Washington DC Guided Day Tour
- Location:Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- Duration:6 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3411ALL
Take the most comprehensive guided tour of Washington DC there is! This tour combines a bus tour with short walks and either a private boat cruise on the Potomac River during spring and summer months, or a visit to Pentagon City Mall for lunch and shopping during the rest of the year.
Highlights
- Washington DC guided day tour
- Combines a bus tour with short walks in the nation's capital
- Enjoy a cruise on the Potomac River (March 15 to October 31)
- Stop for lunch and shopping at Pentagon City Mall (November 1 to March 14)
- See all the Washington DC monuments and memorials up close
- Guide will get off the bus with you and walk you through each attraction
- Want to also book a night tour? Click here!
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Other tours of DC either use a recording or their tour guide stays on the bus when you hop off. On this tour, the guide will get off the bus with you and walk you through each attraction, showing it to you in detail. The guide will also join you on the boat cruise (operates March 15 to October 31 only), so you will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the day. Outside of spring and summer (November 1 to March 14) you'll visit Pentagon City Mall for lunch and shopping.
During this tour, you'll see all the DC monuments and memorials up close and personal, and learn the history and trivia surrounding the US capital. It's great for kids and adults of all ages! This tour provides a great overview of the Washington DC if you have a limited time to visit.
Photo stops are made at major Washington DC monuments, and you'll be entertained and informed by the tour guide's expert commentary throughout the day.
Your guide will hop off the shuttle with you at every major attraction, including:
- US Capitol Building
- Washington Monument
- World War II Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
- FDR Memorial
- Boat Cruise Up the Potomac River
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial
- Korean Memorial
- Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima)
- The White House
- Arlington Cemetery
- FBI Building
- Washington Mall
- World War I Memorial
- Holocaust Museum
- The Pentagon
- Smithsonian Museums
- Congressional Office Buildings
- Theodore Roosevelt Island
- Kennedy Center
- Watergate Complex
- Georgetown University
- DC Waterfront
Schedule Details
Washington DC Guided Day Tour
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10:00am - Old Post Office Building, Washington DC
Please be ready at least 20 minutes prior to departure time
6 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 4:00pm
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Additional Information
- Guided city tour
- River cruise (operates March 15 to October 31)
- Bottled water
- Sandwiches and accouterments will be served on the boat (additional cost approx. $9 per person)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- The maximum number of passengers is 35
- Small carry-on bags are allowed although it is suggested that you leave your bags in your hotel room. Due to security concerns, the tour operator reserves the right to search any bags or purses you bring on board. Many of the attractions in Washington DC, are now equipped with metal detectors at the entrances. As a result, you will find you are better off without a bag or purse
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Due to time restrictions, you cannot go inside any of the monuments
- Sandwiches and accouterments will be served on the boat (additional cost approx. $9 per person)
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