DC: Water Taxi Unlimited Pass & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

3.8 (14 reviews) Washington DC, USA
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Duration45m - 1h 50m
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LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

Overview

Experience DC in a way that’s easy, exciting, and completely flexible. Start your journey on a hop-on hop-off tour to enjoy sweeping views of the city from the open-top deck. You’ll pass famous landmarks like the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and the U.S. Capitol. Along the way, engaging audio commentary shares the stories behind these historic sites.

Hop off at any stop to walk around, take photos, or visit museums, then hop back on when you’re ready to continue. There’s no rush—this tour moves at your pace.

Then cruise along the Potomac River with the DC Water Taxi and enjoy a relaxing, scenic ride between The Wharf, Georgetown, National Harbor, and Old Town Alexandria while taking in beautiful views of the skyline and iconic landmarks from the water.

The best part? You can enjoy both the bus tour and the Water Taxi on the same day for a full adventure or spread them out over consecutive days for a more relaxed experience. It’s the perfect way to explore DC your way.

What's included

  • Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
  • Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Digital commentary of DC history and sights
  • Tours may be taken on separate days
  • 1-Day Potomac Water Taxi Pass with unlimited stops
  • 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Red Loop only
  • Food & Drinks

What to expect

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Red Loop

Meeting Point - Stop #1 Washington Monument (1400 Jefferson Drive SW). Recommended alternative stop - Stop #3 National Japanese American Memorial (415 New Jersey Ave NW)

As the Official Tour Provider of the National Parks Service, Big Bus gets you closer than anyone else to DC's iconic monuments and memorials. A portion of every ticket goes to the preservation of the National Mall.

  1. Stop 1 - Washington Monument
  2. Stop 2 - Natural History Museum
  3. Stop 3 - National Japanese American Memorial
  4. Stop 4 - US Capitol at Garfield Circle
  5. Stop 5 - Air & Space Museum
  6. Stop 6 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum
  7. Stop 7 - The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise
  8. Stop 8 - Smithsonian Metro
  9. Stop 9 - Bureau of Engraving & Holocaust Musuem
  10. Stop 10 - Jefferson Memorial
  11. Stop 11 - FDR and MLK Memorial
Potomac Water Taxi

Departures begin at the Wharf at 11:45am and will depart every 30 minutes to one hour depending on the day of the week.

  1. Dock: Transit Pier, 950 Wharf St SW / Drop-Off: 950 Maine Ave SW
  2. 3100 K St NW, Washington, DC
  3. 0 Cameron St/ Located behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center
  4. 145 National Plaza

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your Dollars in Action: A portion of every ticket helps preserve the National Mall’s iconic monuments and memorials—so your Big Bus tour supports America’s history for generations to come.
  • For wheelchair access, please notify Big Bus 48 hours in advance
  • Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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