All-Day Water Taxi Pass & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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45 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

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

1-Day Potomac Water Taxi Pass
Big Bus is the Official Tour Provider of the National Parks Service
Digital commentary of DC history and sights
Tours may be taken on separate days
24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Red Loop only

Itinerary

Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approximately)
    Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Red Loop
    11 stops
    28 Points of interest
    Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

    Operating Schedule: 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 partner of the National Park Service, Big Bus is the only tour operator allowed to stop at the front of the Cherry Blossom Festival during peak bloom. Hours of Operation - First Bus 9:00AM, Last Bus 4:30PM

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    Stop 1 - Washington Monument

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    Stop 2 - Natural History Museum

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    Stop 3 - National Japanese American Memorial

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    Stop 4 - US Capitol at Garfield Circle

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    600 Independence Ave SW

    Stop 5 - Air & Space Museum

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    Stop 6 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum

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    Stop 7 - The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise

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    Stop 8 - Smithsonian Metro

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    Stop 9 - Bureau of Engraving & Holocaust Musuem

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    Thomas Jefferson Memorial

    Stop 10 - Jefferson Memorial

  • 11

    Stop 11 - FDR and MLK Memorial

    • Potomac Water Taxi
    4 stops
    6 Points of interest
    Duration: 45 minutes

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

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    The Wharf DC

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

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    Georgetown

    3100 K St NW, Washington, DC

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    0 Cameron St/ Located behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center

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    145 National Plaza

Additional info

  • 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
  • Cherry Blossom Access - as the only provider permitted to stop at the Jefferson Memorial during the Festival, Big Bus takes you closer than any other tour to the heart of the bloom—no detours, no hassle.
Supplied by Big Bus Tours - USA
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Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Hop on Hop Off Buses
City Tours
Water Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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