Essential Ticket

Name: Essential Ticket | Washington DC | Big Bus Tours
Brand: Big Bus Tours
Rating: 3.5 (4825 reviews)

See the best of Washington DC with our Essential 2-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Discover the capital's landmarks and attractions with Big Bus Tours!

Accessing your ticket: Once you've purchased your ticket, open the Big Bus Tours app, tap 'Add Booking' and enter your booking reference. On the day, open your bus ticket and press 'Activate'. Your ticket countdown starts – just show your activated ticket to the driver to board.

Adult

From US$63.00 (Full price from US$69.00)
Child 3–12

From US$52.00 (Full price from US$59.00)

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What's included? Where does it go?

Hop-on, Hop-off

Make the most of your time in Washington DC with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours. Explore the capital city's sights at your own pace - simply hop off the bus at any of our conveniently located stops, and rejoin when you're ready. Please note: tickets valid for more than 24-hours must be used across consecutive days.

Routes

Red Loop

With pre-recorded commentary.
- Operates 09:30am- 4:30pm
- Frequency: 20 - 30 mins
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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets either on this website, on the bus, from a uniformed member of Big Bus Washington DC's staff, at most hotels, or by calling us directly. Please note that for hygiene reasons we are unable to accept cash payments.

What time do tours start and how often do buses run?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.

Where can I start the tour?

You can join the tour from any stop. To find the closest stop to you, please visit our Find A Bus Stop page.

How long does the tour take?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the duration of our tours.

Tell me about the Big Bus Tour of Washington DC

Big Bus Tours Washington DC offers unmissable sightseeing tours of the nation's capital city on open-top, double-decker buses. Passing all the most famous landmarks and attractions, Big Bus Tours also feature entertaining and informative pre-recorded commentary, provided by digital guides available in several languages through complimentary headphones distributed when you board the bus. You can hop on and off the bus as much as you like, from conveniently located stops. Big Bus Tours Washington DC is also the authorized interpretive transportation services concessioner of the National Park Service and National Mall & Memorial Parks. As the official sightseeing tour of the National Mall & Memorial Parks, Big Bus Tours gets you closer to the monuments and memorials that are meaningful to you and the nation.

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