DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

4.7(1,691)6 hFree cancellationBy Signature Tours of DC

About this activity

Explore Washington DC’s top landmarks and monuments on a 6-hour tour by deluxe touring coach with full narration from an expert guide. Stop at the White House, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and more. See 100+ sites with time to walk around 10+ of them with your guide, who shares the history and little-known facts about the nation’s capitol. Your guide will take you on an exclusive boat ride along the Potomac River from historic Georgetown. In off-season when boat is not operating, you will visit Jefferson and Eisenhower Memorials instead.

Top Sites:

• The Capitol Building

• Martin Luther King Memorial

• World War II Memorial

• Lincoln Memorial

• The White House

• FDR Memorial

• Vietnam War Memorial

• Korean War Memorial

• Air Force Memorial

• Iwo Jima Memorial

• Potomac River Cruise

• Jefferson Memorial (when boat not operating)

• Eisenhower Memorial (when boat not operating)

* Cherry Blossom trees (seasonal, typically late March-early April)

What's included

✓UPGRADE: Upgrade to include a 2-hour Guided Capitol Hill Walk with U.S. Capitol Admission
✓UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to Washington Monument
✓*Bonus stops at Jefferson, Air Force, and/or Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating
✓Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall in off-season)
✓UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include 2-Hour Capitol Hill Walk with U.S. Capitol Admission
✓Pass by over 50+ top DC Sites such as Washington Monument, Tidal Basin, Arlington Cemetery, & more
✓Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
✓Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
✓6Hr National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal Boat Cruise
✓Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees
✓UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to the African American Museum
✓40-50 Minute Narrated Sightseeing Boat Cruise of Potomac River (seasonal mid-March to mid-October)
✓UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include self-guided entry to the Air & Space Museum

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)

Meeting and pickup

8am U.S. Capitol upgrade option ONLY - Meets across the street from the Supreme Court on First Street NE. Please arrive 15 min before tour starts.
Please meet us at 790 Pennsylvania Ave. NW near the National Archives Building. The tour bus will be located near the corner of 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW. Please look for the bus labeled "Signature Tours DC" or “DC Guided Tours” upon arrival. Please arrive no later than 9:30 AM.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Boat ride of Potomac River is seasonal (mid March - mid October). When the boat is not operating, you will visit the Jefferson Memorial, Air Force Memorial, and Eisenhower Memorial instead
Ticket Upgrades: 1. Due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be valid for the next available day of travel after your tour. 2. Your attraction tickets will be valid for entry on the date and time assigned by the attraction, which will be noted on your entry ticket upon receipt. Date and time cannot be selected ahead of time, and we are unable to change the date and time assigned to you by the attraction. 3. The tour operator will send your ticket to you on the date of your scheduled tour. Tickets will be sent to travelers via WhatsApp. If you did not provide us with a valid WhatsApp phone number during checkout, please contact us prior to your tour date. 4. Attraction Tickets are non-refundable once issued to travelers. 5. Tickets are used for self-guided entry into the attractions. Entry is not a part of the guided tour experience and is for the traveler to use independently.
There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. DC can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) travelers will have time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees. The official Cherry Blossom peak bloom dates are announced by the National Park Service closer to the dates. Please Note: cherry blossoms are a seasonal highlight, and when the trees are not in bloom travelers will still be able to enjoy the 10+ memorial stops and sightseeing portion of the tour without the trees. Please be advised of this when booking preferred travel date.
Animal Policy: Animals are not permitted on tours

Cancellation policy

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

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