Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience
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Washington DC, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore 10 iconic Washington DC landmarks in just four hours with a professional guide! Travel comfortably in a 12-passenger van, stopping outside historic sites like the US Capitol, White House, and Lincoln Memorial. Enjoy expert commentary, photo opportunities, and learn the rich history of each location. Convenient pickup and drop-off at the Washington Grand Hyatt.
- Explore Washington, DC's sights and landmarks on a comprehensive 4-hour tour
- See the capital’s memorials, museums, and monuments with a small group
- See sights like the Smithsonian Castle, the White House, the Tidal Basin and more
- Convenient pickup/drop-off at Washington Grand Hyatt
What's Included
- 4-Hour Guided Day Tour of Washington DC
- Bottled waterStay refreshed throughout the tour with complimentary bottled water.
- Comfortable Transportation: Travel from site to site
- Expert Guide: Gives engaging commentary and insights about each site.
- Storage Space for Wheel Chairs - Scooters - Must call and get approved
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pickup
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Grand Hyatt Washington1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
We meet OUTSIDE, at the SIDE ENTRANCE (11TH STREET) of the Grand Hyatt. The hotel address is 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.10:00 am
Itinerary
Ford's Theatre (Pass By)
FBI Headquarters (Pass By)
The National Archives Museum (Pass By)
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center (Pass By)
1
U.S. Capitol
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Washington Monument (Pass By)
Smithsonian Institution (Pass By)
2
The National Mall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Jefferson Memorial
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Tidal Basin
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
National World War II Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Lincoln Memorial
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
The Three Soldiers
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Vietnam Women's Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
The White House
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- We meet OUTSIDE, at the SIDE ENTRANCE (11TH STREET) of the Grand Hyatt. The hotel address is 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001.
- Please provide us your cell phone number. We will text you the night before your tour with your guides name and number.
- Arrive 10 minutes early to check in with your guide.
- Tour route may change due to construction or road closings.
- If you are apart of a group booking separately please let us know if you would like to be seated in the same van.
- We tour rain or shine.
- Each van on this tour accommodates a maximum of 12 guests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 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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Travelers praise guides for their extensive knowledge, engaging storytelling, and clear communication, which enhance both educational and enjoyable aspects of the experience. Drivers receive consistent commendation for their local expertise, safety, and courteous, attentive service, contributing to comfortable and well-managed transportation. Overall, the combination of professional guides and skilled drivers is frequently noted as a key strength of the experience.
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Dean, our guide and driver was wonderful. So helpful and passionate about everything in DC. And as a DC native he had so much insight. So amazingly wonderful the tour was.
This is a must do on your first day in DC. We brought our teen girls to experience the nation’s capital and this tour started us out in the best way! We loved the small group (we had ten people in our group) and the personal attention. Steve was our tour guide and he was outstanding! The amount of history that he shared during our time together was really amazing. He is passionate about history and we could really tell. He gave us ample time at each stop to explore as well. Our driver was Edrick and he did a great job. It was really great to be able just to hop out quickly to see each sight and then he was always waiting for us when we finished. We would highly recommend this tour! Thanks Steve & Edrick 🇺🇸💙
Great, informative experience that was easy and went off without a hitch. Both guide and driver were pleasant and helpful and good either way kiddos.
Good tour but the promised WWII and Vietnam War Memorial (as described on the tour) was a no -show. If it was part of one of the stops, we were not told about them. We had no clue since obviously we are not from the area. Also we were not told how much time to budget at each stop, we tried to hurry as we thought there were still some more stops. It lasted 3 hours instead of 4. We were surprised when we were told that was it...
Rich was excellent. Went above and beyond. Knowledgeable, funny, considerate. A truly excellent experience.
A great tour! A mix of being driven and walking all over DC. The guide was Steve and his knowledge is endless, basically knowing everything including all the buildings we passed. I thoroughly recommend the tour and especially Steve!
Dean was a great tour guide and I learned a lot! He went above and beyond and I thoroughly enjoyed my time! Could not recommend enough!
Great way to see and explore the monuments/memorials.Our driver shared his knowledge of bldgs and areas along the way
Our guide, Dean, was great! Very knowledgeable and fun. He was efficient and ahead of schedule which allowed us to see more.
We had a great experience touring Washington, DC with Dean as our guide. He took us to several of the major sights and did an excellent job explaining the history and significance of each location. Dean was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, and made the entire tour enjoyable and easy. This was a perfect way to see DC, especially for a first-time visitor. I would highly recommend this tour and Dean to anyone visiting Washington!
