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Big Bus DC: 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Arlington Walking Tour
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From $73.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Make the most of your time in Washington DC with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours. Explore the capital city's sights at your own pace - simply hop off the bus at any of our conveniently located stops, and re-join when you're ready. See all the top Landmarks. Our carefully designed sightseeing tours take you closest to Washington DC's famous landmarks. Take in the neo-classical grandeur of the USA's capital city with Big Bus. We'll take you to all the famous landmarks, including The White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, National Cathedral, and many more. Sit back, relax, and capture the sights from our open-top double-deckers, or hop off to explore and visit the city's world-renowned attractions. Explore the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington House (Robert E. Lee's Memorial), John F. Kennedy's Gravesite and the Memorial Amphitheater with a digital walking tour. We have pre-recorded commentary available in 5 languages. All tours feature pre-recorded commentary, available via complimentary headphones. Red Loop buses feature commentary in 5 different languages, including English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese. Yellow Loop buses feature pre-recorded commentary in English. Bike Rental Offer. Discover DC on two wheels with Unlimited Biking. Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free with Unlimited Biking. Rental includes a bike, helmet, basket, lock, roadside assistance, and an illustrated map featuring key routes and attractions. Authorized National Park Service Concessioner. Big Bus Tours gets you closest to meaningful monuments and memorials. Big Bus Washington DC is the authorized interpretive transportation services concessioner of the National Park Service and National Mall & Memorial Parks. As the official sightseeing tour of the National Mall & Memorial Parks, Big Bus Tours gets you closer to meaningful monuments and memorials. Discover the capital's landmarks and attractions. See the best of Washington DC with our Essential 2-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour Free Oval Office Commemorative Photo: Simply present your ticket at White House Gifts: 701 15th ST NW, Washington DC 2005, and receive a free Oval Office digital photo (one photo per ticket).
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Hop on and off from our tour buses, explore Washington DC at your own pace
- Explore Arlington National Cemetery with a digital walking tour
- See all of Washington DC's famous landmarks
- Save memorymaking minutes on your city adventure
- Experience meaningful monuments and memorials
- Free Oval Office Commemorative Photo
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
RED ROUTE - Operates: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm - Tour Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes - Frequency: 30 minutes - Stops: 17 total 1. Union Station 2. US Capitol at Garfield Circle 3. Air & Space Museum 4. L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum 5. The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise 6. Washington Monument West 7. Bureau of Engraving & Holocaust Museum 8. Jefferson Memorial 9. FDR & MLK Memorial 10. Lincoln Memorial & Korean War Memorial 11. Lincoln Memorial North & Vietnam Veterans Memorial 12. Arlington Cemetery 13. World War II Memorial 14. Washington Monument East 15. Natural History Museum 16. City Center & Chinatown 17. The White House & The Willard Hotel Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion for your sightseeing adventure. Our live bus arrival times feature lets you spend a little longer sipping that latte, browsing at the museum, or taking that all-important selfie, so you can simply arrive 5 minutes early at the bus stop. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, live bus tracking, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers, and more.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Washington DC
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City/Town Tour.
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Cycling.
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Sightseeing at White House.
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Sightseeing at Washington Monument.
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Sightseeing at Lincoln Memorial.
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Sightseeing at Jefferson Memorial.
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Sightseeing at Washington National Cathedral.
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Local Flavor at National Air and Space Museum (Washington).
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Local Flavor at International Spy Museum.
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Sightseeing at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
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Sightseeing at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.
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Sightseeing at Korean War Veterans Memorial.
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Sightseeing at Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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Sightseeing at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Sightseeing at National World War II Memorial.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
2 Day Hop-on, Hop-off Ticket Bike Rental Offer See all the top Landmarks Pre-recorded commentary in 5 languages Authorized National Park Services Concessioner Languages Available: English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese. Free Oval Office Commemorative Photo.
Not Included
tips and gratuity
Restrictions
Our buses are wheelchair accessible, with ramps enabling access to all vehicles within the fleet. There is space for one wheelchair per bus (unless the second customer is able to transfer to a fixed seat, in which case a second wheelchair can be accommodated in a fixed position). We do have some restrictions in place due to weight and stability, and advise that we do not carry mobility scooters. We also may not be able to accommodate larger wheelchairs for the same reason. The maximum weight allowed on the ramp is 300kg, which is the weight of the wheelchair when occupied. The wheelchair also cannot exceed the width of the designated wheelchair seating area.
Meeting & Pickup
Tour start point will be disclosed upon confirmation or you can also find the start point at the beginning of your Audio in the city where you booked.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-04-23
5.00 / 5
All of the stops put us in good locations to get on and off. I like the recorded narration so I could pick it up at whichever stop we were at.
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