Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
A note about this tour
Customers are advised to download the Big Bus app to find out more about our new health and safety measures and for real-time bus tracking information. Alternatively please visit the Big Bus website.
Overview
Discover the iconic sights of Washington, DC at your own pace by open-top Hop on Hop off Bus and the only National Park Service authorized tour of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. See the Memorials, Monuments and more on the Patriot Tour (Red Route) to include new stops at Black Lives Matter Plaza and the Wharf. On board, customers will enjoy recorded commentary, including the history of the Washington, DC and the Nation's famous memorials and monuments.
Highlights
- Great overview and orientation of the city
- Multiple departure times and locations available
- Ideal choice for families
- Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
Description
Schedule
What's Included
What To Bring
Additional Info
Reviews
Average 3.95 out of 5 stars based on 853 verified reviews from Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
5 stars
376
4 stars
250
3 stars
91
2 stars
83
1 star
53
Melissa M, May 2022 Verified
It was really great and the drivers were very helpful and nice
Sharon W, Feb 2022 Verified
Great experience using the big Bus to get around the major attractions. They came very quickly. I enjoyed the commentary. My only suggestion is to have schedules available. Everyone does not want to use the app. Sometimes your battery is dying when you're out.
sheena_B, Jan 2022 Verified
All the history of Ford Theater and the hotel where MLK wrote his speech. The correlation between Lincon and Kennedy. It overall was totally educational!
Q9062DAlindas, Dec 2021 Verified
Our bus driver, Mr. Calvin Andrews, stopped the bus and let us get on even though we were late getting to the stop he was at. The tour was very fun as well.Will be back.
bucksmoke, Dec 2021 Verified
The Big Bus is the best! I contacted them about a group tour and Bridgette reached out to me immediately with a few options. She was super friendly and was able to secure a private bus for us! Communication was excellent and really helpful in planning our day. We were greeted the day of our tour by Michael, who helped me hang our banner in the front window of the bus. We were so excited!! Frederick our driver was extremely knowledgeable of the tour routes and helped us create a route that was perfect for our day! Can’t say enough about the excellent customer service from start to finish!! Highly recommend the Big Bus!!!!
Justin_S, Dec 2021 Verified
We stayed at the Hilton at L’Enfant Plaza and they picked us up right in front of the Spy Museum. It was perfect for us starting our tour. Easily the best option for seeing the sites and being able to take your time at each place.
saoirse k, Nov 2021 Verified
Great way to get around and see major sites! Ramaro was amazing and helped out with our tickets and explained everything! Thank you!
Michael S, Nov 2021 Verified
Employees were all pleasant. Bus was comfortable.
Audio presentation was very informative.Great
tour.
GERI_T, Nov 2021 Verified
Big Bus Tour is the way to go. We do it everywhere we travel. Best way to get learn about the city’s history, highlights, and a great way to get around. Always awesome!!!!
Barbara_M, Nov 2021 Verified
Enjoyed learning historical as well as some personal facts about the buildings and monuments we saw.
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