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U.S. Capitol building at dusk viewed from a tour bus during a Big Bus 2-hour night tour.
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Big Bus: Washington DC Sunset Bus Tour

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Experience Washington DC's nighttime allure with the Big Bus: Washington DC Sunset Bus Tour, where you'll glide past landmarks like the White House and Lincoln Memorial under starlit skies. On this Black Loop tour, whether it’s a weekend adventure guided by experts or a weekday journey enhanced by digital commentary, discover the city from an entirely new perspective as history's biggest moments come alive in the evening light. This 2-hour sunset tour offers a unique view of Washington DC during its nighttime glory.

Experience Washington DC in a whole new light with this 2-hour sunset tour that lights up famous landmarks after dark.

Enjoy an uninterrupted journey through the city's most famous sites as The Black Loop reveals their nighttime splendor against the night sky.

As you glide past historic sites like the Lincoln Memorial and the White House, witness where history was made and continues to unfold.

Access to the 2-hour Big Bus: Washington DC Sunset Bus Tour

English-speaking guide available from Fri to Sun until Sep 2

Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese

Complimentary headphones included with your tour

Authorized National Park Service Concessioner for the Black Loop Discover Washington service

Mobile app featuring a detailed map and live bus tracking on The Black Loop

Free child (aged 2 and under) tickets

Hop-on hop-off service

Big Bus tour in Washington DC passing the Lincoln Memorial.

Big Bus tour in Washington DC passing the Lincoln Memorial.

Your Experience: Black Loop Tour

The 2-hour Black Loop tour offers an beautiful nighttime journey through Washington DC. As you traverse the city, famous landmarks like the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial come alive under a starlit sky.

Tour Details

The Black Loop departs at 7 pm from Union Station and is available once every evening. Whether it's the weekend with live commentary or weekdays featuring digital narratives, this tour provides an memorable perspective of DC’s nighttime allure.

  • Departure: 7pm from stop #1 (Union Station)
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Frequency: Once every evening

To explore the detailed route map and boarding points, please click here.

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

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.

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.

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

Packing tips and restrictions

    Please note that food, alcohol, and any beverages other than non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles are prohibited on this tour. Plan your packing accordingly!

    Accessibility considerations

    • The buses offer accessibility for wheelchairs and prams/strollers.
    • To ensure safety, individuals with mobility issues should avoid the upper decks of the bus.

    Pets are not permitted on board unless they are ADA service animals due to specific restrictions.

    Tour schedule notes

      Please be aware that this tour is closed on Independence Day (Jul 4), October 29, and Christmas (Dec 25).

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

      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.

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

      Book your tour at least a day in advance during peak times like weekends to secure your spot and avoid sold-out sessions.

      If you're planning on using headphones for the pre-recorded commentary, ensure they are charged or have spares ready before boarding.

      To maximize accessibility, visitors with mobility issues should stay on lower decks as upper deck access is restricted.

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      FAQs

      No, the sunset tour is not part of the hop-on hop-off service. It's a non-stop experience covering major landmarks in Washington DC during nighttime.
      Yes, the buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible; however, visitors with mobility issues may be restricted from using upper decks.
      It lasts for 2 hours.
      Yes, you can use a mobile app that provides a detailed map and live bus tracking.
      The pre-recorded commentary is available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
      Food and alcohol are not permitted on board. Non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles are allowed.
      You will glide by iconic locations such as the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial.
      Live guides are present from Friday to Sunday until September 2, while digital commentary is provided on weekdays.
      The tour departs at 7pm from stop #1 (Union Station).
      Pets are not allowed onboard except for ADA service animals due to bus restrictions.

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