Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour & Open-top Sunset Tour with Guide
Overview
Discover 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 2.5-hour panoramic night tour featuring illuminated sites like the Washington Monument, the Iwo Jima Memorial, and the historic Georgetown neighborhood.
Explore the nation’s capital like never before. Find hidden spots, enjoy its historic charm, and see its landmarks all lit up at night.
What's Included
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
- Open-top Double Decker Bus
- 24/48/72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour with pre-recorded commentary
- Big Bus Tours app with route information and live bus tracking
- 2.5hr Sunset Tour with Live Guide
- Curated audio guide tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin and Georgetown
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Meeting Location
1400 Jefferson Drive Southwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Tours may be taken on separate days
- Sunset Tour is 2.5 hours and departs from Stop #6 - L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum. Sunset Tour has a live guide.
- 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 Oval Office Photo: Present your ticket at White House Gifts (701 15th ST NW) to receive a free Oval Office digital photo. One photo per ticket.
- Exclusive audio guide tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin and Georgetown
- Guests may activate ticket either via the Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
- Official Bus Tour Provider of the National Mall: a portion of every ticket helps preserve DC's monuments and memorials—so your Big Bus experience supports America’s history for generations to come
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool DC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation.
- Open-top Double Decker Bus.
- 24/48/72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour with pre-recorded commentary.
- Big Bus Tours app with route information and live bus tracking.
- 2.5hr Sunset Tour with Live Guide.
- Curated audio guide tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin and Georgetown.
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour & Open-top Sunset Tour with Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour & Open-top Sunset Tour with Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
- Open-top Double Decker Bus
- 24/48/72-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour with pre-recorded commentary
- Big Bus Tours app with route information and live bus tracking
- 2.5hr Sunset Tour with Live Guide
- Curated audio guide tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin and Georgetown
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Tours may be taken on separate days
- Sunset Tour is 2.5 hours and departs from Stop #6 - L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum. Sunset Tour has a live guide.
- 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 Oval Office Photo: Present your ticket at White House Gifts (701 15th ST NW) to receive a free Oval Office digital photo. One photo per ticket.
- Exclusive audio guide tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin and Georgetown
- Guests may activate ticket either via the Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
- Official Bus Tour Provider of the National Mall: a portion of every ticket helps preserve DC's monuments and memorials—so your Big Bus experience supports America’s history for generations to come
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
