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Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 1-Day Discover Ticket Details

Experience Washington D.C. with the Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 1-Day Discover Ticket, providing you access to the Red Loop and Blue Shuttle to explore all the city has to offer for the day.

Enjoy the famous monuments and memorials, beautiful parks, and picturesque views atop a safe open airbus. Hop on and off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around the city. This unique city tour stops at key points of interest all around spectacular Washington DC. Enjoy more with the Big Bus Discover Tour!

With your Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 1-Day Discover Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights:
  • One (1) calendar day city tour.
  • Hop-on, Hop-off day access to one (1) route.
  • See all of the top Washington D.C. landmarks including Lincoln Memorial, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Union Square, Washington Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial.
  • 15 stops conveniently located close to key attractions* including Botanical Garden, Smithsonian Castle, The National Gallery of Art, Air and Space Museum, and The Spy Museum.
  • Unlimited Biking Offer: Rent a bike for one (1) hour and get one (1) hour FREE.
  • Pre-recorded commentary.
  • Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with Bus Tracking.

RED LOOP STOPS:
  • STOP 1: L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum (700 L’Enfant Plaza SW)
  • STOP 2: Washington Monument West (2 15th St NW)
  • STOP 3: Jefferson Memorial (East Basin Dr SW)
  • STOP 4: FDR & MLK Memorial (121 West Basin Drive SW)
  • STOP 5: Lincoln Memorial & Korean War Memorial (100 Daniel French Dr SW)
  • STOP 6: Lincoln Memorial & Vietnam Veterans Memorial (SE corner of 23rd St. NW and Constitution Ave. NW)
  • STOP 7: Arlington Cemetery (1 Memorial Avenue)
  • STOP 8: World War II Memorial (18th and Constitution Ave NW)
  • STOP 9: Washington Monument East (1400 Jefferson Dr. SW)
  • STOP 10: Natural History Museum (10th & Constitution Ave, NW)
  • STOP 11: City Center & Chinatown (610 10th Street NW)
  • STOP 12: The White House & The Willard Hotel (1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW)
  • STOP 13: US Capitol at Garfield Circle (2436 Rayburn House Office Bldg)
  • STOP 14: Air & Space Museum (600 Independence Ave SW)
  • STOP 15: The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise (800 Maine Ave SW)

* Admission to various museums and attractions along the bus route are not included in this ticket.
** First Bus and Last Bus times vary based on season and are subject to change.

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  • Redemption

    Redeem your E-Ticket at any Big Bus stop. Simply show your E-Ticket to the bus driver or a member of staff at the stop and get hoppin'!

    The Frog Family recommends redeeming your E-Ticket at:
    • STOP 1: L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum (700 L’Enfant Plaza SW)
    • STOP 5: Lincoln Memorial & Korean War Memorial (100 Daniel French Dr SW)
    • STOP 8: City Center & Chinatown (610 10th Street NW)
    • STOP 9: The White House & The Willard Hotel (1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW)

    Availability

    Daily.

    Red Route:
    • First Bus: 9:30 a.m.* from STOP 1: L'Enfant Plaza (700 L'Efant Plaza SW - at crosswalk on NW corner of Spy Museum)
    • Last Bus: 4:30 p.m.* at STOP 1: L'Enfant Plaza (700 L'Efant Plaza SW - at crosswalk on NW corner of Spy Museum)
    • Duration: 120 minutes (approx.)
    • Bus Frequency: every 30 minutes

    * First Bus and Last Bus times vary based on season and are subject to change.

    Expiration

    E-ticket expires upon redemption or in full six (6) months from selected redemption date.

    Duration

    24 hours

    Exclusions

    • Admission to the various museums and attractions along the bus route.
    • Boat Cruise.
    • Panoramic Night Tour.
    • Food/beverages.
    • Optional guide gratuities.

    Inclusions

    • One (1) calendar day city tour.
    • Hop-on, Hop-off day access to one (1) route.
    • See all of the top Washington D.C. landmarks including Lincoln Memorial, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Union Square, Washington Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial.
    • 15 stops conveniently located close to key attractions* including Botanical Garden, Smithsonian Castle, The National Gallery of Art, Air and Space Museum, and The Spy Museum.
    • Unlimited Biking Offer: Rent a bike for one (1) hour and get one (1) hour FREE.
    • Pre-recorded commentary.
    • Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with Bus Tracking.

    Please Note

    We have introduced several new health & safety measures to reduce the risk associated with the spread of Covid-19 in line with government advice and requirements of the local health authorities. These include regular cleaning of buses and social distancing measures. To uphold these new safety and hygiene standards in keeping our guests safe during the Covid-19 Pandemic, we may have to operate a reduced service and make changes to ticket inclusions. This may also include changes to frequency of departures, routes and reduction or removal of stops. Customers are advised to visit our website or to download our app to find out more about our new health and safety measures and for the most update service information.
    • Refund Policy

      To be eligible for a refund, E-Ticket must be unused, not expired, and returned at least 24 hours prior to your selected redemption date. Once verified with the vendor that they are unused, 95% of the item(s) total will be refunded. Yup, we are friendly frogs. The 5% fee will cover the delivery, handling and the processing fees associated with accepting payment and fulfilling the order. Expired E-tickets, used E-tickets, or any E-ticket not currently sold on this site are non-refundable.
    • Changes

      Changes to your current order? Please contact Undercover Tourist with your order number and details of the change requested.
  • What to Bring

    • Camera
    • Comfortable Clothing
    • Comfortable Shoes
    • Drivers License/Photo ID
    • E-Ticket
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Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 1-Day Discover Ticket