Best of DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, Arlington, and Night Tour
Save up to 40% off retail when you bundle these two iconic DC experiences!
Discover Washington, 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-hour panoramic night tour featuring illuminated sites like the Washington Monument, the Iwo Jima Memorial, and the historic Georgetown neighborhood.
As the official tour of the National Parks, Big Bus gets you closer to the heart of DC.
Explore the nation’s capital like never before. Find hidden spots, enjoy its historic charm, and see its landmarks all lit up at night.
Options
24-Hour Ticket & Night Tour
What's included in Best of DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, Arlington, and Night Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
International Spy MuseumPass-by Only
View from Big Bus
Washington MonumentPass-by Only
View from Big Bus
Thomas Jefferson MemorialPass-by Only
View from Big Bus
Inclusions
- 24, 48, or 72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour validity (up to $83 value)
- Open-top Double Decker bus for a unique perspective
- Free app for route information and live bus tracking
- Digital commentary aboard bus in multiple languages
- Unlimited Biking Offer: Rent one hour, get an additional hour free
- Free Oval Office Commemorative Photo at White House Gifts (48/72-hour tickets only)
- Self-guided digital walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery
- 2-Hour Monuments and Memorials Night Tour by open-top double decker ($65 value)
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- 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
- Tours are nonstop and not hop-on hop-off
- Visitors 18+ must show valid photo ID to enter Arlington National Cemetery. Explore this historic site with a self-guided digital walking tour, featuring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington House, JFK's Gravesite, and the Memorial Amphitheater—complete with rich facts and stories at your own pace.
- 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 White House Commemorative Photo: Present your ticket at White House Gifts (701 15th ST NW) to receive a free Oval Office digital photo. One photo per ticket.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Redeem your ticket with any Big Bus representative or driver at Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE).
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Redeem your ticket with any Big Bus representative or driver at Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE). Adult tickets valid for customers 13 and older; child tickets valid for customers aged 3-12. Free admission for children aged 2 and under.
