Washington DC
These are the bus tours that make sense of a city built at monument scale. A seated loop links the Mall, the memorials, and Arlington in half a day with almost no walking. Evening illumination routes are the ones I book for first-timers.
Discover the magic of Washington D.C. at night on an unforgettable bus tour. See iconic monuments and have the option to visit the grand Washington Monument.
Most Popular★ 4.5“Our tour guide Sally was excellent as was our driver Chris! I am in DC for work and have very limited time for site seeing, and this tour provided the perfect safe and enjoyable solution! As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe and…”
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2,207 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $68.00by DC Guided Tours
Fascinated by Washington D.C.? Uncover the secrets of the DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus that will leave you wanting more.
★ 4.1“I'd like to blame them, but the tour was surprisingly good! The only two cons: 1. There are two Bus stations near Washington Monument, we jump to wrong one. However, there was allowed to us to reach missed stops.0 2. It's not an orgranizator's issue,…”
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1,982 reviewsFrom $49by Big Bus Tours Washington DC
Come experience the enchanting beauty of Washington DC's iconic landmarks at night on an open-top bus tour, where history and mystery await under the stars.
★ 4.1“So much fun! The guide was the sweetest and super knowledgable. It was a great way to kick-off our stay in DC. We were able to get a quick glimpse of all the important stuff and make our way back to each one over the…”
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414 reviewsFrom $49by Big Bus Tours Washington DC
Hop on a bus tour of Washington DC and uncover the hidden gem that sets this journey apart from the rest.
★ 4.8“Really fun! Nick knew and shared so much about the monuments we visited and American history!”
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373 reviews4 hoursFrom $47by USA GUIDED TOURS
Hop aboard the Morning City Bus Tour and uncover the captivating history and architecture of Washington, D.C.'s renowned landmarks, including the iconic U.S. Capitol.
★ 4.5“This is a great way to see the major landmarks without having to worry about traffic and parking! We had a sampling of each spot with photo ops and Sally was friendly and very knowledgeable not just in the past, but the future plans for…”
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331 reviews3 to 6 hours (approx.)From $59.00by DC Guided Tours
Bask in the mesmerizing glow of Washington DC's iconic landmarks on the National Mall Night Bus Tour, where history comes alive after dark...
★ 4.6“It was awesome! Our guide, Dion, was fantastic; very informative and made the tour a lot of fun!”
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313 reviews3 hoursFrom $55by USA GUIDED TOURS
Experience the beauty of Washington DC like never before! Hop on our glass-top or open-top convertible bus tour and discover the capital's iconic landmarks in style.
“The friendliness and knowledge of the driver. We learned alot of history and it was enjoyable 😉. Hoping to come back in the future for a nighttime tour.”
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100 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $129.00by USA Guided Tours
Discover the beauty of the Potomac River and explore Washington DC's top attractions with our exciting cruise and bus tour. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
★ 4.5“Great tour! Happy we booked it! The best way to explore Washington for the first time. We were so lucky to have Sally as our tour guide - she is very professional and knowledgeable with great sense of humor! Our driver Chris is just the…”
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83 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $87.00by DC Guided Tours
Illuminate your holiday season with an enchanting twist as you embark on Washington, DC's Holiday Lights Nighttime Bus Tour - where hidden surprises await!
★ 4.1“I really enjoyed the tour especially the Gaylord experience.”
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83 reviews3 hoursFrom $69by USA GUIDED TOURS
Explore Washington DC on a bus tour that includes access to the US Capitol and Archives. Don't miss this opportunity to see the historical landmarks of our nation's capital!
★ 4.5“It was perfect!”
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47 reviews8 hours - 510 minutesFrom $129by USA GUIDED TOURS
Uncover the hidden gems of Washington, D.C. on the Washington Monument Admission With Morning City Narrated Bus Tour, where history meets intrigue.
★ 4.0“Our tour guide was Vernon. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He made it very enjoyable. He told some interesting stories and facts most people don’t know about.”
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39 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $59.00by DC Guided Tours
Discover the ultimate way to explore Washington, DC's iconic landmarks with ease - a unique combination of land and water adventures awaits!
★ 4.3“A very well chosen route of the bus taking into account the most important destinations with very good and entertaining explanations in the most important world languages. In the end, that's what I expected from the Big Bus Company. After all, it is among the…”
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30 reviewsFrom $75by Big Bus Tours Washington DC
Breathtaking views and iconic sites await on the Washington Monument Admission Plus Guided Morning City Bus Tour, but what hidden gems will you discover along the way?
★ 4.5“James was very entertaining and knowledgeable and really crammed all facts into every spare minute. The driver was awesome, too, and chased us all around so we wouldn’t have to backtrack and do a ton more walking. Traffic was a nightmare, but they did a…”
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21 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $59.00by Signature Tours of DC
On this half-day Washington DC bus tour, experience Capitol Ground Access and uncover the untold stories of the nation's history.
★ 4.5“Our driver, Kris, was able to maneuver around several roadblocks to assure we were able to see all of the major sites. James was very knowledgeable and provided great narration.”
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17 reviews3 to 5 hours (approx.)From $59.00by Signature Tours of DC
Journey through Washington DC's historic landmarks and museums on a half-day bus tour - uncover hidden treasures that will ignite your curiosity!
★ 4.5“The tour guide was so very knowledgeable and gave us a mini history lesson at each stop. 　That really enhanced the experience beyond a mere visit to each monument. We had also not realized that Memorial Day weekend would include road closures and impede some…”
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4 reviews3 hoursFrom $59by DC Guided Tours
My DC list runs from sunrise at the Tidal Basin to the memorials lit up long after the museums close.