Washington DC Sightseeing Bus

Explore Washington, DC conveniently by visiting its major sites on a double-decker open-top bus, with hop-on hop-off service available for 24, 48, or 72 hours.

Routes and Stops

The Washington hop-on hop-off bus features two routes: the red line and the blue line, covering key landmarks such as the National Mall, Jefferson Memorial, and Arlington Cemetery. Recorded commentary is provided during the tour.

Notable stops include the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Pentagon, and Arlington Cemetery.

Bike Rental

With any ticket option, you can access a special bike rental offer: one hour of rental for 8 USD plus an additional hour free. Bikes can be collected at the Unlimited Biking Washington DC office: 998 Maine Avenue SW, Washington DC 20024.

Ticket Options

Select from the following ticket options for your Big Bus tour:

24-hour ticket: unlimited access for 24 hours, includes a walking tour and bike rental.48-hour ticket: unlimited access for 48 hours, includes a walking tour and bike rental.72-hour ticket: unlimited access for 72 hours, includes the same benefits as the 48-hour ticket.

How Does it Work?

Your ticket will be valid for 24, 48, or 72 consecutive hours from the first use. You can hop on and off the buses as often as needed. A booking date is required, but tickets are valid for 12 months from that date. A voucher will be emailed, which must be redeemed at the first stop on the day of use.

Departure Times & Frequency

The hop-on hop-off bus operates daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with departures every 30 to 45 minutes.