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DC in a Day: 10+ Monument Stops & Seasonal Potomac River Cruise

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Washington DC, USA

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Overview

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 while boat is operating. When the 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 (low season only, when Potomac cruise not operating)
• Eisenhower Memorial (low season only, when Potomac cruise not operating)

What's Included

  • *Tickets handed out at tour check-in. Due to attraction hours, tickets are valid for following day
  • UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to Washington Monument
  • Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (DC Wharf when ferry not operating)
  • Gratuities
  • Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
  • NOTE: Hotel pickup or Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Start Time • Daily 10:00 AM

What To Expect

White House

You will see the outside of the White House.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jefferson Memorial

You will visit the Jefferson Memorial ONLY during the winter months when the seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is not operating.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Memorial

You will walk up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

You will get to see the Vietnam Veteran's Wall with all the history and view the names.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vietnam Women's Memorial

A stop which pays homage to our Women in Vietnam.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Capitol

Visit the outside of our US Capitol.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

One of our newest and most liked Memorials.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National World War II Memorial

You will want to take lots of pictures at this memorial. Lots of gorgeous fountains.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

You will love this memorial which pays homage to one of our most famous people that fought for our rights, Martin Luther King, Jr.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Potomac River

Seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is also included with your tour (seasonally, approximately April - mid October). During the months the ferry is not operating, you will be able to visit Jefferson Memorial and Eisenhower Memorial instead.
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Admission Ticket Free

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

You will visit the Eisenhower Memorial ONLY during the winter months when the seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is not operating.
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Admission Ticket Free

Washington Monument

UPGRADE: Upgrade option available during checkout to include self-guided entry to the Washington Monument.
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Admission Ticket Included

National Air and Space Museum

UPGRADE: Upgrade option available during checkout to include self-guided entry to the National Air & Space Museum.
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Admission Ticket Included

National Museum of African American History and Culture

UPGRADE: Upgrade option available during checkout to include self-guided entry to the African American History Museum.
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Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • If you upgrade your tour at checkout to include an Attraction Ticket, they will be handed out to you upon tour check-in. Please ask your tour guide or driver for your tickets when being checked in. NOTE: Due to the hours of operation at the attractions, your entry tickets will be valid for use the FOLLOWING day of travel from your tour.
  • All purchases of packages are final. Tickets are not refundable or transferable. Cannot be exchanged for another ticket. Only refundable in the event the site is closed.
  • NOTE: Due to the hours of operation at the attractions, your entry tickets will be valid for use the FOLLOWING day of travel from your tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on DC in a Day: 10+ Monument Stops & Seasonal Potomac River Cruise?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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