Washington DC Sightseeing Bus

Explore Washington, DC in the most comfortable and practical way. Get to know the history of the American capital as you visit its most important sites on a double-decker open-top bus that you can hop on and off at any stop to explore the city at your own pace for 24, 48, or 72 hours.

Routes and Stops

The Washington hop-on hop-off bus offers two different routes, the red line and the blue line, that cover the city's most important landmarks, such as the National Mall, the Jefferson Memorial, and Arlington Cemetery. During the tour, you can enjoy recorded commentary about the sights along the way.

Some of the most interesting stops include the Capitol, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument (the famous obelisk), the Pentagon, and Arlington Cemetery.

You can view the routes and stops on the map by clicking this link:

Washington DC sightseeing bus routes and stops

Bike Rental

With either ticket option, you'll have access to a special offer for bike rentals: for one hour of rental, at a price of 8USD, you'll get another hour free of charge. Bikes can be picked up at the Unlimited Biking Washington DC office: 998 Maine Avenue SW, Washington DC 20024.

Ticket Options

You can choose between the following options to tailor your Big Bus tour to your trip:

24-hour ticket: includes unlimited access to Big Bus buses for 24 consecutive hours. It also includes a walking tour and a bike rental.48-hour ticket: includes unlimited use of Big Bus buses for 48 consecutive hours, a walking tour of the city and a bike rental.72-hour ticket: includes unlimited use of Big Bus buses for 72 consecutive hours, and the same benefits as the 48-hour ticket.

How Does it Work?

Your ticket will be valid for 24, 48, or 72 consecutive hours after the first use. During this time, you can get on and off the buses as many times as you'd like and explore Washington, DC's most emblematic monuments at your leisure.

Although you must select a date when booking, your ticket will be valid for 12 months following this date. When you book, you'll receive a voucher by email. On the first day, you'll have to redeem the voucher at the first stop on the route, as specified in the temporary closures and timetables section.

Departure Times & Frequency

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