Washington DC Monuments & US History Guided Cart Tour





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Explore the nation’s capital in style as you’re escorted around some of the US’s most significant landmarks in open air Electric Cart vehicle. On this compact tour, you'll get a detailed introduction to Washington DC’s monuments and history, alongside an expert Washingtonian storyteller. Unlike if you were to explore alone, you'll discover unique, little-known facts that you won’t find on the internet or in books. Discover some of DC’s most iconic sights in an open-air Electric cart vehicle for a unique sightseeing experience Your guide will engage you with stories and facts as you travel and explore Remember the experience with plenty of time to ask your guide questions.
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Explore the nation’s capital in style as you’re escorted around some of the US’s most significant landmarks in open air E-Cart vehicle. On this compact tour, you'll get a detailed introduction to Washington DC’s monuments and history, alongside an expert Washingtonian storyteller. Capitol Hill is the seat of the U.S. government, home to the domed United States Capitol, Senate, Houses of Representatives and the neoclassical Supreme Court. It’s also known for the redbrick Eastern Market, where vendors sell produce, meat and cheese throughout the week, and handicrafts and antiques on weekends.
The National Gallery of Art, founded as a gift to the nation, serves as a center of visual art, education, and culture. Our collection of more than 150,000 paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photographs, prints, and drawings spans the history of Western art and showcases some of the triumphs of human creativity.
The National Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It has free admission and is open 364 days a year.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture, colloquially known as the Blacksonian, is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016 with a ceremony led by President Barack Obama.
The National Monument stands as the tallest structure in Washington, D.C. Shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, it is 555' 5/8” high and made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, it took 36 years to complete. From the top viewers enjoy 30 to 40 miles visibility in clear weather.
The Jefferson Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., built in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence, a central intellectual force behind the American Revolution, a founder of the Democratic-Republican Party, and the nation's third president.
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington D.C., dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, and to the era he represents. The memorial is one of two in Washington honoring Roosevelt.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a national memorial located in West Potomac Park next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It covers four acres and includes the Stone of Hope, a granite statue of civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King Jr. carved by sculptor Lei Yixin.
The memorial is surrounded by 36 fluted Doric columns, one for each of the 36 states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death. When you walk up the steps, two additional columns are located at the entrance behind the colonnade. These columns are 44 feet tall with a base diameter of seven feet and five inches.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, commonly called the Vietnam Memorial, is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Vietnam War.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and just south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. It memorializes those who served in the Korean War. The national memorial was dedicated in 1995.
The Albert Einstein Memorial is a monumental bronze statue by sculptor Robert Berks, depicting Albert Einstein seated with manuscript papers in hand.
The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vehicle type may be adjusted due to weather or safety conditions.
- Kindly note that access to some memorials may be limited at times due to special events or security requirements.
- For safety and accessibility reasons, strollers and walkers are not permitted on this tour
- This tour/activity may have a maximum of up to 14 travelers.
Reviews(5)
Good fun and very informative. Great knowledgeable guide who answered all questions. Wouldn’t be as much fun in the rain though
We appreciate your thoughtful words Simone. We are delighted that you had an entertaining and educational experience and that the tour was enhanced by our guide's expertise. Although our tours are available rain or shine, we are glad to hear that you were able to enjoy it. We really appreciate your note on the weather. On a nice day, we hope to have you back for another ride!
This was a great evening and night tour. Our guide shared lots of facts we didn’t know. The small group was perfect and lots of photo stops!
We appreciate you for spending the evening with us! Thank you Beth! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and discovered new facts along the way. The smaller group setting really does make for a more personal experience, and we're happy you had plenty of opportunities to capture memorable photos. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
It’s a cool thing to do. We didn’t love our tour guide. She was a bit snobbish. I’ve done this twice. The first time we loved our guide.
Thank you, Stephanie, for giving us another try and for sharing your honest feedback. We're glad you think the tour is a fun experience and that your first visit left such a positive impression. We're sorry to hear this tour didn't meet the same standard, as we always want every guest to feel welcomed and engaged. Your comments are valuable, and we'll be sure to share them with our team as we continue working to provide the best possible experience. We hope we'll have the opportunity to earn back that five-star experience on a future visit.
Awesome tour. Great guide safe car good stops — good location to wait for start with bathrooms there.
We’re so delighted you enjoyed the tour and felt safe and comfortable throughout the ride. It’s great to hear the stops, meeting location, and little conveniences like the nearby bathrooms helped make the experience even better. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our guide — we’d love to have you join us again anytime!
Fun and relaxing way to see the monuments at night. Totally low key and we were able to stop right in front and walk around each stop and take photos which was really nice.
Hi Christine, We’re so glad to hear you had a fun and relaxing time exploring the monuments at night! It’s great to know you enjoyed the laid-back pace and the opportunity to stop, walk around, and capture photos at each location—that’s exactly the kind of experience we aim to provide. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour soon! 😊🌙



