Explore Washington DC with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus ticket. See the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and more. Plus, enjoy a river cruise along the Potomac River.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 1 day: Check availability to see starting times.
Host or greeter: English
Audio guide included: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese

Highlights

Explore Washington DC at your own pace
Admire the views of iconic landmarks from an open top bus
Cruise along the Potomac River to see the city from the water
See the White House, Capitol Hill, Washington Monument, and more

Full description

Enjoy a full day of exploring with your 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket. With an open-top roof, you’ll get amazing views of the White House, Capitol Hill, Jefferson Memorial, and more. Learn about the city’s most magnificent landmarks with an onboard audio guide. Hop-off at the wharf to enjoy your 2-way Potomac River cruise onboard the city water taxi. You can cruise along the water to see the John F. Kennedy Center, the Washington Monument, Arlington Memorial Bridge, and more before hopping back on the bus to continue your day. Your ticket gives you access to the city's 2 routes, giving you the freedom to hop-off and explore at your own pace. Your ticket also includes 1-hour bike rental, so you can get off the tourist trail and discover more of the city.

Includes

24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket
Potomac River Water Taxi
1-hour free bike rental
Entertaining audio commentary with complimentary headphones
Live bus tracking and arrival times via the free Big Bus Tours App
Covid-19 enhanced safety and hygiene practices

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

You can join the tour at any of the stops along the route, or at the local suppliers manned location: 700 L'Enfant Plaza SW. Stop locations can be found on the local suppliers free Big Bus Tours mobile app.

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What to bring

Passport or ID card
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Pets
Food and drinks in the vehicle

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3.5 /5

based on 11 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3/5
Transportation
3/5
Value for money
4/5

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Great way to see The National Mall sites at your own pace,

April 27, 2022

Tidal basin was closed and I had only one day to spend there. Water cruise was average because the boat did not have an upper deck and outdoor seating was extremely limited, both in the front and the back of the boat

April 5, 2022

April 2, 2022

Washington DC: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus with River Cruise

Washington DC: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus with River Cruise

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