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Washington, DC: Full-Day Tour with a Scenic River Cruise

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Activity provider:USA GUIDED TOURS
Washington, DC: Full-Day Tour with a Scenic River Cruise
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Top rated
4.726415 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.726415 out of 5 stars
530 reviews

Discover all the delights of Washington DC with this day tour around the city, hitting hotspots such as the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Robert Everett – United States

The trip was awesome, very informative and gave us a great base of knowledge to use in our exploration of Washington DC over the next couple of weeks. Both the bus driver and the guide were fantastic, I would highly recommended and encourage anyone interested in this trip to do it.

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Kira – United Kingdom

We had an amazing tour with them today. Our tour guide, Sam, was very knowledgeable, personable and it made for a very enjoyable day. We had 1 day in DC and wouldn’t have been able to see as much as we did without this tour. Could not recommend this tour, USA Guided Tours, or Sam more.

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Itinerary

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    2 starting location options:

    Humana Inc, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

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    United States Capitol

    Photo stop

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    The White House

    Sightseeing

  • World War II Memorial, Washington DC

    Photo stop

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    Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington DC

    Photo stop

  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

    Photo stop

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

    Photo stop

  • Lincoln Memorial

    Photo stop

  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Photo stop

  • Georgetown Waterfront Park

    Lunch

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    Potomac River

    Boat cruise

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Humana Inc

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Get the best views of the city from a glass-top or open-top convertible bus
  • Discover all the historic highlights explained by an expert guide
  • Enjoy guided walks at important monuments
  • Marvel during the tour of the beautiful Tidal Basin
  • Experience a boat cruise and lunch on the waterfront in the summer

Full description

Discover all the delights of Washington DC with this day-tour around the city, hitting hotspots such as the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
Board your glamourous, climate-controlled, panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Head to all the major highlights of regular sightseeing tours and enjoy a lunch break and an opportunity to travel through the Tidal Basin.
Learn about some of the most fascinating landmarks in the USA, including the White House, U.S. Capitol Building, and National Archives, plus breathtaking memorials of Thomas Jefferson and Franklin Roosevelt.
After lunch, summer brings the opportunity for a boat ride through Georgetown and the DC Waterfront. In winter, this Washington bus tour culminates with a visit to the Pentagon and several more fascinating war memorials. The tour price includes a boat cruise, and tourists will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at one of several waterfront restaurants in the summer.

During your tour learn from your live tour guide who hops off the bus with you to ensure you receive an intimate and personalized experience of each attraction.  Your guide will educate you on the important details of each monument.
From April through October, take in the fresh air on a scenic 1-hour cruise along the Potomac River.

The full itinerary of this tour includes:
• Jefferson Memorial
• U.S. Capitol Building
• FDR Memorial
• World War II Memorial
• Iwo Jima Memorial
• Vietnam Memorial
• Martin Luther King Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• White House

Includes

  • Transportation by luxury climate-controlled tour bus
  • 1-hour cruise on the Potomac River (April - October)
  • Live commentaries
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

US Navy Memorial Plaza

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Important information

Know before you go

  • The river cruise is seasonal and only operates from April 1 to October 15
  • Please note that live tour guide narration is provided in English only
  • An upgrade option for this tour is conducted with a luxury glass-top or open-top convertible bus led by a driver/guide
  • Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October 15 - March 15 due to colder temperatures
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From $89 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 530 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Robert Everett – United StatesJune 6, 2025 – Verified booking
The trip was awesome, very informative and gave us a great base of knowledge to use in our exploration of Washington DC over the next couple of weeks. Both the bus driver and the guide were fantastic, I would highly recommended and encourage anyone interested in this trip to do it.
K
Kira – United KingdomJune 4, 2025 – Verified booking
We had an amazing tour with them today. Our tour guide, Sam, was very knowledgeable, personable and it made for a very enjoyable day. We had 1 day in DC and wouldn’t have been able to see as much as we did without this tour. Could not recommend this tour, USA Guided Tours, or Sam more.
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Erika – ItalyApril 10, 2025 – Verified booking
I really enjoyed this guided tour of Washington! A lot of historical and cultural information provided by Amazing guide Nicholas! He answered all our questions always been patient and passionate about his job. Driver Witney was also lovely!

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Activity provider:USA GUIDED TOURS
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