Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Red Loop (Route)

Operating Schedule: Meeting Point - Stop #1 Washington Monument (1400 Jefferson Drive SW). Suggested alternative stop - Stop #3 National Japanese American Memorial (415 New Jersey Ave NW)

As the Official Tour Provider of the National Parks Service, Big Bus offers unparalleled access to DC’s iconic monuments and memorials. A portion of each ticket sale contributes to the preservation of the National Mall.

1. 1400 Jefferson Dr SW
Stop 1 - Washington Monument

2. 10th Street Northwest & Constitution Avenue Northwest
Stop 2 - Natural History Museum

3. 415 New Jersey Ave NW
Stop 3 - National Japanese American Memorial

4. 2436 Rayburn House Office Bldg
Stop 4 - US Capitol at Garfield Circle

5. 600 Independence Ave SW
Stop 5 - Air & Space Museum

6. 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW
Stop 6 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum

7. 800 Maine Ave SW
Stop 7 - The Wharf & Potomac Boat Cruise

8. 1200 Independence Ave SW
Stop 8 - Smithsonian Metro

9. 266 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW
Stop 9 - Bureau of Engraving & Holocaust Museum

10. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Stop 10 - Jefferson Memorial

11. 121 West Basin Dr SW
Stop 11 - FDR and MLK Memorial

Points of Interest

• White House

• Tidal Basin

• Washington Monument

• National Mall

• National Museum of African American History and Culture

• National Cherry Blossom Festival

• U.S. Capitol

• Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

• Ford’s Theatre

• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

• Smithsonian American Art Museum

• Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

• Smithsonian Garden

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

• Art Museum of The Americas

• Department of the Interior Museum

• Lincoln Memorial

• Vietnam Veterans Memorial

• Korean War Veterans Memorial

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

• International Spy Museum

• National Museum of Women in the Arts

• Black Lives Matter Plaza

• Chinatown

• National Museum of the American Indian

• Union Station

• Arlington National Cemetery

Potomac Water Taxi (Route)

Operating Schedule: Departures start at the Wharf at 11:45am and occur every 30 minutes to one hour, depending on the day of the week.

1. The Wharf DC
Dock: Transit Pier, 950 Wharf St SW / Drop-Off: 950 Maine Ave SW

2. Georgetown
3100 K St NW, Washington, DC

3. 0 Cameron St
Located behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center

4. National Harbor
145 National Plaza

Points of Interest

• The Wharf DC

• Alexandria

• National Harbor

• Nationals Park

• Georgetown

• 1-Day Potomac Water Taxi Pass
• Official Tour Provider of the National Mall - a portion of every ticket goes to preservation
• Digital commentary of DC history and sights
• Tours may be taken on separate days
• 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Red Loop only

Discover Washington, DC in a manner that’s simple, thrilling, and entirely adaptable. Begin your adventure with a hop-on hop-off tour, offering panoramic views of the city from the open-top deck. You’ll pass iconic sites such as the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and the U.S. Capitol. Throughout the journey, captivating audio commentary reveals the stories behind these historic landmarks.

Disembark at any stop to explore, capture photos, or visit museums, then rejoin the tour when you’re ready to proceed. There’s no hurry—this tour progresses at your own pace.

Next, glide along the Potomac River with the DC Water Taxi and enjoy a serene, picturesque journey between The Wharf, Georgetown, National Harbor, and Old Town Alexandria, all while admiring stunning views of the skyline and famous landmarks from the water.

The best part? You can experience both the bus tour and the Water Taxi on the same day for a complete adventure or spread them over consecutive days for a more leisurely experience. It’s the ideal way to explore DC on your terms.

• Your Dollars in Action: A portion of every ticket helps preserve the National Mall’s iconic monuments and memorials—so your Big Bus tour supports America’s history for generations to come.
• For wheelchair access, please notify Big Bus 48 hours in advance

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