Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with 18 Stops plus Guided Sunset Tour
Overview
As the official tour of the National Parks Service, no one gets you closer to the National Mall monuments and the stunning Cherry Blossom Festival.
Discover DC aboard a Big Bus open-top double-decker with unlimited hop-on, hop-off access and digital commentary in multiple languages. See iconic sights like the White House, Capitol Building, and Arlington National Cemetery at your own pace.
Hop off to explore top attractions including the Smithsonian Museums, the Library of Congress, and powerful memorials on the National Mall.
Then, experience the capital in a whole new light with a 2.5-hour panoramic night tour featuring illuminated sites like the Washington Monument, the Iwo Jima Memorial, and the historic Georgetown neighborhood.
Explore the nation’s capital like never before. Find hidden spots, enjoy its historic charm, and see its landmarks all lit up at night.
What's Included
- 24, 48, or 72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour validity (up to $83 value)
- Exclusive digital tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin and Georgetown
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
- Open-top Double Decker Bus
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Digital commentary aboard bus in multiple languages
- 2hr Sunset Tour (Live Guide during March and April 2026)
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Meeting Location
1400 Jefferson Drive Southwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Tours may be taken on separate days
- Sunset Tour is 2 hours and departs from Stop #6 - L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum
- Unlimited Biking Offer: Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free. Rental includes bike, helmet, basket, lock, roadside assistance and an illustrated map featuring key routes and attractions.
- Free Oval Office Photo: Present your ticket at White House Gifts (701 15th ST NW) to receive a free Oval Office digital photo. One photo per ticket.
- Exclusive audio guide tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin and Georgetown. Guests must be 18 to enter Arlington.
- Guests may activate ticket either via the Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
- Official Bus Tour Provider of the National Mall: a portion of every ticket helps preserve DC's monuments and memorials—so your Big Bus experience supports America’s history for generations to come
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-5096P55
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