Washington DC Tourist Bus

Explore Washington, DC in a practical way. Discover the history of the American capital as you visit key sites on a double-decker open-top bus with the option to hop on and off at any stop 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. Commentary is provided to enhance your learning as you explore DC.

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

Bike Rental

With either ticket option, you can access a special offer for bike rentals: rent a bike for one hour at 8 USD and receive an additional hour free. Bikes are available at the Unlimited Biking Washington DC office: 998 Maine Avenue SW, Washington DC 20024.

Options

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

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

How Does it Work?

Your ticket is valid for 24, 48, or 72 consecutive hours after the first use. You can get on and off the buses as many times as you'd like during this period. Select a booking date, but the ticket is valid for 12 months from this date. A voucher will be emailed for redemption at the first stop.

Timetable and Frequency

Currently, the Washington tour bus operates only on the Red Line, departing from Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE) Monday to Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm, once every hour.