DC Monuments & Capitol Hill Highlights Tour by Electric Cart
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Washington DC, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Washington, DC’s landmarks and Capitol Hill on a small-group electric cart tour, offering a sustainable and relaxed way to see the city. Enjoy narrated stops at highlights like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, with photo opportunities along the way. Led by a local guide, this tour provides fascinating insights and stunning views of the nation’s capital—without hours spent walking.
- Visit DC’s landmarks aboard a quiet, eco-friendly electric cart
- See monuments in a relaxed, hassle-free way with an intimate, small-group tour
- Capture photos at the Lincoln, MLK Jr., and Vietnam Memorials
- A local guide shares insight throughout the tour
What's Included
- Cruise like royalty in all-electric 7-passenger Red Roadsters
- Enjoy the stunning views of Washington DC
- See DC’s top monuments and memorials
- Hear expert stories and local insights
- Enjoy photo stops and scenic views
- Explore with a friendly, expert local guide
- Get insider tips to plan your DC adventure
- Food and drinks
- Please bring your own water, especially during warmer months.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 450 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
450 F Street NW, Washington, DC — on the side of the road next to the Judiciary Square Metro
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
This unique electric cart tour of the capital provides an entirely new perspective on the city of Washington, DC and its many famous landmark locations.
Pick between private or small-group options, and between morning and afternoon start times. Then, climb aboard your open-air, eco-friendly electric cart.
The tour begins at one end of the famed Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex. Travel through the historic monument areas, taking in the famous Jefferson, Lincoln, and Washington Monuments, each a classic Washington DC icon in its own right. Then see the World War I, World War II, Korean War Veterans, and the Vietnam Veterans memorial sites.
Next, see the most famous DC landmark of all, the White House, followed by Capitol Hill. Along the way, hear the historic stories and facts that make the city of Washington DC one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.
Pick between private or small-group options, and between morning and afternoon start times. Then, climb aboard your open-air, eco-friendly electric cart.
The tour begins at one end of the famed Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex. Travel through the historic monument areas, taking in the famous Jefferson, Lincoln, and Washington Monuments, each a classic Washington DC icon in its own right. Then see the World War I, World War II, Korean War Veterans, and the Vietnam Veterans memorial sites.
Next, see the most famous DC landmark of all, the White House, followed by Capitol Hill. Along the way, hear the historic stories and facts that make the city of Washington DC one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.
1
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
United States Capitol
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The National Mall (Pass By)
National Gallery of Art (Pass By)
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (Pass By)
National Air and Space Museum (Pass By)
National Museum of American History (Pass By)
National Museum of African American History and Culture (Pass By)
3
Washington Monument
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (Pass By)
Tidal Basin (Pass By)
Jefferson Memorial (Pass By)
4
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Lincoln Memorial
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial (Pass By)
6
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The White House (Pass By)
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- For the small-group experience, each electric cart accommodates a maximum of 7 travellers, and multiple carts may be used per departure. While we do our best to seat groups together, this cannot be guaranteed, and guests may be split across separate carts.
- For the private experience, your group will have exclusive use of an electric cart (maximum 7 people). This option is priced at a fixed total rate for up to 7 guests, meaning the full price applies regardless of group size.
- Please arrive as scheduled, dress appropriately for the weather, and check your messages for any updates. Since our electric carts are not heated and are open to the environment, we recommend wearing layers of clothing during colder months.
- This is a child-friendly tour, however, please note that all children will be charged at full adult rate due to limited seating. Our eCruisers can accommodate most types of infant seats and you are encouraged to bring your own. Children are not permitted to sit on their parent's laps. We can provide an infant seat if needed, provided you call us at least 48 hours before the tour and inform us of the age and weight of the infant.
- Carts can accommodate folding wheelchairs for guests who can transfer into the cart on their own or with assistance. Please note that there is no ramp access, and we are unable to accept motorized or non-folding wheelchairs due to vehicle limitations. Wheelchairs are not provided. If bringing your own, please let us know at the time of booking. All requests are subject to availability.
