About this experience
See the very best of Washington DC in a single morning on this guided 3-hour National Mall bus tour. Travel comfortably on a climate-controlled coach while your knowledgeable local guide brings the city’s history, architecture, and landmarks to life.
This tour features 10 iconic stops where you’ll hop off the bus to walk, explore, and take photos of the most famous monuments and memorials:
White House (exterior)
U.S. Capitol (exterior)
Lincoln Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
World War II Memorial
FDR Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Vietnam Women’s Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
U.S. Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial
At each stop, enjoy 10–20 minutes to explore the area with your guide, take memorable photos, and hear stories that bring the history to life.
Upgrades: Enhance your tour experience with self-guided entry to the Washington Monument, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, or National Museum of African American History and Culture.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–4 hr
Plan your experience
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
- There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. DC can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
Local guides to help you plan
National Mall Guide for First Timers
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What is included
- Pass by sites including Washington Monument, National Archives, National Mall, Kennedy Center & more
- UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry to Air and Space Museum
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- 3-4 Hour Guided Washington DC Sightseeing Bus Tour
- UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry to Washington Monument
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Photo Stops at 10 Top Attractions including White House, MLK Memorial, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial
- UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry to African American Museum
Not included
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Itinerary and highlights
You will see the outside of our Nation's Capitol. This is a photo stop only.
You will get to see the outside of the White House. This is a photo stop only.
Stop at the World War II Memorial stands as a wonderful tribute to the lasting memories of those soldiers that fought in this war.
Stop at the Jefferson Memorial
A moving tribute to FDR.
A tribute to a legend that fought for civil rights for all.
You will get to walk up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and take pictures.
This is the most visited landmark in Washington, DC. Be ready to be moved.
This Memorial is a tribute to those that fought in the Korean War.
Pass by the Tidal Basin. Bonus: Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) travelers will have time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees. The official Cherry Blossom peak bloom dates are announced by the National Park Service closer to the dates.
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 the National African American History Museum.
UPGRADE: upgrade option available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to the Washington Monument for use following city tour. Tours will conclude at the Washington Monument for those who selected this upgrade option at checkout.
A tribute to our women soldiers who have served.
Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) travelers will have time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees during tour. The official Cherry Blossom peak bloom dates are announced by the National Park Service closer to the dates.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet us at 790 Pennsylvania Ave. NW near the National Archives Building. The tour bus will be located near the corner of 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW. Please look for the bus labeled "Signature Tours DC" or “DC Guided Tours” upon arrival. Please arrive no later than 9:30 AM.
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Buses are able to accommodate non-motorized/folding wheelchairs only
- There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. DC can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
- ATTRACTION TICKET UPGRADES (if purchased at checkout): 1. Due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be either be valid for same day or 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.
- Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) travelers will have time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees. The official Cherry Blossom peak bloom dates are announced by the National Park Service closer to the dates. 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.
- Animal Policy: We do not allow animals on our tours
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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