Full Day DC: City Bus Tour, Seasonal Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets
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Washington DC, USA
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the highlights of Washington, DC on a full-day bus and walking tour with stops at top sites like the White House, U.S. Capitol, and Lincoln Memorial. Enjoy a seasonal Potomac River cruise or visit the Jefferson and Air Force Memorials when the boat is not operating. Optional upgrades include admission to the Washington Monument and select museums.
- A perfect introduction for first-tine visitors to DC
- A seasonal boat ride is included (depending on when you visit)
- Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle
- Learn about the city and its landmarks from a guide
What's Included
- 6-Hr DC Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal River Cruise or Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
- Seasonal Boat Ride along the Potomac River (mid-March to mid-October)
- Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall when boat not operating)
- Pass by over 100+ top Washington DC Sites and Memorials
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- Transport by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating
- Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
- NOTE: Hotel Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Please meet at 790 Pennsylvania Ave. NW near the National Archives Building. The tour bus will be located near the corner of 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW. Please look for the bus labeled "Signature Tours DC" or “DC Guided Tours” upon arrival. Please arrive no later than 9:30 AM.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the National Archives Building, in the heart of Washington, DC and start your 6-hour DC sites tour on a comfortable bus. Trace a route through all the major memorials; at each stop, your guide will escort you through the site, sharing insider stories and history along the way.
You’ll see the White House and the U.S. Capitol Building from the outside, and have plenty of time to walk around memorials to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln. Pay your respect to fallen soldiers at the Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, the Air Force Memorial, and the United States Marine Corps War Memorial that depicts marines raising the American flag above Iwo Jima.
Get tips on the best place to eat during an independent meal and shopping break at the Pentagon City Shopping Mall, then board a Potomac River boat boat for a scenic cruise through the heart of the city. Note: the Potomac River Cruise is offered April 18th - October 10th. In fall and winter the tour will visit the Jefferson Memorial in lieu of the river cruise.
You’ll see the White House and the U.S. Capitol Building from the outside, and have plenty of time to walk around memorials to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln. Pay your respect to fallen soldiers at the Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, the Air Force Memorial, and the United States Marine Corps War Memorial that depicts marines raising the American flag above Iwo Jima.
Get tips on the best place to eat during an independent meal and shopping break at the Pentagon City Shopping Mall, then board a Potomac River boat boat for a scenic cruise through the heart of the city. Note: the Potomac River Cruise is offered April 18th - October 10th. In fall and winter the tour will visit the Jefferson Memorial in lieu of the river cruise.
1
The White House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Lincoln Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The National Archives Museum (Pass By)
3
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Korean War Veterans Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Georgetown
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
U.S. Capitol
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
National World War II Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. DC can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
- Boat ride of Potomac River is seasonal (mid March to mid October). When the boat is not operating, you will visit the Jefferson Memorial and Air Force Memorial instead
- NOTE: Hotel pickup or Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.
- Attraction Ticket Upgrades: 1. Due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be valid for the next available day of travel after your tour. 2. Your attraction tickets will be valid for entry on the date and time assigned by the attraction, which will be noted on your entry ticket upon receipt. Date and time cannot be selected ahead of time, and we are unable to change the date and time assigned to you by the attraction. 3. The tour operator will send your ticket to you on the date of your scheduled tour. Tickets will be sent to travelers via WhatsApp. If you did not provide us with a valid WhatsApp phone number during checkout, please contact us prior to your tour date. 4. Attraction Tickets are non-refundable once issued to travelers. 5. Tickets are used for self-guided entry into the attractions. Entry is not a part of the guided tour experience and is for the traveler to use independently.
- Animal Policy: We do not allow animals on our tours
- 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
4.7
based on 70 reviews
Mary_D, Apr 2025
Tyrone, the guide, and Kris, the driver, made a great team. Tyrone was both knowledgeable and entertaining. Kris transported us safely to each destination. Highly recommend this trip—wonderful experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear Tyrone and Kris made such a great team and that you found the tour both informative and enjoyable. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Jean_G, Mar 2025
Our tour guide Tyrone was great and our driver Ali was amazing as well!!The stops were great and he told us a lot of history. A lot of walking but fun.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad Tyrone and Ali made your tour enjoyable and informative. It’s great to hear you liked the stops and had fun, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
Spring_H, Jan 2025
Dwayne was the ALL AROUND BEST tour guide we have ever had. Huge historian, knew everything about each tourist attraction, statues, buildings, sites, Presidents. Just outstanding.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
“Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you again.” “We
really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us .
