Premium Ticket + Wharf Boat Cruise

Discover the sights of Washington DC with our 2-day Premium Ticket and Wharf Boat Cruise. Travel along the Potomac River to see the city’s famous monuments and landmarks, with stunning reflective views of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and more.
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Discover the sights of Washington DC with our 2-day Premium Ticket and Wharf Boat Cruise. Travel along the Potomac River to see the city’s famous monuments and landmarks, with stunning reflective views of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and more.
This ticket is currently unavailable.
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    From US$80.00
  • Child 3-12 years
    From US$64.00
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Wharf Boat Cruise
Wharf Boat Cruise
This water taxi offers direct routes between the Wharf, Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria and National Harbor. Before you board the boat cruise you need to collect your boarding pass from the ticket booth on the dock. Please arrive 20-30 minutes early to allow time for this.
Location: Dock: Transit Pier, 950 Wharf St SW (Pedestrian access only). Located between Blair Alley SW & 9th St SW. Drop-Off: 950 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC

Routes

  • Red Loop

    With pre-recorded commentary.

    • Operates 10:00am - 5:00pm
    • Frequency: 20 mins
    See full timetable
  • Sunset Tour

    Discover the sights of Washington DC illuminated by sunset on our panoramic Sunset Tour.

    • Operates 7:00pm
    • Frequency: one tour per evening
    See full timetable
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FAQs
Do I need to choose a date for my tour?
Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.
Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?
You can purchase tickets either on this website, on the bus, from a uniformed member of Big Bus Washington DC's staff, at most hotels, or by calling us directly. Please note that for hygiene reasons we are unable to accept cash payments.
What time do tours start and how often do buses run?
Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.
Where can I start the tour?
You can join the tour from any stop. To find the closest stop to you, please visit our Find A Bus Stop page.
How long does the tour take?
Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the duration of our tours.
Tell me about the Big Bus Tour of Washington DC
Big Bus Tours Washington DC offers unmissable sightseeing tours of the nation's capital city on open-top, double-decker buses. Passing all the most famous landmarks and attractions, Big Bus Tours also feature entertaining and informative pre-recorded commentary, provided by digital guides available in several languages through complimentary headphones distributed when you board the bus. You can hop on and off the bus as much as you like, from conveniently located stops. Big Bus Tours Washington DC is also the authorized interpretive transportation services concessioner of the National Park Service and National Mall & Memorial Parks. As the official sightseeing tour of the National Mall & Memorial Parks, Big Bus Tours gets you closer to the monuments and memorials that are meaningful to you and the nation.

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