Washington DC Highlights Tour with Top Landmarks and Memorials
Description
See Washington DC’s most iconic landmarks in comfort and style – in just half a day! Perfect for first-timers or short stays. This popular half-day guided tour takes travelers to the heart of the capital, hitting all of the must-see hotspots from the White House to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. See all the highlights of the capital from the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle with a fully guided Washington DC tour. Over the course of four hours, a knowledgeable guide will accompany you to the most iconic sights and attractions – starting with the beautiful domed roof of the U.S. Capitol Building and the creamy porcelain exterior of the White House. + See top sites: Capitol Building, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and more + Enjoy guided narration by expert local guides + Travel in climate-controlled buses with panoramic windows + Multiple photo stops with time to explore
Tour Options
Itinerary
Start/End Point
Guided Tour (outside only)
Guided Tour (outside only)
Guided Stop
Otherwise known as "Iwo Jima", this memorial has a stunning view of the Washington, DC skyline and glimpses over the hillside into Arlington National Cemetery. It showcases an iconic photograph of American soldiers lifting a flag up representing the end of the Second World War.
See the Tidal Basin!
Guided Tour
Guided stop - Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one below.
Guided Tour - Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one above.
Closed until 2022. Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one below.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 3 years
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
Reviews(508)
Kinda a bait-and-switch. Seating was supposed to be first-come-first-served. But the driver kept telling everyone “you can’t sit there””!” The first 35 minutes we drove around with no tour guide. We listened to two drivers tell us about their second jobs and where to find a hotdog stand. The guide, Sam, got on board after the first 35 minutes and was very knowledgeable but needed constant validation of what he was saying, using “right” “ok” “alright”. After a total of three hours, most everyone was dropped off for lunch, including our tour guide. And we were told the tour was over! I had spoken with Calvin, one of the drivers about this at our last stop. He just made excuses that there were detours. I told him about my disappointment of paying for a 4-hour guided tour and getting a 2.5-hour tour. I had suggested the Jefferson Memorial as we were relatively close. So after the majority was dropped off, with our guide, Calvin announced that we would go to the Jefferson Memorial and see also where the dirt from the White House ballroom addition was being stored. (That was definitely at the top of my list!) But he said he couldn’t say anything about those sites because he wasn’t a guide. There was no intention of this being a 4-hour guided tour.
Joey was an excellent guide and Jackie was an excellent driver. I learned so much about each place we visited. The one thing I would change would be to go to Arlington Cemetery instead of taking the boat tour.
Nick with USA Guided Tours did an outstanding job.
Great information and knowledge from Sam. Easy to enjoy and very comfortable bus. Sam did speak quite quickly for some people but was a font of insight and answered questions very well.
Deion was great in our night tour of all the monuments. Very fun to be around and was an excellent guide. Highly recommend
We really enjoyed seeing many of the historical and important places in Washington DC. Noam was a great tour guide, he knew a lot about history.
We took the 6hr bus tour of DC and visited many of the memorials and enjoyed a boat tour on the Potomac as well. This tour was exactly what we wanted. Just the right combination of short stops at each memorial, moderate amount of walking and nice air conditioned guided bus tour. Our tour guide, Nick was fabulous! He was a walking-talking encyclopedia of historical knowledge and kept us entertained with his witty humor!
Our guide, Rob, was amazing and bought our tour of Washington to life. A must do tour and the highlight of our tour so far, this was an amazing experience!
It's a walk and a truck at the same time, but it's easy, it's a small boat ride where you eat lunch, it's worth the price, there's no time to go to the bathroom, you'll have to miss something to see in case.
We booked a 6 hour DC Tour. Our guide was Sam and driver was Corin. Both were awesome. Due to areas being closed to vehicle access for repairs and upgrade for the Semiquincentennial, there was more walking than we expected, but definitely doable. Waters are provided and the ONLY thing allowed on the bus. Pro tip, bring sunscreen, hat and hydrator powder (Liquid IV or Gatorade) to add to the water. I loved that the tour touched briefly on lots of areas and allowed us to figure out where we wanted to concentrate our time the following day. Sam is really interested in history and full of facts and amusing stories to compliment the tour.
