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DC: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus and Arlington Audio Tour

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About the activity

Discover DC aboard a double-decker open-top sightseeing bus. See the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Washington Monument, and more! Plus, experience Arlington Cemetery through an exclusive audio tour.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Audio guide
    English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Valid
    1-3 days
  • Includes
    • Unlimited hop-on, hop-off travel across two routes during ticket validity
    • Audio guide for Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown
    • Oval Office Photo at White House Gifts (48/72-hour tickets only)
    • 1-hour bike rental at Unlimited Biking
    • App with route information and real-time bus tracking
    • Give back to history - a portion of every ticket goes to the preservation of the National Mall
    • Hotel pickup
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Ride with the only Official Bus Tour Provider of the National Mall
  • Discover the Capital on two routes with 18 stops and over 100 points of interest
  • Experience the city aboard a double-decker, open-top sightseeing bus
  • Touch history at the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Jefferson Memorial, and more
  • Explore Arlington Cemetery's history with a professionally-narrated audio tour

Description

Big Bus is the only official bus tour partner of the National Park Service; no one gets you closer to the best memorials, monuments, and landmarks of Washington, DC.

Discover DC with Big Bus Tours—the most trusted sightseeing bus tour company in the world. Climb aboard an iconic, double-decker sightseeing bus, and take an unforgettable journey through the heart of Washington DC.

This is sightseeing on your terms. From the open-top deck, enjoy panoramic views of grand monuments, elegant neighborhoods, and historic streets as the city’s powerful stories unfold through engaging audio commentary. Ride the full loop for an inspiring overview of the capital or hop off whenever something catches your eye.

Stand face-to-face with Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial, take in the sweeping view across the Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument, and feel the emotion of the spot where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Walk through the Halls of Power at Capitol Hill, reflect at the WWII and Korean War Memorials, or unwind by the water at the Tidal Basin.

Step off just moments away from world-class, free museums including the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, African American History Museum, Holocaust Memorial, National Museum of the American Indian, and more. With frequent bus arrivals throughout the day, exploring is easy, relaxed, and stress-free.

Want to go even deeper? Enhance your experience with three professionally-narrated audio tours, offering immersive storytelling at Arlington National Cemetery, Georgetown’s historic streets, and the monument-lined paths of the Tidal Basin.

Top sights:

•National Mall
•Cherry Blossoms
•The White House
•Lincoln Memorial
•Martin Luther King Memorial
•Jefferson Memorial
•The Capitol Building
•WWII Memorial
•And much, much more!

Good to know before you go
  • Your Dollars in Action: a portion of every ticket helps preserve the National Mall’s iconic monuments and memorials—so your Big Bus tour supports America’s history for generations to come.
  • Redeem voucher in person or via app.
  • Choice of audio guide tours includes Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown neighborhood. Guests 18 and older must provide photo ID to enter Arlington Cemetery.
  • 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. Included in 48/72-hour tickets only.
  • Unlimited Biking Offer: Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free. Rental includes bike, helmet, basket, lock, roadside assistance and map.
  • Big Bus is the only tour operator servicing the Jefferson Memorial during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
  • Complimentary shuttle services from city hotels to Stop #1 available at select times - please view ticket voucher for exact times.
Meeting point

24-hour Ticket - Red Loop Only

24-hour Ticket - Blue Loop Only

24-hour Ticket, Red/Blue Loops, & Arlington Audio Tour

48-hour Ticket, Red/Blue Loops, & Arlington Audio Tour

72-hour Ticket, Red/Blue Loops, & Arlington Audio Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    3-12 years
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