Explore the iconic monuments of Washington, DC at your own pace with an open-top Hop on Hop off Bus and a National Park Service authorized tour. Plus, enjoy a free bike rental to discover the city’s key routes and attractions.
Red Route: Hop-on Hop-off (Route)
Operating Schedule: First departure at 9:30 am from Union Station main entrance, next to Columbia Circle (50 Massachusetts Ave NE). Last departure at 4:30 pm. Buses leave every 15-20 minutes.
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1. 50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Stop 1 - Union Station
2. 2436 Rayburn House Office Bldg
Stop 2 - US Capitol at Garfield Circle
3. 600 Independence Ave SW
Stop 3 - Air & Space Museum
4. 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW
Stop 4 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum
5. 800 Maine Ave SW
Stop 5 - The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise
6. Washington Monument
Stop 6 - Washington Monument West
7. 266 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW
Stop 7 - Bureau of Engraving & Holocaust Museum
8. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Stop 8 - Jefferson Memorial
9. 121 West Basin Dr SW
Stop 9 - FDR and MLK Memorial
10. 100 Daniel French Dr SW
Stop 10 - Lincoln Memorial & Korean War Memorial
11. 23rd Street Northwest & Constitution Avenue Northwest
Stop 11 - Lincoln Memorial North & Vietnam Veterans Memorial
12. 1 Memorial Ave
Stop 12 - Arlington Cemetery
13. 18th Street Northwest & Constitution Avenue Northwest
Stop 13 - World War II Memorial
14. 1400 Jefferson Dr SW
Stop 14 - Washington Monument East
15. 10th Street Northwest & Constitution Avenue Northwest
Stop 15 - Natural History Museum
16. 610 10th St NW
Stop 16 - City Center & Chinatown
17. 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Stop 17 - The White House & Willard Hotel
Points of Interest
- White House
- Tidal Basin
- Washington Monument
- National Mall
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- U.S. Capitol
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Ford’s Theatre
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
- Smithsonian Garden
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Art Museum of The Americas
- Department of the Interior Museum
- Lincoln Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
- International Spy Museum
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
- Black Lives Matter Plaza
- Chinatown
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Union Station
- 2-Hour Panoramic Sunset Tour (if option selected)
- Open-top double decker bus
- Bike Rental Offer: Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free.
- Bus arrives at stops every 15-20 minutes
- Free Commemorative Photo of White House Oval Office at White House Gifts
- Monuments Water Taxi Cruise (if option selected)
- Expert audio guides
- Hop-on and Hop-off at 17 stops
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Explore DC with our flexible hop-on hop-off tours. With Big Bus DC, you have the freedom to create your own itinerary and explore 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 as many times as you like 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. Take in breathtaking views of the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House as our professional digital audio provides professional commentary 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.
- Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
- Download the free Big Bus app for city information and live bus tracking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
