Private Washington DC Tour
Overview
Make your family’s Washington, D.C. visit unforgettable with a private, customizable city tour designed just for you! Whether you’re interested in memorials, landmarks, or hidden gems, we tailor the experience to your family's preferences.
Travel in comfort and style in a luxury Cadillac Escalade ESV or a spacious Mercedes Benz Sprinter, all driven by a professional, licensed guide who’ll bring the history to life in a fun and engaging way! Along the way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to step out, explore, and capture amazing photos.
As a family-owned business, we’re here to make your tour as personal and memorable as possible. Want to catch the Changing of the Guards at Arlington Cemetery? We’ll make it happen! Simply message us with your preferences, and we’ll customize your 4-hour tour to fit your needs.
Book today and let us show you D.C. like never before—where history meets family fun!
What's Included
- Multiple Language Options (must request during checkout): English, Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese
- Bottled Water
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off from select hotels (listed at checkout)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 4-Hour Private City Tour of Washington DC
- Transportation via Luxury Cadillac Escalade ESV's or large Mercedes Benz Sprinter Vans
- Licensed Professional Tour Guide/Driver
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
A professional Tour Guide from Continental City Tours will come pick your family up at the time your tour reservation at a hotel/restaurant/museum within the Washington D.C. National Mall/Downtown or the Arlington VA area. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about your pick up location and we are happy to verify on our end as sometimes the online system does not have all hotels listed or says it is outside the radius when it isn't- please just message/text us directly the address and we can confirm or recommend the nearest point.The reason for the pick up radius is to maximize your 4 hour tour time to dedicate to the tour itinerary/memorials and history.Your guide is the driver- he/she will remain in the vehicle and explain the history, significance, and more during your tour as you drive by many important buildings such as the National Archives, FBI Headquarters, Air and Space Museum and so much more! Your family will be able to step down and walk on the external grounds of the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, explore and walk throughout the World War II Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial and so much more! We are more than happy to make changes/modifications to Memorials/Monuments during your tour.If you are driving or have a car, please send us a message so we can provide you an address to park your car for free either within D.C. (weekends) or near The Pentagon (weekdays), your guide would be able pick you up and take you back to your car at the end of the tour. Thank-you.We appreciate your support!
What To Expect
White House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. John's Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
United States Department of the Treasury (Pass By)
Old Post Office Pavilion (Pass By)
FBI Headquarters (Pass By)
The National Archives Museum (Pass By)
National Gallery of Art (Pass By)
U.S. Capitol
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Museum of the American Indian (Pass By)
National Air and Space Museum (Pass By)
Smithsonian Institution Building (Pass By)
Washington Monument (Pass By)
Second Division Memorial (Pass By)
National World War II Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Korean War Veterans Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Lincoln Memorial
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Arlington National Cemetery
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Air Force Memorial (Pass By)
Pentagon Memorial (Pass By)
Jefferson Memorial (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- There is enough space for collapsable wheelchair that can be lifted. No ramps/lifts in any vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Washington DC Tour?
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 (EDT). Read more Apr 2025
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