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Discover DC with a 24, 48, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. See the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Washington Monument, and more. Plus, take a tour of Arlington Cemetery with an audio guide.
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Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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Instant confirmation & Mobile ticketsReceive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
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Skip the lineGet priority entry.
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Audio guideEnglish, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
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Live guidingEnglish
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Valid1-3 days
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Includes
- Unlimited hop-on, hop-off travel across two routes during ticket validity
- Audio guide for Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown
- Oval Office commemorative photo (48/72-hour tickets only)
- 1-hour bike rental at Unlimited Biking
- Discounts in DC
- App with route information and real-time bus tracking
- Hotel pickup
Highlights
- See the Capital on two routes with 18 stops and over 100 points of interest
- Hop off and on at any stop around the National Mall to visit famous sites
- Explore the Lincoln Memorial and get up close and personal with Honest Abe
- Admire the Martin Luther King Jr. and FDR Memorials near the Tidal Basin
- Explore Arlington Cemetery's history and meaning with an expert audio guide
Description
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.
As the official tour operator of the National Mall, Big Bus brings you closer than anyone else to DC’s most celebrated attractions. 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.
This is sightseeing on your terms. 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 exclusive self-guided audio walking 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
•The White House
•Lincoln Memorial
•Martin Luther King Memorial
•Jefferson Memorial
•The Capitol Building
•WWII Memorial
•And much, much more!
- 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 valid photo ID to enter Arlington Cemetery.
- Free White House Commemorative 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 an illustrated map featuring key routes and attractions.
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Adults13-99 years
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Children3-12 years
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