Hop-on Hop-off Tours Washington DC

Big Bus: Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Sunset Tour

Double-decker bus on Washington DC Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour passing the US Capitol building.

Big Bus tour passing Washington DC landmarks, including the Capitol Building.

Big Bus tour passing by the Washington Monument in Washington DC.

Open-top double-decker bus touring Washington D.C. landmarks, including the U.S. Capitol.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

Transfers included

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

Roam the city of Washington DC with this hop-on-hop-off tour and visit some of the most famous landmarks with amazing offers included in your ticket.

3.9/5

(418)

William

Jun 2025

Verified booking

Seeing so much in a limited amount of time. Drivers pleasant and very competent. You might suggest they delay one more minute before driving off after stops. Several times people who went upstairs were not seated when the bus jerked into action. Thank you

Delilah

Mar 2025

Verified booking

It was convenient and easy. The drivers and people at the stops were great. The bus was clean and in condition. The sound tracks could use some updating with more information and less music. There is so much to say about Washington DC to fill the gaps. I liked hearing about the basin having been a swamp and tieing it into the phrase "draining the swamp". Never knew that. It's a learning experience for a lot of kids (and adults) so pack it full of "Who knew?" moments and less music.

Janis

Apr 2025

Verified booking

In general very good. Hit all the major monuments. All personel were very nice and helpful. Buses in general ran on time and often. Negatives - every bus did not stop at every stop -skipped some and we were not informed of this. Tours were over sold and buses sometimes had only standing room which was very difficult for me since I am older. Standing on the buses packed in was dangerous. Drivers should limit when seats are filled.

Speed through Washington DC on a 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and explore the capital's must-see spots on your terms.

Your DC trip is running on your schedule as the Red Loop’s got 17 stops and buses every 15-20 mins – hop on, hop off, and repeat.

Upgrade to a 48-hour pass to take a 2-hour sunset tour, enjoy a self-guided walking tour of Arlington Cemetery, and enjoy sweet discounts!

Jump on a double-decker bus, tune in to the audio guide in 5 languages, and let the US capital's history unfold as you ride.

Discover landmarks like Jefferson Memorial, White House, and Korean War Memorial as an Authorized National Park Service concessioner.

24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to Red Loop

Self-guided walking tour of Arlington Cemetery

Bike rental offer (book 1 hour, get 1 free)

2-hour sunset tour with 25% off (based on option selected)

Morning shuttle transfers from Mayflower, Hilton & Marriott to stop #1 Union Station (based on option selected)

Discounts at I Love DC Gifts, Artechouse, International Spy Museum Store & Unlimited Biking (based on option selected)

Free commemorative Oval Office photo from White House Gifts (based on option selected)

Pre-recorded audio commentary in English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese (on the bus)

Exclusive drop-offs close to monuments

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia and over 23 countries have loved this experience
Kimberly
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The drivers and sidewalk staff were amazing!
Bob
Jul, 2025Verified booking
3/5
They never took my tickets. Bus wasn't maintained well. There was no notification that we had to leave the bus and transfer to another at union station. Poorly run. I would try the other hop on hop off company.
Jacqueline
Jul, 2025Verified booking
3/5
The tour was good, and the staff were excellent but the buses were very overcrowded and as the only seats we could get were on the aisle downstairs we could see very little of what we were hearing about in the commentary. We have to walk round the tour route today just so that we can see what we heard about. The inclusions mentioned were met but you don't offer overcrowding as an option!
Therese
Jun, 2025Verified booking
3/5
It was extremely hot and there was no air conditioning on any of the buses that I boarded. I actually think it was dangerously hot on the lower deck but there were no seats on the top available. I frequently had to get off at spots that I wasn't planning to because the heat was suffocating.
William
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Seeing so much in a limited amount of time. Drivers pleasant and very competent. You might suggest they delay one more minute before driving off after stops. Several times people who went upstairs were not seated when the bus jerked into action. Thank you

What's not allowed

Keep in mind food & alcohol (except non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles) are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility issues are restricted on the upper decks.

Due to restrictions on the bus, pets (except ADA service animals) are not allowed onboard.

Additional information

The tour remains closed on Independence Day (Jul 4), Oct 29 & Christmas (Dec 25).

The Sunset Tour is a non-stop bus tour, and not a hop-on hop-off service.

Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets like walking tours will be shared post-booking.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Carry a printout of your voucher and hop on to the bus from any stop on the route. The driver will exchange it for the bus ticket.