Big Bus Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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 18 hop-on and hop-off stops, 2 different routes and an open-top deck, this is undoubtedly the best way to see Washington D.C.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.

Ticket Types

- Discover Ticket

• 24-hour hop-on hop-off
• Red Loop and Blue Loop
• Free Vox Self-Guided Walking Tour app download
• The only National Park Service Concessioner
• Bike rental offer
• Hotel Shuttle (morning only)
• Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)

- Essential Ticket

• 48-Hour Ticket
• Hop on, hop off
• Red Loop and Blue Loop
• Free Vox Self-Guided Walking Tours
• Bike rental offer
• Great Extras - discounts for attractions and shopping!
• Hotel Shuttle (morning only)
• The only National Park Service Concessioner
• Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
• Free Oval Office Commemorative Photo

- Explore Ticket

• 72-Hour Ticket
• Hop on, hop off
• Red Loop and Blue Loop
• Free Vox Self-Guided Walking Tours
• Bike rental offer
• Great Extras - discounts for attractions and shopping!
• Hotel Shuttle (morning only)
• The only National Park Service Concessioner
• Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
• Free Oval Office Commemorative Photo

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).

・Red Loop and Blue Loop - Explore DC's best sights on our Red Loop tour, featuring pre-recorded commentary in different languages. Hop on and hop off to discover iconic landmarks and attractions, including the White House, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and many more.

Important information

Please note that inclusions are subject to changes without prior notice.

Washington DC: Operational Updates (Effective March 9, 2026)

Valid March 9 – September 30

Operating Hours

• First departure from Stop #1 – Washington Monument: 9:00am
• Last full loop departure from Stop #1 – Washington Monument: 4:30pm

Sunset Tour Departure Times

• 6:30pm: March 9 – April 30 and September 8 – December 30
• 7:00pm: May 1 – September 7

Stop Changes

• Stop #3 (Union Station) has been relocated and renamed to:
• National Japanese American Memorial
• 415 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001