Private Washington DC Tour with Changing of the Guard Ceremony | 4 hours 30 minutes

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English, Spanish
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Flexibility to customize the visit to your requests.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Escorted DC Licensed Tour Guide to sites, unless parking is not available.
  • Mobile charging stations.
  • Gratuities.
  • White House entrance tickets.
  • U.S. Capitol entrance tickets.

Overview

A Nation’s Capital Badge Of Excellence Experience, tailored to your needs.! Select a schedule and desire pickup location inside the DC metro area and experience a private Washington historic cultural tour. Escorted by a licensed tour guide. Stroll Lafayette Square in front of the White House. Walk to The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and experience the changing of the guard in Arlington Cemetery. View the reflecting pool and GW Obelisk from Lincoln Monument. Grasp the Mount Suribachi moment at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Look up at the Air force commemorative spires overlooking the “Pentagon”. Step down on westside Capitol façade, where elected presidents vow allegiance to the constitution every four years. WWII. MLK. VTM. and much more! Remarkable city details will be revealed by your host tour guide, while driving through main avenues and streets of the nation’s capital. A distinctive experience like no other before.!

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Itinerary

  • Washington DC (Pass By)

    This is a customized experience. Let your tour guide know what appeals most to you from the itinerary. They will design a visit that will suit your request perfectly in between the time frame of the service.

  • White House

    Your Experience begins at Lafayette Square, across from the White House. Your personal tour guide will provide statistics' and reveal historical facts of the neighborhood, pointing out Saint John's Episcopal, "Presidents Church", West Jackson place Street., and recently established Black Life Matters Plaza. (2020) Time out will be given for you to stroll along 1,600 Pennsylvania Avenue; and perceive the daily atmosphere surrounding the Executive Mansion, as well sense the importance of the West-wing command center, international press cubicles, and Old Executive building (Vice-Presidency headquarters.) (20 min.)

    20 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    From the White House towards the U.S Capitol, a narrative drive through Pennsylvania Avenue will be taken. Passing by City Hall, Waldorf Astoria Hotel. "Old Post Office Building", J. E. Hoover FBI Building, Department of Justice, The Archives, Navy Memorial Plaza, National Galleries' of Art, Embassy of Canada.

  • U.S. Capitol

    At the intersection of First, St. and Maryland Ave. NW. (James Garfield circle) You will step down and walk up the Westside of the Capitol façade. Here is where elected presidents vow constitutional allegiance every four years. The grandeur sensation of standing on this terrace is enigmatic; as well impressive is the scenic view of G. Washington Obelisk in the distance, and the national mall with the Smithsonian Museums Institution surrounding it. (15 min.)

    15 minutes

  • Smithsonian Institution Building (Pass By)

    Narrative drive through the Smithsonian Museums Institution, towards WWII Memorial.

  • Washington Monument (Pass By)

    NOTE: Although G.W. Monument is a (Drive Through) since it can be seen from all the surroundings of the mall, you can always snap a close-up picture of it on your WWII Memorial stopover.

  • National World War II Memorial

    Dedicated in 2004. The large stone plaza designed by architect Friedrich St. Florian, forms a ring of columns representing the U.S. States and territories joined together by a bronze cord symbolizing their united effort, as well honoring those who fell. Recognizing in victory, their strength to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe. (15 min.)

    15 minutes

  • Lincoln Memorial

    Dedicated on May 30th, 1922; This neoclassical temple designed by American Beaux-Arts Architect (Henry Bacon) and interior statue designer (Daniel Chester French/ Piccirilli Bro. carvers) pays tribute to the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln.

    15 minutes

  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Honor all service members of the U.S. armed forces who served from 1955 through 1975 in Laos, Cambodia, and Saigon.

    15 minutes

  • Korean War Veterans Memorial

    Just south of the reflecting Pool on the National Mall. A 1955 War scene is depicted. 19 Stainless still soldiers walking down the 38th parallel north, border between North and South Korea.

    15 minutes

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

    Conveniently located at 1964 Independence Ave SW. At this stop, you will picture perfect the Jefferson Monument across the Tidal Basin, and walk to the sprawling FDR memorial next by. Completed on August 22, 2011, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy: a non-violent philosophy striving for freedom, justice, and equality. This prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, has become the first African American individual on the National Mall. No doubt that his space is a place to contemplate his legacy, also enjoy the Cherry Blossom trees flourish during Spring.! (15 min)

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    Crossing the Potomac River through Memorial Bridge you will enter the most important military burial ground of the nation. After a 25-minute walk through the grounds you will experience the solemn Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Visit inside Arlington National Cemetery 1hr. 30 mins.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

    Those who prefer not to walk up The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier can opt to visit the United States Marine Corps War Memorial. You will still see the shrines in Arlington while driving through; and will step off at the famous bronze sculpture that depicts six marines lifting the flagpole on top of Mount Suribachi In the battle of Iwo Jima 2/19/1945. While the scene depicts one of the most famous clashes of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. (15 min.)

    15 minutes

  • Air Force Memorial

    Airforce Memorial & Pentagon. In between the Navy annex, and the US. Department of Defense headquarters, three striking polished stainless-steel spires reach out to the heavens, a homage to all Airforce service members. The memorial looks at the Pentagon western façade, struck during the 911/2001 (15 min.)

    15 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No wheelchairs, neither proficient handling available. Vehicles are Panoramic Mini-bus, not equipped with handicap hydraulic accessibility. However, a transport chair can be accommodated.
  • Not Allowed: Smoking, Eating, Drinking or Bringing Foods inside vehicles. Thank you!

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.
Reviews

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Great!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide Frank was amazing. He was very informative and was great with the kids! Would definitely recommend to families!

Awesome tour and guide!

Published on Dec, 2024

Arlington changing of the guard, Jefferson memorial, Capital Christmas tree. Louie was a great guide and driver.

Exceptional tour experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

Frank was a fantastic tour guide for us and this is an exceptional private tour experience. We were picked up at our hotel and Frank was so gracious welcoming us and our five grandchildren ages 1-8. He provided great historical insights thru the tour. Frank was also flexible with us so we could visit a family grave at Arlington. Highly recommend!

Wonderful

Published on Dec, 2024

The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. Supplied many historical facts we were not aware of.

Informative Tour with an Exceptional Guide, Despite Missed Ceremony

Published on Dec, 2024

While we paid extra for the Changing of the Guard ceremony, unfortunately, we did not get to attend it. However, the experience was still worthwhile thanks to Frank, our driver and tour guide. He was incredibly informative, sharing detailed insights and historical context throughout the tour. His knowledge and engaging storytelling made the trip memorable, even without the ceremony. If you’re looking for a tour guide who truly knows the city and its rich history, Frank is your guy. We appreciated his professionalism and enthusiasm for making sure we had a meaningful experience.

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