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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour
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- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Experience the sights and sounds of Washington, DC in one day on this guided walking and riding sightseeing tour around the nation’s capital. Visit the city’s historic, iconic landmarks and monuments, like the White House, the United States Capitol, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial. See and learn about the memorials of famous American leaders who helped shape the United States, like Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Martin Luther King, Jr., to name a few. Includes a seasonal Potomac River cruise.
- Hop off for guided walks around the US Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial
- Learn about the sights you see from your knowledgeable guide
- Travel aboard state-of-the-art luxury 30-passenger coach
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This tour’s river cruise and guided walking portions provide extra photo ops and insight.
What's Included
- Transport by luxury bus - closed-top or glass-top/open-top bus
- English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
- On-board narration
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
U.S. Navy Memorial
Start time
10:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Meet the guide and the rest of the tour group at a central meeting point.
From the comfort of an air-conditioned coach, drive past the White House, the many Smithsonian museums, the National Mall and much more. Enjoy an entertaining and educational narrative from the expert local guide, with frequent photo-op stops of the historic and iconic landmark locations.
Also, experience guided walks around the United States Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Along the way, learn about the history of these famous monuments and examine them up close.
This tour also features a scenic, seasonal boat cruise along the Potomac River (March 15 to October 16). We'll spend some time at beautiful Georgetown Waterfront Park for a lunch break, and after this, we re-board the bus to visit the Iwo Jima Memorial - with spectacular views of Arlington Cemetery and the Washington, D.C. landscape.
The tour concludes back at the original departure point.
From the comfort of an air-conditioned coach, drive past the White House, the many Smithsonian museums, the National Mall and much more. Enjoy an entertaining and educational narrative from the expert local guide, with frequent photo-op stops of the historic and iconic landmark locations.
Also, experience guided walks around the United States Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Along the way, learn about the history of these famous monuments and examine them up close.
This tour also features a scenic, seasonal boat cruise along the Potomac River (March 15 to October 16). We'll spend some time at beautiful Georgetown Waterfront Park for a lunch break, and after this, we re-board the bus to visit the Iwo Jima Memorial - with spectacular views of Arlington Cemetery and the Washington, D.C. landscape.
The tour concludes back at the original departure point.
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
White House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National World War II Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jefferson Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Georgetown Waterfront Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Potomac River
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Small carry-on bags are allowed, however it is recommended that you ravel lightly. 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 equipped with metal detectors at the entrances. Traveling without bags or purses is recommended
- Infants must sit on laps
- No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
- The boat cruise is seasonal from March 15 to October 15
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Traveler Tips
Be prepared for walking on the tour as many of the monuments requires getting off the coach and getting there by foot.
Reviews
4.5
1,740 reviews
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Learning about American History
amy_r, Jun 2023
The Lincoln Memorial and the presentation given by the tour guide. The entire tour was memorable. especially for people from another country. This review is being given, not by the person who purchased that tour, but by her guest,
Our Guided Tour of DC
Carrie_Y, Jun 2023
We enjoyed visiting all of the memorials. It was very moving to experience these sites. Our favorite was the Lincoln Memorial. The boat ride was relaxing and enjoyable as well. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Don’t miss Paul and Calvin’s tour!
Christopher_R, Jun 2023
The details our guide, Paul, shared with us as well as fantastic jokes!
Our driver, Calvin, was very kind and thoughtful. He had a good sense of humor as well.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Great tour!
Theresa_L, Jun 2023
Dion 13 was super knowledgeable. He prepped us on what was to happen and how to keep on time. He knew extra quirky information and was entertaining. Van was cool and comfy. We were so glad we took this tour!
Poor Sign In Misdirected from Full Day Tour.
Judith_H, Jun 2023
Did not get on the tour due to poor sign in. I was diverted to a different tour which was a complete disappointment. Tour guides should announce and confirm what tour is being conducted to passengers before leaving the pickup location.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi, We are sorry this happened. The sign-in process is digital and in - person staff should only have diverted you if the ticket you provided did not scan into our system. Did our staff member scan your ticket upon arrival? Please contact us as soon as possible with your booking information so we can assist.
High Level visit historical sites
Daniel_R, Jun 2023
Visit to all memorial with great guide. Unfortunately, during the Potomac cruise we didn’t hear the guide comments very well.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
We are sorry you didn't enjoy the boat cruise. We will talk with our boat partner about improving this.
Take the tour so you don’t miss out by driving
Norm_D, Jun 2023
The volume of people that visit Washington on a daily visit. The traffic was insane getting there and driving in Washington itself was stressful. We were really glad we took the tour to see all the main attractions, park our car and enjoy the ride. It is really the way to go if seeing the city for the first time like we were and it wasn’t even the height of tourist season yet.
Fabulous!
Myroslav_M, Jun 2023
Loved the tour! It was so interesting and engaging, and the tour guide was so amiable. Would recommend everyone to try it!
Our United States history
Luisa_B, Jun 2023
The Lincoln memorial. We like this tour because take you to most of the important monuments and memorials in one day with all the history.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your tour! How could we make this a five star experience? Please email or message us at usaguidedtours.com
My wife booked this tour...
Nikhil_R, Jun 2023
My wife booked this tour for my birthday on 6/2/2023. Our tour guide was Evan and our driver was Maggie. Both did a phenomenal job. Evan not only had a wealth of knowledge about DC, but also made the tour funny and fun. Maggie handled the crazy traffic with ease and got us to each destination perfectly. I would highly recommend a tour with them anytime.
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