6 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Washington DC Worth Booking

1.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,848 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Use a 1-, 2-, or 3-day Big Bus pass to reach Washington DC landmarks from the Washington Monument to Arlington Cemetery. Ride an open-top double-decker with recorded commentary, track buses in the app, and add audio walking tours of Arlington, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown. Plan for weather and possible waits between buses.

“It was absolutely amazing. It made our trip to Washington DC memorable. There are many stops and all very important , the bus is very punctual and the audio tour is nice and complete.”

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2.Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,599 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride a fully narrated Washington DC trolley past the Capitol, White House, memorials, museums, and The Wharf. Hop off where you like, then rejoin the route later. Guides such as Joe Moe, Birdie, Rooster, and Everett add humor and local detail, while a seven-language app helps non-English speakers follow along.

“Great information . Friendly drivers. Window covers couldn't go up or down. Could get off and stop at as many places as you want”

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3.DC: Hop-On Hop-Off with 17 Stops plus Arlington Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,238 reviews · from $49

Ride Big Bus DC’s open-top double-decker through 17 stops near the National Mall, White House, Capitol, and memorials. Hop off at your own pace, use the app to track buses, and add a two-hour Arlington Cemetery walk at 1 PM with a local guide on 48 or 72-hour tickets. Audio commentary is available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese.

“Excellent! Definitely doing again when I go back to DC.”

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4.Big Bus DC: Monuments & Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,174 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Ride an open-top double-decker through Washington DC for about two hours, passing the White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam and Korean War memorials, and Iwo Jima. You get a 15-minute Lincoln Memorial photo stop, recorded commentary in multiple languages, and first-come seating. The tour returns to its starting point.

“Really enjoyed seeing DC and the monuments lit up at night. Gave a different view of things for sure. Guide was knowledgeable and informative. I’d recommend this tour and would do it again.”

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5.Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 744 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $21Best value

Ride a narrated trolley through Arlington National Cemetery, stopping at JFK’s grave, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington House, and more. Your one-loop pass lets you hop off to explore, then board the next trolley. Guides such as Robert, Russell, and Lisa are praised for clear stories and helpful direction.

“Very humbling and beautiful place. Everyone needs to experience everything Arlington offers the people there were knowledgeable and courteous!”

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6.Washington, DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Old Town Trolley City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 647 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $48

Ride Old Town Trolley through Washington with live English narration, stadium seating, and 25 hop-on stops. Guides such as Sarge, Hollywood, Sasha, and Ms. Behavin have earned praise for their humor and local detail. Add the 45-minute Arlington Cemetery tram tour, and use the app for GPS tracking and seven foreign languages.

“loved that we could get on and off as often as we wanted. the interactive map for the stops wasn't working and we had a hard time finding the stops. Most stops didn't have a sign for the trolly either”

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