1 / 5Washington packs free, walkable sightseeing into a few square miles better than almost any capital in the world — and a hop-on hop-off pass is the most flexible way to take it in. This open-top double-decker service runs two routes with 18 stops and over 100 points of interest, reaching from the National Mall to the White House and across the Potomac to Arlington National Cemetery. You set the pace: stay on for the full overview, or hop off whenever a monument, museum or neighborhood deserves more than a photo from the top deck. Between rides, narrated audio walking tours of Arlington Cemetery, the Tidal Basin and Georgetown add the context a drive-by can't. One honest note before you book: the onboard commentary is recorded rather than delivered by a live guide — which is exactly why this format suits travelers who would rather explore on their own schedule, and why more than 4,000 of them rate it 4.0.
Begin at Stop #1 by the Washington Monument — 1400 Jefferson Dr SW, on Jefferson Drive SW at the corner of 14th Street NW, right by the bike racks — or activate your ticket in the app and board at whichever of the 18 stops is closest to you. From there, the day is yours to shape. Climb to the open-top deck for panoramic views of grand monuments, elegant neighborhoods and historic streets, settle in with the provided headphones for the recorded commentary, and hop off the moment something catches your eye; with frequent departures throughout the day, reboarding is easy. The Red Loop is the National Mall in one sweep. Stand face to face with Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial, take in the view across the Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument, and stand on the spot where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. Reflect at the World War II and Korean War Memorials, unwind by the water at the Tidal Basin, and pass the halls of power on Capitol Hill before the route threads the Smithsonian cluster — the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of the American Indian and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum are all steps from the stops, and every one of them is free to enter. The Blue Loop reaches beyond the Mall: the White House from Pennsylvania Avenue, and across the river to Arlington National Cemetery. Three audio-guided walking tours are included with your pass — Arlington Cemetery, the Tidal Basin and Georgetown — each professionally narrated so you can explore on foot with the story in your ear. With a 48-hour pass, a shuttle also links the National Mall with the Georgetown Waterfront, with stops near the National Geographic Museum: the easiest way to reach the neighborhood's shops, restaurants and Potomac River views without hunting for parking. Every ticket also includes one free Oval Office commemorative photo — present your ticket at the gift shop at 701 15th St NW, near the White House (included with 48-hour passes, one photo per ticket). And every ticket gives back: a portion of the fare supports the preservation of the National Mall's monuments and memorials, so your sightseeing helps keep the capital's icons standing for the travelers who come after you.
Redeem your voucher at
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20260
Stop #6 L'Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum, across from the Spy Museum in front of the US Postal Headquarters. You can also redeem with any driver at any stop along the route. Stop #1 Washington Monument is currently inaccessible.
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International Spy Museum
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Washington Monument
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Arrive back at
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Important: Stop #1 – Washington Monument is currently inaccessible.
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