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Big Bus Tours - Washington DC

700 L'Enfant Plaza Southwest
Washington DC 20024

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Big Bus Tours is the authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, making us the official sightseeing tour of the National Mall!

Big Bus Tours Washington DC offers unmissable sightseeing tours of the nation's capital city on open-top, double-decker buses. Passing all the most famous landmarks and attractions, Big Bus Tours also feature entertaining and informative pre-recorded commentary, provided by digital guides available in several languages through complimentary headphones distributed when you board the bus. You can hop on and off the bus as much as you like, from conveniently located stops. Big Bus Tours Washington DC is also 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 the monuments and memorials that are meaningful to you and the nation.

Hours

Open Daily.
Closed: 4th of July, Oct 29, and Christmas Day.

On rare occasions, we may need to temporarily suspend all service in the instance of very poor weather or for unplanned city events. We will do our best to notify customers of any service amendments or suspensions on Big Bus website or via Big Bus app.

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Discover Ticket: 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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Explore DC's best sights on our Red Loop tour, featuring pre-recorded commentary in different languages. Hop on and hop off to discover iconic landmarks and attractions, including the White House, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and many more.

What's Included
- 1-Day ticket for the Big Bus Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Tour on The Day Tour (Red Route)
- Hop off at any stop and explore, then hop back on when you're ready to continue
- Open-top, double-decker bus that conveniently brings you to the city's best attractions and landmarks
- Bike Rental Offer
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Pre-recorded commentary available in multiple languages (complimentary headphones provided)
- Live bus tracking available via the free Big Bus app

Stops Include
- Union Station
- US Capitol at Garfield Cirlce
- Air & Space Museum
- L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum
- The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise
- Washington Monument West and more!

Standard Service Information (subject to change)
Day Tour (Red Route):
First Bus: 9:30am from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack)
Last Full-Circuit Tour: 5:30pm from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack)
Last Bus: 5:30pm from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack)
Full Circuit Time: 90 minutes (approx.)
Bus Frequency: every 15-20 minutes

Hours

Open Daily.
Closed: 4th of July, Oct 29, and Christmas Day.

On rare occasions, we may need to temporarily suspend all service in the instance of very poor weather or for unplanned city events. We will do our best to notify customers of any service amendments or suspensions on Big Bus website or via Big Bus app.

Terms & Conditions for Discover Ticket: 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Tour

All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice.

Save up to $11.00
Gate price Your price Qty
Adult (ages 13+) $63.00 $52.00
Child (ages 3-12) $50.00 $43.00

Essential Ticket: 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Ticket info /hours

Explore DC's best sights on our Red Loop tour, featuring pre-recorded commentary in different languages. Hop on and hop off to discover iconic landmarks and attractions, including the White House, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and many more.

What's Included
- 2-Day ticket for the Big Bus Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Tour on The Day Tour (Red Route) - days must be consecutive
- Hop off at any stop and explore, then hop back on when you're ready to continue
- Open-top, double-decker bus that conveniently brings you to the city's best attractions and landmarks
- One Way Monuments Water Taxi
- Bike Rental Offer
- Great Extras - discounts for attractions and shopping
- Hotel Shuttle (mornings only) - 25% off Sunset Tour
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Pre-recorded commentary available in multiple languages (complimentary headphones provided)
- Live bus tracking available via the free Big Bus app

Stops Include
- Union Station
- US Capitol at Garfield Cirlce
- Air & Space Museum
- L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum
- The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise
- Washington Monument West and more!

Standard Service Information (subject to change)
Day Tour (Red Route):
First Bus: 9:30am from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack)
Last Full-Circuit Tour: 5:30pm from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack)
Last Bus: 5:30pm from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack)
Full Circuit Time: 90 minutes (approx.)
Bus Frequency: every 15-20 minutes

Hours

Open Daily.
Closed: 4th of July, Oct 29, and Christmas Day.

On rare occasions, we may need to temporarily suspend all service in the instance of very poor weather or for unplanned city events. We will do our best to notify customers of any service amendments or suspensions on Big Bus website or via Big Bus app.

Terms & Conditions for Essential Ticket: 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Tour

All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice.

Save up to $14.00
Gate price Your price Qty
Adult (ages 13+) $75.00 $61.00
Child (ages 3-12) $65.00 $52.00

Explore Ticket: 3-Day Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Ticket info /hours

Explore DC's best sights on our Red Loop tour, featuring pre-recorded commentary in different languages. Hop on and hop off to discover iconic landmarks and attractions, including the White House, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and many more.

What's Included
- 3-Day ticket for the Big Bus Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Tour on The Day Tour (Red Route) - days must be consecutive
- Hop off at any stop and explore, then hop back on when you're ready to continue
- Open-top, double-decker bus that conveniently brings you to the city's best attractions and landmarks
- One Way Monuments Water Taxi
- Bike Rental Offer
- Great Extras - discounts for attractions and shopping
- Hotel Shuttle (mornings only)
- 25% off Sunset Tour
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Pre-recorded commentary available in multiple languages (complimentary headphones provided)
- Live bus tracking available via the free Big Bus app

Stops Include
- Union Station
- US Capitol at Garfield Cirlce
- Air & Space Museum
- L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum
- The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise
- Washington Monument West and more!

Standard Service Information (subject to change)
Day Tour (Red Route):
First Bus: 9:30am from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack)
Last Full-Circuit Tour: 5:30pm from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack)
Last Bus: 5:30pm from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack)
Full Circuit Time: 90 minutes (approx.)
Bus Frequency: every 15-20 minutes

Hours

Open Daily.
Closed: 4th of July, Oct 29, and Christmas Day.

On rare occasions, we may need to temporarily suspend all service in the instance of very poor weather or for unplanned city events. We will do our best to notify customers of any service amendments or suspensions on Big Bus website or via Big Bus app.

Terms & Conditions for Explore Ticket: 3-Day Hop-on Hop-off Tour

All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice.

Save up to $19.00
Gate price Your price Qty
Adult (ages 13+) $89.00 $70.00
Child (ages 3-12) $79.00 $61.00

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