DC: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Cherry Blossoms
Overview
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Big Bus is the only official bus tour partner of the National Park Service; no one gets you closer to DC's memorials, monuments, and Cherry Blossom bloom.
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
Big Bus is only tour allowed to stop at the front of the Cherry Blossom Festival during peak bloom
Complimentary shuttle services from city hotels to Stop #1 available at select times - please view ticket voucher for exact times.
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.
Cherry Blossom Access - as the only provider permitted to stop at the Jefferson Memorial during the Festival, Big Bus takes you closer than any other tour to the heart of the bloom—no detours, no hassle.
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 partner of the National Park Service, Big Bus is the only tour operator allowed to stop at the front of the Cherry Blossom Festival during peak bloom. 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 partner of the National Park Service, Big Bus is the only tour operator allowed to stop at the front of the Cherry Blossom Festival during peak bloom. 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
Cherry Blossom Access - Big Bus is the only provider servicing the Jefferson Memorial entry point
Open-top Double-decker buses with 18 convenient stops
24/48/72hr Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour
Digital commentary aboard hop-on hop-off bus
Big Bus is the only official bus tour provider of the National Park Service
Exclusive audio guide tour of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin and Georgetown
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
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.
48hr Ticket & Arlington Tour
48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at 18 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
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.
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.
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
Reviews
3,873 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The trip around was nice...
Kayla C,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The trip around was nice but is too pricey if you want to go for a last minute ride around. Should have a cheaper option for the last ride around
An expensive waste of our day in D. C.
Rhonda M,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00If you purchase tickets in advance online, you will not be given the information required for smoothe travel. You will also not recieve the info regarding your need to bring your own wired ear buds in order to listen to the recorded tour ino on-board. The mapping for stops for on/ off service is nearly non-existant and a comete guessing game as yo where you need to be, which makes asking strangers and park svc a constant measure of your success. The buses also charge full price even if they start late, finish early and ride rough. I can only tell you my experience and offer advice...use Uber or Lyft. Save your money, this is not the experience you wanted or may have hoped for based on other similar on/off rides.
Heart breaking
SOWMYAS B,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I asked for full refund. Staff were rude. Left us in middle of the road with kids when the temperature was 32, No King protest was on, DC Cherry Blossom blocked the roads along with Kite festival. They just change the loop red to blue and don’t inform passengers.
I will never book again with this company.
H6707VEantoniat,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We didn't get to experience the full tour. I wasn't told when the day tours ended until after I had purchased the tickets. It’s 5:30pm by the way. Then once we caught the blue route bus, there was a long wait time at the hotel/treasury while the drivers switched. Only to be told bus was switching to the red route and they were ending an hour earlier. I asked if we could be switched to the night tour. They said no it's full. We are leaving DC tonight and cannot use our passes another day. I feel the sales process through this site was deceptive not advising end times or early end times and the execution by the team, coupled with the heavy traffic… it was horrible and was not what I paid for. Also the customer service on their app, had a bit of an attitude when I asked for assistance and for a refund. They repeatedly tried to give me “complementary” tickets that never expired and urged this was the “best” offer right now. Why would I waste me and my family’s time again in another city?? I would steer clear.
Wonderful trip
Odyssey27769852317,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cherry blossoms were in full bloom and looked gorgeous.
Wouyuse them again
DaveN460,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Never had to wait very long for a bus. Audio was informative.
Walking is faster.
Lety M,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I thought we would have live commentary not an audio tour by earbuds. I must’ve missed that in description. It would've been good to know that Arlington cemetery was "closed"; we were told to check their website, which showed open. Not the bus company fault but construction left us in a circular "off route" route for about 20 minutes. We could've walked faster & seen more.
Big Buss Hop on
JD J,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Easy way to get around. It was great till the driver veered off of the prescribed route. It may have been because of construction but there were no stops which was a long walk back to where we wanted to go. Buses need a little bit of updating. Well worth the price for a 2 day travel around the city.
Great ride
c0liciam,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful ride great driver very helpful.
Great way to get an overview and around Washington DC
Deidre G,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed our tour and felt it was a very good use of our time. We particularly liked sitting on the top and not having to worry about driving through traffic.
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