Presidential Inauguration Highlights Tour in Washington DC
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Washington DC, USA
2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Overview
Walk in the footsteps of many US presidents on this tour of Washington DC. During this 1.5-2 hour experience, visit the essential locations in the Presidential Inauguration process, including the parade route down Pennsylvania Avenue and St. John’s Church, where presidents have traditionally had their pre-Inaugural prayer service. Make a stop at the White House, and see where the president and presidential spouse host the Inaugural Ball, then continue past sites such as the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials and listen to your guide tell historical anecdotes about inaugurations past. Stop outside the US Capitol building, where the new president takes the oath of office. Expand your understanding of the Presidential Inaugural process during this limited-time tour operating between November and January.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English Driver Guide
- Personal Expenses
Meeting Location
Meeting point
New Jersey Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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White House
Make at stop at the North Side of the White House and St. John’s Church, the location where all presidents attend mass before being sworn in as President. One of America’s most recognizable historical and political symbols is also the home and office of the President of the United States. 15 minutes
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Capitol
See the US Capitol, where the president is sworn in and gives the Inaugural Address. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Mall (pass by)
For more than 200 years, the National Mall has symbolized our nation and its democratic values, which have inspired the world. The National Mall - the great swath of green in the middle of our capital city and stretching from the foot of the United States Capitol to the Potomac River - is the premiere civic and symbolic space in our nation.
Jefferson Memorial (pass by)
A 19-foot bronze statue of perhaps the most esteemed founding father sits beneath a columned rotunda in the style of the Roman Pantheon.
Tidal Basin (pass by)
The Tidal Basin is about 107 acres in size and approximately 10 feet deep. It was built to harness the power of the tides in the Potomac River to flush silt and sediment from the Washington Channel.
St. John's Episcopal Church (pass by)
Make a stop at St. John’s Church, located across the street from the White House. This is where presidents attend their pre-inaugural prayer service before being sworn in. Admission Ticket Free
The National Archives Museum (pass by)
Reservations are recommended, but not required for groups visiting the National Archives. You may reserve up to six tickets per reservation. For larger groups, you may make more than one reservation for the same time and date, subject to ticket availability. Timed-entry tickets are available 90 days in advance.A nonrefundable $1.00 advance reservation convenience fee will be charged for each advanced ticket. Time and date changes are allowed on a ticket order at no additional charge. If you cancel, ticket fees are nonrefundable. Same-day reservations are permitted.
FBI Headquarters (pass by)
Visiting FBI Headquarters/Tours
Our Headquarters is located between 9th and 10th Streets in northwest Washington, D.C. The closest Metro subway stops are Federal Triangle on the Orange/Blue lines, Gallery Place/Chinatown and Metro Center on the Red line, and Archives/Navy Memorial on the Yellow and Green lines.
The Work of Headquarters
The executives, special agents, and professional staff who work at our national headquarters in Washington direct, organize, and coordinate FBI activities around the world. That includes:Setting the priorities and policies for the Bureau;
Ensuring centralization and coordination at the highest levels;
Helping lead the fight against terrorism by serving as a hub for intelligence and information;
Providing operational and administrative support to field divisions and overseas offices; and
Taking the lead within the FBI during times of national crisis or emergency, directing major case and operations.
Peace Monument (pass by)
Peace MonumentThe white marble Peace Monument was erected in 1877-1878 to commemorate the naval deaths at sea during the Civil War.HighlightsARTIST
Franklin Simmons
MEDIUM
Marble
DIMENSIONS
44' high
LOCATION
U.S. Capitol Grounds
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The 44-foot-high Peace Monument stands in the circle to the west of the U.S. Capitol at Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street, N.W. At the top of the monument, facing west, stand two classically robed female figures. Grief holds her covered face against the shoulder of History and weeps in mourning. History holds a stylus and a tablet that was inscribed "They died that their country might live."Below Grief and History, another life-size classical female figure represents Victory, holding high a laurel wreath and carrying an oak branch, signifying strength. Below her are the infant Mars, the god of war, and the infant Neptune, god of the sea. The shaft of the monument is decorated with wreaths, ribbons and scallop shells.
Freedom Plaza (pass by)
Freedom Plaza
National Mall and Memorial Parks , Pennsylvania AvenuePlaza surrounded by swatches of grass and buildings.