Malaak.
Jen_B, Oct 2024
Our tour was informative and good! We enjoyed seeing the sites that we did see! We went to several memorials and monuments. Historic sites.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
“This review made our day!” “Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review.” “We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and we hope to see you again.
Malaak
kim_g, Oct 2024
We had a wonderful day with our tour guide James ! He was so knowledgeable about Washington DC!!! Kris our bus driver was A1 keeping us safe and on time for the day!
Great tour!!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your review, We're really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. We love to get our guests satisfied beyond their expectations. ” We hope to see you again soon.
Malaak.
Nicki_W, Sep 2024
This was a great way to see the highlights of Washington DC in a day. Our tour guide Dwayne was passionate, informed and friendly and ably assisted by our bus driver Krishna. Highly recommended. Nicki from Sydney, Australia
Response from Host, Sep 2024
“This review made our day!” “Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review.” “We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and we hope to see you again.
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cellym2, Aug 2024
The Tour Guide, James, is very knowledgeable about the history, and pertinent facts of the Washington DC area. The Martin Luther King Memorial, and the Capital were something to behold. We actually went a little beyond the time allotted for the tour. Kris, the bus driver was also outstanding. Thank you James and Kris for making our trip to Washington DC a most memorable occasion. My wife and I were celebrating our 46th wedding anniversary, and we enjoyed it very much due to this tour. Again, thanks
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your positive review , We're glad that you enjoyed your tour with us and we
hope to see you again ,“We are grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review.
Malaak..
Marthas_G, Aug 2024
I definitely recommend this tour, 5 start .
The staff was friendly . Definitivamente lo recomiendo, nuestro guia fue muy amigable
Response from Host, Aug 2024
thank you for joining us on our tour and we are happy to hear that. We’re glad to have you and we hope to see you again.
Malaak.
Allison_H, Jul 2024
Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Bus was comfortable. The tour was a great way to see all the monuments in one day.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our tour guide knowledgeable and the bus comfortable. It's great to know that you enjoyed seeing all the monuments in one day. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!
DrLisa_W, Jul 2024
Great way to get an overview of many major locations before spending more time later. This tour allowed us to plan for the days to follow because we saw so much.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that our tour provided you with a comprehensive overview of the major locations, allowing you to plan your subsequent days effectively. We strive to offer our customers a valuable experience, and we are pleased to know that we were able to meet your expectations. If there is anything else we can do to enhance your future visits, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for choosing our tour service!
Emmanuel_A, Jun 2024
It was a wonderful experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the city and a fun guy too
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience with our knowledgeable and fun tour guide. We hope to see you again soon!
Laura_M, Jun 2024
The guide giving history lessons along where the events happen. Boy, I done this in school I'd would have gotten better grades.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your feedback on our historical tour. We appreciate your perspective and are glad to hear that the guide provided insightful history lessons along the way. We strive to offer an educational and engaging experience for all our guests. Thank you for choosing us for your historical exploration.
Deborah_J, Jun 2024
Our guide has great pride in Washington, D.C. as was evidenced by his impressive knowledge of all areas of town we drove through. It was also evident that he had been a teacher as his depth of research was to our benefit. Great guide and great experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your kind words and feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our guide. We are proud to have him on our team and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. We would love to have you join us again for another memorable tour. Thank you for choosing us!
Barb_C, Apr 2024
Great for the price and highly recommend doing this tour early in your stay!
We have 5 days here, and it certainly helped us organize and decide our plans.
Driver Chris and host David were excellent at helping us feel welcome, appreciated and accommodating our needs. The cruise at the end (though it did rain and hail) was a very nice perk :)
Response from Host, Apr 2024
thank you for joining us on the extended tour of Washington DC. It definitely shows all the main attractions of the city in a no-rush format where you can explore and walk around take pictures. To top it all, the boat ride offers a new perspective.
Angela_M, Mar 2024
Tour was pretty good, but we were dropped off at a run-of-the-mill mall food court for lunch. It was insanely crowded, noisy, and busy. Wal to wall people. Would not recommend the lunch section, especially if you bring older folks or small children with you.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
thank you for letting us know.
GailWeber_M, Mar 2024
FDR and Martin Luther King sites were new for me. Loved them. We walked a lot and had excellent commentary always.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your great rating. We love to help our guests have a great experience touring DC and your valuable feedback is our greatest reward.
