Washington DC Landmarks Tour: Monuments and River Cruise
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880 Ratings
Washington
Discover the iconic landmarks of Washington DC on a 6-hour tour. Visit the Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, White House, and more. Enjoy a scenic river cruise along the Potomac River or explore the Jefferson and Eisenhower Memorials. Don't miss this immersive experience!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- White House - You will see the outside of the White House.
- Jefferson Memorial - You will visit the Jefferson Memorial ONLY during the winter months when the seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is not operating.
- Lincoln Memorial - You will walk up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - You will get to see the Vietnam Veteran’s Wall with all the history and view the names.
- Vietnam Women’s Memorial - A stop which pays homage to our Women in Vietnam.
- U.S. Capitol - Visit the outside of our US Capitol.
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial - One of our newest and most liked Memorials.
- National World War II Memorial - You will want to take lots of pictures at this memorial. Lots of gorgeous fountains.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - You will love this memorial which pays homage to one of our most famous people that fought for our rights, Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Potomac River - Seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is also included with your tour (seasonally, approximately April - mid October). During the months the ferry is not operating, you will be able to visit Jefferson Memorial and Eisenhower Memorial instead.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial - You will visit the Eisenhower Memorial ONLY during the winter months when the seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is not operating.
What's Included
- Lunch at Georgetown Washington Harbor (alternative at DC Wharf)
- 6-hour detailed DC sightseeing tour with a professional guide
- Visit over 10 iconic locations & memorials including Capitol & White House
- Enjoy a seasonal river cruise or explore Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials
- View 100+ DC landmarks and memorials during the tour
- Exclusive bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials on select dates
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
- NOTE: Hotel pickup or Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.
Additional Information
Join us for a 6-hour exploration of Washington DC’s major landmarks on an upscale touring bus led by a knowledgeable guide who will provide comprehensive comments. You’ll visit key sites like the White House, the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, US Capitol Building, and Lincoln Memorial. In total, over 100 sites will be observed, with opportunities to stroll around more than 10 of these locations with your guide, who will share intriguing history and little-known trivia about the country’s capital. Additionally, please be prepared for a special boat trip down the Potomac River that departs from the historic Georgetown. When the boat service isn’t running, we’ll substitute with visits to Jefferson and Eisenhower Memorials.
Highlight Attractions:
• US Capitol Building
• Martin Luther King Jr Memorial
• WWII Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Presidential residence - The White House
• FDR Memorial
• Vietnam War Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• US Air Force Memorial
• Iwo Jima Memorial
• Boat trip along the Potomac River
• Jefferson Memorial (only during off-peak season, when Potomac cruise is unavailable)
• Eisenhower Memorial (only during off-peak season, when Potomac cruise is unavailable)
- Boat ride of Potomac River is seasonal (March 26 - October 16). When the boat is not operating, you will visit the Jefferson Memorial and Eisenhower Memorial instead
- 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.
- If you purchase an additional tour or ticket: Please ask your tour guide or driver for your upgrade when being checked in.
- All purchases of packages are final. Tickets are not refundable or transferable. Cannot be exchanged for another ticket. Only refundable in the event the site is closed.
Location
800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Bus stop is located on Pennsylvania Avenue NW near the corner of 9th Street NW and close to the National Archives building. There will be sign on a pole with Signature Tours next to a bench. Please arrive no later than 9:45 AM. The address is 800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington DC 20004
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(880 Ratings)
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Monique_b
Mar 29, 2024
Wonderful Experience - Mr. Larry was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very insightful even for one with elementary aged kids. This is an excellent way to view numerous attractions in a day. We spent just enough time at each location and did not feel rushed at all. We were a little bummed that we couldn't get into the monument but that had nothing to do with the tour guides. Overall a great experience!
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200michaelenes
Mar 26, 2024
Enthusiastically Recommend this D.C. Tour - Highly recommend Sally and Chris - a remarkable team! We enjoyed a very well informed tour with some good laughs and a highly skilled driver. This tour was a great way to kick start our DC tour, giving us an overview of monuments, memorials and some history. Sally was attentive, keeping all on her tour as safe as possible as we did witness the mishaps of others. Chris is an excellent driver with photography skill - captured a great photo of our family with the Capital in the background.
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Lucian_d
Mar 24, 2024
Very worthwhile - Learning the history of the sites. James was a great guide. Would have missed a lot if not for this tour
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Stuart_h
Mar 22, 2024
Fantastic day tour.. - Sally and Chris were excellent. We saw so many sites in one day and Sally provided so much information on the history of the sites which was great for the kids and us parents. Would highly recommend.
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499luciand
Mar 21, 2024
Great tour - James and Chris gave a wonderful and informative tour. Only better if there was hotel pick up. Font of information. We’ll sort it.
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Buthaynah_s
Mar 15, 2024
James & Kris! Awesome!!! - James was the ultimate tour guide. Very knowledgeable about DC and its history! Kris was an amazing driver. Was super polite. Greeted us and provided water for us.
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Hugh_m
Mar 8, 2024
Excellent tour of DC - James done an excellent job as guide on this highly recommended tour on 7 March. He is a well read walking library of knowledge and was worth the tour price alone. Every major site in DC was covered comprehensively with adequate stop off time being allocated to each. Bus was very comfortable. Special shout out to driver Kris for his safe driving between sites. Stop off provided for lunch at food court in Pentagon City offering good variety of food choices. If there’s a better tour of DC then this I’d be shocked. James and Kris are both gentlemen. Book in confidence.
Couple from Ireland
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Lnne_m
Mar 5, 2024
English on tour - Our guide James and driver Kris were just 1st class. The knowledge James had was unbelievable, we learnt soooo much. Kris was a super driver and really took care of his passengers getting on and off the coach.
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Z9085anmonicag
Mar 3, 2024
Saw the sights, learned a ton of history, and enjoyed every second of our tour - Our tour was spectacular. Seeing the sights was expected... what we did not expect was how fun and knowledgeable our tour guide was. James told us facts and history and background about all our tour locations that really brought the sights to life. He made the tour fun and engaging. After 6 hours, we weren't ready for it to end. I can't overstate how impressed we were with every aspect of this tour. It was worth every penny.
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Leslie_s
Feb 22, 2024
Satisfying, but could be better. - The tour was good! My tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and our driver was great! I paid $317 for 3 people plus and upgraded ticket’s for the Washington Monument which is free by the way! So I’m not sure why I was charged and extra $70 through them. My request is to make the tour stops a little longer everything just felt so rushed.
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