Freedom Plaza
NPS / Claire Hassler
Quick Facts
AMENITIES 2 listed
Standing on this plaza along Pennsylvania Avenue, you are on a direct line between the White House and the US Capitol Building. The stone pavers of Freedom Plaza depict a map of Washington, DC, according to planner Pierre Charles L'Enfant's plan for the city.Inscriptions
WESTERN PLAZA PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
Western plaza consists of a large raised terrace in which part of L'Enfant's original 1791 plan for Washington, DC is rendered in black and white stone. At one end of the raised terrace is a pool. At the other is a shaded sitting area around a statue of General Pulaski.
Inscribed on the upper terrace are historic quotations about Washington. Low walls separate the plaza from the surrounding traffic. Eleven large urns rest on top of these walls and contain seasonal plantings.
United States Botanic Garden (pass by)
As a museum with a living collection, our exhibits, displays and plants are always changing. No two visits are exactly alike!To get a feel for what you might see when you come visit the U.S. Botanic Garden, we encourage you to take our virtual tour. You’ll get a peek at our Conservatory, gated outdoor gardens and Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens, but the plant displays and exhibits are likely to be different each time you come.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (pass by)
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington D.C., dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, and to the era he represents. The memorial is one of two in Washington honoring Roosevelt.
James A. Garfield Monument (pass by)
Garfield MonumentHighlightsARTIST
John Quincy Adams Ward
MEDIUM
Bronze
LOCATION
Circle at First Street, S.W., and Maryland Avenue
U.S. Capitol Grounds
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The sculptural monument to President James A. Garfield by John Quincy Adams Ward (1830-1910), cast by The Henry-Bonnard Co. of New York, with a pedestal designed by Richard Morris Hunt, is an outstanding example of American sculpture. The monument stands in the circle at First Street, S.W., and Maryland Avenue, where it was unveiled on May 12, 1887.President Garfield was elected in 1880 and was assassinated in 1881 by a disgruntled office-seeker after serving only four months of his term. The memorial was commissioned in 1884 by the Society of the Army of the Cumberland, of which Garfield had been a member. The society raised almost $28,000 to pay the sculptor. Some of the funds were raised by The Garfield Monument Fair, which was held in the Rotunda and Statuary Hall in 1882.
Capitol Reflecting Pool (pass by)
Located between the Botanic Garden and the U.S. Capitol, the Capitol Reflecting Pool was originally envisioned by Pierre L’Enfant (1754-1825), the architect and engineer who designed the plan of the city of Washington DC in 1791.
L'Enfant had planned to redirect the waters of the Tiber Creek into a canal falling into a cascade and pool at the foot of Capitol Hill. This would have been one of the most important water effects with which L'Enfant intended to beatify the city of Washington DC. Although the city plan was simplified in February 1972 by Major Andrew Ellicott, it retained some of the original characteristics.
When the Washington Canal was built in 1815, it did not incorporate any of L’Enfant’s basins or cascades. It ran down 3rd Street and crossed over the Botanic Garden, but it soon became a sewer and was channeled into a sewer line in the early 1870s.
Lincoln Memorial (pass by)
The Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial that honors the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. An example of neoclassicism, it is in the form of a classical temple and is located at the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Henry Bacon is the memorial's architect and Daniel Chester French designed the large interior statue of a seated Abraham Lincoln (1920), which was carved in marble by the Piccirilli brothers.[3] Jules Guerin painted the interior murals, and the epitaph above the statue was written by Royal Cortissoz. Dedicated on May 30, 1922, it is one of several memorials built to honor an American president. It has been a major tourist attraction since its opening, and over the years, has occasionally been used as a symbolic center focused on race relations and civil rights.
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Presidential Inauguration Highlights Tour in Washington DC?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-8839P21
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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What is the cancellation policy for the Presidential Inauguration Highlights Tour in Washington DC?
A:Apr 2025
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).
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What's included in the price?
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Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Licensed English Driver Guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Personal Expenses.
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What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
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If 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.
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Apr 2025
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Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Presidential Inauguration Highlights Tour in Washington DC is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Presidential Inauguration Highlights Tour in Washington DC 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
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English Driver Guide
- Personal Expenses
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
