Washington DC Sightseeing Bus, Washington DC - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Washington DC Sightseeing Bus
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 45.00 USD
Rating: 7.4 (130 reviews)

Great view of the city. Excellent value for money.

Juan Manuel

Explore Washington, DC in the most comfortable and practical way. Get to know the history of the American capital as you visit its most important sites on a double-decker open-top bus that you can hop on and off at any stop to explore the city at your own pace for 24, 48, or 72 hours.

Details

Duration

3 days.

Language

The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.

Included

Unlimited use of Big Bus Washington DC during selected time
Headphones for each passenger
A walking tour of Washington
Watertaxi ride (depending on option selected)

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Varies according to the attraction included.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

7.4

Very good 2,553 Travelers·130 reviews

April 7, 2026
Raquel
Madrid, Spain
We really enjoyed the experience. The bus is comfortable and the driver provides commentary about the places it passes. But I recommend sitting on the...
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January 12, 2026
Juan Manuel Santa María
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Great view of the city. Excellent value for money.
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October 24, 2024
Christian Antonio
Mexico
We took the first bus and everything was fine, we got off at the first stop and then got back on at the same point, we did the whole tour and got back...
As a couple
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August 30, 2023
Marta Bajos Salazar
Spain
Tour with stops at the most important and notable points of Washington. The complete tour takes about two hours. Red line available. Although it is no...
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March 15, 2022
Stephanie
Le Barcares, France
++: The 1st day; great way to tour the city and its main monuments, accessible and interesting comments with the helmet, then role of taxi the followi...
With friends
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August 21, 2019
Jenifer Flor Muñoz
Barcelona, Spain
El autobús es una de las mejores opciones para conocer la ciudad, te puedes subir y bajar las veces q quieras y cambiar de la línea roja a la azul o l...
As a couple
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July 24, 2017
Ramon Vega Martínez
Barcelona, Spain
Tiene, almenos el 13 julio, muy poca frecuencia 30 minutos. En dos de los buses no funcionaba la explicación en Castellano. La parada del Pentágono es...
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April 3, 2025
Aline Menezes
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Super friendly staff, they let us change the voucher for the day because we didn't realize that the last bus departure was at 5pm. We only missed havi...
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December 27, 2024
Felix
Madrid, Spain
Very good. The guide is the best. Many useful comments and reviews.
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November 5, 2024
Angelica
Cdmx, Mexico
An interesting journey for the view. It would only be missing if there were guides in Spanish or a recording in several languages like on the Big Bus.
With friends
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Routes and Stops

The Washington hop-on hop-off bus offers two different routes, the red line and the blue line, that cover the city's most important landmarks, such as the National Mall, the Jefferson Memorial, and Arlington Cemetery. During the tour, you can enjoy recorded commentary about the sights along the way.

Some of the most interesting stops include the Capitol, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument (the famous obelisk), the Pentagon, and Arlington Cemetery.

You can view the routes and stops on the map by clicking this link:

Washington DC sightseeing bus routes and stops

Bike Rental

With either ticket option, you'll have access to a special offer for bike rentals: for one hour of rental, at a price of 8USD, you'll get another hour free of charge. Bikes can be picked up at the Unlimited Biking Washington DC office: 998 Maine Avenue SW, Washington DC 20024.

Ticket Options

You can choose between the following options to tailor your Big Bus tour to your trip:

24-hour ticket for the red line: you can enjoy the red line for 24 consecutive hours.
24-hour ticket for both lines: includes unlimited access to Big Bus buses for 24 consecutive hours on the red and blue lines. It also includes a walking tour.
24-hour ticket for the red line + Watertaxi: enjoy the red line for 24 consecutive hours, plus a panoramic watertaxi ride along the Potomac River. This way, you'll be able to visit spots such as The Wharf, Georgetown, and Old Town Alexandria.
48-hour ticket: includes unlimited use of Big Bus buses for 48 consecutive hours (for both lines), and a walking tour of the city.
72-hour ticket: includes unlimited use of Big Bus buses for 72 consecutive hours (for both lines), and the same benefits as the 48-hour ticket.

