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Day or Night Grand Tour of Washington DC with Stops at 8+ Sites
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Overview
The Half-Day Grand Sightseeing Tour of Washington DC is your premier sightseeing tour to see all the monuments, museums and memorials located in the Capital area. It has been designed as a comprehensive tour package for first-time or returning visitors who want to get the full picture of the city. You'll be treated to 4hrs of a live narrated bus trip with an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Pass many historic sites including Arlington National Cemetery, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, National Archives, and more. You'll be able to get off the bus and explore 8 major DC attractions.
Stop at 8 Attractions:
• White House (outside South Front for photos)
• US Capitol
• Franklin Roosevelt Memorial
• Martin Luther King Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Vietnam Memorial
• Nurses Memorial
Bonus: Upgrade option available at checkout for those who would like to extend their half day city tour into full day tour to include a visit to Mount Vernon.
Description
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20500
stop by north front and drive by the south front
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Memorial, 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002
stop and visit and talk about it
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW, At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20242
drive by and talk about it
Pass By: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20024
drive by and talk about it
Pass By: Bureau Of Engraving And Printing, 300 14th St SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20250
drive by and talk about it
Pass By: National Museum of American History, 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Between 12th and 14th Street, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20560
drive by and talk about it
Pass By: The National Archives Museum, 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20408
drive by and talk about it
Pass By: Ford's Theatre, 511 10th St NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20004
drive by and talk about it
Pass By: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002
drive by and talk about it
Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002
stop and visit and talk about it
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Tidal Basin, E Basin Drive NW, Ohio Drive NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20003
drive around and talk about it
Pass By: Washington Monument, 2 15th St. NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20560
drive by and view from most of the stops.
Pass By: National Mall, Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20565
drive through and talk about it
Pass By: Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20560
view and talk about it
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002
stop and visit and talk about it
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20566
view it and talk about it
Stop At: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20004
stop by the west front and view other memorials around
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, 1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20242
stop and visit and talk about
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20004
drive by and talk about it
Pass By: United States Botanic Garden, 100 Mayland Avenue SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20001
View at the west front of the capitol
Pass By: DAR Museum, 1776 D St NW, entrance is closer to 17th Street on D Street, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20006
view and talk about it
Pass By: FBI Headquarters, 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20535
drive by and talk about it
Pass By: Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 1650 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20504
view the north and the south side
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
stop and visit and talk about it
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Senate and House Office Buildings, Independence & Constitution Aves, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20515
view and talk about
Pass By: Organization of American States Headquarters Building, 17th Street and Constition NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20006
drive by and talk about it
Pass By: United States Department of the Treasury, 15th Street and Hamilton Place, NW, (Washington Monument side), Washington DC, District of Columbia
drive by and talk about it
Pass By: American Red Cross Museum, 430 17th Street, Washington DC, District of Columbia
view and talk about it
Pass By: Freedom Plaza, 1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20004
drive by and talk about it
Pass By: Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, U.S. Capitol Grounds West, Washington DC, District of Columbia
stop and visit and talk about it
Pass By: James Garfield sculpture, Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20024
stop and visit and talk about it
Pass By: Zero Milestone, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20242
drive by it and talk about it
Pass By: The Ellipse, Constitution Ave, The President's Park, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20504
drive by and talk about it
Pass By: Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 1650 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20504
View and talk about
Pass By: Blair House, 1651 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20503
View at the White House stop and talk about it
Pass By: Lafayette Square, 16th St & Pennsylvania Ave Northwest, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20006
View at the north front of the White House stop and talk about
Pass By: John Ericsson Memorial, 900 Ohio Drive SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20024
Drive by and talk about it
Pass By: George Washington Memorial Parkway, Virginia
View and talk about it
Pass By: Constitution Gardens, Constitution Ave, The Mall, Washington DC, District of Columbia
View and talk about it
Pass By: National World War I Memorial, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Pershing Park, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20045
Drive by south and the north sides of World War One memorial and Pershing park
Pass By: Arlington Memorial Bridge & Avenue, Arlington Memorial Bridge, Between Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, Washington DC, District of Columbia
View and talk about it
Pass By: Air Force Memorial, 1 Air Force Memorial Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22204
View and talk about it
Pass By: National World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Ave SE, Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20003
Drive by World War Two memorial and talk about. If you are WWll Veteran and want us to stop at the memorial, please talk to the tour guide and we will stop for you at the memorial for up to 15 minutes.
Stop At: George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121
Select Upgrade Option at checkout to extend your Half-Day Guided DC City Tour into a Full-Day City Tour with guided visit to George Washington's famous home, Mount Vernon.
Pass By: National World War I Memorial, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Pershing Park, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20045
The National World War I Memorial is a national memorial commemorating the service rendered by members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I. The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the World War I Centennial Commission to build the memorial in Pershing Park, located at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. The park, which has existed since 1981, also contains the John J. Pershing General of the Armies commemorative work. In January 2016, the design commission selected the submission "The Weight of Sacrifice", by a team consisting of Joseph Weishaar, Sabin Howard, Phoebe Lickwar, and GWWO Architects, as the winning design,[1] which is expected to be completed by 2024.[2]
Pass By: Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, 540 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20024
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Located to the south of the National Mall, the national memorial is set in a park-like plaza, with large columns framing a mesh tapestry depicting the site of the Normandy landings, and sculptures and bas-reliefs arrayed in the park. Architect Frank Gehry designed the memorial and Sergey Eylanbekov sculpted the bronze statues of Eisenhower in various settings. The memorial's tapestry artist was Tomas Osinski, and the inscription artist, Nicholas Waite Benson.
On October 25, 1999, the United States Congress created the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and charged it with creating "...an appropriate permanent memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower...to perpetuate his memory and his contributions to the United States." The preliminary design proved controversial. After several years of hearings and several design changes by Gehry, final design approvals were given in 2017, when dignitaries held a groundbreaking ceremony at the four-acre site.
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 3 to 4 hours (Approx.)
- Return Details: Returns to original departure point
What's Included
- Professional Guide with Live Narration
- Pass by historic sites including Arlington Cemetery, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, and more
- Day or Night Tour Options available for the City Tour
- Stop at 8 top attractions including White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial & more
- See top Monuments, Museums and Memorials in the Capital area
- Upgrade your tour at check out to Washington Day and Night Tour
- Bonus: If booking travel dates in early April, travelers may be able to see Cherry Blossoms in bloom
- Half-Day Day or Night Grand Sightseeing Narrated Minibus Tour of Washington DC
- Upgrade at checkout to extend your half day city tour into a full day tour to include Mount Vernon
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Reviews
Average 4.30 out of 5 stars based on 598 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.