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Grand Tour of DC with Option to Add Explore Egypt in DC

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Offered in: English

Overview

The Half-Day Grand Sightseeing Tour of Washington DC is your premier sightseeing tour to see all the monuments, museums and memorials located in the Capital area. It has been designed as a comprehensive tour package for first-time or returning visitors who want to get the full picture of the city. You'll be treated to 4hrs of a live narrated bus trip with an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Pass many historic sites including Arlington National Cemetery, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, National Archives, and more. You'll be able to get off the bus and explore 8 major DC attractions.

Stop by 8 Attractions:
• White House (outside South Front for photos)
• US Capitol
• Franklin Roosevelt Memorial
• Martin Luther King Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Vietnam Memorial
• Nurses Memorial

Bonus: Upgrade option available at checkout for those who would like to extend their half day city tour into full day tour to include a visit to Mount Vernon.

What's Included

  • Pass by historic sites including Arlington Cemetery, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, and more
  • Day or Night Tour Options available for the City Tour
  • Stop at 8 top attractions including White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial & more
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
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Meeting Location

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New Jersey Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA

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What To Expect

White House

stop by north front and drive by the south front
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Memorial

stop and visit and talk about it
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jefferson Memorial (Pass By)

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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (Pass By)

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Bureau Of Engraving And Printing (Pass By)

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American History Museum (Pass By)

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The National Archives Museum (Pass By)

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Ford's Theatre (Pass By)

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Union Station (Pass By)

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tidal Basin (Pass By)

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Washington Monument (Pass By)

drive by and view from most of the stops.
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National Mall (Pass By)

drive through and talk about it
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Smithsonian Institution Building (Pass By)

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Korean War Veterans Memorial

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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Pass By)

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U.S. Capitol

stop by the west front and view other memorials around
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center (Pass By)

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United States Botanic Garden (Pass By)

View at the west front of the capitol
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DAR Museum (Pass By)

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FBI Headquarters (Pass By)

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Eisenhower Executive Office Building (Pass By)

view the north and the south side
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Senate and House Office Buildings (Pass By)

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Organization of American States Headquarters Building (Pass By)

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United States Department of the Treasury (Pass By)

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American Red Cross Museum (Pass By)

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Freedom Plaza (Pass By)

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Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (Pass By)

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James Garfield sculpture (Pass By)

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Zero Milestone (Pass By)

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The Ellipse (Pass By)

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Eisenhower Executive Office Building (Pass By)

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Blair House (Pass By)

View at the White House stop and talk about it
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Lafayette Square (Pass By)

View at the north front of the White House stop and talk about
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John Ericsson Memorial (Pass By)

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George Washington Memorial Parkway (Pass By)

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Constitution Gardens (Pass By)

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National World War I Memorial (Pass By)

Drive by south and the north sides of World War One memorial and Pershing park
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Arlington Memorial Bridge & Avenue (Pass By)

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Air Force Memorial (Pass By)

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National World War II Memorial (Pass By)

Drive by World War Two memorial and talk about. If you are WWll Veteran and want us to stop at the memorial, please talk to the tour guide and we will stop for you at the memorial for up to 15 minutes.
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George Washington's Mount Vernon

Select Upgrade Option at checkout to extend your Half-Day Guided DC City Tour into a Full-Day City Tour with guided visit to George Washington's famous home, Mount Vernon.
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National World War I Memorial (Pass By)

The National World War I Memorial is a national memorial commemorating the service rendered by members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I. The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the World War I Centennial Commission to build the memorial in Pershing Park, located at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. The park, which has existed since 1981, also contains the John J. Pershing General of the Armies commemorative work. In January 2016, the design commission selected the submission "The Weight of Sacrifice", by a team consisting of Joseph Weishaar, Sabin Howard, Phoebe Lickwar, and GWWO Architects, as the winning design,[1] which is expected to be completed by 2024.[2]
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (Pass By)

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Located to the south of the National Mall, the national memorial is set in a park-like plaza, with large columns framing a mesh tapestry depicting the site of the Normandy landings, and sculptures and bas-reliefs arrayed in the park. Architect Frank Gehry designed the memorial and Sergey Eylanbekov sculpted the bronze statues of Eisenhower in various settings. The memorial's tapestry artist was Tomas Osinski, and the inscription artist, Nicholas Waite Benson. On October 25, 1999, the United States Congress created the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and charged it with creating "...an appropriate permanent memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower...to perpetuate his memory and his contributions to the United States." The preliminary design proved controversial. After several years of hearings and several design changes by Gehry, final design approvals were given in 2017, when dignitaries held a groundbreaking ceremony at the four-acre site.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Grand Tour of DC with Option to Add Explore Egypt in DC?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (EST).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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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708 reviews

Average 4.30 out of 5 stars based on 708 traveler reviews collected by Cool Washington DC and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Pass by historic sites including Arlington Cemetery, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, and more
  • Day or Night Tour Options available for the City Tour
  • Stop at 8 top attractions including White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial & more
  • See top Monuments, Museums and Memorials in the Capital area
  • Upgrade your tour at check out to Washington Day and Night Tour
  • Bonus: If booking travel dates in early April, travelers may be able to see Cherry Blossoms in bloom
  • Half-Day Day or Night Grand Sightseeing Narrated Minibus Tour of Washington DC
  • Upgrade at checkout to extend your half day city tour into a full day tour to include Mount Vernon
  • Option to add Explore Egypt in Washington DC - A Living Civilization Experience
  • Your Guide will ask you trivia questions throughout tour for a chance to win prizes (Day Tour Only)
  • Professional Guide with Live Narration
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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 (EST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.

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