You’ll have one day to use your pass, starting when you redeem your voucher at the Big Bus Ticket Desk at Union Station in Washington, DC.
What does unlimited hop-on, hop-off access mean? Can I get off anywhere?
With unlimited hop-on, hop-off access you can hop off the bus at any of the designated tour stops along the route, spend time walking around or exploring attractions, and get back on the bus at the same stop or any of the other designated stops listed on our map. You can do this an unlimited number of times within the specified hours for each tour.
You can not hop off at locations other than our designated hop-on, hop-off tour stops.
Do I need to specify a date of travel?
No. When you start your order, you will have to choose the day you believe you are going to use the voucher. However, we do understand that plans change so you have one year from the date of purchase to begin using your pass. After one year, it will expire. Please note, some of our partner attractions do require reservations – please refer to the tour details for more information.
Can I use my voucher to board the bus?
No. You must redeem your voucher at the Big Bus DC Tickets Desk - Union Station Main Lobby, 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002.
Where can I start the tour?
After redeeming your voucher at Union Station, you may use your ticket(s) to board a bus and start your tour at any of the hop-on, hop-off stops. To see the full list of stops, view our map.
How long will I have to wait for the next bus?
Our double-decker buses run every 30 minutes. Please be advised that times can vary due to traffic conditions.
How long is each tour?
Your tour length varies based on the route. We have 3 double-decker bus routes. The tour lengths, listed below, do not include optional time spent off the tour bus at hop-off locations.
- National Mall Tour (Red Loop): 1 hour, 40 minutes
- Historic Uptown Tour (Yellow Loop): 1 hour, 40 minutes
- American Heros Tour (Blue Loop): 55 Minutes
