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.
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
Walking tour of Arlington Cemetery with Local Guide (48/72-hour tickets only)
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
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
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.
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 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.
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
3,825 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Zero Hopping on, Zero Hopping off
Christy L,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
1.00Here is the situation. The bus was (obviously) not running at the same frequency as during the height of tourist season. This was not explained on the viator site or on the site of the BigBus. I looked at it several times during the day because we only saw 1 bus in an 8 hour period and it completely bypassed the stop we were waiting at. I again went on the site to see if the stop we were at was not being used, but it stated that it was and that we should see a bus every 20 minutes. It did say that there were 2 stops that were not in operation. Our plan was to walk to the mall and around the mall, then grab the bus and take it for the full run, then take it again around and jump off at arlington. We ended up seeing the monuments on foot and waited for the bus for over an hour at a stop. About 30 minutes into our wait, we saw a bus, but it bypassed our stop (which again, the site said was in operation), so we assumed it was the one that wasn't hop on hop off. So we waited another 45 minutes. After not being able to contact anyone, we decided to walk to the next nearest stop (fairly close--a few blocks). At that stop we met another group who had been already waiting 30 minutes for the bus. They complained about having to sit (on the bus) at Union Station for 30 minutes earlier in the day, so decided to walk the mall and grab the bus for the end of their day to get "their money's worth". We waited with them about another 25 minutes and a bus did not come by. They left and then we decided to ditch out as well. Bottom line is we never actually got on a bus, and never made it to Arlington. I wrote a bunch of emails through Viator and received a response saying that it was likely uncontrollable traffic that extended the expected wait times. It wasn't traffic. the place is empty and while the roads had been closed the previous weekend (for the visit by Zalinski) and a march, it was a work day and the roads were wide open. This was a failure to admit and advise that they were working with a smaller crew and bus schedule. I'm very disappointed and I encourage anyone who is buying this to get answers in advance as to what your wait times will be and which stops will be in service.
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.
No to hop on hop off
Kat B,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
1.00We weren’t able to do the last three stops because streets were blocked off. They should refund a portion of tour. Not their fault but not mine either. They should also have better schedule for stops. Other people were confused as well.
Skip this night time tour
Henry G,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
1.00Night tour was the exact same route and audio as the day tour, just charged extra for the same ride.
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