Private Washington DC City Tour
Recommended by 97% of travellers
Washington DC, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See Washington DC's highlights, whilst beating the crowds, on this customised, private sightseeing tour. Pick a departure time that works best for you, meet your guide at your preferred location, and hop aboard a luxury SUV or Sprinter van. Options of where to visit include the White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and much more—and will learn the stories behind the sights from your guide.
- Enjoy a personalized experience on this private tour
- Relax with complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Leave navigating the roads and traffic to your driver
- Customize your itinerary to suit your interests
What's Included
- 4-Hour Private City Tour of Washington DC
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off from select hotels (listed at checkout)
- Licensed Professional Tour Guide/Driver
- Complimentary bottled water—just ask and it’s yours
- Multiple Language Options (must request during checkout): English, Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese
- Transportation via Luxury Cadillac Escalade ESV's or large Mercedes Benz Sprinter Vans
- Air-conditioned vehicleGlide through D.C. in refreshing, ice-cold air.
- Gratuities
- Toilets on boardRestroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
A professional Tour Guide from Continental City Tours will come pick your family up at the time your tour reservation at a hotel/restaurant/museum within the Washington D.C. National Mall/Downtown or the Arlington VA area. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about your pick up location and we are happy to verify on our end as sometimes the online system does not have all hotels listed or says it is outside the radius when it isn't- please just message/text us directly the address and we can confirm or recommend the nearest point. The reason for the pick up radius is to maximize your 4 hour tour time to dedicate to the tour itinerary/memorials and history. Your guide is the driver- he/she will remain in the vehicle and explain the history, significance, and more during your tour as you drive by many important buildings such as the National Archives, FBI Headquarters, Air and Space Museum and so much more! Your family will be able to step down and walk on the external grounds of the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, explore and walk throughout the World War II Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial and so much more! We are more than happy to make changes/modifications to Memorials/Monuments during your tour. If you are driving or have a car, please send us a message so we can provide you an address to park your car for free either within D.C. (weekends) or near The Pentagon (weekdays), your guide would be able pick you up and take you back to your car at the end of the tour. Thank-you. We appreciate your support!
Itinerary
Your day begins with pickup from your centrally located Washington DC or Arlington, VA hotel.
Begin your tour at the President's Church and walk to the front of the White House. Then, from teh US Capitol, take in panoramic views of the National Mall.
After passing the Washington Monument, your next stop is the World War II Memorial, followed by Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
Two contrasting monuments are next: the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial.
Your next stop is the Arlington National Cemetery, the country’s largest military cemetery. Your tour includes a visit to John F. Kennedy's grave and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and you can also see the Changing of the Guard if you make a request beforehand.
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial are the final two stops before your tour ends with drop-off back at your hotel.
Begin your tour at the President's Church and walk to the front of the White House. Then, from teh US Capitol, take in panoramic views of the National Mall.
After passing the Washington Monument, your next stop is the World War II Memorial, followed by Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
Two contrasting monuments are next: the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial.
Your next stop is the Arlington National Cemetery, the country’s largest military cemetery. Your tour includes a visit to John F. Kennedy's grave and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and you can also see the Changing of the Guard if you make a request beforehand.
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial are the final two stops before your tour ends with drop-off back at your hotel.
1
The White House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
St. John's Episcopal Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
United States Department of the Treasury (Pass By)
Old Post Office Pavilion (Pass By)
FBI Headquarters (Pass By)
The National Archives Museum (Pass By)
National Gallery of Art (Pass By)
3
U.S. Capitol
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Museum of the American Indian (Pass By)
National Air and Space Museum (Pass By)
Smithsonian Institution Building (Pass By)
Washington Monument (Pass By)
Second Division Memorial (Pass By)
4
National World War II Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Korean War Veterans Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Lincoln Memorial
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
9
Arlington National Cemetery
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
11
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Air Force Memorial (Pass By)
Pentagon Memorial (Pass By)
Jefferson Memorial (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- There is enough space for collapsable wheelchair that can be lifted. No ramps/lifts in any vehicle.
- Your Tour Guide will text you ~30-60min prior to your scheduled tour time to provide their name, and a description of the vehicle they will arrive in for your tour. Guides will use the phone number provided at checkout to contact you on the day of travel. Travelers should plan to be ready to meet their guides at least 5 minutes prior to scheduled tour time.
- Tour operator is able to pick up travelers from any location within a defined area in Washington DC (National Mall/Downtown area) or Arlington, VA. Please provide your hotel or other preferred pick-up location during checkout. NOTE: If your preferred location falls outside of this radius we may not be able to accommodate you. If you have any question on if your location falls within this radius please contact us immediately to confirm.
- Travelers of all ages are welcome, please include all children in passenger count at checkout so we can assign a vehicle.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
Q:Are Children/Infants allowed on this tour?
A:Travelers of all ages are welcome, please include all children in the total passenger count at checkout so we can assign the best vehicle for your group.
Jun 2025
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,588 reviews
Gopalan_M, May 2026
Mark, our driver and guide was very knowledgeable on the history of DC, the past leaders and their monuments, the White House, the US Capitol and the Library of congress. He was very supportive , compassionate, and was ready to accommodate our requests without hesitation. It was great having him as our guide. We had a wonderful time.
Brook_F, May 2026
Get this tour! Cliff was amazing. Great stories and interesting facts. Took us to a little known attraction that was fantastic. Worth every penny. Absolute first class.
Janet_C, May 2026
This was a great experience and Jessica was very knowledgeable and flexible. We saw all the major monuments at night and they were stunning.
Kenyatta_W, May 2026
We had Jessica as our tour guide and she was fabulous! Such knowledge about the city and we were able to see the places we really wanted on the tour and it was such a lovely experience with my mom and sisters. We would definitely use this service again!!
