See the best of Washington DC by bus and on foot on a 4-hour highlights tour that takes in some of the most iconic monuments of the United States. Pass by the White House, and go to the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. Remember fallen heroes, and more.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

See the best of Washington DC from on board a modern luxury bus
Marvel at iconic monuments, such as the Korean and Vietnam War memorials
Get up close to the White House and Capitol Building
Learn the history of America and its famous residents from the live guide
Enjoy free refreshments along the way

Full description

Take a fully-narrated tour of Washington DC to see the best of the nation’s capital in just 4 hours. Traveling by comfortable, modern air-conditioned coach, you will drive past some of the most iconic monuments, stepping off the bus at strategic points for a closer look. The tour takes a loop from the United States Navy Memorial, stopping at memorable sites, such as the Vietnam Memorial, US Capitol Building and Lincoln Memorial. An experienced guide will explain every significant detail of each monument and memorial, and give you the most comprehensive and intimate tour experience DC has to offer. Marvel at the many Smithsonian museums, National Mall, Freedom Plaza, and much more from on board the bus. Then, learn the history of the White House, Capitol Building, FDR Memorial, and Martin Luther King Memorial during short guided walks.

Includes

Guided bus tour
Live commentary
Walking tours of major monuments
Transportation by luxury tour bus
Complimentary bottled water on the bus

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must bring your own headphones

Meeting point

Meet at the United States Navy Memorial

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Important information

Know before you go

Departure time: 10:00 AM
Please note that live tour guide narration is provided in English only
For Spanish and Mandarin languages, you must download the Tour Buddy App

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 30 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.9/5

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We had an amazing experience with Terry the guide and Tony the driver. the guide informed us that they also work out of New York and will be implementing convertible vehicles. we'll be gladly booking one of those once the chance arises. We would definitely recommend this. Great experience and also affordable

August 22, 2021

My husband and I loved our tour! Joey was an excellent tour guide who shared numerous fascinating stories about the history of the area, people, and events. She even took photos of us with our camera. Tony was a wonderful driver who made us feel safe as we travelled through the city. We are so glad we chose this tour. Well worth the price!!

January 6, 2020

Enjoyed every highlight on the tour but was not the guide as much.

The guide was knowledgeable but had an annoying habit of addressing the group as “my friends” repetitively and it was so frequent it became annoying. After about the 20th time in 15 minutes I was irritated with it and actually wanted to say something but didn’t. Just my personal opinion but I would have appreciated a bit more professionalism.

July 28, 2018

Washington DC: Bus Tour to the Highlights of the Capital

Washington DC: Bus Tour to the Highlights of the Capital

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Enjoyed every highlight on the tour but was not the guide as much.

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