How Does it Work?

Your ticket will be valid for 24, 48, or 72 consecutive days after the first use. During this time, you can get on and off the buses as many times as you'd like and explore Washington, DC's most emblematic monuments at your leisure.

Departure Times & Frequency

The Washington hop-on hop-off bus operates daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with departures every 30 to 45 minutes.

7.4

Very good 2,553 Travelers·130 reviews

April 7, 2026
Raquel
Madrid, Spain
We really enjoyed the experience. The bus is comfortable and the driver provides commentary about the places it passes. But I recommend sitting on the...
Is this useful?
January 12, 2026
Juan Manuel Santa María
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Great view of the city. Excellent value for money.
Is this useful?
October 24, 2024
Christian Antonio
Mexico
We took the first bus and everything was fine, we got off at the first stop and then got back on at the same point, we did the whole tour and got back...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 30, 2023
Marta Bajos Salazar
Spain
Tour with stops at the most important and notable points of Washington. The complete tour takes about two hours. Red line available. Although it is no...
Is this useful?
March 15, 2022
Stephanie
Le Barcares, France
++: The 1st day; great way to tour the city and its main monuments, accessible and interesting comments with the helmet, then role of taxi the followi...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 21, 2019
Jenifer Flor Muñoz
Barcelona, Spain
El autobús es una de las mejores opciones para conocer la ciudad, te puedes subir y bajar las veces q quieras y cambiar de la línea roja a la azul o l...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 24, 2017
Ramon Vega Martínez
Barcelona, Spain
Tiene, almenos el 13 julio, muy poca frecuencia 30 minutos. En dos de los buses no funcionaba la explicación en Castellano. La parada del Pentágono es...
Is this useful?
April 3, 2025
Aline Menezes
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Super friendly staff, they let us change the voucher for the day because we didn't realize that the last bus departure was at 5pm. We only missed havi...
Is this useful?
December 27, 2024
Felix
Madrid, Spain
Very good. The guide is the best. Many useful comments and reviews.
Is this useful?
November 5, 2024
Angelica
Cdmx, Mexico
An interesting journey for the view. It would only be missing if there were guides in Spanish or a recording in several languages like on the Big Bus.
With friends
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Points of interest in Washington DC

United States Capitol The White House Lincoln Memorial

Types of activities in Washington DC

Guided tours and free tours Bus Tours in Washington DC Sports

Other activities in Washington DC

Washington DC Free Tour Donut Tour in Washington DC Arlington Cemetery Train Tour Capitol Hill Tour: Capitol Building, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Washington DC Food Tour Washington DC Bike Tour Leesburg Premium Outlets Shopping Tour Washington DC Cruise + Lunch or Dinner Washington DC Bike Hire Old Town Alexandria & Mount Vernon Day Trip

Routes and Stops

Some of the most interesting stops include the Capitol, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument (the famous obelisk), the Pentagon, and Arlington Cemetery.

You can view the routes and stops on the map by clicking this link:

Washington DC sightseeing bus routes and stops

Bike Rental

Ticket Options

You can choose between the following options to tailor your Big Bus tour to your trip:

24-hour ticket for the red line: you can enjoy the red line for 24 consecutive hours.
24-hour ticket for both lines: includes unlimited access to Big Bus buses for 24 consecutive hours on the red and blue lines. It also includes a walking tour.
24-hour ticket for the red line + Watertaxi: enjoy the red line for 24 consecutive hours, plus a panoramic watertaxi ride along the Potomac River. This way, you'll be able to visit spots such as The Wharf, Georgetown, and Old Town Alexandria.
48-hour ticket: includes unlimited use of Big Bus buses for 48 consecutive hours (for both lines), and a walking tour of the city.
72-hour ticket: includes unlimited use of Big Bus buses for 72 consecutive hours (for both lines), and the same benefits as the 48-hour ticket.

How Does it Work?

Departure Times & Frequency

The Washington hop-on hop-off bus operates daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with departures every 30 to 45 minutes.

Washington DC Sightseeing Bus