DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
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. 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
- *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
- 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
- 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
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to the African American Museum
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to Washington Monument
- UPGRADE: Upgrade to include a 2-hour Guided Capitol Hill Walk with U.S. Capitol Admission
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
Meeting Location
790 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
National Mall
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Capitol
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
White House
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tidal Basin
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Cherry Blossom Festival (pass by)
National World War II Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Potomac River
Admission Ticket Free
Pentagon Mall
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Women's Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Admission Ticket Included
Washington Monument
Admission Ticket Included
Capitol Hill
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Georgetown
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Air Force Memorial
Admission Ticket Free
National Air and Space Museum
Admission Ticket Included
Jefferson Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-6766SIGTOUR
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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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.
Feb 2023- 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).
- *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.
- 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.
- 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.
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to the African American Museum.
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites.
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to Washington Monument.
- UPGRADE: Upgrade to include a 2-hour Guided Capitol Hill Walk with U.S. Capitol Admission.
- Gratuities.
- Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- *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
- 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
- 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
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to the African American Museum
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to Washington Monument
- UPGRADE: Upgrade to include a 2-hour Guided Capitol Hill Walk with U.S. Capitol Admission
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Operated by a business
