Washington DC's Monuments & US History Guided E-Cart Tour
Description
This tour offers a detailed introduction to U.S. history and Washington D.C.’s famous monuments, guided by expert Washingtonian storytellers. We love sharing unique, little-known facts that you won’t find on the internet or in books. You can ask your questions and learn more while taking advantage of this group tour with an expert guide. Our tours are designed to be fun for all ages, with patient and friendly guides who make everyone feel welcome. During the 2-hour experience, you’ll enjoy stops at the most popular memorials and the White House, where we’ll showcase our photography skills to help capture unforgettable memories. This is a small group Open-Air Minibus, depending on time and availability it can be classic looking or modern looking electric cart.
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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.
he 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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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vehicle type may be adjusted due to weather or safety conditions.
- For safety and accessibility reasons, strollers and walkers are not permitted on this tour
Reviews(571)
Relaxing ride with knowledgeable guide. The trolly got us close to our stops and then we’d have a quick walk up and back at each memorial.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the relaxing ride and found the tour informative. We truly appreciate you joining us!
So knowledgeable and accommodating. We really had a great time and would recommend this experience for large families of all ages
Hi anncsm! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great time with us. It means a lot to know our guide's knowledge and accommodating service helped make your experience memorable. We're especially grateful for your recommendation to families of all ages. We hope to welcome you and your loved ones back for another fun adventure in Washington, DC! Thank you once again for your kind words!
Driving tour of the highlights of Washington with numerous stops and informative commentary from Kelsey who was extremely knowledge and funny !
Thank you for your wonderful review, Simon! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring the highlights of Washington, DC with Kelsey. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her. It's great to know her knowledge and sense of humor made the tour both informative and enjoyable. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon! 😊
We loved the small sized (6 passengers) group size. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and funny. At the stops where we got off it was just enough time to see the site, take some pictures and then keep moving. It was a great experience
We're so happy you enjoyed the small-group setting—it really allows for a more personal and relaxed tour. It's wonderful to hear our guide made the journey fun, informative, and engaging while giving you just the right amount of time at each stop to explore and capture memories. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Washington, DC! Again Thanks so much Michell for sharing your experience!
It was awesome. Loved the car and kelsey our guide was great. Loved seeing the sites at night, and it cut down on walking after a long day.
We truly appreciate your wonderful review! Thanks Nina_L! We're also delighted to hear you had such an awesome experience. Exploring Washington, DC at night is a special way to see the city, and we're so glad the cart made it comfortable after a full day of walking. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Kelsey—she'll be thrilled to know she helped make your evening memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour in the future!
It was a good site seeing trip, guys very knowledgeable. Only complaint is last seats face backwards, you really shouldn't book those because as you are traveling you cant see anything
Thank you David_W for taking the time to share your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the sightseeing tour and found our guide knowledgeable—that means a lot to us. We also appreciate your honest comments about the rear-facing seats. We understand how that seating position can make it harder to enjoy the views while the cart is moving, and we'll certainly keep your feedback in mind as we continue looking for ways to improve the experience for all of our guests. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope we'll have the opportunity to welcome you back for another tour in the future!
The National Park Service issues Entry / Ticket for FREE, but you they apparently get grabbed up as soon as they release them. The Tickets I received from Viator were $20 each and to me was well worth the price. We were able to get in earlier than our scheduled entry time. The Park Rangers were very professional and helpful. I would definitely recommend spending the $20 than the other options I found on being able to enter in a timely manner,
We're delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and that you were able to enter even earlier than your scheduled time. While the National Park Service offers free tickets in limited quantities, they can be extremely difficult to secure due to high demand. We're glad we could provide a convenient option that helped make your visit stress-free and worthwhile. We truly appreciate your kind words about the Park Rangers as well, and we're grateful for your recommendation. We hope you had an amazing time exploring the Washington Monument and the rest of Washington, DC! Thanks you Mark_H
Perfect way to see DC! Friendly, informative and safe driver! Hot to see alot in a short period of time
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for leaving us such a fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you got to see so much of D.C. in a short time while feeling safe and well-informed. Our driver will be delighted to know they made your tour so memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another trip next time you're in town!
It is worth taking the e-cart transport because it is very comfortable, easy to get in and out of, has good visibility, and you cover the essentials in record time, which would take a very long time walking. The itinerary and the chosen stops are very good, but I missed a little more explanation of the city's history. Basically, they just list what you see, the different monuments, but with little historical context. I imagine it depends on the driver you get.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed the comfort of the e-cart and the itinerary. We also appreciate your feedback about the historical commentary, as it helps us continue improving the experience. We hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future!
A fun and agile way to visit the Washington monuments. Our guide, Adie, was informative and fun. We were able to navigate busy streets and complicated parking availability easily.
Thank you for your wonderful review Jane! We're delighted to hear Adie made your tour both fun and informative. It's great to know you enjoyed exploring the monuments while avoiding the hassle of traffic and parking. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!
