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Grand Tour of Washington, D.C.

About this experience

The Half-Day Grand Sightseeing Tour of Washington DC is your premier sightseeing tour to see all the monuments, museums and memorials located in the Capital area. It has been designed as a comprehensive tour package for first-time or returning visitors who want to get the full picture of the city. You'll be treated to 4hrs of a live narrated bus trip with an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Pass many historic sites including Arlington National Cemetery, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, National Archives, and more. You'll be able to get off the bus and explore 8 major DC attractions.

Stop by 8 Attractions:
• White House (outside South Front for photos)
• US Capitol
• Franklin Roosevelt Memorial
• Martin Luther King Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Vietnam Memorial
• Nurses Memorial

Bonus: Upgrade option available at checkout for those who would like to extend their half day city tour into full day tour to include a visit to Mount Vernon.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr–4 hr

Choose your tour option

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City Tour + Mount Vernon
UPGRADE OPTION: An extended version of the Half Day City Tour to also include a visit to George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Duration: 8 hours: Full-Day Tour (Half Day City Tour extended to include a visit to Mount Vernon). 8 hours.
City Tour Only - Day Option
Trivia Game: Onboard Trivia Game offered through this Daytime City Tour option only.
Duration: 4 hours: Duration is approximately 3-4 hours.
Half-Day City Tour ONLY: Half-Day Washington DC Sightseeing City Tour only. Duration 3-4 hours. Daytime Option.

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr–4 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr–4 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Professional Guide with Live Narration
  • Stop at 8 top attractions including White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial & more
  • See top Monuments, Museums and Memorials in the Capital area
  • Bonus: If booking travel dates in early April, travelers may be able to see Cherry Blossoms in bloom
  • Half-Day Day Grand Sightseeing Narrated Minibus Tour of Washington DC
  • Your Guide will ask you trivia questions throughout tour for a chance to win prizes (Day Tour Only)

Not included

  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Itinerary and highlights

stop by north front and drive by the south front

stop and visit and talk about it

drive by and talk about it

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stop and visit and talk about it

drive around and talk about it

drive by and view from most of the stops.

drive through and talk about it

view and talk about it

stop and visit and talk about it

view it and talk about it

stop by the west front and view other memorials around

stop and visit and talk about

drive by and talk about it

View at the west front of the capitol

view and talk about it

drive by and talk about it

view the north and the south side

stop and visit and talk about it

view and talk about

drive by and talk about it

drive by and talk about it

view and talk about it

drive by and talk about it

stop and visit and talk about it

stop and visit and talk about it

drive by it and talk about it

drive by and talk about it

View and talk about

View at the White House stop and talk about it

View at the north front of the White House stop and talk about

Drive by and talk about it

View and talk about it

View and talk about it

Drive by south and the north sides of World War One memorial and Pershing park

View and talk about it

View and talk about it

Drive by World War Two memorial and talk about. If you are WWll Veteran and want us to stop at the memorial, please talk to the tour guide and we will stop for you at the memorial for up to 15 minutes.

Select Upgrade Option at checkout to extend your Half-Day Guided DC City Tour into a Full-Day City Tour with guided visit to George Washington's famous home, Mount Vernon.

The National World War I Memorial is a national memorial commemorating the service rendered by members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I. The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the World War I Centennial Commission to build the memorial in Pershing Park, located at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. The park, which has existed since 1981, also contains the John J. Pershing General of the Armies commemorative work. In January 2016, the design commission selected the submission "The Weight of Sacrifice", by a team consisting of Joseph Weishaar, Sabin Howard, Phoebe Lickwar, and GWWO Architects, as the winning design,[1] which is expected to be completed by 2024.[2]

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Located to the south of the National Mall, the national memorial is set in a park-like plaza, with large columns framing a mesh tapestry depicting the site of the Normandy landings, and sculptures and bas-reliefs arrayed in the park. Architect Frank Gehry designed the memorial and Sergey Eylanbekov sculpted the bronze statues of Eisenhower in various settings. The memorial's tapestry artist was Tomas Osinski, and the inscription artist, Nicholas Waite Benson.
On October 25, 1999, the United States Congress created the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and charged it with creating "...an appropriate permanent memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower...to perpetuate his memory and his contributions to the United States." The preliminary design proved controversial. After several years of hearings and several design changes by Gehry, final design approvals were given in 2017, when dignitaries held a groundbreaking ceremony at the four-acre site.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Departure Point: Please meet Zohery Tours Bus in front of the main entrance of the Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington DC 20001 Directions: Three blocks from Union Station Metro

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Zohery Tours International, Inc

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr–4 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 2–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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