Big Bus: Washington DC Sunset Bus Tour






















Big Bus: Washington DC Sunset Bus Tour
Duration: 2 hours
2 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Hop on an open-top bus for a 2-hour sunset tour of Washington DC, exploring iconic landmarks at your own pace with expert commentary and unlimited access to multiple stops. Operator: Big Bus Tours
Watch Washington DC light up after dark on the 2-hour sunset tour letting you experience the city in a whole new light.
The Black Loop sweeps you on a non-stop tour revealing the city's iconic landmarks shine against the night sky.
Travel through time as you glide past the Lincoln Memorial and the White House, where history was made and continues to unfold.
2-hour sunset tour of Washington DC
English-speaking guide (from Fri to Sun until Sep 2)
Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese
Complimentary headphones
Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Free child (aged 2 and under) tickets
Hop-on hop-off service

Big Bus tour in Washington DC passing the Lincoln Memorial.
Black Loop
Discover Washington DC in its nighttime glory with the 2-hour sunset tour, where the city sparkles under the stars. The Black Loop whisks you past iconic landmarks, glowing against the night sky, giving you a whole new perspective of DC. Whether it's the weekend, with expert live guides adding flair to the experience, or weekdays, where digital commentary brings history to life, this tour is a must.
Glide by the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and more., where history’s biggest moments come alive in the evening light.
Schedule
- Departure: 7pm from stop #1 (Union Station)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Frequency: Once every evening
Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

U.S. Capitol building at dusk viewed from a tour bus during a Big Bus 2-hour night tour.

Tourists on a night bus tour photographing the illuminated World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Big Bus tour in Washington DC passing the Lincoln Memorial.

U.S. Capitol building at dusk viewed from a tour bus during a Big Bus 2-hour night tour.

Tourists on a night bus tour photographing the illuminated World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Night view of Jefferson Memorial from a Big Bus tour in Washington, D.C.
What's not allowed
- Keep in mind food & alcohol (except non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles) are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Accessibility
- The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility issues are restricted on the upper decks.
- Due to restrictions on the bus, pets (except ADA service animals)are not allowed onboard.
Additional information
- The tour remains closed on Independence Day (Jul 4), Oct 29 & Christmas (Dec 25).

Washington D.C. night skyline with Washington Monument and Capitol Building on Big Bus tour route.

Big Bus tour in Washington DC passing by the US Capitol building.

Night view of Jefferson Memorial from a Big Bus tour in Washington, D.C.

Washington D.C. night skyline with Washington Monument and Capitol Building on Big Bus tour route.

Big Bus tour in Washington DC passing by the US Capitol building.
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