DC Highlights Half-Day Tour | 4 hours

455 Reviews | Washington DC
From $109.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Adult (12-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour + Arlington Cemetery
2 Adults x $109.00
$218.00
Approx Total
$218.00
Tour + Washington Monument
2 Adults x $119.00
$238.00
Approx Total
$238.00
Washington Monument Entry: Beat the long entrance lines and enjoy reserved entry into the Washington Monument!

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Transport by air-conditioned luxury tour bus
  • English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
  • Live commentary on board
  • Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

This popular, VIP excursion 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 city from the comfort of your own climate-controlled vehicle with the best private city tour in Washington DC. Over the course of four hours, a knowledgeable guide will transport 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. Opt to upgrade your DC experience by either including Arlington National Cemetery or the Washington Monument!

Meeting points

US Navy Memorial Plaza

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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

    Start/End Point

  • U.S. Capitol

    Guided Tour (outside only)

    15 minutes

  • White House

    Guided Tour (outside only)

    15 minutes

  • National World War II Memorial

    Guided Stop

    15 minutes

  • U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Pass By)

    Otherwise known as "Iwo Jima", this memorial has a stunning view of the Washington, DC skyline and glimpses over the hillside into Arlington National Cemetery. It showcases an iconic photograph of American soldiers lifting a flag up representing the end of the Second World War.

  • Jefferson Memorial (Pass By)

    See the Tidal Basin!

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

    Stop at the Kennedy Center for lunch and exploration during the off season (in lieu of the boat tour).

    1 hour 15 minutes

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

    Guided Tour

    15 minutes

  • Lincoln Memorial

    Guided stop - Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one below.

    15 minutes

  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Guided Tour - Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one above.

    15 minutes

  • Korean War Veterans Memorial (Pass By)

    Closed until 2022. Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one below.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 3 years
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

455 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    398
  • 4 stars
    38
  • 3 stars
    11
  • 2 stars
    4
  • 1 star
    4

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 398 reviews with 5 stars

Great guide and tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent tour guide (Sam) from USA Tours who was very knowledgeable and friendly. Easy paced to ensure you are not rushed.

Fantastic! My husband and I had a great time. Every stop was just right and they gave us great information! Great tour!

Published on Dec, 2024

Great tour! Very comfortable and good information, too. We highly recommend this tour! They visited so many places of interest you will love it!

The Best Birthday Celebration

Published on Dec, 2024

Came in with friends for birthday celebration. Jana was a fantastic tour guide and really took good care of us as it was super cold. Lee was a great driver and nearby when some of us had to get back on the glass top Sprinter van when we got too cold. Way to see the highlights and utilize our time the best for our short weekend. Thanks for a great birthday!!!

D.C. never disappoints

Published on Nov, 2024

I loved every single thing about this tour and the tour guide was amazing. Also he give us excellent suggestions on restaurants and some hidden gems to see and try.

The tour was great and...

Published on Nov, 2024

The tour was great and our guide Jana was fantastic. The half day tour was the perfect amount of time and allowed us to see all the main monuments

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