Private and personalized tour of Washington dc
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Washington DC, USA
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Tick off the highlights of Washington D.C. during this private, half-day tour. Customize your own itinerary, selecting a range of local sights to visit. Optional stops include the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, or the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian. Air-conditioned vehicle transfers with hotel pickup and drop-off are provided.
- A private, bespoke half-day tour of Washington D.C. by A/C vehicle
- Enjoy a personalized experience, without the rush of a group tour
- Cover multiple attractions in just several hours, customized to your interests
- Relax with front-door pickup and drop-off from any location in the DC Metro Area
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick up from all areas. Hotels, airports, train station, homes, Abnbs and all.
Itinerary
1
The White House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
U.S. Capitol
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Jefferson Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Lincoln Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
National World War II Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Korean War Veterans Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Supreme Court
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour does not include a certified tour guide. Having said that our drivers are knowledgeable and will take you to all the major points. .
- Infant seat and car seats are available on request.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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 146 reviews
Susan_S, Jul 2026
The driver was great and the sites were good. However, roads were shut down and we had to wait for an hour for our driver to pick us up after the Lincoln Memorial. So our tour was cut short. Would like to request a partial refund.
Charles_N, Jul 2026
Our driver was very accommodating and patient. Very nice. We saw all the sites we desired. Very happy.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Really appreciate your business. It was great to have you guys. Thank you
Robert_B, Jul 2026
I thought I had signed for a guided tour - where we had a guide who would show us various sites and tell us about them. This is why it was advertised as "private and personalized tour". But all we had was a driver who took us to various sites, dropped us off and picked us up again.
The problem was made worse by the fact that many locations were cordoned off for the july 4th holiday and we couldn't even get close to the sites. As a result, we would attempt to drive to a site of interest but were denied access and turned away. It would seem that a local tour company would know about this and 1) telll us in advance and 2) notify the driver so he didn't need to stumble around town bouncing off inaccessible sites.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi, I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience. As you mentioned there was nothing the driver could have done about all the sites being closed and being turned around for the 4th of July celebration. We had a few of these issues and customers generally were very understanding. Please keep in mind this is a private tour and not necessarily a guided one We take people to all the main highlights of Washington DC In regards to monuments and memorials. The driver does give out some information as he goes along his route about the town, memorial and monuments. Now if a request for a tour guide is made we do provide that at an extra cost.
Leigha_P, Jul 2026
Emir was our driver/ tour guide and he was phenomenal!!! This was the best DC experience I have ever had! I would definitely do this again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Yes Amir , is one of a good drivers. He knows his job very well. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your business.
Kelly_C, Jul 2026
Maaz was wonderful. We were able to get out at multiple locations and it was so nice to return to a cool car during this awful heatwave. He was able to get around the closed roads with little difficulty. This was the first time we have done something like this and were ambivalent about the cost but it’s the best value and best money I’ve spent in a long time. It took 65 years for me to learn a valuable lesson, paying someone else to deal with the hassle can be worth every penny. Thank you for the great experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
I agree with everything you said. It's good to have some one who knows the area and can deal with the stress of traffic. I thank you for your business and your honest comment.
Nathalie_H, Jun 2026
Amin was courteous and accommodating to help us maximize our experience. I would recommend him again to other folks.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank u so much . We really appreciate your business.
God bless the world with peace and love
Dave_S, Jun 2026
Amazing experience! We were able to see everything throughout the city that we had hoped to see, and the driver was even able to add two additional stops that weren't planned. The driver was friendly, courteous, and extremely informative. This was the best tour we could have booked!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Always try to do our best. Really appreciate your business.
Thank u
Nathan_a, Jun 2026
This tour is absolutely the best way to get a quick overview of Washington DC in a short time. The Suburban was a comfortable way to ride around the city and the air conditioning was very welcome on a super hot day.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Yes indeed, doing a private tour in a suburban is the best way. Thank u for your business
Dominique_H, Jun 2026
Iman arrived on time and made our personal private tour PERFECT. He took us to all the monuments we wanted to see and we didn’t have to walk far.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
With a private tour we try to keep your walk to a minimum while covering all monuments and memorials. Thank u for your business
Keely_D, Jun 2026
This was a great way to see the monuments and the sites without a lot of walking or waiting for transportation. Our guide was informative, flexible, and incredibly agreeable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
It was great to have you guys. We try our best to do the best. Thank u for your business
Mike_H, Jun 2026
What an incredible experience. We had numerous logistical issues with the group meeting in DC, however Amin our driver was very accommodating with our schedule, last minute changes, and numerous road closures. Despite all the challenges, it was a truly memorable evening that no one will forget. This was a private tour and they were flexible on any special requests to make the evening more special.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank u Mike
It was a please to serve you guys. I am glad everything worked out well . Thank u for your business
Monica_S, Jun 2026
Amin was a great tour guide and driver. Very pleasant. Shared facts about the areas and monuments. Never rushed us at any stop.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank u so much for the good compliments. Always try to do a best job. Thanks
Nichole_M, Jun 2026
A great way to see all of the sites with your private party and personalized tour guide! Wickedly experience with kids to limit some of the walking to see so many important sites in DC.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
This is the good thing about private tours. It's personalized according to your preferences. Always thriving to do a good job
Thank you so much for your business.
Valerie_T, Jun 2026
Highly recommend this tour! If you have limited time in DC this is the way to go. We got picked up at the airport, did a tour of the monuments and capitol, and then we were dropped at our hotel just in time for check in. Would totally do this again! Amin was a great tour guide. So glad we selected this tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
It was a pleasure to see you guys. Try to do the best to keep our customers happy. Thank you for your business.
Pamela_M, Jun 2026
Great tour, small and private. Amin is friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating. The two hours tour were extended.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
It's always a pleasure to serve clients according to their needs.
