Washington DC Highlights Tour
Overview
See major DC’s landmarks in comfort and style – in just half a day! Perfect for first-timers and short stays.
This popular half-day guided tour takes travelers to the heart of the capital, hitting all of the must-see hotspots from the White House to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
See all the highlights of the capital from the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle with a fully guided Washington DC tour. Over the course of four hours, a knowledgeable guide will accompany you to the most iconic sights and attractions – starting with the beautiful domed roof of the U.S. Capitol Building and the creamy porcelain exterior of the White House.
What's Included
- Transportation in late model, luxury, climate-controlled tour bus
- Free bottled water on buses
- Guided Stops + English-Speaking Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Gratuity
Meeting Location
701 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, 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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Admission Ticket Included
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (pass by)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
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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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Activity code: C-6349P38
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Washington DC customers.
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- 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).
- Transportation in late model, luxury, climate-controlled tour bus.
- Free bottled water on buses.
- Guided Stops + English-Speaking Tour Guide (on and off the bus).
- Lunch.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Gratuity.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Washington DC Highlights Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Washington DC Highlights Tour 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
- Transportation in late model, luxury, climate-controlled tour bus
- Free bottled water on buses
- Guided Stops + English-Speaking Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Gratuity
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
