Washington DC Essential: 2-Day Tour and Monuments Water Taxi
Highlights
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Enjoy panoramic views of Washington DC as captivating commentary and music transport you throughout United States history
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Make the most of your trip by hopping off and back on at any stop around the National Mall
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Hop off the bus to explore the Lincoln Memorial and get up close with Honest Abe
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Admire the Martin Luther King and FDR memorials against the beautiful scenery of Washington DC's tidal basin
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Pay your respects to US veterans and notable historical figures at Arlington National Cemetery
Summary
Discover DC with a hop-on hop-off tour of the nation's capital. See the Lincoln Memorial, White House, and Washington Memorial, and even cruise along the Potomac River.
Tour info
Duration
2 days
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Discover the rich history and daily life of Washington DC as you embark on the Big Bus Washington DC - Discover Ticket. This Hop on Hop off tour is the perfect introduction to the capital, allowing you to immerse yourself in its iconic sights and landmarks. Hop on the open-top double-decker bus and journey through the city's history, passing by the Lincoln Memorial, White House, US Capitol building, Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and more.
With the freedom to hop off at any stop and explore further, you can create your own personalized itinerary. Take in panoramic views of the city and listen to the captivating commentary that brings United States history to life. Marvel at the Martin Luther King and FDR memorials against the beautiful backdrop of Washington DC's tidal basin. Pay your respects to US veterans and notable historical figures at Arlington National Cemetery. With unlimited hop on and hop off access for the duration of your ticket, make the most of your trip.
Enjoy iconic DC views with a 45-minute, one-way Water Taxi along the Potomac River to see DC's famous monuments and landmarks, with stunning reflective views of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and more.
With the freedom to hop off at any stop and explore further, you can create your own personalized itinerary. Take in panoramic views of the city and listen to the captivating commentary that brings United States history to life. Marvel at the Martin Luther King and FDR memorials against the beautiful backdrop of Washington DC's tidal basin. Pay your respects to US veterans and notable historical figures at Arlington National Cemetery. With unlimited hop on and hop off access for the duration of your ticket, make the most of your trip.
Enjoy iconic DC views with a 45-minute, one-way Water Taxi along the Potomac River to see DC's famous monuments and landmarks, with stunning reflective views of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and more.
What’s included?
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Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off throughout ticket validity -
Multilingual pre-recorded audio commentary -
Free Wi-Fi on-board and Headphones -
Bike Rental Offer -
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Things to know
Before you book
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Flexible ticket: we will accept your ticket up to 14 Days from the date booked
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Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators
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Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
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Fleet are 100% wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
Before you go
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Redeem voucher at any stop with a Big Bus staff member
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Stops directions, Bus live-tracking and more on Big Bus App
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Get free Headphones or use your own
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Redemption information
Redeem vouchers at Stop # 1 - Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE (Bus passenger pick-up in front of station)
Download the Big Bus Tours app to track bus arrivals in real time.
The City Experiences Water Taxi operates daily (closed Jan–Feb).
Departs from The Wharf (Transit Pier, 950 Wharf St SW) at 12:30, 14:30 & 16:30.
Departs The Dock at Georgetown (3100 K St NW) at 13:30, 15:30 & 17:30.
Present your booking confirmation to a Big Bus Tours representative before boarding the Water Taxi.
Ticket valid for a one-way journey only.
About operator:
Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.
We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.
We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.
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