Washington DC Sightseeing Bus
Description
Experience the captivating essence of Washington, DC with unparalleled comfort and convenience. Discover the rich history of the American capital as you journey to its key attractions aboard a double-decker open-top bus. Enjoy the freedom to hop on and off at various stops, allowing you to explore the city at your own rhythm over 24, 48, or 72 hours.
Routes and Landmarks
The hop-on hop-off bus features two distinct paths, the red line and the blue line, showcasing the most iconic sites throughout the capital, including the National Mall, Jefferson Memorial, and Arlington Cemetery. Along your travels, you will benefit from engaging recorded commentary highlighting the attractions.
Notable stops on this route include the Capitol, the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument (the iconic obelisk), Pentagon, and Arlington Cemetery.
To explore the routes and stops in detail, please click the link below:
Bike Rental Offer
Your ticket grants you a special bike rental offer: rent a bike for one hour at a cost of 8 USD and receive an additional hour free. Rental bikes can be collected from the Unlimited Biking Washington DC office located at 998 Maine Avenue SW, Washington DC 20024.
Available Ticket Choices
Select from the following options to customize your tour experience:
- 24-hour ticket for the red line: access the red line for 24 consecutive hours.
- 24-hour ticket for both lines: enjoy unlimited rides on the red and blue lines for 24 consecutive hours, along with a walking tour.
- 24-hour ticket for the red line + Watertaxi: ride the red line for 24 consecutive hours, plus experience a panoramic watertaxi ride on the Potomac River, visiting locations like The Wharf, Georgetown, and Old Town Alexandria.
- 48-hour ticket: provides unlimited access to the Big Bus for 48 consecutive hours (both lines), including a city walking tour.
- 72-hour ticket: includes unlimited rides for 72 consecutive hours (both lines), with the same bonuses of the 48-hour ticket.
Usage Details
Your ticket will remain valid for 24, 48, or 72 consecutive days from the first use. Within this timeframe, you can freely get on and off the buses as you wish, allowing you to thoroughly explore Washington, DC's notable monuments at your own pace.
Operating Hours and Frequency
The hop-on hop-off bus runs daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with bus departures occurring every 30 to 45 minutes.
What's included
- Unlimited use of Big Bus Washington DC during selected time
- Headphones for each passenger
- A walking tour of Washington
- Watertaxi ride (depending on option selected)
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Varies according to the attraction included.
Important information
You can use your voucher, either printed or downloaded on your mobile device, at any Big Bus Tours stop.
See the route and all the stops on a map via the following link:
Local phone number for emergencies: +1 877-332-8689.
Timetable and frequency
The Washington hop-on hop-off bus operates daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with departures every 30 to 45 minutes.
Due to local laws, service schedules are subject to change, so we encourage you to download the Big Bus Tours app for up-to-date information and bus tracking.
Water Taxi
If you've booked the ticket that includes the water taxi ride, you'll need to present your QR code at the waterfront kiosk to receive your boarding pass. You can take the water taxi ride on the same day as the bus or the following day.
Help our planet!
During this tour, single-use headphones are provided to listen to the audioguides. To avoid waste and help protect the environment, we recommend bringing your own headphones to use.
INFORMATION FOR BBT CSR This product has been booked by Civitatis, please scan the QR code. If necessary, seek authorization from your supervisor quoting the short code on this voucher.

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