About this experience
Explore Washington DC on this Full Day Guided Bus, Walking, and Boat Tour.
Start your day with a 2-hour Guided Walking Tour through Capitol Hill where you'll pass by the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and Senate Office buildings. Travelers will be provided Entry into US Capitol to see a minimum of 3 rooms which may include the Crypt, Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, Old Supreme Court Chamber, or Old Senate Chamber.
Following Capitol Hill, enjoy a guided Bus Tour and make stops outside 10+ top monuments including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and pass by sites including Washington Monument, Tidal Basin, and more.
There is a lunch break roughly halfway through the day (own expense).
Tour also features a scenic seasonal boat cruise along the Potomac River (typically mid March to mid October). When the boat is not operating, extra stops will be added to Jefferson Memorial, Air Force Memorial and Pentagon Mall.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Capitol Hill Restaurants Guide
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Capitol Hill Walking Tour Guide
Plan a Capitol Hill walk around the U.S. Capitol with clear advice on entry, free guided tours, reservations, security screening, accessibility, transit, and timing.
National Mall Guide for First Timers
A first-timer’s National Mall guide reveals the smartest route, best early stops, and one mistake to avoid before you set out.
What is included
- Seasonal Potomac River Cruise (typically mid-March to mid-October)
- Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall in off-season)
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- Full Day Comprehensive Bus, Walking, and Boat Tour of Washington DC
- Sightseeing City Bus Tour of Washington DC
- *Bonus stops at Jefferson, Airforce, and Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
- Entry into US Capitol
- 2-Hour Walking Tour of Capitol Hill, pass by Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Senate Buildings
Not included
- Lunch (stop for lunch provided, at own expense)
Itinerary and highlights
2-Hour entry into the US Capitol Building
Photo stop outside the White House for photos and to explore the area. The National Mall, FBI, Department of Justice, Department of Labor,
The Washington Monument, Eisenhower Memorial, Smithsonian Museum
The Bureau of Engraving, The Holocaust Museum, The Department of Agriculture
Cherry Blossom trees, Tidal Basin lake,
Lincoln Memorial
Potomac River
Vietnam war memorial, the Department of Interior, The Federal Reserve
Arlington Cemetery
Boat ride and lunch
Pass by the Library of Congress
Pass by the Supreme Court building
Guided Walk of Capitol Hill
Meeting and pickup information
- Meets across the street from the Supreme Court on First Street NE. Please arrive 15 min before tour starts.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Signature Tours of DC
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- we have infant seat for rent $50
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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