Visit iconic sites in Washington, DC with the freedom to curate your exploration of the nation’s capital with 2 hop-on, hop-off loops to choose from. Select from 3 different options depending on your preference.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Valid 1 - 2 days: Check availability to see starting times.

Highlights

Visit the iconic sites of Washington, DC
Get unlimited hop-on, hop-off privileges for the duration of the purchased ticket period
Gaze up at the sights and admire sweeping views from a double-decker bus
Choose from 3 different options: Classic, Premium, or Deluxe

Full description

Visit iconic and historic landmarks in Washington, DC and enjoy sweeping views from open-top buses. Take advantage of the freedom to explore and hop on and hop off at any and all stops on the 2 routes around the city. The Red Loop, the official tour of the National Mall, visits historic sites and landmarks including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, US Capitol, and much more. Ready to shop and learn more about the history in Washington, DC? The Blue Loop will transport you across the Potomac to visit Arlington Cemetery and through the history (and to the shops and restaurants) of the beautiful Georgetown. Only a short stay in Washington, DC? The Classic Iconic Washington, DC Landmarks by Day ticket provides you 1-day hop-on, hop-off access with 1-hour free bike rental. Staying a little longer? Choose between the Premium or Deluxe Iconic Washington, DC Landmarks by Day tickets. Both provide you 2-day hop-on, hop-off access to all Big Bus Tour loops. With your Deluxe ticket, enjoy your unlimited 2-day hop-on hop-off access of Big Bus' Tour around the National Mall. With this ticket you'll also get a 90-minute panoramic night tour which allows you to see the beautiful landmarks illuminated at night.

Includes

Unlimited transportation by bus
Night tour (if deluxe ticket option selected)

Tips

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Know before you go

Foreign language audio is available on the red and blue loops; eight additional languages available
A valid passport or driving license (US residents only) is required for entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. Without this, the entry will be refused

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Overall rating

4 /5

based on 585 reviews

Review summary

Transportation
3.9/5
Value for money
3.9/5
Safety
4.4/5
Service
4.1/5

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U have to go to L’infant Plaza to start the route & exchange your online voucher for a ticket. I didn’t know that until after I took an Uber to the closest spot to my hotel and then realized I had to take another Uber to the plaza. Also there is only 1 day route red & blue r combined.Website needs to b updated!!

May 18, 2022

This is a great way to see the sites. We bought the two day pass. Our 1st hop on we did the full two hour loop so we could see the city and take it all in. We then hopped on/off to see the sites and did some walking between monuments. We used the bus as our “ride home” at the end of the day once we learned the stop closest to our hotel. We never waited long for the bus to arrive at a stop, they were clean, and the narration easy to listen to. Most of the drivers and staff were great (we had one grumpy guy.) Our flight got delayed in Chicago and with a few hours to kill we immediately went online to find a big bus tour. Unfortunately the timeline didn’t work for our layover. Definitely a great way to take in the city, and cheaper than Lyft for getting around town!

May 14, 2022

Pick up drop off points where in good locations it made it easy to see all of the great points of interest in one day it was nice not having to drive the traffic is very heavy in the DC area.we had multiple drivers through out the day and every one was kind and professional.

May 13, 2022

Washington DC: 1-2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Sights Bus Tour

Washington DC: 1-2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Sights Bus Tour

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