Washington DC Tourist Bus

Explore Washington, DC in a comfortable manner. Visit the American capital's most significant 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 key landmarks, including the National Mall, Jefferson Memorial, and Arlington Cemetery. The tour includes commentary about the city's history as you explore.

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

Bike Rental

With any ticket option, there is a special offer for bike rentals: rent a bike for one hour at $8 and receive an additional hour for free. Bikes can be collected at the Unlimited Biking Washington DC office: 998 Maine Avenue SW, Washington DC 20024.

Options

Choose from these 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, same benefits as the 48-hour ticket.

How Does it Work?

Your ticket is valid for 24, 48, or 72 consecutive days after the first use, allowing multiple bus rides to explore DC's monuments. You must select a date at booking, but the ticket is valid for 12 months from that date. A voucher will be emailed, which must be redeemed at the first stop on the route.

Timetable and Frequency

The Washington tour bus operates on the Red Line from Union Station daily, departing from 10 am to 5 pm, once an hour.