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Highlights
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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Wharf Boat Cruise
Enjoy the 45 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
Hop-on, Hop-off
Explore Washington DC at your own pace.
Make the most of your time in Washington DC with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours. Explore the capital city's sights at your own pace - simply hop off the bus at any of our conveniently located stops, and rejoin when you're ready. Please note: tickets valid for more than 1 day must be used across consecutive days.
Pre-recorded Commentary
Available on all buses.
All buses feature pre-recorded commentary, available via complimentary headphones. Languages include English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese
Red Loop
Hop on for a tour of DC's top sights
Our Red Loop journeys through the heart of Washington DC, passing famous landmarks like the White House, Capitol Hill, Jefferson Memorial, Smithsonian Castle, and many more. Sit back and relax on our open-top buses while our virtual guides share facts and stories about the capital, or hop on and hop off to explore at your own pace – our stops are positioned at key points of interest throughout the city. For more detailed stop and scheduling information, see our Red Loop Timetable.
Bike Rental Offer
Discover DC on two wheels with Unlimited Biking.
Rent a bike for one hour and get an additional hour free with Unlimited Biking. Rental includes bike, helmet, basket, lock, roadside assistance and an illustrated map featuring key routes and attractions. Bike rental is $10 an hour per person. Bikes are to be collected and dropped off at Unlimited Biking Washington DC (998 Maine Avenue SW, Washington DC 20024). On arrival please present your ticket (issued by BBT staff member), your passport or ID card, and a credit card. Please note: all guests must be able to ride their own bike. No guest under the age of 18 will be supplied with a bike without the consent of an accompanying adult (18+).
Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
Big Bus Tours gets you closest to meaningful monuments and memorials.
Big Bus Washington DC is 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 meaningful monuments and memorials.
See all the top Landmarks
Our carefully designed sightseeing tours take you closest to the Washington DC's famous landmarks.
Take in the neo-classical grandeur of the USA's capital city with Big Bus. We'll take you to all the famous landmarks, including The White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, National Cathedral, and many more. Sit back, relax and capture the sights from our open-top double-deckers, or hop off to explore and visit the city's world-renowned attractions.
Free Mobile App
Now with live bus arrival times!
Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion to your sightseeing adventure. Our new live bus arrival times feature shows you exactly where the bus is along the route, along with an ETA for your nearest stop! This gives you the freedom to make the most of your time exploring. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, stop images, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers and more. Save memory-making minutes on your city adventure with the Big Bus Tours App!
Check Service
Plan ahead for your tour with our service updates
Visit our Service Information Page for up-to-date information about our current service.
Flexible Ticket
If your circumstances change and you need to amend your ticket, we’ll need to know at least 72 hours before your tour.
The quickest way to make changes to your booking is by downloading the Big Bus Tours app and chatting with our friendly Customer Service team.
Our Washington DC Sightseeing Routes
Experience Washington DC's most famous landmarks and attractions with Big Bus Tours. You'll enjoy unique, top-deck views of the capital's best sights, including the White House, Capitol Hill, Jefferson Memorial, Smithsonian Castle, and many more.
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- 2-hour pass for Day Tours
- 2-hour Sunset Tour
- Red Loop
- Pink Loop (Cherry Blossom Tour)
- Bike rental offer
- Hotel Shuttle (morning only)
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
Includes
- 3-Day Ticket
- Hop on, hop off
- Red Loop
- Pink Loop (Cherry Blossom Tour)
- One Way Monuments Water Taxi
- Bike rental offer
- Great Extras - discounts for attractions and shopping!
- Hotel Shuttle (morning only)
- 25% off Sunset Tour
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
Includes
- 2-Day Ticket
- Hop on, hop off
- Red Loop
- Pink Loop (Cherry Blossom Tour)
- One Way Monuments Water Taxi
- Bike rental offer
- Great Extras - discounts for attractions and shopping!
- Hotel Shuttle (morning only)
- 25% off Sunset Tour
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
Includes
- 1-Day Ticket
- Hop on, hop off
- Red Loop
- Pink Loop (Cherry Blossom Tour)
- Bike rental offer
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
Includes
- 2-hour Sunset Tour
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner