✨ We’re Still Rolling! ✨
Even with the government shutdown, Big Bus Tours Washington DC is OPEN and ready to show you the best the city has to offer. The National Mall is also open, so your sightseeing adventure continues without interruption. Hop on, sit back, and let the landmarks amaze you.
The Big Bus Tours Washington DC Team.
Service Amendments - Thursday, October 30th 2025 to Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Dear Customers,
Please note that our service will be subject to amendments between Thursday, October 30th and Thursday, November 27th, 2025 due to road closures that will be in place to accommodate MULTIPLE EVENTS. Service delays are expected due to road closures in place during these periods.
| DATE AFFECTED | ROUTES AFFECTED | REASON |
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| Thursday, October 30th - Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 | RED LOOP Stop #9 (FDR and MLK Memorial) will be temporarily relocated to the corner of Ohio Drive & West Basin Drive (near the bike racks). |
Road works |
| Saturday, November 8th, 2025 | RED LOOP Stop #12 Arlington Cemetery - may be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, November 8th, Attendees and family pass holders should expect delays entering and exiting the cemetery, as well as movement freezes inside the cemetery during the National Veterans Day Observance. |
National Veterans Day |
| Sunday, November 9th, 2025 | RED LOOP Stop #2 US Capitol at Garfield Circle - may be closed from 5:00am to 3:00pm. Stop #3 Air & Space Museum - may be closed from 5:00am to 3:00pm. Stop #6 Washington Monument West (temporarily moved to Independence Ave & 14th SW) - may be closed from 5:00am to 3:00pm. Stop #12 Arlington Cemetery - may be closed from 5:00am to 3:00pm. Stop #13 World War II Memorial - may be closed from 5:00am to 3:00pm. Stop #15 Natural History Museum - may be closed from 5:00am to 3:00pm. |
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| Thursday, November 27, 2025 | RED LOOP Stop #2 US Capitol at Garfield Circle - closed from 7:00am to 10:30am. Stop #3 Air & Space Museum - closed from 7:00am to 10:30am. Stop #5 The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise - closed from 7:00am to 10:30am. Stop #15 Natural History Museum - closed from 7:00am to 10:30am. The last Hop On Hop off loop will depart from Stop #1 Union Station at 2pm. The Sunset Tour is cancelled. |
S.O.M.E America's Trot for hunger 5K |
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience these service amendments may cause. Please feel welcome to contact us if you have any questions.
Warm regards,
The Big Bus Tours Washington DC Team.
Tours Operating Daily
Dear Customers,
Our tours are operating daily and we look forward to welcoming you on board soon!
If you have any questions or comments about our service, please feel welcome to speak with our Customer Service team on live chat (red button at bottom right of screen) or contact us via email here.
The Big Bus Tours Washington DC Team.
ROUTE INFORMATION
Note: Tour times are subject to traffic, weather and other events, so please contact us or check with a member of staff for the most up-to-date scheduling information.
Day Tour - Red Loop - Official Tour of the National Mall:
First Bus: 09:30am from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack))
Last Full-Circuit Tour: 04:30pm from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack))
Last Bus: 04:30pm from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack))
Full Circuit Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes (approx.)
Bus Frequency: every 20 - 30 minutes.
Panoramic Sunset Tour:
Tour Departure Time: 6:30pm from Stop #1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Outside main entrance (In front of Shake Shack))
Full Circuit Time: 110 mins (approx.)
Note: Please arrive in good time to secure your seat. The Sunset Tour operates on a loop, and is not a hop-on, hop-off tour. Tour times are subject to traffic, weather and other events, so please contact us or check with a member of staff for the most up-to-date Sunset Tour scheduling information.
Closure Dates
Big Bus Tours Washington DC operates daily except for:
- Independence Day (July 4th)
- Christmas Day (December 25th)
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 this page or via our free app. If you have any questions, please feel welcome to contact us.