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Explore Washington, D.C. in a Day - Your Guided Small-Group Ultimate Sightseeing Tour
Explore Washington DC with a professional guide on this fast-paced four-hour day tour that brings you up close to ten iconic Washington DC landmarks - from the imposing United States Capitol Building and the historic White House to the moving memorials along the National Mall, including the World War II Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Reflecting Pool and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, with a stop at the historic Ford's Theatre; you’ll board a comfortable 12-passenger high-roof transit van after meeting your guide in front of the Starbucks at 11th and H St NW by the Washington Grand Hyatt, and you’ll be dropped off and picked up as close to each site as possible so you have plenty of time to walk around, take photos, and hear vivid history and insights about each landmark.
About this activity in Washington
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- See 10 iconic Washington, DC landmarks in one efficient four-hour guided tour - including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
- Learn the history and stories behind each stop from a professional guide who provides engaging commentary tailored to this destination.
- Travel comfortably between sites in a high-roof 12-passenger van with close drop-offs so you have ample time to walk around and take photos.
- Enjoy a small-group experience (limited seating per van) and complimentary bottled water to stay refreshed during the tour.
Important Information
- This is a 4-hour, day-time sightseeing tour that stops at ten major monuments and memorials across the National Mall area - plan for moderate walking at each site.
- You’ll be picked up and returned as close to each landmark as possible; the route may change due to construction or road closures, and the tour runs rain or shine.
- Infants may ride in a pram or stroller and must sit on an adult’s lap; public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to arrive that way.
- Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in; you’ll receive a text the night before with your guide’s name and contact number so you know who to meet.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide in front of the Starbucks at 11th & H St NW at the Washington Grand Hyatt (1000 H St NW). Check in 10 minutes before departure; your guide’s name and number will be texted to you the night before.
Includes
- You’ll join a 4-hour guided day tour that visits 10 top Washington, District of Columbia attractions, including the White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial and Martin Luther King Memorial.
- Travel comfortably between sites in small-group vans - each vehicle accommodates a maximum of 12 guests.
- An expert guide provides engaging commentary and site insights to bring each stop to life.
- Stay refreshed during the tour with complimentary bottled water.
Excludes
- Storage space for wheelchairs or mobility scooters must be approved in advance - call to confirm.
- Gratuities are not included and are at your discretion.
- Hotel pickup is not included.
Other
- Small-group day tours start at 9:00 AM in front of the Starbucks at the Grand Hyatt (1000 H Street NW); arrive 10 minutes early to check in with your guide.
- Please provide your cell phone number - you’ll receive a text the night before with your guide’s name and number.
- Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller but are required to sit on an adult’s lap.
- The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.
- If you’re part of a larger group booking separately, let us know if you’d like to be seated in the same van.
- The route may change due to construction or road closings, and the tour operates rain or shine.
- Each van on this tour accommodates a maximum of 12 guests.
Customer Reviews
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Steve and our driver did a great job taking us around DC and explaining the sites. It was an enjoyable tour!
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This tour was a small group tour in a comfortable van with an excellent driver and knowledgeable, friendly tour guide named Steve. We stopped or rode by many must-see sites.
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Wonderful tour with Steve. He was very knowledgeable! Mini van was clean and comfortable with access to charging your devices. I really enjoy these types of tours with smaller groups. I would highly recommend this tour of Washington. All of the highlights were covered and we enjoyed them despite the shutdown.
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You’ll visit 10 iconic Washington DC landmarks on this four-hour guided day tour, including the United States Capitol Building, the White House, the World War II Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Ford’s Theatre, the Lincoln Memorial, the Reflecting Pool and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Your professional guide provides history and commentary at each stop and you’ll have time to walk around and take photos.
Yes. The tour is family-friendly and suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller and infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. You’ll have ample time at each landmark to explore with kids and take photos.
Each van on the tour accommodates a maximum of 12 guests, keeping the experience small and personal. If you’re part of a larger group and booked separately, let the operator know and they’ll try to seat you together in the same van.
You meet your guide in front of the Starbucks at 11th and H St NW by the Washington Grand Hyatt. From there you’ll board a 12-passenger high-roof transit van that tranSports you comfortably from site to site so you can maximize sightseeing time across the city.
The tour accommodates guests with varying mobility, but if you need storage space for wheelchairs or scooters you must call ahead and get approval. The stops allow time to walk around each site, and the small-group van helps reduce walking distances between highlights.
Arrive 10 minutes early to check in with your guide in front of the Starbucks at the Grand Hyatt. Bring a charged cell phone (you’ll be asked to provide your number so the guide can text you the night before), comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and any personal items you need; complimentary bottled water is provided during the tour.
