Washington DC Highlights Tour with Top Landmarks and Memorials
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Washington DC, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Maximize your time and sightseeing in Washington DC on this shared or private tour of the city's memorials and major landmarks. Setting out from the United States Navy Memorial, admire DC highlights from the White House to the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and more. Travel in the comfort of a luxury tour bus, with photo stops and a guide to share the stories behind each destination.
- This tour is perfect for first-time or time-pressed visitors
- See the best of Washington DC, all in one half-day tour
- Family-friendly: Kids aged three and up are welcome
- Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide's commentary
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Live commentary on board by expert local guides
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury tour bus
- Guided stops led by live tour guide (on and off the bus)
- Taxes
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- US Navy Memorial Plaza701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
US Navy Memorial Plaza
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center (Pass By)
1
U.S. Capitol
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The White House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
National World War II Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Pass By)
Jefferson Memorial (Pass By)
4
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Lincoln Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Minimum age is 3 years
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 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
based on 501 reviews
Chuck_R, Mar 2026
Rob and Martin took care of us. Both were excellent. I enjoyed the calm and knowledgeable info about your beautiful monuments. Oh and the info about the Cherry trees.
sarahleblanc, Feb 2026
Great way to see all the top spots in DC. Our tour guide, Nick, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend!
Sambria_L, Feb 2026
What an amazing tour! The guide, Nick, was very informative and engaging throughout the entire experience. He’s also a self proclaimed comedian hahaha! Despite the cold weather, I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the historic sites. Give this tour a try if you’re in town or visiting!
Jennifer_B, Jan 2026
It was thorough, enjoyable and efficient. We covered a lot of ground in a short time! Perfect for a first time to Washington person!
Michael_B, Dec 2025
Very informative about memorials and history of Capitol and White House kept to time table very positive attitude about city.
Nabil_B, Dec 2025
Joe and Jhon were the best , we learned a lot about UsA history, we enjoyed every stop. I highly recommend them.
LaTanya_H, Sep 2025
This was a very informative tour. The tour guide really knows his stuff. He was very patient with answering all of our questions.
Dana_S, Sep 2025
We had Brittany as our tour guide. She was phenomenal. New her stuff plus some and quite the sense of humor.
Mitchell_J, Aug 2025
Very informative and fun experience. Gave me a great idea of the layout for the capital and some intricate history I’d never get on my own.
Stacy_W, Aug 2025
Kevin and Cory were wonderful! Kevin was fun and very knowledgeable. We really learned a lot and had a fun time doing it.
Lauren_L, Jul 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Derrick + Tony! We covered so much space and information in our 4 hours. The fun facts kept the attention of our kids and the humor was perfect for the adults! It was a great mix of driving and walking - the pace was also just right for our group! The AC bus and waters were so helpful with the hot weather! We would absolutely do this again!
Connie_S, Jul 2025
Joey was very friendly and informative. Khalifa was an excellent driver. It was great to have cold water and ac in July.
Julie_D, Jun 2025
It was a great way to see many different sites in DC and then decide what we wanted to go back to for more time at later.
Guanda_W, Jun 2025
Very informative. Comfortable. Just enough time to see important sights of the city. Janna gave us great highlights! Our driver Khaleafa keep the Van ride comfortable, was always close to our exit points. A great ride!!
George_F, Apr 2025
We are glad that we did the tour. We'll worth the time we spend taking pictures and walking around the monument.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
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Glen_W, Jan 2025
Excellent tour guide (Sam) from USA Tours who was very knowledgeable and friendly. Easy paced to ensure you are not rushed.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
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Maria_C, Nov 2024
I loved every single thing about this tour and the tour guide was amazing. Also he give us excellent suggestions on restaurants and some hidden gems to see and try.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
We are glad you had a good time!
Jordan_W, Nov 2024
The tour was great and our guide Jana was fantastic. The half day tour was the perfect amount of time and allowed us to see all the main monuments
Response from Host, Jan 2025
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Carol_F, Nov 2024
Great tour to see the highlights, memorials & monuments
in Washington DC. Our guide was knowledgeable & personable.
The tour was very informative & just the right length.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
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sharively, Oct 2024
The DC monuments 4hr tour was incredible, our tour guild Joey was so knowledgeable and I learned so much. Our driver Leonard made us feel safe and knew the roads forward and backwards. Thank you so much for the perfect experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
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Mary_S, Sep 2024
Nick was our guide, he was excellent and funny. We appreciated that the bus came back to get us, when we showed up 5 minutes late. TYVM!
Kent_P, Aug 2024
Although I am familiar with aspects of Washington, D.C., I was not aware of the beauty and historic significance of the FDR memorial - absolutely wonderful experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
We are glad you had a good time!
Patricia_L, Jul 2024
The singing bus driver Tracey (Sunshine) was simply amazing. Never experienced such positivity and enthusiasm.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for this kind feedback!
Kirsten_M, Jul 2024
Went on this tour as a family of five ( kids are 12, 7, 5 years old). Would have preferred a slightly shorter tour or an earlier start time, as 4 hours was a bit long for them (and 10-2 is a bit awkward over the lunch hour for kids) but it was a fantastic way to fit in the main highlights. We would not have been able to walk to see everything, and we would not have been able to fit in as much on our own. It was a warm day, and the comfortable air conditioned bus was perfect for quick on and off, and everything was very well organized with good communication. Our guide Jana was very knowledgeable and kind, and Leonard was a great driver. Impressed with all of the staff and company. Highly recommend for families. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for this great review! We are happy we were able to provide a good time for the whole family!
Laura_G, Jun 2024
Christopher was an amazing guide!! Extremely knowledgeable, respectful and personable! Our driver John was equally pleasant! The most memorable part of this for my husband was The Lincoln Memorial and for me was the White House! I was apprehensive about being overwhelmed with walking but we had the option of staying on the air conditioned bus if need be at any point. Also, there are food and restroom opps available throughout out for those of you wondering like I was…! Do it, you’ll definitely enjoy yourself.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for providing this detailed feedback about your experience! We are glad you were able to escape the heat while still enjoying the tour. We will share these kind words with Christopher and John; thanks for joining us!
Julie_P, Jun 2024
For those who are looking for a tour of Washington DC to see the highlights I highly recommend this tour. My husband and I live in the area and we had a guest in town who had never been to DC We all saw and learned a lot The driver and guide were fantastic!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your staycation activity!
Brenda_P, Jun 2024
We couldn't hear the tour guide on the bus, as the acoustics struggled over the A/C.. It was also difficult to understand what she was saying because of her French accent. Our group left the tour early. Very disappointing tour when you can't hear or understand. The cold waters were nice, and the route was mapped out well.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
That is dissapointing to hear and we are saddened that you had a negative experience with our tour. Could you contact our reservations team reservations@usaguidedtours so we can look into this issue further?
Claire_J, Jun 2024
The knowledge of the tour guide, was the highlite of the tour, he was wonderful..
He knew everything and would get a laugh out of the group.
michelle_b, Jun 2024
Our guide Nick was fantastic very informative and very funny. Our driver kept us safe and offered bottled water .
Response from Host, Jan 2025
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Daniel_R, Jun 2024
Visited with my wife and sister. First time in DC. It was a good tour. Covered most of the areas and buildings we wanted to visit
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Amazing! We hope you try one of our other tours on your next trip!
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