Name: Classic 1-Day Washington DC Tour Ticket | Big Bus Tours
Brand: Big Bus Tours
Rating: 3.5 (4825 reviews)

Highlights

Discover Washington DC at your own pace with our Classic 1-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Explore the city with stops by the capital's most famous landmarks and attractions.

Hop-on, Hop-off

Explore Washington DC at your own pace.

Make the most of your time in Washington DC with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours. Explore the capital city's sights at your own pace - simply hop off the bus at any of our conveniently located stops, and rejoin when you're ready. Please note: tickets valid for more than 1 day must be used across consecutive days.

Pre-recorded Commentary

Available on all buses.

All tours feature pre-recorded commentary, available via complimentary headphones. Red and Blue Loop buses feature commentary in 8 different languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese. Yellow Loop buses feature pre-recorded commentary in English.

Blue Loop - American Heroes Shuttle

Cross the Potomac to visit Arlington National Cemetery

Our Blue Loop tour crosses the Potomac River to visit the United States military cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, the final resting place for more than 14,000 U.S. veterans, including those who fought in the Civil War. The journey begins on Constitution Ave., passing the Vietnam War Memorial, Three Servicemen Statue, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial and Seabee Memorial before arriving at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitors' Center. On board the bus, our virtual guides share facts and stories about the capital. For more detailed stop and scheduling information, see our Blue Loop Timetable.

Red Loop

Hop on for a tour of DC's top sights

Our Red Loop journeys through the heart of Washington DC, passing famous landmarks like the White House, Capitol Hill, Jefferson Memorial, Smithsonian Castle, and many more. Sit back and relax on our open-top buses while our virtual guides share facts and stories about the capital, or hop on and hop off to explore at your own pace – our stops are positioned at key points of interest throughout the city. For more detailed stop and scheduling information, see our Red Loop Timetable.

Free 1-Hour Bike Rental

From Unlimited Biking, Washington DC or Alexandria locations.

Enjoy an hour's free bike rental from Unlimited Biking. This includes bike, helmet, basket, lock, roadside assistance and an illustrated map featuring key routes and attractions. Every additional hour is $8/per person. Alternatively, enjoy $5 OFF per person for any bike tour or Segway tour. Bikes are to be collected and dropped off at Unlimited Biking Washington DC (955 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington DC 20024, ph. +1-202-842-2453) OR Unlimited Biking Alexandria (106 N Lee St, Alexandria, VA 22314, ph. +1-202-842-2453). On arrival please present your ticket (issued by BBT staff member), your passport or ID card, and a credit card. Please note: all guests must be able to ride their own bike. No guest under the age of 18 will be supplied with a bike without the consent of an accompanying adult (18+). Extra hygiene measures are in place at both Unlimited Biking locations.

Authorized National Park Service Concessioner

Big Bus Tours gets you closest to meaningful monuments and memorials.

Big Bus Washington DC is the authorized interpretive transportation services concessioner of the National Park Service and National Mall & Memorial Parks. As the official sightseeing tour of the National Mall & Memorial Parks, Big Bus Tours gets you closer to meaningful monuments and memorials.

See all the top Landmarks

Our carefully designed sightseeing tours take you closest to the Washington DC's famous landmarks.

Take in the neo-classical grandeur of the USA's capital city with Big Bus. We'll take you to all the famous landmarks, including The White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, National Cathedral, and many more. Sit back, relax and capture the sights from our open-top double-deckers, or hop off to explore and visit the city's world-renowned attractions.

Free Mobile App

Now with live bus arrival times!

Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion to your sightseeing adventure. Our live bus arrival times feature lets you spend a little longer sipping that latte, browsing at the museum or taking that all-important selfie, so you can simply arrive 5 minutes early at the bus stop. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, live bus tracking, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers and more. Save memory-making minutes on your city adventure with Big Bus Tours.

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Plan ahead for your tour with our service updates

Visit our Service Information Page for up-to-date information about our current service.

Flexible Ticket

If your circumstances change and you need to amend your ticket, we’ll need to know at least 72 hours before your tour.

The quickest way to make changes to your booking is by downloading the Big Bus Tours app and chatting with our friendly Customer Service team.

2 Routes

Our Washington DC Sightseeing Routes

Experience Washington DC's most famous landmarks and attractions with Big Bus Tours. You'll enjoy unique, top-deck views of the capital's best sights, including the White House, Capitol Hill, Jefferson Memorial, Smithsonian Castle, and many more.

National Cathedral in Washington DC by day

Red Loop

With pre-recorded commentary.

First bus at Stop #1 - 10:00am

Last bus at Stop #1 - 5:00pm

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Ariel view of the Pentagon in Washington DC

American Heroes Shuttle (Blue Loop)

Features pre-recorded commentary in 8 languages.

First bus at Stop #5 - 10:21am

Last bus at Stop #5- 5:21pm

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The Old Stone House
Smithsonian Castle
Sackler / Freer Gallery
The National Gallery of Art
The Exorcist Steps
Bureau of Engraving
Woodrow Wilson House
Smithsonian National Zoo
American History Museum
Bike and Roll Rental
Botanical Garden
National Portrait Gallery
National Air and Space Museum
National Museum of Natural History
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
The Renwick Gallery
Madame Tussauds **CLOSED**
The Walter E. Convention Centre
American Indian Museum
Artechouse
Hirshhorn Museum
Holocaust Memorial Museum
The National Archives Museum

Ulysses Grant Memorial
Union Station
WWII Memorial
US Treasury
Vietnam Memorial
Rock Creek Park
Embassy Row
The Bishop’s Garden
Washington National Cathedral
Albert Einstein Memorial
Arlington Cemetery
Folger Shakespeare Library
Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
Ford's Theatre
Lincoln Memorial
Peace Monument
Jefferson Memorial
U.S Capitol
Library of Congress
Martin Luther King Memorial
White House
Georgetown Canal
James A Garfield Monument
Japanese American Memorial
Korean War Memorial
Pentagon Memorial
Washington Monument
Black Lives Matter Plaza

M and Wisconsin Avenue shops
Pentagon City Mall

Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Chinatown
Hard Rock Cafe

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