Full Day DC: City Bus Tour, Seasonal Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets
Overview
In the morning, meet your guide and tour group at the National Archives Building to begin this 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 Washington DC’s top sights, with stops at 10 of them, including the United States Capitol, White House, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and more.
Along the way, hear the historic stories and facts that make the city one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. There is a lunch break roughly halfway through the day (own expense).
This tour also features a scenic boat cruise along the Potomac River (seasonally, typically mid March to mid October), or a stop at the Jefferson and Air Force Memorials when boat not operating.
Opt to also upgrade to include admission to the Washington Monument, National Air and Space Museum, or the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
What's Included
- Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall when boat not operating)
- 6-Hr DC Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal River Cruise or Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials
- Bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
- Transport by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Seasonal Boat Ride along the Potomac River (mid-March to mid-October)
- 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
- Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
- NOTE: Hotel Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.
Meeting Location
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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White House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The National Archives Museum (pass by)
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Georgetown
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Capitol
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National World War II Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Full Day DC: City Bus Tour, Seasonal Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets?
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Activity code: C-6766P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Washington DC customers.
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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).
- Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall when boat not operating).
- 6-Hr DC Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal River Cruise or Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials.
- Bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating.
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more.
- Transport by Air-Conditioned Vehicle.
- Seasonal Boat Ride along the Potomac River (mid-March to mid-October).
- 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.
- Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour).
- NOTE: Hotel Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.
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 2. 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 Full Day DC: City Bus Tour, Seasonal Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 Full Day DC: City Bus Tour, Seasonal Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets 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
- Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall when boat not operating)
- 6-Hr DC Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal River Cruise or Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials
- Bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
- Transport by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Seasonal Boat Ride along the Potomac River (mid-March to mid-October)
- 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
- Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
- NOTE: Hotel Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
