Big Bus DC: Flexible Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Explore the iconic monuments of Washington, DC at your own pace with an open-top Hop on Hop off Bus and a National Park Service authorized tour. Plus, enjoy a free bike rental to discover the city’s key routes and attractions.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Red Route: Hop-on Hop-off (Route)

Operating Schedule: First departure at 9:30 am from Union Station main entrance, next to Columbia Circle (50 Massachusetts Ave NE). Last departure at 4:30 pm. Buses leave every 15-20 minutes.
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What's Included
  • 2-Hour Panoramic Sunset Tour (if option selected)
  • Open-top double decker bus
  • Bike Rental Offer: Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free.
  • Bus arrives at stops every 15-20 minutes
  • Free Commemorative Photo of White House Oval Office at White House Gifts
  • Monuments Water Taxi Cruise (if option selected)
  • Expert audio guides
  • Hop-on and Hop-off at 17 stops
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

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…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Linda_k
Jul 15, 2024
Historical and convenient - Enjoyed seeing it all. Kids liked it a lot saved little feet from a lot of walking. Great to be able to see so much wish there were more stops maybe one in Georgetown.
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Kathleen_s
Aug 14, 2024
We took the yellow... - We took the yellow MetroLine from Alexandria and was told to get off at L'Entrent Plaza. VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND STOP FOR THE BUS.
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Thomas_b
Jun 10, 2024
Helpful transportation - Great way to see the sights. Did not have to wait more than a few minutes at each stop. What I did not like was our last driver at end of the day driving very slow probably due to a specific time she needed to arrive at last stop, Overall though I recommend it
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Terry_b
Aug 21, 2024
Bus frequency not as indicated - Bus frequency was to be every 15 minutes. In the afternoon buses were up to 45 minutes apart or 3 within 20 minutes. Because of this had to miss getting out on stops to explore the dropoff area or ended up waiting up to 30 to 45 minutes for the next bus.
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Crw22crw22
Aug 13, 2024
terrible experience waste of money - terrible we waited 45 minutes at one stop so walked to another stop and waited. 30 minutes. We tried to call no phone number only an online contact form At this moment, it’s telling us it’s 77 minutes to wait at the spot we are at We paid for two days total waste. We are now going to dispute this with our bank credit card this is unacceptable. we only signed up for this tour because it offered a free water taxi . It’s a lie because they don’t get to the stop in time to be able to take the water taxi. Do not take this bus instead go for any other option in DC. very disappointed
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Art_p
Aug 6, 2024
Way too much walking.Because of where the bus let you off could have been great. - Buses left you on wrong side of exhibits. For example , world war two exhibit on the complete other side of the park where the Bus leave you off. Same at the capital building leaves you at the back.About a mile and a half walk to get to the front.
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Inspire648254
Aug 18, 2024
DO NOT RECOMMEND - This was a terrible service. The wait times were not as advertised and it threw off all the tours/ tickets we had scheduled. The staff is not friendly or helpful at the stops. We had to change buses multiple times due to sound issues. The audio was terribly fuzzy and many words couldn’t be heard over the sound effects. The staff allowed non service animals on the bus and took bribes to allow people to the front of the line although many had been waiting much longer. I do not recommend this company. When I reached out the best they could do was to give me 50% refund. The advertisements look great but the overall bus tour was a headache to try to correct after planning a whole day around the allotted time.
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Tirunah_s
Aug 9, 2024
The worst experience ever - The bus didn’t come on time . We waited for 45 minutes and called twice the travel agent but didn’t get the support needed. We end up taking Uber . I won’t recommend this for anyone . Complete waste of money
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Cynthia_b
Jul 9, 2024
Disaster - 98 degree heat index and no A/C on the bus. Could not sit on the open top area due to the sweltering heat and the other areas were like an oven. No energy left to see any sights much less walk to them.
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Gayle_l
Jun 14, 2024
The bus stops were in... - The bus stops were in great locations. The buses themselves were terrible. We rode on 3 different buses, 2 did not have AC or open windows on lower level and 1 of those didn't even have fans. Miserable riding conditions.
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