Washington DC

Ultimate Private City Tour of Washington DC - Up to 5 Guests

Name: Ultimate Private City Tour of Washington DC - Up to 5 Guests
Brand: See DC Today
SKU: 32453P1
Price: 468.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (50 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceWashington DC, USA

Private DC Daytime Tour with Customized Itinerary

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the history and grandeur of the nation’s capital on a private highlights tour. Work with your personal guide and driver to curate the ideal tour incorporating your must-see spots or rely on their local expertise to create a fascinating tour. See the White House and Supreme Court, admire the monuments and memorials of the National Mall, and much more. This tour is ideal for visitors looking for a personalized experience

Explore the highlights of Washington DC, all in one tour
This private tour gives you the freedom to customize your sightseeing
Convenient, round-trip transportation from your location of choice
See more in less time when you travel by comfortable vehicle

What's Included

Customizable Private Tour of Washington, D.C.
Pick up and drop off service within 5 miles of the White House
A knowledgeable tour guide who will bring the history and stories of Washington, D.C. to life.
Live narrative that adds depth and meaning to your tour.
Convenient transportation between all the must-see sites, making your journey stress-free.

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Meet in front of the Starbucks at the Grand Hyatt.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

If you plan to drive in to meet us, we suggest meeting at the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H Street NW

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
We tour rain or shine.
We work around any road closures due to a DC Event.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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.

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Reviews

5.0

50 reviews

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The tour of tours

colin_k, Apr 2024

We were very fortunate to have met our guide Rich. Not only a gentleman but a depth of knowledge and an understanding of how to show off his hometown Washington DC. Four hours went by too quickly. A must tour for a small group. Thanks again Rich.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Colin- Rich is a DC native and your review will make him proud. WE do pack a lot of important sites into 4 hours. We want to thank you for your 5 star review and we'll let Rich know!!!

A+ tour and guide

Geoff_S, Apr 2024

Our family really enjoyed our tour with Wes. He was really flexible with our itinerary, had a wealth of knowledge he shared with us about everything we saw, and was really enjoyable company. He kept it fun for our kids (8 & 10 yo) by citing fun facts they’d enjoy, doing quizzes, and giving our chocolates for prizes. I’d highly recommend him to any of our friends who were headed to DC and wanted to take a tour.

Fantastic trip to DC!

Lesle_A, Apr 2024

A splurge, but SO worth it. Rich was fantastic, very accommodating and full of knowledge. Made sure we saw everything we had on our list of must sees.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Lesle- You made the right choice! Our Private Tour put you in control of the whole timeline so you never have to sit through a monument you already know by heart. Thanks so much for this fantastic review and for choosing us for your tour!

Great private daytime tour

Debbie_O, Mar 2024

Rich was super friendly and knowledgeable- we had a great time seeing the sites of DC with him - he didn’t mind our kids bringing drinks and snacks, and he took their interests in to account too which made it fun for everyone. Thank you!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hi Debbie- Don't know if he told you but Rich has kids so he knows exactly how to "listen" to them. The Itinerary for our Private Tours is always customizable either in the moment or in advance. Many thanks for this great review and for choosing us.

Perfect

Manuel_R, Dec 2023

Cassie is the best Guide we had on our tours from Europe and us. A lot of history and explains it really well my kids and wife enjoyed

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hi Manuel- As international visitors, Washington, DC has its charms as the site of our three branches of government. But how to showcase it all quickly and in an overview format is what Cassie and our other Guides are so very good at. We thank you for choosing us for your Private Tour and for this marvelous review!

Excellent Private Tour of DC

Courtney_S, Dec 2023

Cassie was THE BEST tour guide. I went to DC with my kids (15year old and twin 12 year olds) and Cassie did not disappoint us! She was so sweet and kind. Cassie has the perfect personality and so much knowledge about the monuments, history of them and the city. She made the tour interesting at our level and especially for my kids. She catered to what we were looking to see and made sure we hit a few spots that we definitely didn’t want to miss. She even dropped us off at the end of our tour at our dinner location! I highly recommend this tour, especially for families. And if you get the chance ask for Cassie! She’ll make your tour the best experience of seeing the sites and monuments of DC.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

HI Courtney- Our team takes our Private Tours very seriously! We pick up and drop off wherever our guests like plus we determine the itinerary based on the private group- so if you have teens & pre-teens we know where their hot spots are and we always include them. Many thanks for this 5 Star review and for choosing us for your tour! Cassie sends her best!

Cassie was the Best guide ever!

Wesley_T, Dec 2023

Cassie was an excellent guide- we have done prior tours Cassie was outstanding!! Fabulous day in DC- learned so much!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

HI Wesley- We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your Private Tour with Cassie. Private tours allow our team to customize the tour to your interests and time window... plus we pick-up and drop off wherever you want. Thanks for choosing us and for this excellent 5 Star Review.

Excellent experience

Gauri_S, Nov 2023

The guide rich was very friendly and knowledgeable. I was traveling with my senior mother, teenager and toddler. He was very accommodating and thoughtful, made for a memorable trip

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Gauri- Our guides are always in tune to guests of all ages- in fact, a spread of ages makes for wonderful questions that all lead to a very individualized tour. Like snowflakes - each tour is just a bit different - always powered by unique questions! Thanks for choosing us and for those 5 Stars!

