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Washington DC Monuments Tour: Guided Landmark Exploration
4.3
98 Ratings
Washington
Embark on a guided tour of Washington DC's iconic monuments and landmarks. Discover the history and significance of the White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and more.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- White House - You will get to see the outside of the White House. This is a photo stop only.
- Lincoln Memorial - You will get to walk up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and take pictures.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - This is the most visited landmark in Washington, DC. Be ready to be moved.
- Vietnam Women’s Memorial - A tribute to our women soldiers who have served.
- Korean War Veterans Memorial - This Memorial is a tribute to those that fought in the Korean War.
- U.S. Capitol - You will see the outside of our Nation’s Capitol. This is a photo stop only.
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial - A moving tribute to FDR.
- National World War II Memorial - World War II Memorial stands as a wonderful tribute to the lasting memories of those soldiers that fought in this war.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - A tribute to a legend that fought for civil rights for all.
- Tidal Basin - UPGRADE: For those who selected the Cherry Blossom upgrade at checkout. Upgrade option includes 1-hour guided walk through Tidal Basin following city tour to see the Cherry Blossoms up close. Tours will conclude at this location for Cherry Blossom upgrade.
- Washington Monument - UPGRADE: upgrade option available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to the Washington Monument for use following city tour. Tours will conclude at the Washington Monument for those who selected this upgrade option at checkout.
What's Included
- 3-Hour morning monuments tour by foot and bus in Washington DC
- Accompanied by a professional tour guide throughout the tour
- Complimentary bottled water provided
- Opportunity to see major landmarks like the Washington Monument and National Mall
- Photo opportunities at 8 top attractions including the White House, MLK Memorial, and US Capitol
- Optional upgrades available for a guided Cherry Blossom walk and a Washington Monument ticket for self-guided entry
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information
Discover the notable sights and structures in Washington, DC, on a 3-hour escorted journey on foot and by bus. Experience a comfortable ride on our climate-controlled bus while you soak in a narrated captivating narrative of the country’s capital city. Make stops at the White House, the United States Capitol, and other significant locations such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and many others.
- Buses are able to accommodate non-motorized/folding wheelchairs only
- 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
We drop off at either the Lincoln Memorial or the National Archives. You will need to find transportation from the National Archives. We do not offer transportation from this point. There are plenty of cabs, bikes and other modes of transportation close by.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(98 Ratings)
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Kimberly_p
May 6, 2024
Awesome tour guy!! - It was the most beautiful experience I have ever had. The tour guy was was awesome and so very knowledgeable. I still don’t understand how he remembers all of that history for each monument. 👍🏽🤗😊
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Judith_b
May 2, 2024
Wonderful Tour - Amazing tour!! Dave was outstanding and Chris his driver on bus was super nice! Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed!!
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Laradd17
Apr 26, 2024
Highly recommend - So glad we chose to do this tour. You get to see a lot in a short amount of time. memorial. Chris the driver was excellent and I challenged you to find a better tour guide in Washington DC then James— he’s a wealth knowledge and has fantastic perspective.
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Janis_r
Apr 9, 2024
Glad I did this tour. - Our tour guide was ?Lynn. I hope I got his name right. He has a lovely voice, knows his history and kept us moving but not too quickly. You could hear his reverence for the monuments in his tone. Thanks for a memorable tour.
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Geeta_n
Apr 5, 2024
Great guide support! My... - Great guide support! My parents loved. the whole day. The specially appreciated the guide.
Thank you!
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Jeremiah_k
Mar 30, 2024
Great way to see a lot - Tyrone was a great guide who had a lot of city fun facts that I didn’t know before. Great number of monuments seen and there was a good amount of time given to wander.
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Nancy_b
Apr 6, 2024
A Special Monument Moment - I am a woman veteran and seeing the statue dedicated to the women who served in Viet Nam was very powerful. I live in the area, so had seen many of the other monuments but my family had not. They were impressed by the number of monuments we saw. James, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and Chris our driver was excellent.
I would have given the tour 5 stars except it did not use audio sets and it was frequently difficult to hear the guide.
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Rita_p
May 19, 2024
50/50 - Dave was great but if we had headphones we would be able to hear him no matter where we were and not miss out on valuable Info. Also disappointed we were not dropped off where ticket advised and had to walk a very, very long way to our optional tour. Ticket drop off info was very different to what was provided.
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Kristyne_s
Apr 19, 2024
Great Tour Guide - Tour guide and driver were great! The bus was nice, clean, and comfortable. Our package was to include hotel pickup, which did not happen and we had to get a ride. Also, we paid for an upgrade to the Washington monument. Again, this was to include a drop off that did not happen. Tickets to the monument are free. That part was a complete scam. Do not buy the upgrades.
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Kenij2024
Apr 4, 2024
Meh - We were very disappointed with our tour guide, James. He had an extremely high opinion of himself and took every opportunity he could to tell us how great he thought he was. Unfortunately, he was a mediocre guide, at best. He repeated the same stories and facts over and over throughout the tour. He scolded anyone who spoke a word on the bus. He wore dark colors and did not bring any kind of flag/umbrella, so it was impossible to find him in a crowd (and everywhere we went was crowded). He was more concerned with getting the tour finished on time than allowing time to actually view the monuments. Everything was very rushed. The tour was a major disappointment.
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