Best of DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Sightseeing Sunset Tour
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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.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (3) Options Available
Option(s)
24hr Bus/Night Tour/Arlington
Starting from
$65
Option(s)
48hr Bus/Night Tour/Arlington
48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour2-hour Sunset TourFree Oval Office Photo1 Hour Free Bike Rental
Starting from
$75
Option(s)
72hr Bus/Night Tour/Arlington
72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour2-hour Sunset TourFree Oval Office Photo1 Hour Free Bike Rental
Starting from
$85
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- 24, 48, or 72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour validity (up to $83 value)
- 2hr Sunset Tour (Live Guide during March and April 2026)
- Free app for route information and live bus tracking
- 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
- Digital commentary aboard bus in multiple languages
What's not Included
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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