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Washington, DC Holiday Lights Bus Tour 2 hr

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  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs 15 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

See Washington, DC’s Christmas trees and holiday lights on a guided bus tour, with seasonal stops and a finale at Frosted at Franklin Square.

About this tour

See Washington, DC glow with holiday color on a festive bus tour through the capital’s seasonal sights. Over 135 minutes, a professional guide leads you between decorated landmarks and displays, including the National Christmas Tree, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, and the National Mistletoe. The route includes four Christmas tree stops, one mistletoe stop, and more holiday lights, with time outside to take in the scenes up close. The first 45 minutes are spent outdoors at the first two stops, so dress for the weather. On select dates, the tour also visits the U.S. Botanic Garden’s holiday displays: December 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and January 1. A climate-controlled vehicle provides transport between sites, and your guide accompanies you on and off the bus. The experience concludes at Frosted at Franklin Square. Meet outside the White House Visitor Center and look for your guide in orange beside a white bus marked Holiday Lights Bus Tour. Choose this Washington, DC Holiday Lights Bus Tour for an easygoing way to enjoy the city’s festive traditions and twinkling landmarks.

Highlights

  • Admire the National Christmas Tree and U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
  • Visit four Christmas tree stops and a National Mistletoe stop
  • See famous hotels and seasonal holiday displays
  • On select dates, visit the U.S. Botanic Garden holiday displays
  • Finish the tour at Frosted at Franklin Square

What's included

Included

  • Climate-controlled vehicle between sites
  • Stops at four Christmas trees, one National Mistletoe, and other holiday lights
  • Professional tour guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet outside the White House Visitor Center; look for a guide in orange and a white bus with a Holiday Lights Bus Tour sign
  • The first 45 minutes are spent outside visiting the first two stops
  • This is a hop-on hop-off tour with time spent outside
  • Every person must have a reserved seat and ticket; lap-sitting is not allowed
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  • Child seats are not provided; small children must be able to sit in a seat on their own
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • U.S. Botanic Garden holiday displays are visited on select dates: December 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and January 1

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