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Celebrate the nation’s history with a hopping tour through the U.S. Capitol building. Leap underground and explore the Visitor Center of the U.S. Capitol, filled with exhibits, an auditorium and more. Consisting of 580,000 square feet, the whole family (including tadpoles) will enjoy learning about the nation’s government while at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and building.

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Address: East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington, DC 20004

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Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24-Hour Discover Ticket

Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24-Hour Discover Ticket

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Adult (13+)

$57.35

$59.00

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Child (3 - 12)

$47.63

$49.00

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Includes 24-hour hop-on, hop-off city tour.

Includes 24-hour hop-on, hop-off city tour.

Ticket Details

Experience Washington D.C. with the Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24-Hour Discover Ticket, providing you access to the Red Loop and Blue Shuttle to explore all the city has to offer.

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: 24-Hour Discover Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights:
24-hour 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.
Self-guided Digital Walking Tour.
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.

View all Big Bus Tours if you are looking for other Big Bus sightseeing discount tickets.

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.

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.

Expiration

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

Adult (13+)

$57.35

$59.00
final price

Child (3 - 12)

$47.63

$49.00
final price

Save $6

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Big Bus Washington D.C.: Sunset Tour

Big Bus Washington D.C.: Sunset Tour

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Adult (13+)

$57.35

$59.00

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Child (3 - 12)

$47.63

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Two (2) hour tour of Washington D.C. to experience the Nation's Capital's standout landmarks beautifully illuminated after dusk.

Two (2) hour tour of Washington D.C. to experience the Nation's Capital's standout landmarks beautifully illuminated after dusk.

Ticket Details

Hop on the Big Bus Sunset Tour at Union Station to experience the Nation’s Capital’s standout landmarks beautifully illuminated after dusk. Listen to the pre-recorded tour and you will be able to discover the stories behind Washington’s iconic landmarks. The commentary will explain the history of these national monuments and reveal the perfect position to capture the most impressive photos. Witness iconic landmarks like the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial illuminated against a stunning twilight backdrop.

With your Big Bus Washington D.C.: Sunset Tour Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights:
2 (two) hour tour of the Nation's Capital's standout landmarks beautifully illuminated after dusk.
See all of the top Washington D.C. landmarks, including Lincoln Memorial, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Union Square, Washington Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial.
Pre-recorded commentary.
Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with Bus Tracking.

BLACK LOOP (SUNSET TOUR) STOPS:
STOP 1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE)

* 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.

View all Big Bus Tours if you are looking for other Big Bus sightseeing discount tickets.

Blockout Dates

July 4
Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday in November)
December 24
December 31

Redemption

Redeem your E-Ticket at STOP 1: Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE). Simply show your E-Ticket to the bus driver or a member of staff at the stop and get hoppin'!

Availability

Redemption date will be selected in cart.

Black Route (Sunset Tour):
Daily
Departure Time: 7:00 p.m.* from STOP 1:Union Station (50 Massachusetts Ave NE)
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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

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.

Expiration

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

Adult (13+)

$57.35

$59.00
final price

Child (3 - 12)

$47.63

$49.00
final price

Save $6

vs. gate price

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Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off
Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24-Hour Discover Ticket

Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24-Hour Discover Ticket

Save $6
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Adult (13+)

$57.35

$59.00

final price

Child (3 - 12)

$47.63

$49.00

final price

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Includes 24-hour hop-on, hop-off city tour.

Includes 24-hour hop-on, hop-off city tour.

Ticket Details

Experience Washington D.C. with the Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24-Hour Discover Ticket, providing you access to the Red Loop and Blue Shuttle to explore all the city has to offer.

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: 24-Hour Discover Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights:
24-hour 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.
Self-guided Digital Walking Tour.
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.

View all Big Bus Tours if you are looking for other Big Bus sightseeing discount tickets.

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.

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.

Expiration

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

Adult (13+)

$57.35

$59.00
final price

Child (3 - 12)

$47.63

$49.00
final price

Save $6

vs. gate price

View Ticket Details

Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 48-Hour Essential Ticket

Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 48-Hour Essential Ticket

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Adult (13+)

$65.12

$67.00

final price

Child (3 - 12)

$55.40

$57.00

final price

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Includes 48-hour hop-on, hop-off city tour.

Includes 48-hour hop-on, hop-off city tour.

Ticket Details

The Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 48-Hour Essential Ticket covers all of Washington D.C. With the hop-on and hop-off stops, and the open-top deck, this is definitely the best way to see Washington D.C. The tour includes the hop-on, hop-off Red Loop for 48 hours.

With your Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 48-Hour Essential Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights:
48-hour 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.
Self-guided Digital Walking Tour.
Pre-recorded commentary.
Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with Bus Tracking.
25% discount on the Sunset Tour: See a Big Bus Tours staff member to book.

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.

View all Big Bus Tours if you are looking for other Big Bus sightseeing discount tickets.

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

Red Route:
Daily
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.

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.

Expiration

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

Adult (13+)

$65.12

$67.00
final price

Child (3 - 12)

$55.40

$57.00
final price

Save $6

vs. gate price

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Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 72-Hour Explore Ticket

Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 72-Hour Explore Ticket

Save $6
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Adult (13+)

$74.84

$77.00

final price

Child (3 - 12)

$65.12

$67.00

final price

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Includes 72-hour hop-on, hop-off city tour.

Includes 72-hour hop-on, hop-off city tour.

Ticket Details

Experience Washington D.C. with the Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 72-Hour Explore Ticket, providing you access to the tour route during the day to explore all the city has to offer. The Explore ticket provides you with an extra day on the hop-on, hop-off day tours. Enjoy the famous monuments and memorials, beautiful parks and picturesque views atop a safe open air bus. 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 Explore Tour!

With your Big Bus Washington D.C. Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 72-Hour Explore Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights:
72-hour 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.
Self-guided Digital Walking Tour.
Pre-recorded commentary.
Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with Bus Tracking.
25% discount on the Sunset Tour: See a Big Bus Tours staff member to book.

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.

View all Big Bus Tours if you are looking for other Big Bus sightseeing discount tickets.

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

Red Route:
Daily
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.

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.

Expiration

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

Adult (13+)

$74.84

$77.00
final price

Child (3 - 12)

$65.12

$67.00
final price

Save $6

vs. gate price

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