Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise
Description
Board your glamourous, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial for one of the best bus tours in Washington DC! Expanding on our popular Highlights Tour, this six-hour excursion also includes a lunch break and the opportunity to travel through the Tidal Basin. See the very best of Washington DC in one day! Enjoy guided walks around the U.S. Capitol Building, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and more! For a unique experience, this tour includes a leisurely seasonal (Apr 1 to Sep 30) cruise on the Potomac River! In winter, we get to explore the Pentagon City. Upgrade to our convertible tour bus for a unique sightseeing experience with an open-air view when weather permits, and a climate-controlled, glass-top roof for comfort during sudden weather changes!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Starts/Ends
Guided Walking Tour of the U.S. Capitol Building (outside only)
Guided Walking Tour of the White House (outside only)
Guided Walking Tour of WWII Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of FDR Memorial
SEASONAL (Apr 1 - Sep 30); in the warmer months, guests enjoy a boat cruise on the Potomac River and can purchase lunch and explore Georgetown.
SEASONAL (Oct 1 - Mar 31); The Pentagon City; lunch break & free time.
Guided Walking Tour of MLK Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of Korean War Veterans Memorial
See the iconic memorial up close!
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small carry-on bags are allowed, however it is recommended that you travel lightly. Due to security concerns, the tour operator reserves the right to search any bags or purses you bring on board. Many of the attractions in Washington DC are equipped with metal detectors at the entrances. Traveling without bags or purses is recommended
- Due to time restrictions, you cannot go inside any of the monuments, however you can spend about 15-20 minutes at each stop to enjoy up-close views
- No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
- The boat cruise is seasonal from Apr 1 to Sep 30
- Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures
- If you're driving, there is street parking and garages available near the meeting location, including directly under the Navy Memorial meeting location.
- We will meet guests in the front of the Navy Memorial, a large fountain plaza, by the tall navy flags - on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th & 9th St NW. Please note: rideshares tend to bring people to the opposite side of the block.
Reviews(3,686)
Just can’t beat it. See everything with a guide who is very knowledgeable. A must if you want to see a lot in a day!
Was a wonderful experience. Great time and wonderfu.l She was very knowledgeable and had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend this tour again. Great people!
Fantastic way to see and learn a lot about the monuments and memorials in DC. Our guide (older lady with reddish hair) and the bus driver were awesome!
It’s a high-level tour to see the major attractions. As you’re going to many attractions, you should not expect to spend a lot of time at each one, but that’s perfect so you know which ones to go back to your own leisure
Great tour that is well paced and easy to engage with as the guides are great. Big thanks to Joey for the tour and miss Barnes for the driving.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.The tour included a lot of the sites. The best part of the tour was the day cro.
The tour guide, Nick, was amazing. There were alot of road closures but Calvin and Nick made sure we got to see everything we could. Great tour!! Highly recommend!!
We had a great experience in this tour. This was my first time in DC and we got to go to the major places of the city. Our tour guide was Sam and our driver Mr Parker. They both did the best possible to make our trip memorable and informative. If I had to change one thing, was probably skip the boat part.
Nick and Calvin were amazing. My family had a wonderful time. They kept us entertained and fascinated us with the knowledge of all the stops we saw. I was so happy to get in all those sights and not have to worry about driving/parking.
Calvin (driver) and Evan (tour guide) were both amazing. And it was the only pink bus in DC. They both made the tour fun and engaging. The boat ride (not run by Calvin and Evan) was nice however the sites from the boat were nearly impossible to see and they used a pre-recorded message for the tour and was explaining places we weren't even up to yet.
