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Washington DC Highlights: Iconic Landmarks Tour
4.8
469 Ratings
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Experience the best of Washington DC on a private tour, visiting iconic landmarks like the White House and the U.S. Capitol Building. Explore the city’s rich history and culture in the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle.
Experience the best of Washington DC on a private tour, visiting iconic landmarks like the White House and the U.S. Capitol Building. Explore the city’s rich history and culture in the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center - Starting/Ending Point
- U.S. Capitol - Guided Tour (exterior only)
- White House - Guided Tour (exterior only)
- National World War II Memorial - Guided Stop
- U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial - Also known as “Iwo Jima,” this memorial offers a breathtaking view of the Washington,…
- United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center - Starting/Ending Point
- U.S. Capitol - Guided Tour (exterior only)
- White House - Guided Tour (exterior only)
- National World War II Memorial - Guided Stop
- U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial - Also known as “Iwo Jima,” this memorial offers a breathtaking view of the Washington, DC skyline and overlooks Arlington National Cemetery. It features the iconic image of American soldiers raising a flag, symbolizing the conclusion of World War II.
- Jefferson Memorial - Visit the Tidal Basin!
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - Guided Tour
- Lincoln Memorial - Guided Stop - Includes walking. This stop is combined with the one below.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Guided Tour - Includes walking. This stop is combined with the one above.
- Korean War Veterans Memorial - Closed until 2022. Includes walking. This stop is combined with the one below.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury tour bus
- Live commentary on board by expert local guides
- Guided stops led by live tour guide (on and off the bus)
- Bottled water
- Taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury tour bus
- Live commentary on board by expert local guides
- Guided stops led by live tour guide (on and off the bus)
- Bottled water
- Taxes
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Additional Information
Experience Washington DC’s most famous landmarks in comfort and style – all in just half a day! Ideal for newcomers or those with limited time.
This sought-after half-day guided tour brings visitors to the heart of the capital, covering all the essential attractions from the White House to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Discover all the highlights of the…
Experience Washington DC’s most famous landmarks in comfort and style – all in just half a day! Ideal for newcomers or those with limited time.
This sought-after half-day guided tour brings visitors to the heart of the capital, covering all the essential attractions from the White House to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Discover all the highlights of the capital from the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle with a fully guided Washington DC tour. Over four hours, an expert guide will lead you to the most iconic sights and attractions – beginning with the stunning domed roof of the U.S. Capitol Building and the elegant porcelain exterior of the White House.
- Visit top sites: Capitol Building, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and more
- Enjoy guided narration by knowledgeable local guides
- Travel in climate-controlled buses with panoramic windows
- Multiple photo stops with time to explore
- 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!)
Location
US Navy Memorial Plaza
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
US Navy Memorial Plaza
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(469 Ratings)
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Lauren_l
Jul 15, 2025
Perfect family day with coverage of DC - We had a wonderful tour with Derrick + Tony! We covered so much space and information in our 4 hours. The fun facts kept the attention of our kids and the humor was perfect for the adults! It was a great mix of driving and walking - the pace was also just right for our group! The AC bus and waters were so helpful with the hot weather! We would absolutely do this again!
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Stardancer6691
Jul 3, 2025
The highlights of DC in 4 hours. - We took a four hour tour of DC to see the highlights, the monuments, and have some photo ops. Joey was our guide, and Khalifa was our driver. It was July 3, so DC was crowded with people and traffic and barriers up, but both the driving and tour were excellent.
Joey was so knowledgable about the city since she’s a resident - and as we drove from one monument to another, she talked about all the other buildings we were seeing. She to,d us what exhibits were in them, in case we wanted to visit them later. She kept us together as a group, but we had extra time a few places. Water was supplied and encouraged due to the heat. Joey’s knowledge and stories brought all the monuments to life.
We saw the Capitol, the White House, the Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Lutheran King Memorial, WWll Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Washington Monument - all the highlights and photo ops in 4 hours. It didn’t feel rushed, it felt like the we got information and stories about all of them and in a fun trip. Thanks Joey!
I’d recommend this tour for all ages, there were kids and teens on our tour. There is a lot of walking, some on uneven grass, so older folks or people with mobility issues need to be aware. I thought it was very organized.
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Connie_s
Jul 2, 2025
Fun trip, Joey and Kalifa were great - Joey was very friendly and informative. Khalifa was an excellent driver. It was great to have cold water and ac in July.
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Julie_d
Jun 28, 2025
4 hour trip was perfect! - It was a great way to see many different sites in DC and then decide what we wanted to go back to for more time at later.
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Guanda_w
Jun 21, 2025
Very informative.... - Very informative. Comfortable. Just enough time to see important sights of the city. Janna gave us great highlights! Our driver Khaleafa keep the Van ride comfortable, was always close to our exit points. A great ride!!
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Holbrookb2025
Jun 1, 2025
Dre is awesome!!! - Dre was awesome would definitely recommend and was super in depth he talks really quick so make sure you listen and the bus driver was hilarious too
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M6335gasharons
May 13, 2025
Fascinating and information galore, LOVED THIS TOUR! Highly recommended - Awesome, fascinating experience! While off the bus to walk the memorials and sites, Sam continued to guide us every step, and share information galore. That is why this 4 hour tour is worth every cent and every minute - much more enlightenment than a typical tour. We learned much history, plus learned about the creators of memorials, materials used and why, and more. Sam and Gary were the best! Sam is purely passionate about DC, and brimming with information. We completely enjoyed every bit, and this is highly recommended!
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Toni
Apr 25, 2025
Great! Can’t wait to come back to Washington DC, and take another tour with her!! - Betsy was a very knowledgeable, and pleasant tour guide.
She kept our tour interesting and had a lot of information
I would highly recommend this tour to everyone I know and especially Betsy, who is so personable, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to listen to on all levels.
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George_f
Apr 21, 2025
Fun time - We are glad that we did the tour. We'll worth the time we spend taking pictures and walking around the monument.
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G6463tskenh
Apr 17, 2025
Best way to experience the highlights - Overall, we had a solid experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful with some of the guests needing additional assistance. It was difficult at times to hear his informational talks due to the number gathered around him, but time did not allow for elongated narrative.
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