DC Bus Tour with 10+ Stops & Potomac Cruise, Optional US Capitol
Overview
Enjoy a 6-Hour comprehensive tour around Washington DC. Travel aboard an air-conditioned, deluxe coach with a guide who knows the city inside and out.
Drive by more than 100 of Washington DC’s top sights, with time to stop tops at 10 of them, including the White House, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and more. There is a lunch break roughly halfway through the day (own expense).
This tour also features a scenic Boat Cruise along the Potomac River (typically available mid March to mid October), or a stop at the Jefferson and Air Force Memorials during the off-season.
Travelers may opt to upgrade to include self-guided admission to the Washington Monument, National Air and Space Museum, or the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Travelers may also upgrade to include a 2-Hour walking tour of Capitol Hill with US Capitol Entry. This option will start at 8am from outside the Supreme Court building, and join the city tour after.
What's Included
- Pass by over 100+ top DC Sites such as Washington Monument, Tidal Basin, Arlington Cemetery, & more
- Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall in off-season)
- *Bonus stops at Jefferson, Airforce, and Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
- 6-Hr Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal Cruise or Jefferson, Air force, Eisenhower Memorials
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include self-guided entry to the Air & Space Museum
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to the African American Museum
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include a 2-Hour guided walk of Capitol Hill with U.S. Capitol Entry
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to Washington Monument
- Lunch (stop for lunch on own during tour)
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Meeting Location
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
U.S. Capitol
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
White House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National World War II Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Women's Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Potomac River
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- POTOMAC CRUISE The river cruise is seasonal and operating March 26 - October 16. When the boat is not operating, you will visit the Jefferson Memorial and Air Force Memorial instead.
- 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.
- 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: animals are not permitted on tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on DC Bus Tour with 10+ Stops & Potomac Cruise, Optional US Capitol?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-74821P9
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Washington DC and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Explore Washington DC with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Wacky Walks
$10
$1,989
$216.66
$70
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
$44.10
$65
$69
$59.95
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Washington DC customers.
Filter by:
If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pass by over 100+ top DC Sites such as Washington Monument, Tidal Basin, Arlington Cemetery, & more.
- Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall in off-season).
- *Bonus stops at Jefferson, Airforce, and Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating.
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more.
- 6-Hr Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal Cruise or Jefferson, Air force, Eisenhower Memorials.
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include self-guided entry to the Air & Space Museum.
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to the African American Museum.
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites.
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include a 2-Hour guided walk of Capitol Hill with U.S. Capitol Entry.
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to Washington Monument.
- Lunch (stop for lunch on own during tour).
- Gratuities.
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the DC Bus Tour with 10+ Stops & Potomac Cruise, Optional US Capitol is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for DC Bus Tour with 10+ Stops & Potomac Cruise, Optional US Capitol will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Washington DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Pass by over 100+ top DC Sites such as Washington Monument, Tidal Basin, Arlington Cemetery, & more
- Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall in off-season)
- *Bonus stops at Jefferson, Airforce, and Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
- 6-Hr Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal Cruise or Jefferson, Air force, Eisenhower Memorials
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include self-guided entry to the Air & Space Museum
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to the African American Museum
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include a 2-Hour guided walk of Capitol Hill with U.S. Capitol Entry
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to Washington Monument
- Lunch (stop for lunch on own during tour)
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- POTOMAC CRUISE The river cruise is seasonal and operating March 26 - October 16. When the boat is not operating, you will visit the Jefferson Memorial and Air Force Memorial instead.
- 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.
- 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: animals are not permitted on tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
