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

3.7 (13 reviews) 45 min – 1 h 50 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min – 1 h 50 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Big Bus Tours - USA

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Food & Drinks

Itinerary

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.

Stop 1

Stop 1 - Washington Monument
Stop 2

Stop 2 - Natural History Museum
Stop 3

Stop 3 - National Japanese American Memorial
Stop 4

Stop 4 - US Capitol at Garfield Circle
Stop 5

Stop 5 - Air & Space Museum
Stop 6

Stop 6 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum
Stop 7

Stop 7 - The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise
Stop 8

Stop 8 - Smithsonian Metro
Stop 9

Stop 9 - Bureau of Engraving & Holocaust Musuem
Stop 10

Stop 10 - Jefferson Memorial
Stop 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.

Stop 1

Dock: Transit Pier, 950 Wharf St SW / Drop-Off: 950 Maine Ave SW
Stop 2

3100 K St NW, Washington, DC
Stop 3

0 Cameron St/ Located behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center
Stop 4

145 National Plaza

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

Guests may activate ticket in two ways:

1. Redeem via Big Bus app

Download the Big Bus app from the App Store or Google Play. Open the app and tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking.

2. Redeem Voucher at Meeting Point

BIG BUS HOP-ON HOP-OFF: Redeem ticket at Stop #1 – Washington Monument, or with the driver at any route stop.

CITY EXPERIENCES WATER TAXI: Please present your Water Taxi confirmation at any City Experiences ticket booth to receive your boarding pass (The Wharf, Georgetown, National Harbor, and Old Town Alexandria)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.