Washington DC Bus Tours

See the capital's legendary landmarks on our Hop-on, Hop-off Washington DC Big Bus Tour!

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Service: first/last departures change 10 Dec
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Why Book a Washington DC Bus Tour

Our Washington DC bus tours provide the perfect introduction to the city and the best photo opportunities of iconic landmarks from the top deck

Hop on to discover Washington DC's iconic landmarks, and hop off to explore the capital at your own pace.

  • Open-Top Buses

  • Pre-recorded Commentary

  • Free Mobile App

  • See all the Top Landmarks

  • Bike Rental Offer

  • Authorized National Park Service Concessioner

  • Multiple Routes

  • Private Hires

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  • 1-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Ticket
  • Red Loop
  • Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
  • Bike rental offer
  • Great Extras - discounts for attractions and shopping!
  • Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
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2 Days What's included
  • 2-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Ticket
  • Red Loop
  • Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
  • Bike rental offer
  • Great Extras - discounts for attractions and shopping!
  • Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
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  • 2-Hour Night Tour
  • Red Loop (single panoramic tour)
  • Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
  • Bike rental offer
  • Great Extras - discounts for attractions and shopping!
  • Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
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  • 3-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Ticket
  • Red Loop
  • One Way Monuments Water Taxi - until 30 December 2023!
  • Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
  • Bike rental offer
  • Great Extras - discounts for attractions and shopping!
  • Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
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Our Washington DC Bus Tour Routes

Our bus tours operate over two different routes, with stops near all the best Washington DC landmarks and attractions.

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Red Loop

Discover the best of DC, featuring pre-recorded commentary in 8 languages.

Big Bus Tours Washington DC Alrington Cemetary Red Route
Big Bus Tours Washington DC Jefferson Memorial Red Route
Big Bus Tours Washington DC Lincoln Memorial Red Route
Big Bus Tours Washington DC Natural History Museum Red Route
Big Bus Tours Washington DC Smithsonian Museums Red Route
Big Bus Tours Washington DC US Capitol at garfield circle Red Route
  • Operates 9:30am - 4:30pm
  • Frequency: 30 mins
Night Tour (Black Loop)

Discover the sights of Washington DC illuminated in the evening on our panoramic Night Tour.

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC at night
The Martin Luther King Jr Memorial in Washington DC at night
The Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC at night
The US Marine Corps Memorial in Washington DC
The Washington Monument in Washington DC at dusk
The White House in Washington DC at night
  • Operates 6:30pm
  • Frequency: one tour per evening
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Big Bus Tours Washington DC National Cathedral
Big Bus Tours Washington DC People looking at monument
Big Bus Tours Washington DC People smiling for a photo
Big Bus Tours Washington DC state capitol

FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?
Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.
Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?
You can purchase tickets either on this website, on the bus, from a uniformed member of Big Bus Washington DC's staff, at most hotels, or by calling us directly. Please note that for hygiene reasons we are unable to accept cash payments.
What time do tours start and how often do buses run?
Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.
Where can I start the tour?
You can join the tour from any stop. To find the closest stop to you, please visit our Find A Bus Stop page.
How long does the tour take?
Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the duration of our tours.
Tell me about the Big Bus Tour of Washington DC
Big Bus Tours Washington DC offers unmissable sightseeing tours of the nation's capital city on open-top, double-decker buses. Passing all the most famous landmarks and attractions, Big Bus Tours also feature entertaining and informative pre-recorded commentary, provided by digital guides available in several languages through complimentary headphones distributed when you board the bus. You can hop on and off the bus as much as you like, from conveniently located stops. Big Bus Tours Washington DC is also 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 the monuments and memorials that are meaningful to you and the nation.

Who We Are

The largest operator of open-top sightseeing bus tours. Fuelling the spirit of adventure around the world, helping millions explore each year.