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Highlights
See the best of Washington DC with our Essential 2-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Discover the capital's landmarks and attractions with Big Bus Tours!
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 buses feature pre-recorded commentary, available via complimentary headphones. Languages include English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese
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.
Hotel Shuttle
Morning transfers from the Mayflower, Hilton & Marriott
Big Bus Tours offers morning transfers from The Mayflower Hotel, Washington Hilton and Georgetown Marriott. Read more on our Hotel Transfers Page.
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.
One-Way Monuments Water Taxi
Enjoy iconic views across the Potomac River
Take a 45-minute one-way boat ride along the Potomac River to see DC's famous monuments and landmarks, with stunning reflective views of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and more.
Important Info: The City Experiences Water Taxi operates daily (closed Jan–Feb).
Departs from The Wharf (Transit Pier, 950 Wharf St SW) at 12:30, 14:30 & 16:30.
Departs The Dock at Georgetown (3100 K St NW) at 13:30, 15:30 & 17:30.
Present your booking confirmation to a Big Bus Tours representative before boarding the Water Taxi.
Ticket valid for a one-way journey only.
Audio guide available via City Experiences app. Note that Georgetown Dock is NOT wheelchair accessible. Call +1 877-511-2628 for more information.
Bike Rental Offer
Discover DC on two wheels with Unlimited Biking.
Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free with Unlimited Biking. Rental includes bike, helmet, basket, lock, roadside assistance and an illustrated map featuring key routes and attractions. Bike rental is $10 an hour per person. Bikes are to be collected and dropped off at Unlimited Biking Washington DC (801 D Street NW, Washington DC 20004). 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+).
Free Commemorative photo
Imagine yourself in the Oval Office with this free gift!
Simply present your Ticket at White House Gifts: 701 15th ST NW, Washington DC 2005 and receive a free Oval Office digital photo. Please note it's one photo per ticket.
Great Extras
This ticket includes great discounts for DC attractions and shopping!
Simply present your Essential or Explore Ticket at the following Washington DC businesses to enjoy a variety of savings and discounts: Free Souvenir from I ❤️ DC Gifts | $5 off an ARTECHOUSE Anytime Ticket | 10% off your purchase at the Spy Museum Gift Shop | $5 off a Segway Tour at Unlimited Biking. For more information, please visit our Great Extras page.
25% off Sunset Tour
See the city at sunset!
This ticket entitles you to a 25% discount on our Sunset Tour. Simply see a Big Bus Tours staff member to book your discounted Sunset Tour, or visit our Booking Portal after purchasing this ticket.
Free Mobile App
Now with live bus arrival times!
Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion to your sightseeing adventure. Our new live bus arrival times feature shows you exactly where the bus is along the route, along with an ETA for your nearest stop! This gives you the freedom to make the most of your time exploring. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, stop images, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers and more. Save memory-making minutes on your city adventure with the Big Bus Tours App!
Check Service
Plan ahead for your tour with our service updates.
Visit our Service Information Page for up-to-date information about our current service.
Fully Flexible Bus Ticket
You can change your bus tour date for free!
This bus tour ticket is fully flexible, which means you can change your bus tour date to another date for free! To change your bus tour date, please contact us to speak to our friendly Customer Service team. To learn more, visit our Flexible Tickets page.
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Includes
- 2-hour pass for Day Tours
- 2-hour Sunset Tour
- Red Loop
- Bike rental offer
- Great Extras - discounts for attractions and shopping!
- Hotel Shuttle (morning only)
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
- Free Oval Office Commemorative Photo
Includes
- 3-Day Ticket
- Hop on, hop off
- 2-hour Sunset Tour
- Red Loop
- One Way Monuments Water Taxi
- Bike rental offer
- Great Extras - discounts for attractions and shopping!
- Hotel Shuttle (morning only)
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
- Free Oval Office Commemorative Photo
Includes
- 1-Day Ticket
- Hop on, hop off
- Red Loop
- Bike rental offer
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
Includes
- 2-hour Sunset Tour
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner