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 October 15)
  • 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 on a luxurious, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial for one of the finest bus tours in Washington DC!
Building on our well-loved Highlights Tour, this six-hour journey also features a lunch break and the chance to travel through the Tidal Basin.
Discover the best of Washington DC in just one day! Enjoy guided tours around the…

Location
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.7
(2974 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Chris_s
May 9, 2025
Great way to see the DC highlights - We had a great time on the glass top bus with Britney. She was an amazing guide and we got to see so much in half a day. Would very much recommend.
Review provided by Viator
Stephen_w
May 9, 2025
Great experience, I would recommend it! - Our guide Brittany and our driver Leigha were amazing. Very knowledgeable and a great guide! The open air bus was very nice and the flow of the day was perfect!
Review provided by Viator
Yvette_m
May 8, 2025
First visit to DC - We visited a lot of sites. We’re only able to stay for 15 min at most sites. Sometimes that was enough, sometimes wish it were longer. Would not have seen or learned about sites from Sam if we didn’t come on this tour. Sam was extremely knowledgeable about all the historical sites and had a sense of humor too. Had a good day. Loved the boat ride!! Yvette
Review provided by Viator
Peter_j
May 8, 2025
It was an excellent tour!... - It was an excellent tour! Dre, our guide, was extraordinarily knowledgeable. We definitely recommend taking this tour to anyone visiting Washington, DC.
Review provided by Viator
Robertlt5771oq
May 8, 2025
A must do tour - Nick was a knowledgeable guide. We saw many different monuments and locations he had information and interesting facts about each one. This is a fun way to spend your first day in DC to get an overview of what you would like to see the rest of your trip. Worth every dime. The open air bus was a great choice for May
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jessica_o
May 7, 2025
Incredible Guide Dre - This tour was amazing! Our tour guide, Dre, was SO informative. Just a steel trap of knowledge and knew literally everything and more. The way he delivered the information was both educational and entertaining. A perfect mix. Not only was he a great guide, he offered to take photos of us as well - taking photos we would’ve have thought to take ourselves. We hit all of the top spots and with Dre’s presentations, knew so much more about them than if we had gone on our own. Truly an incredible guide. Our driver Ms. Anderson got us everywhere safely with a smile on her face. SO GOOD
Review provided by Viator
Vickim325
May 6, 2025
Wonderful visit to Washington D.C - Dray was a wonderful tour guide. He is so passionate about Washington and its history. He has so much information that you don't learn in your history books.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Discover23516847978
May 5, 2025
Pretty cool - Dre and Antonio were amazing. Must do tour! He was knowledgeable and knew his history. He answered questions and didn’t disappoint.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Patricia
May 5, 2025
Very disappointed with US Guided Tours - Overall trip was wonderful. However the bus trip we booked would not allow up to join the tour at a later stop when we missed the initial boarding because we couldn’t find which bus was ours. Also was denied a refund. Poor customer service from US Guided Tours.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Wendy_p
May 4, 2025
Interesting tour of the... - Interesting tour of the city’s highlights. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative. We would recommend this tour.
Review provided by Viator
From $89
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).