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Washington DC Patriot Tour – Celebrate America (Private Vehicle)

About this experience

Honor America’s heroes on the Patriot Tour of Washington, DC – Celebrate America. This private 7-hour experience takes you beyond the typical city sights to explore the nation’s most powerful military memorials. Travel in comfort by minibus with a dedicated guide as you visit the World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam Veterans and Women’s Memorials, the Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) and Air Force Memorials, plus moving sites like the National Japanese American Memorial and the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial. Conclude with a stirring 3-hour visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where you can witness the Changing of the Guard. This deeply patriotic, customizable tour offers an unforgettable tribute to the courage and sacrifice that secured America’s freedom.

At a glance

  • Duration: 7 hr
  • Private experience

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Patriot Tour of Washington DC - Celebrate America
Mercedes Sprinter 13 Passenger: The vehicle for this tour option supports up to 13 passengers, so the price paid is for the vehicle
Pickup included
23 passenger bus
Mini Bus : The vehicle for this tour option supports up to 23 passengers, so the price paid is for the bus
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 7 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

  • Step on Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Driver and Guide Tips and Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

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 design, A Soldier's Journey, shows the story of a soldier who leaves his family, sees combat and the loss of comrades, and returns to his family after receiving medical care.

The World War II Memorial is a national memorial in the United States dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II

The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in West Potomac Park, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and just south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. It memorializes those who served in the Korean War (1950–1953).

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, commonly called the Vietnam Memorial, is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Vietnam War. The two-acre site is dominated by two black granite walls engraved with the names of those service members who died or remain missing as a result of their service in Vietnam and South East Asia during the war.

The Vietnam Women's Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the nurses and women of the United States who served in the Vietnam War. It depicts three uniformed women with a wounded male soldier to symbolize the support and caregiving roles that women played in the war as nurses and other specialists. It is part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

The United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) is a national memorial located in Arlington Ridge Park in Arlington County, Virginia. The memorial was dedicated in 1954 to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775.

The United States Air Force Memorial honors the service of the personnel of the United States Air Force and its heritage organizations. The Memorial is located in Arlington County, Virginia, on the former grounds of the Navy Annex near The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery.

The Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II is a National Park Service site to commemorate the contributions of American citizens of Japanese ancestry and their parents who patriotically supported the United States despite unjust treatment during World War II.

The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial is a memorial in Washington, D.C., which honors veterans of the armed forces of the United States who were permanently disabled during the course of their national service.

Arlington National Cemetery is the largest cemetery in the United States National Cemetery System, one of two maintained by the United States Army. Over 400,000 people are buried in its 639 acres. Arlington National Cemetery was established on May 13, 1864, during the American Civil War after Arlington Estate, the land on which the cemetery was built, was confiscated by the U.S. federal government from the private ownership of Confederate States Army General Robert E. Lee's family following a tax dispute over the property.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We will meet clients at the address provided to us and will contact them by mobile phone upon arrival

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Monumental Tours 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All Adults must have a government issued ID to enter Arlington National Cemetery
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible

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 7 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We will meet clients at the address provided to us and will contact them by mobile phone upon arrival
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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