Activities

Big Bus tour of Washington DC

from

£41.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese

Mobile voucher accepted

Validity: Flexible

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll enjoy unlimited hop-on, hop-off access across two routes for the duration of your ticket
Complimentary audio walking tours of Arlington Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown are available
With 48- and 72-hour tickets a Oval Office photo souvenir at White House Gifts is included
Your ticket includes a free 1-hour bike rental
The Big Bus Tours app offers services such as ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation

What to expect

This Big Bus tour offers one of the best ways to experience the iconic monuments, memorials, and landmarks of Washington, DC.

Discover the capital at your own pace aboard an open-top double-decker sightseeing bus. Take in panoramic views of famous sights including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument while listening to engaging onboard audio commentary that brings the city’s history to life. Ride the full loop for a complete overview or hop off whenever you want to explore further.

Visit world-famous attractions and museums just steps from the route, including the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the African American History Museum, and more — all with easy access thanks to frequent bus departures throughout the day.

Your ticket also includes added extras to enhance your adventure, such as immersive audio walking tours through Arlington Cemetery, Georgetown, and the scenic Tidal Basin, plus a complimentary 1-hour bike rental. Selected tickets also include an Oval Office photo souvenir at White House Gifts.

With live bus tracking available on the Big Bus app and a portion of every ticket supporting the preservation of the National Mall, exploring Washington, DC has never been easier or more rewarding.

What's included

48h hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour: Free self-guided walking tour of Arlington Cemetery, authorized National Park service concessioner, free Oval Office commemorative photo
72h hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour: Free self-guided walking tour of Arlington Cemetery, bike rental offer from Unlimited Biking, authorized National Park service concessioner, free Oval Office commemorative photo
Pre-recorded audio commentary on the bus
Hop-on hop-off tour
Downloadable APP

Where

Meeting point:

Redeem printed or e-vouchers from the bus driver or a member of staff at any of the stops. Bikes are to be collected and dropped off at Unlimited Biking Washington DC 998 Maine Avenue SW, Washington DC 20024.

What to remember

Know in advance:

Note, service may be suspended and/or altered at any time and without notice. Customers are advised to check the Big Bus website for the most up-to-date information regarding detours and closures, or to download the Big Bus App to live track buses and find stops near them
Tickets valid for more than 1 day must be used across consecutive day
Infants (ages 0-2): free
Red Loop: the first bus departs daily at 9:30 am and the last bus departs at 5:00 pm from stop #1. The duration of the loop is 1h and 45 minutes, and its frequency is every 15–20 minutes
Red Loop stops are: L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum; Washington Monument West; Jefferson Memorial; FDR and MLK Memorial; Lincoln Memorial & Korean War Memorial; Arlington Cemetery; Lincoln Memorial South and Korean War Memorial; Arlington Cemetery; Lincoln Memorial North and Vietnam Veterans Memorial; Natural History Museum; City Center and Chinatown; The White House and Willard Hotel; US Capitol at Garfield Circle; Air and Space Museum; The Wharf and Potomac Boat Cruise
The tour does not operate on Christmas Eve
The audio commentary is available in English, Spanish, German, French, and Portuguese
The tickets include a special bike rental offer: when you rent for 1 hour (minimum) you'll receive an extra hour free bike rental. Alternatively, enjoy $5 OFF per person for any bike tour or Segway tour. All rentals include a helmet, a lock, a basket and a map. No guest under the age of 18 will be supplied with a bike without the consent of an accompanying adult (18+)

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.