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Big Bus Washington DC Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Washington DC Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Overview

Discover the iconic sights of Washington, DC at your own pace by open-top Hop on Hop off Bus and the only National Park Service authorized tour of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. See the Memorials, Monuments and more on the Patriot Tour (Red Route) to include new stops at Black Lives Matter Plaza and the Wharf. On board, customers will enjoy recorded commentary, including the history of the Washington, DC and the Nation's famous memorials and monuments. Customers can also try a one-hour free bike rental from Unlimited Biking and access to the multi-sensory digital art at Artechouse

City: Washington DC

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $48.60

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $48.60

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-on Service

ARTECHOUSE DC Bonus Offer

One, Two, or Three Day Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Ticket

Recorded commentary on board

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Recorded commentary is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Mandarin, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese
Operation times are subject to change without notice
Classic 1-day ticket will be valid for same day use. Tickets claimed after 2pm will be valid for additional day from time of redemption
Show Bus ticket at the entrance to ARTECHOUSE DC to receive $5 off Anytime tickets

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

AaronwoodHhh

Jun 2019

Lawrence was very informative and knowledgeable about the tours and Washington DC. We are in Washington DC and had no idea what tour to take. He helped out a lot, once we bought tickets from him we started our tour. Loved big bus tours, would recommend to anyone. Thanks Lawrence and the Big Bus Tours

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Good Evening, We're so happy you enjoyed our tour. I will share your review with Lawrence. Please hold on to your ticket for future discount. Thank you for you review. Regards, Autumn

rhondajb2017

Jun 2019

With a few changes this service would be Well worth the money. Without the changes, it is Too expensive for what it was. Stephen Goldberg was the guide on our last 'stint'. He was Great....capable, funny, good info and it was a nice way to get around. If all of the guides were like him, they would likely have no negative reviews....with the exception....of the biggest bummer: the hours -- 9am to 5pm. The hours definitely don't align with people trying to get around DC on vacation. If you aren't to your appropriate bus by 4:45, you no longer have that ride and have to find another. It certainly didn't line up with our plans, so we ended up adding an Uber bill to the $240 we had paid for our family of 4 adults and 1 child. (LOVED Steve Goldberg!)

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Good Morning, Thank you for taking the time to communicate with us why our tours did not meet your expectations. I will be sure to send your review to our management team and Steve. We appreciate your feedback. Regards, Autumn

smithdr42

Jun 2019

I did the two-day tour on Tuesday and Wednesday, starting at 9am and ending at 5pm. It was a good time and I'd recommend it but there is one major problem. Buses do not arrive every 15 minutes as advertised. Washington DC traffic is crazy so every bus was late. In one case: I waited 40 minutes for a bus at the Lincoln Memorial, and then three of them showed up at the exact same time! Because of this, I couldn't get off the bus at the next stop because the third one directly behind us was the last bus. Since the buses were late and all arriving at the same time, no one was getting off. It was incredibly crowded onboard with no available seats so people were standing in the aisles. And yes - because of the traffic, it was an extremely crammed and slow ride for everyone back to the first pick up spot. I'd recommend it, but keep in mind the late bus schedule because of city traffic. The tour guides told us this is a common problem, every day. Anyone who's familiar with city traffic, you'll know what to expect. Because I had to wait more than 30 minutes for some buses and fight traffic in the city, I suggest you start as early as possible to avoid the 5pm mess. Now the good: The tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The bus takes you to all the great typical Washington attractions. Keep in mind, you have to do a fair bit of walking to get to places like the White House so wear comfortable shoes. It was a great way to see DC.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Good Afternoon, Thank you for choosing Big Bus Tours D.C. As you mentioned, our frequencies do fluctuate depending on traffic. For our guest convenience we do provide a bus locator. We appreciate the time you took to write us a review. Regards, Autumn