About this experience
Explore Washington DC’s top landmarks and monuments on a 6-hour tour by deluxe touring coach with full narration from an expert guide. Stop at the White House, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and more. See 30+ sites with time to walk around about 10 of them with your guide, who shares the history and little-known facts about the nation’s capitol. Your guide will take you on an exclusive boat ride along the Potomac River from historic Georgetown from March/April 1st-Mid October. When the boat is operating, you will be taken to Georgetown Washington Harbor to purchase lunch at any of the several restaurants. When the boat is not operating, you will go to Pentagon City Mall for lunch.
Top Sites:
• The Capitol Building
• Martin Luther King Memorial
• World War II Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• The White House
• FDR Memorial
• Vietnam War Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Air Force Memorial
• Iwo Jima Memorial
• Potomac River Cruise
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- 4 hours tour from October 16 to March 25
- UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry to Air and Space Museum
- Pass by over 30+ top Washington DC Sites and Memorials
- Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (DC Wharf when ferry not operating)
- 6-Hr DC Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal River Cruise or Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials
- Complimentary Bottled Water in the summer
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- Bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating (Oct 17-March 25)
- Seasonal Boat Ride along the Potomac River (March 26-October 17)
- UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry to Washington Monument
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
- Transport by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry to African American Museum
Not included
- Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Itinerary and highlights
See the outside of the US Capitol
See the outside of the US White House.
See the memorial dedicated to our iconic civil rights leader.
See the World War II Memorial in all it's glory.
A beautiful memorial for the Korean War Memorial
The most visited sight in Washington DC.
See the memorial dedicated to our women serving during the Vietnam War.
Seasonal Potomac River Cruise included between March/April - Mid October (dates change seasonally).
UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry to Washington Monument.
UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry to Air and Space Museum
UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry to National African American History Museum.
Meeting and pickup information
- Bus stop is located at 790 Pennsylvania Avenue NW near the corner of 9th Street NW and close to the National Archives building. Look for a bus labeled "Signature Tours DC" or "DC Guided Tours" Please arrive no later than 9:30AM.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- DC Guided Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Ticket Upgrades: 1. Due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be valid for the next available day of travel after your tour. 2. Your attraction tickets will be valid for entry on the date and time assigned by the attraction, which will be noted on your entry ticket upon receipt. Date and time cannot be selected ahead of time, and we are unable to change the date and time assigned to you by the attraction. 3. The tour operator will send your ticket to you on the date of your scheduled tour. Tickets will be sent to travelers via WhatsApp. If you did not provide us with a valid WhatsApp phone number during checkout, please contact us prior to your tour date. 4. Attraction Tickets are non-refundable once issued to travelers. 5. Tickets are used for self-guided entry into the attractions. Entry is not a part of the guided tour experience and is for the traveler to use independently.
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
- Please Note: cherry blossoms are a seasonal highlight, and when the trees are not in bloom travelers will still be able to enjoy the 10+ memorial stops and sightseeing portion of the tour without the trees. Please be advised of this when booking preferred travel date.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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