Karen_N, Mar 2024
We were running late because we didn’t know that the red line was going to be partially down but Chris and Linwood were so accommodating. It was my second time doing a DC tour with Chris as my driver. He never disappoints!!! Linwood has so knowledgeable and was really patient with all of our questions! Thanks Guys!!!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for sharing your impressions and being a returning guest. We have a team spirit and consider our guests as part of our big family so we care that everyone's needs are met and always ready to help. That's what makes our tours unique.
Lina_C, Oct 2023
Sites were interesting! Tyrone and Eric were excellent and informative. Learned a lot of interesting facts about the monuments👍
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your comment. I'm happy to hear that our team provided you with excellent service. I'll make sure that they receive your feedback. I'm sure it will make their day!
Malaak
Ron_R, Oct 2023
The tour guide James was very knowledgeable and driver Chris handled the bus very professionally. We seen all the sites that we wanted to on our 6 hour tour
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for nice review, it really makes me happy to hear. we’are glad to have you and
we hope to see you again.
Malaak.
Thomas_D, Sep 2023
Great value for money and ample supply of bottle water. Lunch venue excellent. All important monuments cover.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
thank you for being with us on the tour . “We really
appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us and We hope to see you again.
Malaak
Stevica_G, Sep 2023
A good trip and a lot of information about the places we visited. It's not too short or too long. Do not miss
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for your positive review , We're glad that you enjoyed your tour with us and we hope to see you again ,“We are grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review.
Malaak.
John_P, Aug 2023
The knowledge I received on all the places we visited. Tyrone did an excellent job!! I would definitely stay for a month and visit everything I could!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
thank you for joining us on our tour and we are happy to hear that. We’re glad to have you and we hope to see you again.
Malaak.
Stacey_B, Jun 2023
Our guide Larry and driver Chris gave us the Signature VIP Tour. Larry was like an uncle that knew everything about DC. We got to see a lot on the bus and the boat ride was great too. We had the best time and I would definitely book another tour with them.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
thank you for taking the tour with us. we're glad to have you and we hope to see you again.
Malaak
Cynthia_E, Mar 2023
I really enjoyed the tour! We saw so many must see places in DC! The guide was very knowledgeable about the city and the history of the places we visited.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback and taking the tour with us , we hope to see you again.
Malaak.
Christina_K, Mar 2023
Sally was a terrific tour director, providing lots of interesting, information about the monuments and notable leaders in US history.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
“We’re happy to see that you had a 5-Star experience with us , We are grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review and taking the tour with us , we hope to see you again.
Malaak.
sandra_b, Aug 2022
This tour was cancelled more than 24 hours prior and not happy with the response from tour company and/or Viator. They informed me that this tour could not be refunded but another tour for later the same day could. Both tours were cancelled more than 24 hours in advance. Not happy with response from company when doing what they “require” for a refund.
Susan_G, Jul 2022
This tour of the various monuments was wonderful! Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He also made sure we knew if a particular stop was very walk intensive. This gave people to option of staying on the bus if they didn't feel they could handle the amount of walking for that particular stop.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you for your nice review and solid recommendations.We care about your comfort and wellbeing so we give you options to step out or stay on the bus.
Zuma
Stephanie_F, Jul 2022
Our family enjoyed our tour guide Dewayne! He was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of historical facts. Our driver Chris was very professional and safe! Viator and Signature Tours give you what they advertise.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you for your nice review and honest recommendation. Our staff is very professional and see to it that you have a smooth and safe ride and an expert presentation that is fun.
Zuma
Cassandra_M, May 2022
The staff were all so very nice & our tour guide was absolutely wonderful & knowledgeable! You can tell she loves what she does & she make learning exciting! I would absolutely recommend this tour to everyone!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback and thinking that your tour was the 'absolute best tour ever'. We're so honored to have you as a guest and meeting your desires is our priority.
Zuma
Sharonda_L, Mar 2022
The tour itself was great. Larry was amazing. Just wish there was more time to visit the gift shops. Also the guy Zuma that verifies the trips told my family that they did not do hotel pickups after we had confirmed this three times with customer service. He was rude and quite aggressive over the phone.
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Thank you for enjoying the tour. We are happy to have you with us. sorry about your experience with customer service but it's never been our intention to be rude with any of our guest. So it may have been a misunderstanding. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Zuma
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