Washington DC Tourist Bus

Explore Washington, DC in a practical way. Discover the history of the American capital as you visit its key sites on a double-decker open-top bus with hop-on, hop-off access for 24, 48, or 72 hours.

Routes and Stops

The Washington DC Tourist Bus follows a route through major landmarks, including the National Mall, Jefferson Memorial, and Arlington Cemetery. Learn about the city's history through the informative commentary while discovering DC.

Key stops include the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Pentagon.

Bike Rental

With any ticket option, there is an offer for bike rentals: for one hour at a cost of 8 USD, you receive an additional hour free. Bikes can be picked up at the Unlimited Biking Washington DC office located at 998 Maine Avenue SW, Washington DC 20024.

Options

Options for customizing your Big Bus tour include:

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

How Does it Work?

Your ticket is valid for 24, 48, or 72 consecutive hours after initial use. You can get on and off the buses multiple times during this period. The ticket will be valid for 12 months from the booking date. A voucher will be emailed, and it must be redeemed at the first stop listed.

Timetable and Frequency

The Washington tour bus operates on the Red Line, departing Monday through Sunday from Union Station by Columbia Circle (50 Massachusetts Ave NE) from 10 am to 5 pm, once an hour.