Washington DC One Day: Comprehensive Sightseeing Tour

Experience the highlights of Washington DC in just one day! Explore iconic landmarks, take a scenic cruise on the Potomac River, and learn about the city’s rich history on this comprehensive sightseeing tour.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center - Start/Finish
  • U.S. Capitol Visitor Center - Guided Walking Tour of the U.S. Capitol Building (exterior only)
  • White House - Guided Walking Tour of the White House (exterior only)
  • National World War II Memorial - Guided Walking Tour of the WWII Memorial
  • Jefferson Memorial
What's Included
  • Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (seasonal: April 1 to September 30)
  • Upgrade to glass-top bus available
  • English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Hop aboard a luxurious, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial for one of the finest bus tours in Washington DC!
Building on the success of our popular Highlights Tour, this six-hour journey also features a lunch break and the chance to travel through the Tidal Basin.
Discover the top attractions of Washington DC in just one day!…

Location
US Navy Memorial Plaza
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Look for the tour greeter near the tall, white flagpoles on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (between 7th & 9th Streets), Washington, DC 20004
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hmulyo
Dec 27, 2025
BEST guide, 6 stars for Evan - Evan is the best guide ever. He is super knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Driver was super nice too. Evan truly went above and beyond his duty as a tour guide. He ordered and PAID for our Uber when my phone died. Amazing guy.
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Fearless292902
Dec 23, 2025
Great Memorials tour - Nick was great and very knowledgeable, Calvin the driver was great too. Best tour to see the memorials aided with the car.
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Cherylki2219xm
Dec 20, 2025
Fantastic tour!! - Nick was a great tour guide and so very well informed. Awesome!! Leah was a great driver. Tour was excellent and so much fun!
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Ryan_m
Dec 15, 2025
Great Informative Tour - Great experience on this tour. Guide was knowledgeable and had many great facts and trivia about the city. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Rebecca
Dec 10, 2025
I've seen all the top spots. - Nick was amazing and so full of knowledge. So friendly and would 100% recommend. Don't forget the driver, Mr Calvin, he got us endurance safely. Thank you for the great experience.
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Catherinebd655yz
Dec 10, 2025
This is a big YES of a tour! - What a great experience! Kyle was an excellent tour guide and Mr. Calvin was a bonus as our bus driver! They make a great team! We learned so much about D.C and it was worth our day!
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Jerry_s
Dec 8, 2025
Capital TOUR!!! - This tour is a fantastic way to experience the awesome monuments and buildings that make DC such a unique venue to visit, in a limited amount of time. Our tour guide Nick’s knowledge of American history is amazing, he is a walking encyclopedia of facts, and he shares them mixed with delightful stories and humor that keeps your interest. Our driver Ali safely maneuvered us through snow and street closures on a busy DC day with ease. We enjoyed the excellent recommendation for lunch. Highly recommend this tour if you have a chance, you won’t be disappointed.
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Stanyslavm2025
Dec 8, 2025
Great high level tour of the National Mall - Nice high level tour of the National Mall. This tour is especially nice in the winter because you get to warm up in the bus.
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Manny_y
Dec 8, 2025
Very informative tour - Despite the cold weather and it was snowing back then, Britney and the dtiver gave us a cheerful and informative tour all around DC. Britney is very kind and professional. I love her. No wonder she loves her job for more than 10 yrs already. That is what I called dedication. 😍
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E5880lltinas
Dec 5, 2025
Discover DC - This was a fantastic trip! First time in DC. Discover DC was such a wonderful tour with the best informed guide. Our driver was GREAT!
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From $89
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).