DC Highlight Day Tour

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Washington DC, USA

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Maximize your limited time in the nation’s capital on a half-day sightseeing tour. End-to-end transportation from your hotel (or central meeting point) enables your group to comfortably cover a long list of famous attractions. The well-rounded itinerary includes visits the city's best-known monuments, memorials, museums, and more. Live commentary from your guide gives you a deeper understanding of world-famous landmarks, such as Arlington Cemetery, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Visit the top sights of Washington DC in just a few hours
Get the personalized experience of a small group
Enjoy free time to explore and take photos
If selected, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your ease

What's Included

Driver/guide
All taxes and fees
Local taxes
Bottled water
Local guide
Hotel pick up and drop off from downtown Washington DC only.
Small-group tours

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

NO pickups from Virginia & Maryland, so please meet us at the departure location indicated below: Downtown Metro Center Hotels 775 12th Street NW, DC 20006

Meeting point

Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia
Marriott at Metro Center Downtown, Washington, DC Hotel main entrance 775 12th Street NW, DC 20005

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Sam & Sal Tours

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.9

based on 16 reviews

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David_B, Sep 2024

We enjoyed doing the tour on our first day, so we would know where to go on our own. George was a great guide. I would recommend wearing your walking shoes because this tour does make several stops so you can walk up to different monuments and take photos. I would recommend taking this tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you

definitely a tour of washington

susan_l, May 2024

while we did visit particular sites the trip between the sites was just as interesting because the driver told us the names of buildings and thier history and what they were currently being used for.the driver had a wealth of historical information and answered all questions.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you.

Great service. Lots of...

Francois_G, Sep 2023

Great service. Lots of great explanations and comments. Plenty of things to see. A wonderfull guide.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you!

Great Tour

Adam_S, Jul 2023

Tour was a great way to see the best known monuments and buildings in a short amount of time. George had a lot of historical information and threw in a few jokes to keep it light.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

Great way to learn the history & city

Jessica_R, Apr 2023

George was an awesome guide! He shared lots of interesting facts and had so much knowledge as he took us to all of the sites. We did this tour on the first day of our vacation and that was a great way to get acclimated to the city. Plus, the other families who were supposed to do the tour cancelled so we ended up getting g a private tour! Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks for your feedback!

Great Tour!!

Anne_F, Apr 2023

The driver was very informative and helpful in every way. Would definitely recommend taking this tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thanks!

Great experience! Very organized tour!

Ling_M, Dec 2022

Our tour guide is very knowledgeable and friendly. We were picked up at the hotel on time, the whole tour is very organized and we got to see all the attractions and have some stops to walked around and take pictures! Great experience! I'm coming back to Washington DC next month with my daughter, definitely will use this tour again for her!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience!

George is the best

Kerstin_K, May 2022

We never got to experience the actual tour due to a flight delay. But George was very understanding and super helpful in trying to reschedule our tour for us. He tried hard and kept us updated via phone and text over the course of days and could not have been more accomodating. Many thanks, George!

Response from Host, May 2022

Thank you for your feedback.

A great first day in DC

MaryEllen_B, Apr 2022

Our driver, George was friendly, accomadating and knowledgeable. It's a great way to get an introduction to this impressive city. The 6 stops we made gave us an up close experience of these magnificent monuments.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you!

Nice overview of the main sites for first time guests

Joey_K, Mar 2022

We booked this tour for the kids because it was their first time in DC. It was perfect blend of highlights, some background info and stops at the main sites! We made 7 stops and had longer breaks at Lincoln, Jefferson a d the White House.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you!

Perfect guide

Hakan_K, Oct 2021

George was great guide and all info was to the point. We was on time at the hotel. Friendly and polite person.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Thank you!

Informative

Mike_G, Aug 2021

Very informative, had time to get out and see stuff. George did a great job and was personable. We were able to learn about things that we would have just passed by unaware.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Thank you

George was awesome

Merphine_S, Aug 2021

George is absolutely great. We'll informed about our great nation and DC. He very funny. Great tour for all ages.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Than you for sharing your comment.

Tour experience

Miriam_E, Jul 2021

George was a wonderful host and very knowledgeable! Best service by far! Great tour , highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Thanks

Awesome Tour

Tommie_D, Mar 2020

Our tour guide George was AWESOME!!! So much history given during the duration of the tour. My family and I will definitely recommend this tour. Well worth the money.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

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DC Highlight Day Tour

Christopher H, Nov 2019

The tour was well organized, informative, and the guide was very well prepared. Picked up on time and he maintained the time schedule. I give the guide a 5+.