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Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off and Sunset Bus Tour

TourTruth score 3.9 out of 10

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213 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Washington, DC at your own pace by day, then admire its landmarks on a guided 2.5-hour sunset ride.

About this tour

See Washington, DC from an open-top double-decker, then watch the capital’s landmarks take on a different glow at sunset. This Washington DC hop-on hop-off and sunset bus tour pairs flexible sightseeing with a guided evening ride.

Choose a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off ticket and explore at your own pace, with pre-recorded commentary along the route. Hop off to visit the city’s sights, then use curated audio guides to discover Arlington Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown. The Big Bus Tours app offers route information and live bus tracking to help you plan your ride.

For a change of perspective, join the 2.5-hour sunset tour from L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum. A live guide accompanies the ride as you take in Washington’s monuments and historic neighborhoods. A portion of every ticket supports preservation of National Mall monuments and memorials. Choose the ticket duration that suits your plans and experience Washington DC by day, at your own pace, and in the evening light.

Highlights

  • Ride an open-top double-decker past Washington’s iconic landmarks
  • Explore the city at your own pace with 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off access
  • See the monuments glow on a 2.5-hour sunset tour with a live guide
  • Listen to curated audio tours of Arlington Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown
  • Support preservation of National Mall monuments with a portion of every ticket

What's included

Included

  • Open-top double-decker bus
  • 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off tour with pre-recorded commentary
  • 2.5-hour sunset tour with a live guide
  • Curated audio guide tours of Arlington Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown
  • Big Bus Tours app with route information and live bus tracking
  • A portion of every ticket supports National Mall preservation

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Hop-on hop-off tickets can be redeemed at Stop #1, Washington Monument, or with the driver at any route stop
  • Sunset tour departs from Stop #6, L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum, at 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW
  • Sunset tour and hop-on hop-off tour may be taken on separate days
  • Tickets can be activated in the Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
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  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; infants must sit on an adult's lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Optional offer: rent a bike for one hour and receive an additional hour free; rental includes a bike, helmet, basket, lock, roadside assistance, and illustrated map
  • Present your ticket at White House Gifts, 701 15th St NW, for one free Oval Office digital photo per ticket

Frequently asked questions

Where does the hop-on hop-off tour start?

Redeem your ticket at Stop #1, Washington Monument, or with the driver at any route stop.

Where does the sunset tour depart?

It departs from Stop #6, L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum, at 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW.

How long is the sunset tour?

The sunset tour lasts 2.5 hours and includes a live guide.

Can I take the tours on separate days?

Yes. The sunset tour and hop-on hop-off tour may be taken on separate days.

How do I activate my ticket?

Activate your ticket in the Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.18 on Viator and 3.93 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Washington DC
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.9.

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