Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + Boat Cruise
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Board your glamourous, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial for one of the best bus tours in Washington DC! Expanding on our popular Highlights Tour, this six-hour excursion also includes a lunch break and the opportunity to travel through the Tidal Basin. See the very best of Washington DC in one day! Enjoy guided walks around the U.S. Capitol Building, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and more! For a unique experience, this tour includes a leisurely seasonal (Apr 1 to Sep 30) cruise on the Potomac River! In winter, we get to explore the Pentagon City. Upgrade to our convertible tour bus for a unique sightseeing experience with an open-air view when weather permits, and a climate-controlled, glass-top roof for comfort during sudden weather changes!
Inclusions
What's included
- Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (seasonal: April 1 to September 30)
- Upgrade to glass-top bus available
- English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary
Starts/Ends
Guided Walking Tour of the U.S. Capitol Building (outside only)
Guided Walking Tour of the White House (outside only)
Guided Walking Tour of WWII Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of FDR Memorial
SEASONAL (Apr 1 - Sep 30); in the warmer months, guests enjoy a boat cruise on the Potomac River and can purchase lunch and explore Georgetown.
SEASONAL (Oct 1 - Mar 31); The Pentagon City; lunch break & free time.
Guided Walking Tour of MLK Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of Korean War Veterans Memorial
See the iconic memorial up close!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Cruise gives a different more laid back perspective to DC
We were there in July of 2024 and it was so beastly hot. The boat cruise was comfortable and interesting and there are several restaurants convenient to the marina so we weee able to get into some AC afterward. I’ll never go to DC in the summer again though.
5Great experience . Was able to see so much in one day.
We walk about 4 miles on the trail. It is alright with me. But it needs to be known . Some places offer free lunch. When you talk about lunch, I thought lunch was included.
5Book with Nick! Nick...
Book with Nick! Nick knows Washington and delivers. The tour was incredible and he knows so much, the details and the highlights. Nick delivered important information with clarity and hos own brand of humor. Thank you so much from the Tucson couple.
5Fantastic tour
This was a very thorough and informative tour. Our guide was VERY knowledgeable in our history. This is a great way to see the monuments in one day!
5Exceptional Tour!
Tour was AMAZING. And Nick was outstanding. My first time in Washington DC, my husband's second. It was an amazing experience. Learned so much. Already planning our second visit.
5Very helpful and informative
Very informative. They took us around to see a few highlights we would have missed if we had toured on our own.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- For either the Discover DC Guided Bus Tour (6349touronly) or the Upgrade: Glass-Top/Convertible (TG4) departure @ 10 AM: Look for the tour greeter near the tall, white flagpoles on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza (between 7th & 9th Streets) outside the Archives metro.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 55 travellers
- Operated by
- USA Guided Tours
- 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
- Small carry-on bags are allowed, however it is recommended that you travel 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
- Due to time restrictions, you cannot go inside any of the monuments, however you can spend about 15-20 minutes at each stop to enjoy up-close views
- No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
How it compares in Washington DC
- Its from-price is 10% below the median of the 158 city tours we list in Washington DC.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 158.
- 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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