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DC in a Day: 10+ Monument Stops & Seasonal Potomac River Cruise

Overview
Explore Washington DC’s top landmarks and monuments on a 6-hour tour by deluxe touring coach with full narration from an expert guide. Stop at the White House, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and more. See 100+ sites with time to walk around 10+ of them with your guide, who shares the history and little-known facts about the nation’s capitol. Your guide will take you on an exclusive boat ride along the Potomac River from historic Georgetown while boat is operating. When the boat is not operating you will visit Jefferson and Eisenhower Memorials instead.

Top Sites:
• The Capitol Building
• Martin Luther King Memorial
• World War II Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• The White House
• FDR Memorial
• Vietnam War Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Air Force Memorial
• Iwo Jima Memorial
• Potomac River Cruise
• Jefferson Memorial (low season only, when Potomac cruise not operating)
• Eisenhower Memorial (low season only, when Potomac cruise not operating)
City: Washington DC
Tue 01 Oct
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Starting at $80.00
Tue 01 Oct
Starting at $80.00
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What's Included
Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (DC Wharf when ferry not operating)
6-Hr DC Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal River Cruise or Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials
Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
Bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating (Oct 17-March 25)
Seasonal Boat Ride along the Potomac River (March 26-October 17)
Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
Pass by over 100+ top Washington DC Sites and Memorials
Additional Info
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Boat ride of Potomac River is seasonal (March 26 - October 16). When the boat is not operating, you will visit the Jefferson Memorial and Eisenhower Memorial instead
  • 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.
What To Expect
1
White House
You will see the outside of the White House.
2
Jefferson Memorial
You will visit the Jefferson Memorial ONLY during the winter months when the seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is not operating.
3
Lincoln Memorial
You will walk up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
4
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
You will get to see the Vietnam Veteran's Wall with all the history and view the names.
5
Vietnam Women's Memorial
A stop which pays homage to our Women in Vietnam.
6
U.S. Capitol
Visit the outside of our US Capitol.
7
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
One of our newest and most liked Memorials.
8
National World War II Memorial
You will want to take lots of pictures at this memorial. Lots of gorgeous fountains.
9
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
You will love this memorial which pays homage to one of our most famous people that fought for our rights, Martin Luther King, Jr.
10
Potomac River
Seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is also included with your tour (seasonally, approximately April - mid October). During the months the ferry is not operating, you will be able to visit Jefferson Memorial and Eisenhower Memorial instead.
11
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
You will visit the Eisenhower Memorial ONLY during the winter months when the seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is not operating.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (609)
kenw265
Jan 2020
My 16 year old daughter and I are from the West Coast and have no knowledge of the DC area. We booked the 6 hour tour based on the great reviews. We went on Saturday January 25th 2020. The parking garage recommendation was a great suggestion. We met with our driver Krishna and our guide Sally. They were absolutely fantastic! They made us feel right at home. Sally is very knowledgeable about the entire DC area as well as the history of our great Country. She took extra care to make sure we had a wonderful experience and answered all of our “west coast” questions. I was super skeptical when I booked this tour. When we were finished, it ended up being one of the funnest and most meaningful father/ daughter experiences that we have had. Thank you Krishna and Sally for your hospitality, kindness and knowledge! you made our trip to Washington DC absolutely fantastic!
Response from Host
Jan 2020
It was a pleasure to have you come out with us on tour the other day and we hope that you will come back again in the future for an even longer look at things the next time. It was a lot of fun to compare notes on East and West Coast history and we'll hopefully see you again in the very near future! Thanks for taking the time to give us a happy review and for choosing Signature in the first place. We are so glad that you enjoyed it the way that you did.
Nakato8
Jan 2020
My twin sister and I visiting from Australia joined the full day tour and it was well worth it particularly with having Sally and Tyrone as our guides for the day. It came as a pleasant surprise that despite being the only ones that day, the tour still went ahead. The depth of their knowledge, professionalism, great sense of humour and accomodating aproach made the tour a wonderful experience. The rich culture and history was well explained by Sally and Tyrone providing a furthur understanding of what and how Washington and the United States was built on. We highly recommend this tour and in particular, Sally and Tyrone, for making our tour of Washington a memorable noteworthy experience!
Response from Host
Jan 2020
Thank you so much for your detailed review. Sally and Tyrone loved hearing that you enjoyed your time with them and we hope to see you again on your next trip this way to see your family in the United States. In the meantime, it was a true pleasure to have you on tour with us and we hope the rest of your visit was great!
James_M
Jan 2020
It was an excellent tour. Sally the tour guide and Cassie the driver were so helpful and welcoming. The tour was so informative and very useful. A day well spent. I would recommend the trip. James (UK).
Response from Host
Feb 2020
Thank you for the wonderful compliment on our tour guide, Sally and the driver, Cassie. Signature Tours believes we have the best tour guides and drivers in Washington, DC so we appreciate your kind words! We hope to see you the next time you are in DC.

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