Big Bus Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

General information

Destination
Washington, United States

Program details

Discover the fascinating history of Washington DC, as you journey past some of the USA´s most important landmarks.



Sit back and relax as you are transported past the iconic landmarks that make America’s Capital so recognizable and special. Along the way, learn about the city's history by listening to the entertaining and informative commentary. Your hop-on, hop- off ticket also provides you the freedom to hop off the bus to explore and visit the legendary attractions at your leisure before hopping back on to continue your tour!



As the authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, the Big Bus tour is the official sightseeing tour of the National Mall, bringing you closer to these beloved monuments and memorials.



With over 40 hop-on and hop-off stops and an open-top deck, this is undoubtedly the best way to see Washington D.C.



Languages

Audio-guide is available in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Mandarin and Japanese.



Ticket Types

-Classic Ticket

1 Day Hop on Hop off

Complete access to the loop and shuttle

1-hour Bike rental from Bike & Roll

-Premium Ticket

2 Day Hop on Hop off

Complete access to the loop and shuttle

1-hour Bike rental from Bike & Roll

-Deluxe Ticket

3 Day Hop on Hop off

Complete access to the loop and shuttle

1-hour Bike rental from Bike & Roll



Redemption Instruction: Redeem printed or E-vouchers from the bus driver or a member of staff at any of the stops (please refer to the map). Recommended stops are: L’Enfant Plaza, Stop 1, Lincoln Memorial, Stop 5, City Center & Chinatown, Stop 8 or The White House and Willard Hotel, Stop 9.



・Panoramic Night Tour*

Hop on the Big Bus Night Tour at L’Enfant Plaza to experience the Nation’s Capital’s standout landmarks beautifully illuminated after dusk. Listen to the pre-recorded tour and you will be able to discover the stories behind Washington’s iconic landmarks. The commentary will explain the history of these national monuments and reveal the perfect position to capture the most impressive photos. The panoramic tour includes one stop-off where you will experience a self-guided walking tour and a nighttime photo op of the Lincoln Memorial and Korean War Memorial.



Tour Highlights:

US Capitol Building – WWII Memorial – Lincoln Memorial – White House – Iwo Jima Memorial – Korean War Memorial

Location: Departs L’Enfant Plaza, 700 L’Enfant Plaza



Key Timings:

Duration: 90 minutes

Operates: March 21st – November 6th Day Tours 10am-6pm, Night Tours 8pm

November 7th – March 12th Day Tours 10am-5pm, Night Tours 7pm

*There are no night tours on July 4th, August 26th, Thanksgiving Day, December 24th and 31st





・Red Loop - National Mall Hop-On Hop-Off Tour* No night tours on July 4th, August 26th, Thanksgiving Day, December 24th and 31st

Sit back and take in all the places that are synonymous with the nation’s Capital; The White House, U.S. Capitol, Air and Space Museum, BLM Plaza, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, FDR, MLK and the Lincoln Memorial are just some of the iconic landmarks. Our unique tour has man stops for guests to hop-on or hop-off the bus to visit attractions and points of interest. You will have a personal recorded commentary, available in 8 languages. As authorized by the National Park Service and National Mall and Memorial Parks, the red loop is the official tour of the National Mall.



Tour Highlights:

Lincoln Memorial – Washington Monument – US Capitol Building – Jefferson Memorial – MLK Jr. Memorial



Key Timings:

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Frequency: Every 60 minutes

First bus: 10am

Last Bus: 5pm



・Blue Shuttle - American Heros Shuttle

The Heroes shuttle travels to the sites and memorials honoring American heroes. Travel over the Potomac River leaving Washington, DC behind, and visiting Virginia. The shuttles main features within walking distance are the stop inside Arlington National Cemetery and the short walk to the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue)



Shuttle Highlights:

Arlington National Cemetery –Marine Corps War Memorial



Key Things:

Duration: 30 minutes

Blackout dates: December 25th