Hop-On Hop-Off Double Decker Tour & Arlington Cemetery Audio Tour
Overview
Explore Washington, D.C. with the Official Tour of the National Mall. As the National Park Service's authorized concessionaire, Big Bus takes you closer to the city's iconic monuments and memorials, with a portion of every ticket supporting their preservation.
Hop on and off at 18 stops to create your own itinerary and discover landmarks such as the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and U.S. Capitol at your own pace. Enjoy panoramic views from an open-top double-decker bus while listening to engaging digital commentary.
Your ticket also includes access to three self-guided audio walking tours of Arlington National Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown.
48-hour and 72-hour tickets also include the Georgetown Shuttle, making it easy to explore the historic waterfront, boutique shops, and charming streets of one of D.C.'s most vibrant neighborhoods.
What's Included
- Open-top Double-decker buses with two routes and 18 convenient stops
- Big Bus Tours app for city information and live bus tracking
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
- Georgetown Shuttle (included with 48 & 72-hour tickets)
- 24/48/72hr Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour
- Digital commentary aboard hop-on hop-off bus with headphones provided
- Professional audio-guided walking tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
11 Stops | 27 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Operating Schedule: Red Loop (Iconic DC Highlights): Discover the best of DC with a route focused on the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and world-famous monuments. It’s the perfect choice for first-time visitors who want to see the city’s most recognizable landmarks in one seamless tour. Hours of Operation - First Bus 9:00AM, Last Bus 4:30PM Meeting Point - Redeem tickets via Big Bus app or in person at Stop #6 L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum (475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, across from Spy Museum in front of US Postal Headquarters). As the Official Tour Provider of the National Mall, Big Bus gets you closer than anyone else to the monuments and memorials of DC.
1400 Jefferson Dr SW
10th Street Northwest & Constitution Avenue Northwest
415 New Jersey Ave NW
2436 Rayburn House Office Bldg
600 Independence Ave SW
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW
800 Maine Ave SW
1200 Independence Ave SW
266 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
121 West Basin Dr SW
8 Stops | 6 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Operating Schedule: Blue Loop (White House & beyond): Go deeper into the capital with a route that includes the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and key areas beyond the Mall. Ideal for travelers looking to experience more than just the monuments and explore a fuller picture of Washington, DC. Hours of Operation - First Bus 930AM, Last Bus 430PM Guests may redeem tickets via Big Bus app or in person at Stop #6 L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum (475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, across from Spy Museum in front of US Postal Headquarters). As the Official Tour Provider of the National Mall, Big Bus gets you closer than anyone else to the monuments and memorials of DC.
1400 Jefferson Dr SW
World War II Memorial
100 Daniel French Dr SW
1 Memorial Ave
18th Street Northwest & Constitution Avenue Northwest
1615 H St NW
610 10th St NW
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
4 Stops | 3 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour
Operating Schedule: Hop aboard the Georgetown Shuttle and let DC unfold at your own pace, from the Washington Monument to the National Geographic Discovery Museum and out to the Georgetown Waterfront, with the freedom to hop off wherever catches your eye.
149 15th St NW
1669 M St NW
2121 M St NW
3111 K St NW
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Complimentary shuttle services from city hotels to Stop #1 available at select times - please view ticket voucher for exact times.
- Free Oval Office 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.
- Choice of audio guide tours includes Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown neighborhood. Guests 18 and older must provide valid photo ID to enter Arlington Cemetery.
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- Red Loop (Iconic DC Highlights): discover the best of DC with the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and world-famous monuments. It’s the perfect choice for first-time visitors who want to see the city’s most recognizable landmarks in one seamless tour
- Blue Loop (White House & Beyond): go deeper into the capital with the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and key areas beyond the Mall. Ideal for travelers looking to experience a fuller picture of DC.
- Guests may redeem tickets via Big Bus app or in person at Stop #6 L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum (475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, across from Spy Museum in front of US Postal Headquarters). Please note that Stop #1 Washington Monument is currently not accessible.
- The Georgetown Shuttle operates daily every 1–1.5 hours 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Washington DC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Open-top Double-decker buses with two routes and 18 convenient stops.
- Big Bus Tours app for city information and live bus tracking.
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation.
- Georgetown Shuttle (included with 48 & 72-hour tickets).
- 24/48/72hr Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour.
- Digital commentary aboard hop-on hop-off bus with headphones provided.
- Professional audio-guided walking tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hop-On Hop-Off Double Decker Tour & Arlington Cemetery Audio Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hop-On Hop-Off Double Decker Tour & Arlington Cemetery Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Washington DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Open-top Double-decker buses with two routes and 18 convenient stops
- Big Bus Tours app for city information and live bus tracking
- Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
- Georgetown Shuttle (included with 48 & 72-hour tickets)
- 24/48/72hr Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour
- Digital commentary aboard hop-on hop-off bus with headphones provided
- Professional audio-guided walking tours of Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Complimentary shuttle services from city hotels to Stop #1 available at select times - please view ticket voucher for exact times.
- Free Oval Office 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.
- Choice of audio guide tours includes Arlington Cemetery, Tidal Basin, and Georgetown neighborhood. Guests 18 and older must provide valid photo ID to enter Arlington Cemetery.
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- Red Loop (Iconic DC Highlights): discover the best of DC with the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and world-famous monuments. It’s the perfect choice for first-time visitors who want to see the city’s most recognizable landmarks in one seamless tour
- Blue Loop (White House & Beyond): go deeper into the capital with the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and key areas beyond the Mall. Ideal for travelers looking to experience a fuller picture of DC.
- Guests may redeem tickets via Big Bus app or in person at Stop #6 L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum (475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, across from Spy Museum in front of US Postal Headquarters). Please note that Stop #1 Washington Monument is currently not accessible.
- The Georgetown Shuttle operates daily every 1–1.5 hours 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.