- The itinerary and its order of stops are subject to change at any time. Monuments visited may change due to local road or monument closure which are beyond our control.
- Tour covers the National Mall in an all-electric vehicle. We're committed to reducing the environmental impact of vehicle-based tourism in Washington DC, which makes up the vast majority of tours given in this city. Make a "green" difference by seeing the Mall via electric transportation!
- If driving to meeting location, street parking suggested or LAZ Parking Capital One Arena Garage (601 F Street NW) nearby
- Tour runs year-round and goes ahead rain or shine—even in cold weather—unless conditions are dangerous. Cancellation decisions may be made at the meeting point, and we may delay up to 30 minutes for weather to improve.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
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Nkocy_F, Aug 2026
Good job by Peter. Very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. He was patient and tried to facilitate as best he could, our different points of departure
Kristin_B, Aug 2026
Despite extreme road block challenges, our guide, Peter, was able to get us to all points we wanted to see on our tour. He shared his vast knowledge of the area which was interesting for the adults and our elementary aged grandsons(he was also very patient in answering their questions). I would definitely recommend this tour!
Carrie_M, Aug 2026
The tour via electric car of Washington monuments and sites was fun, adventurous and educational. Joel Arturo guide in Driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. He tried to accommodate the trip to us in our interest.
Kathy_N, Aug 2026
Open cart, dress comfortably and for the weather. Our guide, Cortland, was outstanding. Wish I would have taken some notes.
Jolie_S, Aug 2026
Dee was great! Full of info and got to see everything we wanted and more!! It was our first time and definitely doing this again!
Gerard_R, Aug 2026
Tour guide wove her political views into the presentation. Her commentary offended me as I’d spoken to her during one of our stops about the cleanliness and safety of the city. She refuted my perceptions in her comments to the the tour participants.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Gerrard,
Thank you for your feedback for your Washington Mall & Monuments tour by Electric Car. We are sorry to hear that aspects of the guide's commentary left you feeling uncomfortable during the tour. We aim to provide an informative experience that is welcoming and respectful of differing perspectives, and we appreciate you bringing this concern to our attention. We have shared with our local team and your leaders managers for review.
Warm regards,
Ashlyn_A, Aug 2026
It was wonderful, saw so much!! The guide was knowledgeable and felt safe on the ride. Perfect amount of time as well.
Hilary_P, Aug 2026
Ellen was a great guide. She was so knowledgeable! We were a group of 7. Everyone was able to hear and ask questions all throughout the tour. My 8 year old thought it was awesome.
Judith_W, Jul 2026
Wonderful knowledge of the cities history and saves your feet from walking!
Ellen was a great tour guide!
Kristin_P, Jul 2026
Super fun tour! Chris was friendly and knowledgeable. The golf cart is the way to tour DC! We enjoyed it!
Kristen_T, Jul 2026
A great way to see all the sights of Washington DC. Shaded ride that is nimble to get through traffic and see monuments and buildings up close. Convenient for solo travelers.
Mariko_P, Jul 2026
Alan was a super guide and we saw all the highlights of DC and learnt so much. Definitely recommend.
Bljaudon, Jul 2026
Adam was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and we ended up learning a lot. The golf cart ride was perfect for a hot day because we would not have been able to walk to all of those places. We have two kids (6 & 10) and they had a blast. Adam kept them engaged the entire time. Would definitely recommend.
Elisabeth_H, Jul 2026
This was extremely convenient and informative. The perfect way to see a number of Main attractions without the hassle of a large group. Our driver was very informative and answered all of our questions!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Elisabeth, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us and that our guide exceeded your expectations. We strive to provide great local experiences, so your feedback means a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Kind regards,
Intrepid Urban Adventures Team
Becky_C, Jul 2026
Built may memories… traveled to more sights than we could have walked. Chris was an excellent tour guide
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Becky, Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you were able to see so many sights and create wonderful memories during your tour. It's great to know that Chris exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future!
