will and have used BB in other cities too. Very convenient and professional!
Awesome Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour
E3305TTbend,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Arlington walking guides tour was amazing. Christina our guide was so knowledgeable and experienced. She made the experience so enjoyable for our 10 year old son and our family.
Arlington Walking tour was our favorite!
agnesdE6568TU,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Arlington Walking tour, our guide was Allen McCabe and it was excellent! Allen was friendly, knowledgeable, full of interesting facts, and even had answers for our questions! It was lots of walking, but he went at a nice relaxed pace and the group was a good size. We highly recommend this to anyone wanting to get an a good overview tour of Arlington!
First visit to Washington DC area
Curious24374280467,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We chose the 72 hour hop-on package with Night and Arlington included. We felt that this was a good value and would recommend it. Our walking tour of Arlington with Josh was 5 stars. Our night tour was also 5 stars. Our driver allowed us a chance to enter the Lincoln memorial after dark which was a treat. The only issue was the bus timings were often not spaced out. I did notice that sometimes they would pause to get back on schedule.
Tourist
Stay08829113268,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see Washington in dc . Great site if waffle house yes was worth the pru e paid. I would do it again. I would come back again
Josh is the best!
H8866CGkathym,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was so informative! I thoroughly enjoyed his tour. I could have walked the cemetery with him all day. I feel like he knows every inch of it. We had a great conversation about an unknown soldier that I was able to attend his burial in St. Louis.
Thank you devaughn
168sidneyl,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Devaughn was great and gave us our tickets for us to the stop and have us some good info while riding thank you to big bus and devaughn
Bus not air conditioned in AUGUST?!
912vickieg,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00If you're looking for hot, crowded and uncomfortable tours in the nation's capital, then this company is for you! Four of us purchased the DC/Arlington tour in August 2025. Temperature was 95 degrees but we figured we'd be on an air conditioned bus. Of the four buses, two had NO air conditioning, one had AC that sort of worked, and one was completely non-airconditioned. Initially there were not a lot of people on board, which made the ride tolerable. However, by the afternoon the routes were crowded. Our bus going back to the hotel was standing room only, despite signs saying that all passengers must be seated. We went upstairs to the top of the bus, which was a little better when the bus was in motion. When stopped in traffic, though, it was stifling. Eventually we gave up, got off and took an Uber back to our hotel. I was disappointed because one of our friends had never been to DC. i suggested the hop on hop off tour to give him a good overview of the city. What a mistake :(
Great driving Delonte!
tonytH57SY,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our driver Delonte he was very kind, helpful, and patient with everyone. Also very knowledgeable he was able to answer any questions we had. It was my understanding Delonte was a new driver but he performed better than a seasoned driver excellent job!
Great Driving Delonte!
tonytH57SY,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really only enjoyed the tour because of our driver Delonte he was so kind, helpful, and patient with everyone. And it was my understanding he was new but in my opinion he performed better than alot of seasoned drivers.
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