Discover all the delights of Washington DC with this day tour around the city, hitting hotspots such as the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Itinerary
2 starting location options:
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Ft. Meade
United States Capitol, Washington DC
Photo stop
The White House
Sightseeing
World War II Memorial, Washington DC
Photo stop
Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington DC
Photo stop
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Photo stop
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Photo stop
Lincoln Memorial, Washington
Photo stop
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Photo stop
Georgetown Waterfront Park
Lunch
Potomac River
Boat cruise
2 drop-off locations:
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Ft. Meade
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Get the best views of the city from a glass-top or open-top convertible bus
- Discover all the historic highlights explained by an expert guide
- Enjoy guided walks at important monuments
- Marvel during the tour of the beautiful Tidal Basin
- Experience a boat cruise and lunch on the waterfront in the summer
Full description
Discover all the delights of Washington DC with this day-tour around the city, hitting hotspots such as the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
Board your glamourous, climate-controlled, panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Head to all the major highlights of regular sightseeing tours and enjoy a lunch break and an opportunity to travel through the Tidal Basin.
Learn about some of the most fascinating landmarks in the USA, including the White House, U.S. Capitol Building, and National Archives, plus breathtaking memorials of Thomas Jefferson and Franklin Roosevelt.
After lunch, summer brings the opportunity for a boat ride through Georgetown and the DC Waterfront. In winter, this Washington bus tour culminates with a visit to the Pentagon and several more fascinating war memorials. The tour price includes a boat cruise, and tourists will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at one of several waterfront restaurants in the summer.
During your tour learn from your live tour guide who hops off the bus with you to ensure you receive an intimate and personalized experience of each attraction. Your guide will educate you on the important details of each monument.
From April through October, take in the fresh air on a scenic 1-hour cruise along the Potomac River.
The full itinerary of this tour includes:
• Jefferson Memorial
• U.S. Capitol Building
• FDR Memorial
• World War II Memorial
• Iwo Jima Memorial
• Vietnam Memorial
• Martin Luther King Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• White House
Includes
- Transportation by luxury climate-controlled tour bus
- 1-hour cruise on the Potomac River (April - October)
- Live commentaries
- Lunch
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
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Participants
Date
Meeting point
Tours depart from the United States Navy Memorial
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Know before you go
- The river cruise is seasonal and only operates from March to September
- Please note that live tour guide narration is provided in English only
- An upgrade option for this tour is conducted with a luxury glass-top or open-top convertible bus led by a driver/guide
- Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between Oct 15 - Mar 15 due to colder temperatures