Red Loop (Route)

Operating Schedule: See many of Washington DC’s signature landmarks along the National Mall. Hop off to explore major monuments, museums and memorials before rejoining the tour when ready.

Hours of Operation - First Bus 9AM, Last Bus 4:30PM

1. 1400 Jefferson Dr SW
Stop 1 - Washington Monument

2. 10th Street Northwest & Constitution Avenue Northwest
Stop 2 - Natural History Museum

3. 415 New Jersey Ave NW
Stop 3 - National Japanese American Memorial

4. 2436 Rayburn House Office Bldg
Stop 4 - US Capitol at Garfield Circle

5. 600 Independence Ave SW
Stop 5 - Air & Space Museum

6. 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW
Stop 6 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum

7. 800 Maine Ave SW
Stop 7 - The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise

8. 1200 Independence Ave SW
Stop 8 - Smithsonian Metro

9. 266 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW
Stop 9 - Bureau of Engraving & Holocaust Museum

10. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Stop 10 - Jefferson Memorial

11. 121 West Basin Dr SW
Stop 11 - FDR and MLK Memorial

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
• Arlington National Cemetery

Blue Loop (Route)

Operating Schedule: Travel beyond the National Mall to see more of the capital, including the White House and Arlington National Cemetery.

This route is ideal for travelers who want to combine Washington’s major monuments with sights outside the central National Mall area.

Hours of Operation - First Bus 9AM, Last Bus 4:30PM

1. 1400 Jefferson Dr SW
Stop 1 - Washington Monument

2. Stop 12 - World War II Memorial

3. 100 Daniel French Dr SW
Stop 13 - Lincoln Memorial & Korean War Memorial

4. 1 Memorial Ave
Stop 14 - Arlington Cemetery

5. Stop 15 - Constitution Gardens

6. 1615 H St NW
Stop 16 - The White House

7. Stop 17 - Ford’s Theater

8. 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Stop 18 - The Willard Hotel/US Treasury

Points of Interest

• Washington Monument
• National Museum of American History
• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
• Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
• Arlington National Cemetery

Georgetown Shuttle (included with 48/72hr tickets) (Route)

Operating Schedule: Shuttle connects the National Mall with Georgetown on a 45-minute loop. Hop on near the Washington Monument and travel to the Georgetown Waterfront, with stops at the National Geographic Museum and Hyatt Place. Explore the distinct shops, restaurants, and Potomac River views of the historic Georgetown neighborhood.

1. Washington Monument
2. National Geographic Museum of Exploration
3. Hyatt Place Georgetown
4. Georgetown Waterfront

Points of Interest

• Georgetown Waterfront Park
• National Geographic Museum
• Washington Monument

• Shuttle to Georgetown from National Mall (included with 48/72hr tickets)
• Live bus tracking and city information with Big Bus app
• Audio-guided walking tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown
• Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
• Open-top double-decker buses - Access Two Routes with 18 stops
• 2.5hr Sunset Tour with Live Guide (if option selected)
• Digital onboard commentary with headphones (Hop-on Hop-off Tour)
• 24/48/72hr Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Ticket

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover Washington, D.C. with the Official Tour of the National Mall. As the authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service, Big Bus brings you closer to the city’s renowned monuments and memorials, with a portion of each ticket contributing to their upkeep.

Board and disembark at 18 different stops to customize your itinerary and explore landmarks like the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and U.S. Capitol at your leisure. Experience breathtaking views from an open-top double-decker bus while enjoying captivating digital commentary.

Your ticket also grants access to three self-guided audio walking tours of Arlington National Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown.

Tickets valid for 48 hours and 72 hours include the Georgetown Shuttle, facilitating easy exploration of the historic waterfront, boutique shops, and picturesque streets of one of D.C.’s most lively neighborhoods.

• Guests may redeem tickets via Big Bus app or in person at Stop #1 Washington Monumnent, 1400 Jefferson Dr. SW (on Jefferson Dr. SW, corner of 14th St. by Bike Racks)
• Your Dollars in Action: A portion of every ticket helps preserve the National Mall’s iconic monuments and memorials—so your Big Bus tour supports America’s history for generations to come
• Choice of audio-guided walking tours includes Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown neighborhood.
• Live bus tracking, route information, and ticket activation available via the Big Bus app
• The Georgetown Shuttle operates daily every hour from 10:15 AM to 5:15 PM, with a full loop taking approximately 45–60 minutes. Please present your digital or printed ticket before boarding.

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