Explore DC with our flexible hop-on hop-off tours. With Big Bus DC, you have the freedom to create your own itinerary and explore the city's iconic landmarks at your own pace.
Our tours allow you to experience the best of DC while enjoying the comfort of open-top double-decker buses. Hop on and off as many times as you like at any stop throughout the city, giving you the flexibility to explore.
From the historic landmarks of the National Mall to the hip neighborhoods of Georgetown, our routes cover the must-see sights of DC. Take in breathtaking views of the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House as our professional digital audio provides professional commentary along the way.
Whether you're interested in history, culture, or simply soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the city, our hop-on hop-off tours offer the perfect way to discover DC. Plus, with our live bus tracking, you'll always know when the next bus is arriving, ensuring a seamless sightseeing experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional digital commentary
✔ Open-top double decker bus
✔ Bike Rental Offer: Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free.
✔ Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-on Service
✔ Pink Loop - Cherry Blossom Tour
✔ Red Loop - DC Landmarks Tour
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Routes
First Departure at 9:30 am from Union Station main entrance, next to Columbia Circle (50 Massachusetts Ave NE). Last departure 4:30PM. Buses depart every 15-20 minutes.
Download the Big Bus app for route info, live bus tracking, and customer assistance via chat.
1
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Stop 1 -Union Station
2
Washington Monument
Stop 2 - Washington Monument West (On Raoul Wallenburg Place, between Jefferson Dr. and Independence Ave)
3
East Basin Drive Southwest
Stop 3 - Jefferson Memorial (bus stop along from refreshment kiosk)
4
121 West Basin Dr SW
Stop 4 - FDR and MLK Memorial (Between FDR and MLK Memorials)
5
100 Daniel French Dr SW
Stop 5 - Lincoln Memorial South & Korean War Memorial (next to Korean War Memorial)
6
23rd Street Northwest & Constitution Avenue Northwest
Stop 6 - Lincoln Memorial North & Vietnam Veterans Memorial
7
VWJP+MC
Stop 7 - Arlington Cemetery (in the bus parking zone)
8
18th Street Northwest & Constitution Avenue Northwest
Stop 8 - World War II Memorial (in bus inlet front of Constitution Gardens)
9
1400 Jefferson Dr SW
Stop 9 - Washington Monument East
10
10th Street Northwest & Constitution Avenue Northwest
Stop 10 - Natural History Museum (in front of the Natural History Museum)
11
610 10th St NW
Stop 11 - City Center & Chinatown
12
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Stop 12 - The White House & Willard Hotel (outside Willard Hotel, near corner with 15th St. NW)
13
2436 Rayburn House Office Bldg
Stop 13 - US Capitol at Garfield Circle (East Side of Garfield Circle)
14
600 Independence Ave SW
Stop 14 - Air & Space Museum (Outside main entrance on Independence Ave)
15
800 Maine Ave SW
Stop 15 - The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise (north-east corner of Maine Ave SW & 9th St)
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operation times are subject to change without notice
• Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
