Day trip

Washington DC: Guided DC Bus Tour

4.6 / 5

22 reviews

Activity provider: USA GUIDED TOURS
Day trip

Washington DC: Guided DC Bus Tour

Activity provider: USA GUIDED TOURS

From US$ 139 per person

Explore the best of Washington, DC on this small-group 8-hour tour including a reserved entrance to the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Archives Building!

About this activity

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore Washington, DC in an Open-Top or Glass-Top Convertible Tour Bus
  • Entrance to the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Archives Building
  • Enjoy a fully-guided sightseeing experience led by expert local tour guides
  • Experience a beautiful boat cruise of the Potomac river
Full description

Explore the best of Washington, DC on this small-group 8-hour tour including a reserved entrance to the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Archives Building! After an in-depth tour of the U.S. Capitol, you'll continue through the city to discover some of DC's most famous landmarks and attractions. Also stop at the Georgetown Waterfront for lunch and then proceed to take a 1- hour boat cruise of the Potomac River. With fully guided walks and plenty of photo opportunities, you'll see the best of DC on this VIP day tour. This tour is conducted in the customized glass-top or open-top convertible Mercedes Sprinter bus - offering unique panoramic views of Washington, DC.

Includes
  • Entrance to the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Archives Building
  • Guide
  • Transportation by open-top or glass-top convertible bus
  • Bottled water
  • 1-hour boat cruise (April 1 to October 15)
  • Food (unless otherwise specified)
  • Tips

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Neptune Fountain on Front of Library of Congress

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Involves a moderate amount of walking
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels are welcome as long as someone accompanying the passenger using it can assist them board and disembark
  • Entrance to the U.S. Capitol Building requires a security scan/check similar to TSA (airport-style security)
  • Please let the provider know if you or anyone in your party has titanium body parts so that they can alert Capitol Police prior to entering the security screening
  • Capitol Hill parking is very limited; taking a taxi/car service or public transportation to the start of the tour is advised
  • Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure for check-in and security
  • No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
  • Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between Oct 15 - Mar 15 due to colder temperatures
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 22 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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wonderful!

October 17, 2022

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September 18, 2022

Great driver Dre was a great host

June 16, 2022

Product ID: 160130