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VIP Private Tour of Washington DC

Recommended by 92% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Washington DC, USA
  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

See the best that Washington DC has to offer while you explore the city in the comfort of a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle. Alongside a private guide, visit the top attractions of the city including most of the city’s memorials, the White House, the Washington National Cathedral, and Ford’s Theatre, where President Lincoln was shot. Choose from morning, afternoon, or evening tour times to fit your schedule.
  • Get a comprehensive overview of DC’s highlights
  • Snacks and bottled water are included in your tour
  • Learn about the city’s history from your tour guide
  • A private tour means a more personalized experience

What's Included

  • Snacks and bottles of water.
  • Negative behaviors

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

1200 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C. 20250

or

Meeting point

  • 1200 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

James Garfield sculpture

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

U.S. Capitol

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Supreme Court

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Lincoln Memorial

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Library of Congress National Book Festival

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Jefferson Memorial

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

9

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

10

George Mason Memorial

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

11

Air Force Memorial

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

12

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

13

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

14

Pentagon Memorial

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

15

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

16

Korean War Veterans Memorial

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

17

Albert Einstein Memorial

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

18

National World War II Memorial

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

19

The White House

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

20

National Japanese American Memorial

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

21

National World War I Memorial

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

22

Washington National Cathedral

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

23

Potomac River

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

24

Ford's Theatre

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

25

Tidal Basin

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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 26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

False Advertisement

bernadette_h, Feb 2025
The tour guide person was very knowledgeable. That is the only good thing i have to say. This tour is falsely advertised. We thought we would be walking inside visiting the areas listed. Not sitting on a bus. False advertising clearly. The bus smelled like "feet". We did not get to see the WH at all. That was the major reason we wanted to take the tour. If the barriers prevented us from getting up close to or prevented us from seeing the South Lawn, then you all should have removed that or indicated that on your site. I bought this tour on Friday for Sunday. You all had plenty of notice to let customers know and modify your tour advertisement. Your false advertisement is blatant and rises to the level of investigation. For the amount of money spent on this tour compared to other bus tours of the same sites is deliberate. Bernadette Hawkins

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Dear Mrs. Bernadette Hawkins, Thank you for your constructive criticism. It was our honor to serve you and your beautiful family. We truly appreciate your concerns. The reason you were unable to see the north side of the White House (Lafayette Park) is that it has been closed for over two months due to the Presidential Inauguration. Our driver and guide, Mr. Smokey, was able to take you to the south side (Ellipse), where you had the opportunity to view the White House. We are pleased to hear that you found the tour guide knowledgeable. He made stops at each memorial and encouraged you and your party to spend at least 10-15 minutes at each location; however, we understand you chose not to stop at the FDR, MLK, Jefferson, and Korean War Memorials. As a gesture of goodwill, we invite you and your party to join us for a complimentary night tour around April. We anticipate that the north side will be reopened to the public by that time. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the closure of the north side of the White House. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to welcome you again soon. Respectfully, Régis

Kareem brought us right...

Brooke_W, Oct 2024
Kareem brought us right up to all the major sites and memorials. He was very entertaining and knew a lot of information about the different historical sites. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone that was interested in doing a trip to Washington.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you Mrs. Brooke for sharing your experience with us. It was our honor to serve you and your family! Respectfully, Régis

A trip shared with visitors from India

Rick_H, Oct 2024
Karem was our guide and really knew how to get around DC. There were a lot of fences being erected around the White House, because of the nearing Presidential election and inauguration, and he tried every trick he knew. He smiled a big grin from the moment we met him, and he had a wealth of knowledge, including many bits of trivia that made our specialized tour fun. He picked us up, and dropped us off where we wanted, and tailored the tour to our specific needs. He was incredible.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you Mr. Rick for sharing your experience with us. It was our honor to serve you and your family! Respectfully, Regis

Excellent Tour

Michael_s, Aug 2024
We booked the tour for shortly after our arrival. This gave us a great lay of the land. Had a great tour with our tour guide and driver Smokey. He was very knowledgeable about the area and had lots of special tidbits that made the stops all the more enjoyable. Would recommend the tour and Smokey as a guide!!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you Mr. Michael for taking your time to write a review. It was our pleasure to serve you and your family’ Respectfully, Régis

Incredible memories in 4 hours.

Rick_C, Aug 2024
Got to see a lot of monuments in four hours. Regis our driver was great, He volunteered to take some terrific pictures for us.Thank you!!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you Mr. Rick for taking your precious time to write a candid review. It was our privilege to serve you and your amazing family! Thank you for your support ! Respectfully, Régis

Awesome

Press_I, Jul 2024
Mr. Smith was calm, friendly, polite and knowledgeable. Really knows DC and gave us a great tour. We highly recommend him.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you Mrs. Press for sharing your experience with us. It was our honor to serve you and your beautiful family! Respectfully, Régis

Awesome day tour of DC!

Brett_W, Apr 2024
Regis is very knowledgeable on American History. He expands his knowledge by explaining even the symbolism that’s around the city. Regis is also very nice and professional. Kind soul and wanting to educate his customers through the knowledge he has. Thank you for a wonderful day.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you Mr. Brett for sharing your experience with us. It was our honor to serve you and your amazing wife Mrs. Sheri! Thank you for your support ! Respectfully, Régis

Regis is the best tour...

Manuel_D, Apr 2024
Regis is the best tour guide on The Washington DC area and surrounding areas. Very kind and friendly

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you Mr. Manuel for taking your time to write a review. It was our pleasure to serve you and Mrs. Mariana! Respectfully, Régis

A Tour Extraordinaire

Joyce_P, Jul 2023
Regis was the best! He was a history lover's delight, learned, chivalrous, and occasionally humorous. His accounts and anecdotes were thorough and diverse. He allowed ample time at each designated site for up close viewing and for pictures. His patience and helpfulness with my arthritic issues were reassuring as he helped me in and out of the limo. This personal tour was well worth the money.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you Mrs. Joyce for taking your precious time to write a candid review knowing that your time is a currency. It was our pleasure to serve you and your marvelous family ! Respectfully, Régis

The Best Tour in Washington D.C.

Brian_B, Mar 2023
What a fantastic experience! Regis Is so knowledgeable and accommodating. The tour itself covered many of the monuments, memorials and buildings that we wanted to see with the added bonus of learning so much about them. Regis allowed ample time to get out and experience each location as we wished and the whole experience was relaxing yet fun and engaging! I highly recommend and look forward to brining more family and friends in the future on this tour!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you Mr. Brian for taking your precious time to write a candid review knowing that your time is a currency. It was our honor to serve you and Mr. Gabe! Respectfully, Régis

Amazing DC Tour!

Jennifer_A, Apr 2022
Hands down - this is the best DC tour! Not only did we see all of the amazing sites, along with an extra monument not on the tour, but Regis, is undoubtedly the most knowledgeable tour guide out there. I learned more about American history in the 4.5 hours on this tour, than I ever did in school. Regis not only knows his stuff, but he conveys a genuine passion for his job. We went to DC to see the cherry blossoms, but this tour was definitely the highlight of our trip! Thank you, Regis!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you Mrs. Jennifer for taking your precious time to write a candid review, knowing that your time is a currency. It was our honor to serve you and your marvelous family! Thank you for your support! Respectfully, Régis
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$703.00

per group (up to 6)
Was $740.00

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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