Meghan_L, May 2026
Cliff made our day! We will absolutely book again and request him when we do! He is so kind, personable and full of knowledge!
DENNIS_S, Apr 2026
It’s safe a need clean and the owners are well informed and great drivers!!!
Jessica was engaging and pleasant
Patricia_C, Apr 2026
Private Car is the best way to see DC. Jessica was in touch with us prior to our pick-up at our Hotel. She drove around DC for an overview, then we stopped at various Memorials. At the Vietnam Memorial, we were able to have extra time which is what we wanted. Jessica was professional, personable, and very knowledgeable. This is her family's business, and her pride in it shows. I highly recommend this company. It was the Highlight of our trip.
Trey_S, Apr 2026
Sebastion was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond. Saw a lot of DC, and he provided good context for many sites
Janet_M, Apr 2026
We were traveling with my dad who was in a wheelchair so decided to do a private tour of the monuments. All of the group tours would have been too rushed getting him in and out of the van or bus. This also allowed us to spend as much time as we wanted at the monuments, we were really interested in. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. She made sure to make it very easy for my dad by parking close when it was time to be picked up from one location to the next. I would highly recommend this option for touring the monuments!
Kim_F, Apr 2026
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and good with the kids! She customized our trip so it was not to much walking for the kids and took us to an extra spot because we had time.
CHRISTINE_P, Apr 2026
We enjoyed meeting and spending time with Sebastian. He was informative and engaging. A true gem!
I appreciated his patience with me concerning my health issues.
He truly has the gift of hospitality.
Dana_H, Apr 2026
You receive so much information. The stops were well thought out and our driver also ask us where we wanted to stop
Marlene_L, Apr 2026
What an easy and wonderful way to get around DC to see so many of the important buildings, the memorials, and Arlington Cemetery. Our driver/guide Jessica was personable, knowledgeable, and really knows the city.
Laura_S, Apr 2026
Jessica was an excellent tour guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and well-versed in every aspect of the city. She made the experience both informative and enjoyable. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Washington, DC.
Elaine_H, Apr 2026
Our knowledgeable guide, Sebastian, delighted us with this well organized tour of key DC sights. This was well worth the cost and covered a tremendous amount of ground without wearing us out. We strongly recommend this company.
Joy_S, Apr 2026
This is a family run business and it felt as if we were a part of their family getting a tour of DC. They allowed us to stop or bypass locations we had already seen and Jessica was very knowledgeable of the history of DC and connected it to the larger history of America. She offered suggestions for places we hadn't been or for when we come back. I would recommend this tour as the first thing you do if you have no idea what you want to do.
ThigKids_1, Apr 2026
Our private tour in DC was AMAZING! Our guide,Cliff, was THE BEST! 10/10
He was so kind & knowledgeable! We saw so much of the city & learned so much history! We could have never covered that much ground on our own. Worth the cost for sure!!
Brian_A, Apr 2026
Great tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable. Went out of her way to make sure we saw everything we wanted.
Farrah_L, Apr 2026
Very relaxing way to see the capital. Great driver and very knowledgeable and personable. Our group had fun and learned a few fun facts.
Manuel_P, Apr 2026
On time, from site to site, we found out some great things about DC;
The possibility to stop throughout the tour is great. There is no other way to know and see so much in so little time.
Thanks for the kindness and great welcome.
Deb_T, Apr 2026
So much to do. To have a knowledgeable driver and to be able to customize the tour to your liking is absolutely wonderful.
RoseMary_I, Apr 2026
Victor is an outstanding tour guide. He was patient and thorough and gave us information about Washington DC and all the monuments we stopped at. Very personable and entertaining. Highly recommend him especially if you need a bilingual guide.
Matt_H, Apr 2026
This tour was PERFECT for our family! Jessica was so knowledgeable and easy going. The vibe was exactly what we needed. The day was a really good blend of drive-bys and stops and we had plenty of time to see everything we wanted to see. We’d highly recommend this tour!
Julie_H, Apr 2026
Take this tour your first day in DC! The stops are catered to your desires, we traveled the length of the national mall pictures at Capitol & White House and stopped at MLK, WWII, Lincoln & Vietnam at our own pace plus went to Arlington for changing of the guard. You will not regret it!
Gerald_S, Apr 2026
Jessica was great. There was tons of traffic due to parades and protests, and she kept us moving and we’re still able to see everything we wanted to see. Such a great way to hit DC’s highlights, without having to death march our complaining 8 year old all over town.
Joanne_L, Apr 2026
Michelle was an incredible tour guide and driver. This was our first trip to DC and we wanted to see all the historic sites, but we were worried about our 7 and 9 year old’s ability to keep up. Booking this tour was truly the best decision. To ride around DC in comfort, and get dropped off right near the front of of each monument made touring so effortless and pleasant. Michelle kept our children engaged and entertained with her enthusiasm and fun facts throughout the tour. She was so knowledgeable about the city and American history, that both my husband and I had a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Nicole_M, Apr 2026
The tour was supposed to be 4 hours. Our tour guide finished it at 3 hours. Lots of good stops. Just expensive to end an hour early.
Sean_C, Apr 2026
Be sure to not spend too long at one spot. The driver and tour guide was excellent and knowledgeable. Comfortable ride as well.
Steven_S, Apr 2026
Jessica was our tour guide, she was extremely knowledgeable about DC, our government and our history. She took us everywhere, all the while informing us of so many interesting details we were completely unaware of. This has to be the best tour in DC. Thanks Jessica!
Brian_M, Apr 2026
Cliff’s knowledge and passion for history made this excursion super fun for our entire family! We were able to see so many of the key landmarks in a half day. Highly recommend!
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