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Our tour guide Sam, and...
Our tour guide Sam, and driver Lea were great. Water was plentiful. There are elevators to use if needed.
Washington DC Highlights Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $59 / person
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 51 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 40
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- U.S. Navy Memorial
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Washington DC
Description
See major DC’s 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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Experience Washington DC’s most sought-after attractions/landmarks! On this half-day tour, you’ll continue to DC’s most famous landmarks and monuments: including the outside of the U.S. Capitol Building and the White House, with stops at the Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and the historic Martin Luther King Memorial. Beat the long entrance lines and enjoy reserved entry into the Washington Monument. Take the elevator to the 500' observation deck, which provides breathtaking views on the North, South, East, and West sides of the Monument. As well, you can walk down to the small museum located on the 490' level. See all of DC’s major monuments and memorials up-close; taking about 10 to 15-minutes at each stop as your guide shadows you at all attractions. Take advantage of the guided walks and photo opportunities!
See the outside of the U.S. Capitol Building
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 outside of the White House
Stop at the Vietnam Memorial
Stop at the Lincoln Memorial
Stop at the historic Martin Luther King Memorial.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Guided Tour (outside only)
Guided Stop
Highlights
Transportation in late model, luxury, climate-controlled tour bus
Free bottled water on buses
Guided Stops + English-Speaking Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
What's included
Included
Transportation in late model, luxury, climate-controlled tour bus
Free bottled water on buses
Guided Stops + English-Speaking Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
Not included
Lunch
Hotel pick up and drop off
Gratuity
Traveller Ratings
4.7
51 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently asked questions
How long does Washington DC Highlights Tour take?
Washington DC Highlights Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does Washington DC Highlights Tour cost?
Prices start at $59 per person for this Washington DC experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Washington DC Highlights Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is U.S. Navy Memorial. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Washington DC Highlights Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(51)
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dissapointed
our tour was scheduled for 4 hours and it was cut short to less than 3 hours. many parts of city were closed off preventing the bus to get to stops. they should have cancelled the tours during america 250. AC on bus was not sufficient. tour guide could be more knowledgeable of the city.
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Top DC monument sightseeing tour
Great organization. Very punctual. Very kind. Very clear instructions & explanations. Was super hot & water & paper towels were at the ready to assist with hydration & mopping our brow!
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Enjoy the “Tour God”
Nick was an unexpected gem! He filled the day with humor, facts, and a wonderful personality. Nick is beloved by the tour guiding community. It was a rainy day for our tour, but Nick made it fun with his outgoing personality!
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Hurtful, Disappointing, Stressful & Anxiety Inducing
Stop on tour not included—not told before the bus left. Paid $160.20—only $8.01 credit. Tour Guide was arrogant & rude.
Operator response
Tonya, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour last month. Since you've posted this review in multiple locations, we've responded thoroughly to your comments on the original review. We understand your frustration regarding the closure of the Capitol that day. Your tour date coincided with the recent No Kings protest, which was one of the most attended First Amendment events in recent years. Road closures were expected to be lifted before your tour ended, and the plan was to visit if possible, but the guide and driver had to adapt as needed. Additionally, the management has spoken with the guide about his customer service etiquette. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly.
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Disappointing, Stressful & Anxiety Inducing etc.
USA Guided Tour Company— **The brochure had 9:15am pick time; but they told the driver an earlier time which caused us anxiety because we thought they may leave us;✅ **It was mentioned to Matt—over the phone before we booked the tour about health challenges & Matt said that they would be able to accommodate; but bus driver seemed confused about this protocol when it was brought to they’re attention;✅ **They didn’t offer any discount off the tickets; until I called the company & asked for the tickets to be discounted because one of the sites in the brochure was not to visited as advertised—I was told by the driver that the company can’t control was happens at the sites; but the company was made aware of this the night before the tour; but we were not informed of this until we were already on the bus starting out for the tour;✅ **The tour guide was very arrogant & dismissive of us as the resort guests—he actual had a hat that said “Tour God” on it—(there’s only one God—Jesus Christ the Lord—period…)!!!! The tour guide had an inflated view of himself masking his arrogance with corny jokes—thought of himself more than what he was; and I felt very uncomfortable when he(tour guide) got in my personal space & hovered over me on the bus to challenge me because I had a question about some misinformation that he had given in an announcement to all of us on the tour. We will never used this company again; we don’t care if they are black owned; we are paying money to be mistreated by our own people; we only received $8.01 credit back for tickets that totaled $160.20 dollars!!! —NO WAY JOSE!!!;✅
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour last month. We understand your frustration regarding the closure of the Capitol that day. Your tour date coincided with the highly attended No Kings protest, which caused a lot of uncertainty in traffic that day. Although road closures were expected to be lifted before your tour ended, our guide and driver had to adapt to the circumstances. We recognize how disappointing this must have been, but we hope you can understand that this closure was beyond our control.. The guide notified you as soon as we were able to confirm access to the site was not possible. Seperately, I remember our conversation about your health concerns. We certainly are able to accommodate guests with mobility issues, and I apologize that the driver did not provide you with much confidence in this regard. Our management team has followed up with this driver offered him additional training on accessibility protocols. We are also disappointed to learn that your experience with your guide was negative. It is our top priority to ensure that guests are comfortable and having a good time, and your experience does not reflect our standards. We have spoken with him regarding his customer service etiquette and appreciate you providing this feedback. Last, I want to take a moment to clarify that the 5% credit you received was a direct result of the missed 10-minute stop as these additional concerns were not raised to the original agent on the 18th of October. I genuinely appreciate your feedback, and have sent an updated report of this order to our management team with this additional context for their consideration. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us directly.
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Monument and Memorials
Our tour was tailored to meet our time frame. Terry our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Our driver did a great job of getting us close to the memorials on the tour and keeping us safe in crazy DC traffic! The tour provided water. The air conditioning could have been better on the bus.
Operator response
We are glad you had a good time!
T
Hope you get Raphael as a driver he is awesome!!!
We had amazing day in our nation’s capital!!!Raphael is an awesome driver and very knowledgeable about DC!! Thank for making our day!!!
Operator response
Thank you for visiting!
W
Great Tour and Excellent Guide and Driver
The heat was unbearable reaching over 110 and yet both the driver and guide made this the highlight of our DC trip. Evan was our tour guide and provided so much historical information. We had been to DC monuments on our own previously but this was so worth the fees. Evan the guide provided substance and meaning to each of the sights as well as humor. Maggie was our driver and she handled the tour bus with ease. We were there during the NATO Summit and a lot of streets were blocked off and the amount of people and traffic were significant. Maggie also made sure that all the passengers stayed hydrated and offered paper towels- which were needed!! She dropped us off as close to each monument and picked us up even closer if possible due to the heat. We would highly recommend this tour even if you've been to DC multiple times.
Operator response
We appreciate it!
C
False advertising
I signed up for the Washington monument tour with entry tickets. When I arrived in the morning as the tour was starting, the operator notified me that the tour I signed up for did not include tickets for the Washington monument. I asked for a full refund. They only gave me a partial. This is not how you treat people or run a business.
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