Hop-on Hop-off Tours Washington DC

Big Bus: Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Potomac River Cruise

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

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.

Speed through Washington DC on a 1/2/3-day 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 2 or 3-day pass to sail the Potomac River, take a 2-hour sunset tour, see the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, 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.

1/2/3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to Red Loop

45-min Potomac River one-way boat ride (based on option selected)

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

2-hour sunset tour (based on option selected)

25% off on sunset tour (based on option selected)

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

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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What our guests say
Spencer
May, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The tour and guide were excellent. But, PLEASE, make it CLEAR, IF you start the tour at Arlington Cemetery, as to exactly WHERE you pick up the trolley ( and WHAT company you are). Also, WHERE you pick up the HOP ON/OFF bus and WHAT the company's name is. Much confussion from people. This did NOT alter the fact that the tour ( and guides) were brilliant.
Janis
Apr, 2025Verified booking
4/5
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.
Sara
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
We needed to see all of the mall with a family member with walking issues. This bus was the perfect solution to see all of the monuments in the DC Mall area.
Leanne
Apr, 2025Verified booking
3/5
The Hop on Hop Off service was very informative with good audio descriptions, and very nice drivers. The sites were well covered to visit. The 3 day ticket was supposedly covering a sunset tour, but according to staff at Union Station it wasn't, so we virtually wasted / paid for an extra day as we didn't get to go on it when the weather was better : (
Irene
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Loved everything about it except the waiting for the bus! This is my second survey but we enjoyed the experience so much we didn't mind doing it again.

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.

The Georgetown dock for the Potomac boat ride is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

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).

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.