Welcome to the Open Top Sightseeing Tour of Washington, D.C.
The open-top deck of a double-decker bus is the best way to see Washington. Sit back and relax as you are transported passed the iconic landmarks that make America’s Capital so recognisable and special.
Along the way, you can learn about the City's history by listening to the entertaining and informative commentary. Your hop-on, hop-off ticket also provides you the freedom to get off the bus to explore and visit attractions. Buses run regularly so rejoining the tour is easy.
With three routes to choose from you will have the flexibility to plan you own schedule and to visit the places you find most interesting. The Tour also includes an enjoyable boat cruise along the Potomac. Be sure to bring your camera for the many excellent photo-opportunities.
See all the sights of the Nation's Capital
The sightseeing tour allows you to experience the stunning views of Washington DC from an open-top bus.
From the bus you can enjoy dramatic views of Washington D.C's many famous landmarks, including The White House and the Washington Monument.
Sitting on the upper deck provides you a better perspective on these recognisable landmarks and.gives you the opportunity to take some amazing photographs.
Hop-on, Hop-off at over 50 stops
One of the best things about taking an open top sightseeing tour is the hop-on, hop-off facility. It enables you to get off the bus at any of the 50 tour stops; to visit attractions, explore the area or to take refreshment. You can then rejoin the tour by boarding one of the following buses which are spaced at regular intervals.
You can hop on and off the buses as many times as you wish within the validity of your ticket. It offers you the flexibility to travel at your own pace and to spend time at the places that interest you, ensuring you get the most from your time in Washington, D.C.
Three Tour Routes
The Washington open top sightseeing tour has three exciting routes. You can experience all of them within the 24 hour validity of your ticket.
The Red Route is the perfect introduction to the city and takes in all the places that are synonymous with the nation’s capital. The White House, U.S. Capitol, Air and Space Museum, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and the Ford’s Theatre are just some of the iconic landmarks you will see on the Red Route.
The Yellow Route also travels throught the City's historic centre before heading out to discover the old world charm of Georgetown and the Washington National Cathedral.
The Blue Route takes you to the Holocaust Museum and across the Potomac River to the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. Of special note is the journey across the Potomac which provides some fantastic views and photo opportunities.
Remember... All three routes are included in your ticket!
Enjoy a personal recorded commentary
As you travel through the nation's capital you can enjoy an informative and entertaining commentary, delivered to you through loadspeaker. The commentary explains Washington’s rich history and points out significant buildings and landmarks.
Bus run regularly so joining the tour is easy.
The buses run at regular intervals; every 15 minutes in central areas and every 30 minutes on the extended routes that take you further afield.
The regular service enables you to explore at leisure, safe in the knowledge that rejoining the tour is easy. It also enables you to start your tour at any time of the day. Your 24 hour ticket will be valid until the same time on the following day.
Visit the National Cathedral and GeorgeTown
Complete your Washington trip with a visit to Georgetown and the National Cathedral.
Georgetown, founded in 1751, was the original settlement, pre-dating Washington, D.C. by 40 years. It still retains its old world charm. George Washington was a regular visitor and JFK lived here as a young Congressman. Thomas Jefferson had a home in Georgetown as did Francis Scott Key who wrote the lyrics to The Star-Spangled Banner.
The stunning National Cathedral has been the location for the funerals of four American Presidents (Woodrow Wilson, Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford).
This is the only hop on and off tour to visit Georgetown and the National Cathedral.
Cruise along the Potomac
Your hop-on, hop-off bus tour includes a free, 50 minute cruise along the Potomac River. Enjoy the fantastic views of the Jefferson Memorial and the Washington Monument as you float serenely by.
The river cruise complements the open-top bus tour by providing a different perspective on the city.