DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Washington DC’s top landmarks and monuments on a 6-hour tour by deluxe touring coach with full narration from an expert guide. Stop at the White House, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and more. See 100+ sites with time to walk around 10+ of them with your guide, who shares the history and little-known facts about the nation’s capitol. Your guide will take you on an exclusive boat ride along the Potomac River from historic Georgetown. In off-season when boat is not operating, you will visit Jefferson and Eisenhower Memorials instead. Top Sites: • The Capitol Building • Martin Luther King Memorial • World War II Memorial • Lincoln Memorial • The White House • FDR Memorial • Vietnam War Memorial • Korean War Memorial • Air Force Memorial • Iwo Jima Memorial • Potomac River Cruise • Jefferson Memorial (when boat not operating) • Eisenhower Memorial (when boat not operating) * Cherry Blossom trees (seasonal, typically late March-early April)
Inclusions
What's included
- UPGRADE: Upgrade to include a 2-hour Guided Capitol Hill Walk with U.S. Capitol Admission
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to Washington Monument
- *Bonus stops at Jefferson, Air Force, and/or Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating
- Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall in off-season)
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include 2-Hour Capitol Hill Walk with U.S. Capitol Admission
- Pass by over 50+ top DC Sites such as Washington Monument, Tidal Basin, Arlington Cemetery, & more
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
- 6Hr National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal Boat Cruise
- Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to the African American Museum
- 40-50 Minute Narrated Sightseeing Boat Cruise of Potomac River (seasonal mid-March to mid-October)
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include self-guided entry to the Air & Space Museum
What's not
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
Itinerary
Enjoy a guided tour of the National Mall top monuments and memorials. Make your way through the city via temperature-controlled coach bus, learning about sites you pass along the way. Travelers will have a chance to stop at 10 top sites for photos including the White House, US Capitol, MLK Jr Memorial, WWII Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, & more. Enjoy the views as your route passes by 20+ additional sites such as Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and many of the Smithsonians. Tour Stops: • National Archives • The U.S. Capitol • White House • Lincoln Memorial • WWII Memorial • MLK Memorial • Korean War Memorial • Lincoln Memorial • Vietnam Memorial • Vietnam Women Memorial • USMC Memorial
Stop outside US Capitol to explore area with guide and to take photos. See the heart of American democracy on Capitol Hill. **Upgrade option available at checkout to also include a 2-hour guided walk of Capitol Hill with ~90min Entry to the U.S. Capitol for those who would also like to visit the interior.
Stop at the White House for photos and to explore the area with your guide. See the iconic residence of the U.S. President and learn about its history and architecture while taking photos. Your guide will share stories and context about this symbol of American leadership.
Stop at the Lincoln Memorial. Visit the majestic monument honoring President Abraham Lincoln. Take in the grand architecture, learn about its history, and capture memorable photos of the iconic statue and Reflecting Pool.
Stop at the MLK Memorial. Discover the memorial dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring the Stone of Hope and inspiring inscriptions. Your guide will share insights about his life and legacy while you take in the serene setting and photos.
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.
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.
You will want to take lots of pictures at this memorial. Lots of gorgeous fountains.
You will get to see the Vietnam Veteran's Wall with all the history and view the names.
**Seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is also included with your tour (seasonally, approximately Mid March - mid October). During the months the ferry is not operating, extra stops will be added to tour to Jefferson Memorial, Air Force Memorial, as well as the Pentagon Mall for a lunch stop (lunch at own expense).
**Winter itinerary. When the Potomac River Cruise is not operating during the off-season, a 45-60 minute stop will be provided at the Pentagon Mall for lunch on own.
Stop at the Lincoln Memorial to walk around and take photos.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5A wonderful day at Capital City
It is educational and fun! Our tour guide Sally was knowledgeable and inspiring, and our driver Galfrey was friendly and helpful!
5Great day tour!
We had a wonderful time on this tour! You get tons of history and tour guides who make you feel seen and included even though you’re in a large group setting. I would strongly recommend this tour!
5DC-Day tour.
We enjoyed the tour very much. We had a great driver who was nice. Sally the guide did an awesome job and was knowledgeable and pleasant.
5Best DC Tour!
Tyrone and Chris were absolutely amazing! Super knowledgeable and spent the perfect amount of time at each stop and we were able to see everything that we wanted to see and more!
5Must see
Sally was very accommodating. Super tour.
5A fruitful day at the Capital
Our tour guide Sally is knowledgeable and helpful, her introduction is both educational and inspiring! Our driver Galfrey is so friendly and skilled that he knows that spot to drop off to capture the view. Best value for the tour! I would highly recommend it.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 8am U.S. Capitol upgrade option ONLY - Meets across the street from the Supreme Court on First Street NE. Please arrive 15 min before tour starts.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 40 travellers
- Operated by
- Signature Tours of DC
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Boat ride of Potomac River is seasonal (mid March - mid October). When the boat is not operating, you will visit the Jefferson Memorial, Air Force Memorial, and Eisenhower Memorial instead
- Ticket Upgrades: 1. Due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be valid for 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.
- 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.
How it compares in Washington DC
- Its from-price is 56% below the median of the 50 day trips we list in Washington DC.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 50.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Washington DC
Washington, DC is the US capital, a planned city on the Potomac, with a National Mall of monuments and museums and cherry trees in spring.
Washington was planned as a capital in the 1790s, with broad avenues radiating from the Capitol. The National Mall stretches from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, past the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool. Memorials to Jefferson, Franklin Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr stand around the Tidal Basin, where cherry trees bloom in late March or early April. The White House stands just north of the Mall.
Top-ranked sights in Washington DC: The White House, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial.
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