My mom and I enjoyed the air conditioned van and the fact that it was a small group, but our tour guide Dean was not very personable or enthusiastic. He didn’t even introduce himself when we met— just focused on picking up the last person on our tour… I’ve been on plenty of tours all over the world, and I understand each person has their own style of doing things, but even our guide admitted that this line of work was the last thing he should be doing because he’s such an introvert; this was no surprise. It wasn’t all bad though; we got to see a nice amount of things in the 4.5 hours we toured— we just googled or listened in on other tour groups.
Given the small group vibe this experience has, the guide can really make or break the overall experience. Just something to consider. I honestly would have preferred a prerecorded tour where they play the audio in the van.
Otherwise if you don’t mind potentially teaching yourself, I think this is a great tour!
Our driver, Dean was very responsive. Every time we contacted him and very receptive to our quest for educating and 11 year-old.
He took us to great monuments and experiences, and even added one at the end to see the original Declaration of Independence, which was beyond amazing. There was no rush there was safe driving and lots of information shared.
Very informative tour of Washington DC, especially the mouments of Washington DC. Dean was the best guide! Very knowledgeable about the sites we visited.
A lot of attractions, time to see at each stop. Water provided on an tour,which was very much needed because it was hot
This tour was excellent for a few reasons. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the sites we visited. There was plenty of time at every stop to really not only see, but also to feel the awe and respect for the soldiers who sacrificed for our freedom. The air conditioned van was a huge bonus. Steve and Edrick were extremely pleasant to spend time with. Definitely recommend this tour!!
Great tour guide in an air-conditioned van (really is a small group). We definitely would not have seen as many sites had we not taken this tour. Well worth it!
They changed the meeting place and we were at the original pickup spot. No one checked. We didn't get picked up...no tour!
This is a very comfortable, informative tour with a hospitable, knowledgeable guide & driver. I really appreciated the attention to detail, the punctuality & the complimentary water bottles along the way!
Everything was great! Steve was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond with any questions we had.
This tour excursion was excellent. From the driver to the presenter we enjoyed it. He explained everything. So detailed.
Safe driver…air conditioned van…very knowledgeable tour guide….comfortable van…and they gave us free water bottles during the tour to keep us cool. Steve is a great tour guide…he knows a lot about Washington, DC. Both he and his partner (the driver of the van) were very courteous and friendly. I would recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Washington, DC.
Informative and fun tour. Our guide was pleasant and was able to navigate through the challenging construction and road work.
Great communication. We were never wondering where to meet, who to look for or what time. Very comfortable, clean van waiting conveniently at the Grand Hyatt that has the main metro station. Our guide was Steve. He’s a local, raised in DC at Georgetown and has been doing tours for a long time. I could tell that by the incredible amount of knowledge he has about the DC area. He answered everyone’s questions and didn’t miss a beat. He troubleshooted a road closure like only a local could. He’s smart, down to earth and very likable not to mention safety and customer satisfaction conscious. There was also a driver, whose name I didn’t catch, who works great as a team with Steve. He’ll stay with the van so anything you don’t want to lug around stays safe. He hands out as many waters as you want and makes sure you’re aware of the dangers of dehydration. They handle the van door for you, give you a hand out, and make you feel welcome and secure. It was an awesome tour and it really made our stay in DC memorable. Thank you gentlemen!
Dean is the best! We learned so much and really enjoyed the opportunity to learn and see all of the memorable monuments.
Dean was the best. He took us on a magical tour. My husband and I highly recommend him. As a vet he provides a special, heartfelt perspective on many of the sites.
If you get Steve as your guide, you’ll be blessed. He is a walking encyclopedia! Loved his special touches and attentiveness to details.
This is a very nice tour of the city. Steve, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the city and answered many questions. Would highly recommend.
This tour was fay! Ederick drove us to our destinations safely and expertly. Steve impressed us with his knowledge of the history of the city as well as current events. Steve also gave us pictures of the cherry blossoms and texted us the day before the tour to give us information about the tour.
I love the service. One thing need you help , I have 18$ discount from last trip at Singapore. Please apply for this trip in NY this time .
Thanks
Kim
Our guide (Steve) was excellent and very knowledgable. We enjoyed our tour and learned a great deal. Our driver (Edrick) was also great. My wife and I would highly recommend this tour!
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