Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours

• Zip through landmarks or linger at leisure, the 1/2/3-day Washington DC hop-on hop-off bus tour fits your style – the capital's yours to conquer.
• Hop on and off as you please along the 17 stops on the Red Loop as buses run every 15 to 20 mins.
• Opt for a 2 or 3-day pass for a Potomac River cruise, a visit to the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, enjoy a 2-hour sunset tour, and get great offers!
• Hop on a double-decker bus, grab those headphones, and let the city's history unfold in 5 languages. Sightseeing just got exciting, right?
• As an Authorized National Park Service concessioner get an up-close view of top spots like the White House, Korean War Memorial, and Washington Monument.

Inclusions

• 1/2/3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
• Access to Red Loop
• 45-min Potomac River one-way boat ride (based on option selected)
• Morning shuttle transfers from Mayflower, Hilton & Marriott to stop #1 Union Station (based on option selected)
• 2-hour sunset tour (based on option selected)
• 25% off on sunset tour (based on option selected)
• Bike rental offer (book 1 hour, get 1 free)
• Discounts at I Love DC Gifts, Artechouse, International Spy Museum Store & Unlimited Biking (based on option selected)
• Free commemorative Oval Office photo from White House Gifts (based on option selected)
• Pre-recorded audio commentary in English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese (on the bus)
• Exclusive drop-offs close to monuments
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

HOHO tour

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red Loop

• First bus: 9:30am from stop #1 (Union Station)
• Last bus: 5:30pm from stop #1 (Union Station)
• Frequency: Every 15 to 20 mins
• Popular stops: Natural History Museum, The White House & Willard Hotel, Air & Space Museum

Potomac River boat ride

• Departure from The Wharf: at 12:30pm, 14:30pm & 16:30pm
• Departure from The Dock at Georgetown: 13:30pm, 15:30pm & 17:30pm

2-hour Sunset tour

• Departure: 6:30pm & 7pm from Union Station

Hottel shuttle transfer

• Departure: 9:20am from Mayflower Hotel, 9:30am from Washington Hilton & 9:45am from Georgetown Marriott

• The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility issues are restricted on the upper decks.
• Due to restrictions on the bus, pets (except ADA service animals)are not allowed onboard.
• The Georgetown dock for the Potomac boat ride is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
• The tour remains closed on Independence Day (Jul 4), Oct 29 & Christmas (Dec 25).

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Kick off the festive vibes with a bag of holiday treats, perfect for kids and kids-at-heart.

• Unwrap DC's holiday magic on a 2.5-hour non-stop bus tour that transforms the capital into a wonderland of historical cheer and festive excitement.
• Jingle all the way with a free Santa hat and festive treat bag while cruising past iconic monuments on a specially-curated route.
• Board the open-top double-decker buses guided by an English-speaking guide or a multilingual audio guide bringing DC's festive stories to life.
• Freeze the perfect holiday moment with an exclusive photo stop at the White House Christmas tree and pass Lincoln Memorial, The Capitol Building and more.

Inclusions

• 2.5-hour holiday bus tour of Washington DC
• English-speaking guide
• Free Santa hat & treat bag
• Photo stop at the White House Christmas tree
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Exclusions

• Hop-on hop-off service

DC holiday tour (Dec 13, 14, 20, 21, 26 to 29)

• Departure: 6:45pm from Big Bus tours stop #1 (Union Station)
• Frequency: Once every evening
• Duration: 2.5 hours

• The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility issues are restricted on the upper decks.
• Due to restrictions on the bus, pets (except ADA service animals) are not allowed onboard.
• Note that the seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• As day yawns into the night, Washington DC transforms! Join the 2-hour sunset bus tour to uncover the city's captivating evening energy.
• The Black Loop route takes you on a non-stop ride along the city's most iconic landmarks revealing DC's softer side in the golden glow of dusk.
• Get the best of both worlds: live guides on weekends and digital commentary on weekdays, making every tour a fun-filled history dive.
• Step into history as you pass popular spots like the Lincoln Memorial, where MLK Jr delivered his iconic speech, or the White House.

Inclusions

• 2-hour sunset tour of Washington DC
• English-speaking guide (from Fri to Sun until Sep 2)
• Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese
• Complimentary headphones
• Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
• Free child (aged 2 and under) tickets

Exclusions

• Hop-on hop-off service

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

Black Loop

• Departure: 7pm from stop #1 (Union Station)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Frequency: Once every evening

• The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility issues are restricted on the upper decks.
• Due to restrictions on the bus, pets (except ADA service animals)are not allowed onboard.
• The tour remains closed on Independence Day (Jul 4), Oct 29 & Christmas (Dec 25).

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.