Red Route: Hop-on Hop-off (Route)

Operating Schedule: The first bus departs at 9:30 am from the main entrance of Union Station, adjacent to Columbia Circle (50 Massachusetts Ave NE). The final bus leaves at 4:30 PM. Buses run every 30 minutes from November to February and every 20 minutes from March to October.

Download the Big Bus app for detailed route information, live bus tracking, and customer support via chat.

1. Washington Union Station
Stop 1 - Union Station in front of Columbia Circle

2. United States Capitol
Stop 2 - US Capitol at Garfield Circle

3. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Stop 3 - Air & Space Museum

4. International Spy Museum
Stop 4 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum

5. The Wharf DC
Stop 5 - 800 Maine Ave

6. Washington Monument
Stop 6 - Washington Monument West

7. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Stop 7 - 266 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW

8. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Stop 8 - Jefferson Memorial

9. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Stop 9 - 121 West Basin Dr SW

10. Lincoln Memorial
Stop 10 - 100 Daniel French Dr SW

11. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Stop 11 - Lincoln Memorial North & Vietnam Veterans Memorial

12. Arlington National Cemetery
Stop 12 - Arlington Cemetery

13. World War II Memorial
Stop 13 - World War II Memorial

14. Washington Monument
Stop 14 - Washington Monument East

15. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Stop 15 - Natural History Museum

16. Chinatown
Stop 16 - City Center & Chinatown

17. The White House
Stop 17 - The White House & Willard Hotel

Points of Interest

• White House

• Tidal Basin

• Washington Monument

• National Mall

• National Museum of African American History and Culture

• U.S. Capitol

• Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

• Ford’s Theatre

• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

• Smithsonian American Art Museum

• Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

• Smithsonian Garden

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

• Art Museum of The Americas

• Department of the Interior Museum

• Lincoln Memorial

• Vietnam Veterans Memorial

• Korean War Veterans Memorial

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

• International Spy Museum

• National Museum of Women in the Arts

• Black Lives Matter Plaza

• Chinatown

• National Museum of the American Indian

• Union Station

• Unlimited hop-on and hop-off access (24, 48, or 72 hours)
• Open-top Double Decker sightseeing buses with 17 stops
• Free 1-hour bike rental at Unlimited Biking
• Digital audio commentary in multiple languages
• Free Big Bus app with route information and real-time bus tracking
• 2-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour (if option selected)
• Self-Guided Digital Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover Washington DC with our adaptable hop-on hop-off tours. Featuring 17 stops, you can tailor your own itinerary and explore the city’s famous landmarks at your leisure.

Our tours provide the opportunity to enjoy the best of DC from the comfort of open-top double-decker buses. You can hop on and off at any stop throughout the city, offering you the flexibility to explore as you wish.

From the historic sites of the National Mall to the trendy areas of Georgetown, our routes encompass the essential attractions of DC. Take in stunning views of the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House while our professional digital audio shares fascinating history and hidden stories along the journey.

Whether your interests lie in history, culture, or simply absorbing the city’s lively atmosphere, our hop-on hop-off tours are the ideal way to explore DC. Additionally, with our live bus tracking, you’ll always be informed of the next bus’s arrival, ensuring a smooth sightseeing experience.

• Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
• Download the free Big Bus app for city information and live bus tracking
• Strollers must be folded while aboard bus
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 4o

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.