Kind regards,
Intrepid Urban Adventures Team
Judy_J, Jul 2026
Cortland was the best tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best tour possible.
Eric_W, Jul 2026
We were deeply disappointed by our tour with Dee, which felt more like a political commentary than a historical tour. Rather than highlighting the significance and sacrifice behind our national monuments, she used the time to voice her frustrations with wealth inequality and the current administration. We came to appreciate our country's rich history, not to listen to a personal agenda.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Eric,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the tour didn't meet your expectations.
It's disappointing to read that the commentary wasn't the experience you had hoped for. Our Urban Adventures are designed to provide engaging and informative insights into the history, culture and significance of the places we visit, and we're sorry to hear this wasn't reflected during your tour.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective, as feedback like yours helps us continue reviewing the experiences we deliver. We'll ensure your comments are shared with our local team so they can review the concerns you've raised.
Best regards,
Intrepid Urban Adventures Team
Helle_M, Jul 2026
Our driver Lorenzo was fantastic. We had the best trio and will highly recommend you to others 🤩 thank you so much
Virginia_B, Jul 2026
The tour would have been a 5 star tour but on July 5 the streets were still blocked off. We drove past many sights, Dante was quite knowledgeable, but the Lincoln Memorial was the only monument we could actually visit up close. Dante was very accommodating and gets a 10 out of 10 in my book for effort.
Lisa_D, Jul 2026
Our guide Deonte was very knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about the tour. Although two of the main roads were blocked off due to 250th anniversary, our guide was still able to make the tour enjoyable.
Amanda_S, Jul 2026
Nice tour gide even tho it was blazing hot outside and every one is very nice but you have to wait a little bit
Chase_C, Jul 2026
Our guide was great and very knowledgeable about everything DC. Please tell him thank youuuuuuuuuuuuu
Satish_N, Jun 2026
Excellent experience. Our tour guide Ms. Eileen was very friendly, knowledgeable and explained in detail on the historic events. Thanks.
Teresa_W, Jun 2026
Best way to see the sights by far. Drivers are very well educated and friendly. They were very helpful and accommodating as my mother uses a waker.
Ryan_G, Jun 2026
It was great our guide was wonderful knowledgeable and entertaining throughout the whole trip.
Would definitely recommend
Iveta_G, Jun 2026
Wonderful tour! Friendly, knowledgeable guide. Perfect amount of stops for pictures. Would recommend
Y_C, Jun 2026
We had an outstanding tour experience and cannot recommend our guide, Cortland, highly enough. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history and significance of every site we visited. His explanations were detailed and informative, yet always interesting and easy to follow.
What made the tour especially memorable was his personal story about visiting the Oval Office as a child and receiving cookies baked by Barbara Bush. Hearing this firsthand experience brought history to life in a unique and personal way that no guidebook could ever capture! It added a special dimension to the tour and made us feel connected to the people and events behind the history.
Throughout the tour, he was friendly, professional, and happy to answer questions. His enthusiasm and storytelling skills made the experience both educational and enjoyable. Thank you for an exceptional tour—we will remember it for a long time.
Gail_D, Jun 2026
Our driver was great but we got turned away by park staff and could not see several of the monuments. Seems the company hadn’t gotten the correct permits. Disappointed because of that.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Gail_D, Glad to hear your driver was great, but I’m really sorry the experience was impacted on the day. I’ll be flagging this with the team to ensure access and permits are properly in place going forward
Heather_R, Jun 2026
This is a very nice tour. I enjoyed the mini history lesson. My guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out many places and lots if dates along the way. Great job! Unfortunately, I can not remember his name.
Ed_I, Jun 2026
The guide was knowledgeable, helpful, full of resources and so friendly. Cortland was a great ambassador for the DC area and your brand!
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