Pass By: The National Archives Museum, 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20408
Tours depart and conclude at the National Archives Building
Stop At: National World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Ave SE, Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20003
This panoramic view of the National Mall and both the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial/Reflecting pool is just one reason why this stop will be a favorite. The scenic beauty and important message of the memorial that honors the 16 million Americans who served and the over 400,000 that died in the world's most cataclysmic war are amazing.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, 1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20242
This 7.5 acre memorial to America's longest serving President and one of the 20th Century's most important figures sits on the Tidal Basin and offers a fascinating look at America during the Great Depression and World War II. This stop is usually combined with the Martin Luther King Memorial and your guide will tell you interesting facts as you tour both scenic spots. Combined duration of both is approximately 30 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW, Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20024
The dramatic and beautiful open-space memorial to the iconic 20th Century American civil rights leader is the second part of this stop. The spectacular statuary and moving quotes plus unique landscaping on the Tidal Basin make the MLK Memorial a favorite in any season. Combined with the FDR Memorial, this stop takes approximately 30 minutes total.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002
Your guide will lead you through this arresting Memorial that honors those that served and died during the U.N. led effort from 1950-1953 features a field of soldiers against the backdrop of the memorial serenity pool and the wall of photographs etched into the polished granite wall. This stop is usually combined with the Lincoln and Vietnam Memorials.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002
The famous Maya Lin-designed "Wall" is the final stop on the morning tour. It's dramatic design and poignant treatment of the complex subject of America's war in Vietnam, including the 58,479 names carved on it make this stop especially interesting and moving. Combined with the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial, this stop is approximately 45 minutes total.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20500
After traveling down the National Mall and seeing multiple Smithsonian Museums and the Washington Monument from the bus, you'll stop at the White House for a 2 block long walk with your guide along the North Side and Lafayette Square Park. You will see the U.S. Treasury, the White House, the West Wing, the Eisenhower Executive Building and the Blair House, plus hear interesting history and details about America's most famous residence.
Duration: 25 minutes
Pass By: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW, At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20242
Pass by historic Jefferson Memorial
Pass By: National Mall, Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20565
Pass by the National Mall
Stop At: Washington Monument, 2 15th St. NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20560
UPGRADE: Upgrade your city tour at checkout to include admission ticket to the Washington Monument for use after your city tour. Entry to the monument is self-guided and where your tour will conclude if you select this option.
Stop At: National Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave SW 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20560
UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to the National Air & Space Museum.
Stop At: National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20560
UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to the African American Museum.
Stop At: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20004
UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include an afternoon Guided Walking Tour inside the US Capitol and Library of Congress following your Morning Monuments Bus Tour. Your Morning Monuments tour will end at approximately 1-1:15pm at the National Archives. You will have some free time to take a quick break before you head on your own to the US Capitol to meet your guide for the upgraded portion of your tour which will begin at 2pm.
Stop At: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20540
UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include an afternoon Guided Walking Tour inside the US Capitol and Library of Congress following your Morning Monuments Bus Tour. Your Morning Monuments tour will end at approximately 1-1:15pm at the National Archives. You will have some free time to take a quick break before you head on your own to the US Capitol to meet your guide for the upgraded portion of your tour which will begin at 2pm.
