Washington DC

Sight DC with 10+ Stops including Jefferson Memorial, White House

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Guided DC City Bus Tour Plus Potomac River Cruise

From $84.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

6 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

See the very best of Washington, DC with a 6-hour combination tour that takes in the city by bus, on foot and with a sightseeing cruise of the Potomac River (in season). Choose a longer tour for plenty of time to snap photos at the White House and U.S. Capitol Building, explore DC’s presidential memorials and moving war memorials and browse for souvenirs at the Pentagon City Shopping Mall. Finish the day onboard a Potomac River boat, which is the perfect way to get unobstructed views of key sites.

6-hour Sightseeing Tour of Washington DC with Seasonal Boat Cruise
Get great photo ops of the White House, Lincoln Memorial, US Capitol Building and more
Seasonal Boat Cruise along the Potomac River (Jefferson Memorial when ferry not operating)
Stop for lunch or shopping on own during tour

What's Included

6-Hr DC Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal River Cruise or Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials
Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
Seasonal Boat Ride along the Potomac River (March 26-October 17)
Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (DC Wharf when ferry not operating)
Pass by over 100+ top Washington DC Sites and Memorials
Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
Transport by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating (Oct 17-March 25)

Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
NOTE: Hotel Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Bus stop is located on Pennsylvania Avenue NW near the corner of 9th Street NW and close to the National Archives building. There will be sign on a pole with Signature Tours next to a bench. Please arrive no later than 9:45 AM. The address is 800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington DC 20004

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet your guide at the National Archives Building, in the heart of Washington, DC and start your 6-hour DC sites tour on a comfortable bus. Trace a route through all the major memorials; at each stop, your guide will escort you through the site, sharing insider stories and history along the way.

You’ll see the White House and the U.S. Capitol Building from the outside, and have plenty of time to walk around memorials to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln. Pay your respect to fallen soldiers at the Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, the Air Force Memorial, and the United States Marine Corps War Memorial that depicts marines raising the American flag above Iwo Jima.

Get tips on the best place to eat during an independent meal and shopping break at the Pentagon City Shopping Mall, then board a Potomac River boat boat for a scenic cruise through the heart of the city. Note: the Potomac River Cruise is offered April 18th - October 10th. In fall and winter the tour will visit the Jefferson Memorial in lieu of the river cruise.

White House

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Lincoln Memorial

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The National Archives Museum (Pass By)

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Korean War Veterans Memorial

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Georgetown

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Capitol

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National World War II Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
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
NOTE: Hotel pickup or Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.
If you purchase an additional tour or ticket: Please ask your tour guide or driver for your upgrade when being checked in.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

4.5

43 reviews

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Great for the price!

Barb_C, Apr 2024

Great for the price and highly recommend doing this tour early in your stay! We have 5 days here, and it certainly helped us organize and decide our plans. Driver Chris and host David were excellent at helping us feel welcome, appreciated and accommodating our needs. The cruise at the end (though it did rain and hail) was a very nice perk :)

Response from Host, Apr 2024

thank you for joining us on the extended tour of Washington DC. It definitely shows all the main attractions of the city in a no-rush format where you can explore and walk around take pictures. To top it all, the boat ride offers a new perspective.

Ok tour, mediocre lunch selection

Angela_M, Mar 2024

Tour was pretty good, but we were dropped off at a run-of-the-mill mall food court for lunch. It was insanely crowded, noisy, and busy. Wal to wall people. Would not recommend the lunch section, especially if you bring older folks or small children with you.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

thank you for letting us know.

A. Plus for Washington DC Tours

GailWeber_M, Mar 2024

FDR and Martin Luther King sites were new for me. Loved them. We walked a lot and had excellent commentary always.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for your great rating. We love to help our guests have a great experience touring DC and your valuable feedback is our greatest reward.

Awesome Day!

Karen_N, Mar 2024

We were running late because we didn’t know that the red line was going to be partially down but Chris and Linwood were so accommodating. It was my second time doing a DC tour with Chris as my driver. He never disappoints!!! Linwood has so knowledgeable and was really patient with all of our questions! Thanks Guys!!!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for sharing your impressions and being a returning guest. We have a team spirit and consider our guests as part of our big family so we care that everyone's needs are met and always ready to help. That's what makes our tours unique.

Fun experience

Lina_C, Oct 2023

Sites were interesting! Tyrone and Eric were excellent and informative. Learned a lot of interesting facts about the monuments👍

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for your comment. I'm happy to hear that our team provided you with excellent service. I'll make sure that they receive your feedback. I'm sure it will make their day! Malaak

Very glad we did it

Ron_R, Oct 2023

The tour guide James was very knowledgeable and driver Chris handled the bus very professionally. We seen all the sites that we wanted to on our 6 hour tour

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for nice review, it really makes me happy to hear. we’are glad to have you and we hope to see you again. Malaak.

