Washington DC Open Top Bus Tour

Explore DC with our flexible hop-on hop-off tours. With 17 stops to explore, you have the freedom to create your own itinerary and discover the city's iconic landmarks at your own pace.
Our tours allow you to experience the best of DC while enjoying the comfort of open-top double-decker buses. Hop on and off at any stop throughout the city, giving you the flexibility to explore.

From the historic landmarks of the National Mall to the hip neighborhoods of Georgetown, our routes cover the must-see sights of DC. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House as our professional digital audio provides insightful history and hidden stories along the way.

Whether you're interested in history, culture, or simply soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the city, our hop-on hop-off tours offer the perfect way to discover DC. Plus, with our live bus tracking, you'll always know when the next bus is arriving, ensuring a seamless sightseeing experience.

What's included:

• Free 1-hour bike rental at Unlimited Biking
• Digital audio commentary in multiple languages
• Unlimited hop-on and hop-off access (24, 48, or 72 hours)
• Open-top Double Decker sightseeing buses with 17 stops
• Free Big Bus app with route information and real-time bus tracking
• 2-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour (if option selected)
• Self-Guided Digital Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Red Route: Hop-on Hop-off

Duration: 2 hours

Operating Schedule: First Departure at 9:30 am from Union Station main entrance, next to Columbia Circle (50 Massachusetts Ave NE). Last departure 4:30PM. Buses depart every 30 minutes (Nov-Feb) and every 20 minutes (March-Oct).
Download the Big Bus app for route info, live bus tracking, and customer assistance via chat.

Stops

1. Washington Union Station

   Stop 1 - Union Station in front of Columbia Circle

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2. United States Capitol

   Stop 2 - US Capitol at Garfield Circle

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3. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

   Stop 3 - Air & Space Museum

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4. International Spy Museum

   Stop 4 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum

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5. The Wharf DC

   Stop 5 - 800 Maine Ave

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6. Washington Monument

   Stop 6 - Washington Monument West

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7. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

   Stop 7 - 266 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW

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8. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

   Stop 8 - Jefferson Memorial

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9. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

   Stop 9 - 121 West Basin Dr SW

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10. Lincoln Memorial

    Stop 10 - 100 Daniel French Dr SW

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11. Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Stop 11 - Lincoln Memorial North & Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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12. Arlington National Cemetery

    Stop 12 - Arlington Cemetery

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13. World War II Memorial

    Stop 13 - World War II Memorial

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14. Washington Monument

    Stop 14 - Washington Monument East

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15. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

    Stop 15 - Natural History Museum

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16. Chinatown

    Stop 16 - City Center & Chinatown

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17. The White House

    Stop 17 - The White House & Willard Hotel

Points of interest passed by on this route

• White House
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• Tidal Basin
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• Washington Monument
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• National Mall
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• National Museum of African American History and Culture
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• U.S. Capitol
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• Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
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• Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
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• Ford's Theatre
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• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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• Smithsonian American Art Museum
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• National Museum of Asian Art
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• Smithsonian Garden
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• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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• Art Museum of The Americas
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• Department of the Interior Museum
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• Lincoln Memorial
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• Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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• Korean War Veterans Memorial
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• Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
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• International Spy Museum
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• National Museum of Women in the Arts
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• Black Lives Matter Plaza
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• Chinatown
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• National Museum of the American Indian
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• Union Station