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The Big Bus Tour takes you to all of Washington's famous landmarks and reveals the nation's capital's fascinating history. Choose from a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass and 3 tour routes with more than 40 stops, such as the National Mall, the Pentagon, the Arlington Cemetery and the White House.
Hours & minutesTickets are valid for 24 hours or 48 hours including unlimited rides from the time you board. Buses leave every 15-30 minutes. Choose from 3 tour routes: Red, Yellow and Blue.
Start or opening time
First departure on all routes is 9 am.
End or closing time
Last departure on all routes is 6 pm (5pm from Oct-Mar).
Guides & companions
Which languages do guide/instructors speak? Live English commentary available on the Red Route.
Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? Recorded commentary available on all routes in a choice of: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Content & Specialized itemsAre additional items needed? Which ones are included? Free Potomac River Cruise included with 48-hour pass.
Physical conditionIs it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? Several busses on fleet are fully ADA accessible, with ramps and wheelchair straps.
Product price detail48-Hour Route plus FREE DAY
Age of childAppropriate age for child ticket from 5 to 15 years