Great value for money and...

Thomas_D, Sep 2023

Great value for money and ample supply of bottle water. Lunch venue excellent. All important monuments cover.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

thank you for being with us on the tour . “We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us and We hope to see you again. Malaak

A good trip and a lot of...

Stevica_G, Sep 2023

A good trip and a lot of information about the places we visited. It's not too short or too long. Do not miss

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for your positive review , We're glad that you enjoyed your tour with us and we hope to see you again ,“We are grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review. Malaak.

History at its finest!

John_P, Aug 2023

The knowledge I received on all the places we visited. Tyrone did an excellent job!! I would definitely stay for a month and visit everything I could!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

thank you for joining us on our tour and we are happy to hear that. We’re glad to have you and we hope to see you again. Malaak.

Larry/Chris are the best

Stacey_B, Jun 2023

Our guide Larry and driver Chris gave us the Signature VIP Tour. Larry was like an uncle that knew everything about DC. We got to see a lot on the bus and the boat ride was great too. We had the best time and I would definitely book another tour with them.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

thank you for taking the tour with us. we're glad to have you and we hope to see you again. Malaak

Great DC Starter Pack

Cynthia_E, Mar 2023

I really enjoyed the tour! We saw so many must see places in DC! The guide was very knowledgeable about the city and the history of the places we visited.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback and taking the tour with us , we hope to see you again. Malaak.

Well worth the tour

Christina_K, Mar 2023

Sally was a terrific tour director, providing lots of interesting, information about the monuments and notable leaders in US history.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

“We’re happy to see that you had a 5-Star experience with us , We are grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review and taking the tour with us , we hope to see you again. Malaak.

Cancelled tour

sandra_b, Aug 2022

This tour was cancelled more than 24 hours prior and not happy with the response from tour company and/or Viator. They informed me that this tour could not be refunded but another tour for later the same day could. Both tours were cancelled more than 24 hours in advance. Not happy with response from company when doing what they “require” for a refund.

The Monuments are not to be missed!

Susan_G, Jul 2022

This tour of the various monuments was wonderful! Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He also made sure we knew if a particular stop was very walk intensive. This gave people to option of staying on the bus if they didn't feel they could handle the amount of walking for that particular stop.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you for your nice review and solid recommendations.We care about your comfort and wellbeing so we give you options to step out or stay on the bus. Zuma

Historical and factual tour

Stephanie_F, Jul 2022

Our family enjoyed our tour guide Dewayne! He was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of historical facts. Our driver Chris was very professional and safe! Viator and Signature Tours give you what they advertise.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you for your nice review and honest recommendation. Our staff is very professional and see to it that you have a smooth and safe ride and an expert presentation that is fun. Zuma

Tha Absolute Best Tour Ever!!!

Cassandra_M, May 2022

The staff were all so very nice & our tour guide was absolutely wonderful & knowledgeable! You can tell she loves what she does & she make learning exciting! I would absolutely recommend this tour to everyone!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback and thinking that your tour was the 'absolute best tour ever'. We're so honored to have you as a guest and meeting your desires is our priority. Zuma

Whirlwind in DC!!

Sharonda_L, Mar 2022

The tour itself was great. Larry was amazing. Just wish there was more time to visit the gift shops. Also the guy Zuma that verifies the trips told my family that they did not do hotel pickups after we had confirmed this three times with customer service. He was rude and quite aggressive over the phone.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you for enjoying the tour. We are happy to have you with us. sorry about your experience with customer service but it's never been our intention to be rude with any of our guest. So it may have been a misunderstanding. We apologize for any inconvenience. Zuma

I liked the bus tour itself, I didnt...

Tina M, Jul 2018

I liked the bus tour itself, I didnt care for the tour guide, he wasnt kind and very pushy. He often didnt walk with us and tell us about the sites. He sort of told us and pointed and he was supposed to be the boss. The driver was good and super nice. They did hand out free cold water, which was nice. We used their night tour the day before and loved April! Even my son said he doesnt know much like April, ask for April, she is fantastic. I Do not normally tip on a tour but I tippped her well the night before. I didnt tip him, I didnt feel he put effort in.

I would recommend this tour. Tour was...

Carolyn J, Nov 2017

I would recommend this tour. Tour was worth it's money. We could not have ask for a better tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and had a great personality. Also have to give the driver his props, he was very good driver. Now getting to the tour, great tour, we cover a lot of the sights in what was suppose to be a 6 hr tour, but end up being more like a 7 hr tour. No complaints. Just make sure you have good walking shoes, you're going to need them.

Our guided DC Bus Tour was exactly what...

Shona N, Nov 2017

Our guided DC Bus Tour was exactly what I expected. The guide was very informative, patient, and cordial. The tour filled in some of the gaps of my knowledge. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity.