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Highlights
Discover DC from all angles with our Deluxe Ticket + Wharf Boat Cruise combo. During the day, hop on our open-top sightseeing bus tour to see the Capital's famous landmarks from the top deck. Hop off to see iconic monuments and landmarks reflected in the Potomac River on the Wharf Boat Cruise. And by night you can join our Washington DC Night Tour, exploring the city as it becomes illuminated in evening lights.
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.
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
Pre-recorded Commentary
Available on all buses.
All tours feature pre-recorded commentary, available via complimentary headphones. Red and Blue Loop buses feature commentary in 8 different languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese. Yellow Loop buses feature pre-recorded commentary in English.
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.
Extra Hygiene Measures
The health and safety of our staff and customers is our number 1 priority, so we've introduced a number of enhanced health and safety measures. We are continuously following government advice and requirements of the local health authorities.
Free Mobile App
Now with live bus arrival times!
Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion to your sightseeing adventure. Our live bus arrival times feature lets you spend a little longer sipping that latte, browsing at the museum or taking that all-important selfie, so you can simply arrive 5 minutes early at the bus stop. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, live bus tracking, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers and more. Save memory-making minutes on your city adventure with Big Bus Tours.
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.
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Includes
- Day tours operating daily!
- 2-Day Ticket
- Hop on, hop off
- Open-top double-decker buses
- See all the top DC landmarks
- Recorded commentary in 8 languages
- Red Loop
- Blue Loop (American Heroes Shuttle)
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Wharf Boat Cruise (Weds–Sun only)
- Extra hygiene measures

Includes
- Day tours operating daily!
- 1-Day Ticket
- Hop on, hop off
- Open-top double-decker buses
- See all the top DC landmarks
- Recorded commentary in 8 languages
- Red Loop
- Blue Loop (American Heroes Shuttle)
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Wharf Boat Cruise (Weds–Sun only)
- Extra hygiene measures

Includes
- Day tours operating daily!
- 2-Day Ticket
- Open-top double-decker buses
- See all the top DC landmarks
- Recorded commentary in 8 languages
- Red Loop
- Blue Loop (American Heroes Shuttle)
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Extra hygiene measures

Includes
- Day tours operating daily!
- 1-Day Ticket
- Open-top double-decker buses
- See all the top DC landmarks
- Recorded commentary in 8 languages
- Red Loop
- Blue Loop (American Heroes Shuttle)
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Extra hygiene measures

Includes
- Day tours operating daily!
- Night tours operating Thurs–Sun
- 2-Day Ticket
- Open-top double-decker buses
- See all the top DC landmarks
- Recorded commentary in 8 languages
- Red Loop
- Blue Loop (American Heroes Shuttle)
- Night Tour
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Extra hygiene measures

Includes
- Night tours operating Thurs–Sun
- 2-Hour Night Tour
- Open-top double-decker buses
- See all the top DC landmarks
- Recorded commentary in 8 languages
- Authorized National Park Service Concessioner
- Extra hygiene measures