Thank u guys for using our services.
Beth_H, May 2026
The driver was so knowledgeable. We thought since it was a private tour it would not be lots of stops. The timing said 3-4 hours and we did 2 and 1/2. We learned new things we did not know.
Response from Host, May 2026
The stops are the same for all tour companies. The advantage of private tour is to have yoru persolized tour where you can pick and choose your stops. The 3- 4 hrs includes all stops where you can take your time at the memorials. Now if you were doing a tour where u don't get down too much , that would end up in a max of 2 hours.
Danish_K, May 2026
Amin was a great guy and very knowledgeable about DC. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Washington and Amin made it easy for us. Thanks
Response from Host, May 2026
We thank you so much for your business and are really happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to DC.
Christopher_V, May 2026
The driver/tour guide was very nice, though we wish that there is a tour guide who actually walk with us rather than drop us off
Response from Host, May 2026
The purpose of the private tour is to have a vehicle at your disposal, where the driver would take you to all monuments /memorials without you guys having the trouble and pain of parking your car and worrying about getting parking tickets. In short the drivers remain with the vehicle at all times .
Having said that our drivers make sure all information regarding memorials and monuments are given while driving and pinpointing all major stuff.
We really appreciate your business
Hilary_H, May 2026
Our private tour of Washington DC was absolutely incredible and one of the highlights of our trip! From the moment we started, everything was organized, informative, and so much fun. Seeing the monuments and memorials lit up while learning the history behind each stop made the experience unforgettable.
Our tour guide, Maaz, was phenomenal. He was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and truly passionate about DC and its history. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable, answered every question we had, and even shared hidden gems and interesting facts we would have never known otherwise. His energy and personality made the tour engaging from start to finish.
If you’re looking for the perfect way to experience Washington DC, I cannot recommend this private tour — and especially Maaz — enough. This was a 5-star experience all around, and we’ll be talking about it for a long time!
Response from Host, May 2026
We are so glad that you had a good time. Our drivers are professional and knowledgeable.
Thank you so much for your business and a great review. I definitely pass it on to Maaz.
Tejal_D, May 2026
Amir was absolutely Amazing! He made our experience memorable! He went extra mile to make our tour more fun! Thank you Amir!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank u so much . I am glad u guys had a great time .
Amythyst_J, May 2026
Amir was amazing! He had a lot of knowledge of the area and safely parked and escorted us around the city. Picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel and gave us an extensive VIP tour of all the sights! It was great as we had limited time. Would absolutely book again when we return.
Response from Host, May 2026
I am so glad you guys enjoyed the tour. Every review helps us to get better. Thank you so much for your business.
Mark_S, May 2026
Amir was truly amazing. The weather, the sites, along with his awesome demeanor, made it an incredible private tour. Seeing Alexandria, D.C and all of the monuments as day turned to night was perfect. I cannot say enough praises for Amir and the service we received.
Response from Host, May 2026
All of our drivers try to do the best job. We are thankful for your business.
Rene_F, May 2026
We were able to sight see at our own pace. That was great! Our tour guide took us to Virginia which was a special highlight. Pentagon, Air Force Memorial, and Arlington cemetery. If you are limited on time, but want to get a DC overview. This was a perfect tour for that. Fun afternoon.!
Response from Host, May 2026
I am so glad u enjoyed the tour according to your liking.
We always try to do our best to keep our customers happy.
Thank u so much for your business.
Brian_K, May 2026
Great overview of what DC has to offer. Tour can be structured to where you want to go, and how long you want to stay there.
Response from Host, May 2026
It was great to have u guys.
Yes our tours are open to customers alterations.
We usually try to show everything as much as possible.
Thank u so much for your business
Steve_A, May 2026
Well planned in advance.
Able to see all the major attractions in 1/2 day.
Knowledgeable and courteous driver
Response from Host, May 2026
That's so good to hear. Thank u so much for your business. God bless.
Diane_W, Apr 2026
Great! Saw so many sites. Great information.
Good way to see major sites in 1 day
We did a private tour so we left when done with each area.
Response from Host, May 2026
Really appreciate your business. Thank u so much and God bless.
Barbara_B, Apr 2026
Enjoy the ride, relax. Our driver was very personable, made adjustments in the tour because we have been here twice before. I wanted our family group to ‘ride by’ some places not on his list. We also didn’t want to walk at some of the spot he stopped. Loved the time.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
That is so good to hear that u guys had a good time.
Really appreciate your business.
Thank u and God bless
Mark_B, Apr 2026
Driver was excellent and friendly. Dropped us off at the airport after our tour. Flexible when we made changes to our itinerary.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
thank u so much for your business. It was a pleasure to serve u.
Amy_J, Apr 2026
Ahmine was was wonderful. I would highly recommend requesting his service. He picked us up and was very knowledgeable. We never felt rushed and we saw everything we wanted to see in D.C. made our trip a great experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank u so much . It was a pleasure to serve u guys.
God bless
Deborah_F, Apr 2026
I booked a late night tour on my stop over in DC. Amin was my guide/driver on this fantastic experience. He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and an amazing driver. With Amin's guidance, I saw much more of DC than I expected from the tour description. I had ample time and opportunity to take pictures. The Vietnam War Memorial was the one I wanted to explore a bit and Amin gave me the time without rushing. That meant a lot to me.
I can not recommend this tour highly enough. So much history, and every question I had Amin had my answer. Thank you Viator and Thank you Amin for this amazing experience. Yes, I need to bring my family next time to DC and book this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
I am so glad u enjoyed the tour in such a short , tight schedule. It was a pleasure for me to answer all your questions and take u to the memorials u wanted to see the most. Yes please come back with your family to enjoy the nations capital to its fullest. Thank u and God bless
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