Great DC Tour!!

Joel_S, Nov 2023

Cassi was a great guide and very knowledgeable on Washington history. She took great care of my family. Love touring in the SUV.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Joel- Cassie will be so happy to hear your appreciation of both her tour and her TLC with your family. Our SUV's are always available for private tours- we keep them ready to roll even at the last minute. Many thanks for this 5 Star review and for choosing us!

The best way to see all the monuments!

Kari_F, Oct 2023

Cassie was a wonderful tour guide! We had three generations, including 2 children ages 8 and 11 and she did an excellent job of relating history, presidents, and monuments to the children's interests. The additional information Cassie provided about the artists for the monuments, the details, and the meaning behind each was worth every penny! We would never have had that information if we just walked the monuments ourselves. She had great recommendations on where to eat lunch before or next activity and dropped us off right there. Her communication the days before and morning of were much appreciated, as well. I recommend this tour to everyone, especially with an older parent who wants to see all the sights but can't walk a ton. Thank you, Cassie!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

HI Kari- On our Private Tours our guests set the pace and set the itinerary. We realize that many guests especially in extended family groups like yours may want to see and do other things - especially grandparents and two year olds! Cassie loves to showcase DC. She lives right in the city and you can bank on her restaurant recommendation. We'll let her know how much you enjoyed her tour!. Thanks for choosing us!

Great Tour of DC

Jeff_C, Oct 2023

Our family really enjoyed this tour. Steve our guide knew a tremendous amount about the city and we were able to see so much in one day. This saved us hours in walking! Thanks again!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hi Jeff- We're so happy you enjoyed Steve! He actually saw many of the monuments being built; he shares his lived experience in DC with our guests. We definitely cover a lot of ground in 3-4 hours that would take days to walk. Many thanks for those 5 Stars and for choosing us!

Our tour guide Rich was...

Courtney_R, Sep 2023

Our tour guide Rich was fantastic! He had tons of information to share and was a lot of fun. Super easy access to get up close quickly to all the major spots for us to get pictures. He was on time and even brought umbrellas for us since it was rainy. We had a fabulous time!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Courtney- What a fabulous 5 Star review! We definitely aim at getting our guests VERY close to monuments to eliminate walking whenever possible- that means more time to spend on the Mall at each memorial. Thanks so much for choosing our Private SUV Tours an for leaving this review while still on travel! We appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Awesome DC Tour

Thomas_S, Sep 2023

This tour of Washington DC by ‘See DC Today’ and our tour guide Rich, was totally awesome!! I highly recommend this tour company and Rich the tour guide!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hi Thomas- We totally appreciate your comment and we'll let Rich know. He'll be proud of your high recommendation and that you rated his tour "awesome." Many thanks for those 5 Stars and for choosing us!

Fantastic Experience

Mark_C, Aug 2023

Cassie was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable, personable, and relatable. The itinerary was very flexible and allowed us to spend as much or as little time that we preferred at each stop.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

HI Mark- Cassie will be so proud to hear you enjoyed her Private Tour. On our Private Tours the itinerary is always flexible to the max plus we can pick up and drop off at whatever site you'd like. Many thanks for this 5 Star Review

Such a fun tour!!

Amie_M, Aug 2023

Kyven was so great in keeping the kids engaged, sharing knowledge of all things DC, and getting in all of our stops - worked around the rain and knew the good drive-byes to visit until it let up. Conversation was fun and easy - would do this again and again!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi Amie- finding great drive by sites on rainy days is definitely an acquired skill! Kyven is a Washingtonian and really does love to tell all the backstories and truly knows his way around. Thanks so much for choosing us to introduce your kids to the Federal City. We really appreciate those 5 Stars!

Great overview for a trip to DC.

Kurt_W, Aug 2023

Rich was in time and professional. He was willing to customize the tour and was informative. The tour was a great way to start our trip to DC.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

HI Kurt- Thanks for this great review of our private SUV tour. Now that you've had Rich's overview, you'll be able to enjoy DC a whole lot more. We really appreciate your choosing us!

The ultimate DC tour Guide!

Tiffany_N, Aug 2023

This tour was amazIng! Kareem made the whole experience exceptional! He was a wealth of knowledge and a true historian. We were able to see so many monuments and landmarks and learned so much about our country’s history. Highly recommend this tour and specifically him as your tour guide. I will be booking again in the near future and bringing more family members to share in this experience. First class all the way!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

HI Tiffany- Thanks for this amazing review of your tour with Kareem. He has lived here all his life and loves DC's monuments and memorials. Your high recommendations and 5 Stars review mean a lot to us!!!

Better than anticipated

Laura_T, Jul 2023

This tour was way more than we expected! Our driver, Cassie, was so friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She interacted with us the entire drive and shared a wealth of information. She walked us to some monuments to show us a few details and then gave us time alone to explore. She answered all questions we had and spoke so freely and passionately about the city. We were very impressed by her knowledge and tour. My teenagers and history buff husband were all very engaged and interested in all the stories and information. We would definitely recommend a private tour and if you can, ask for Cassie—she was amazing!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

HI Laura- Wow, a history buff and two teens. With Cassie you'll always get the right answers to whatever the questions! On our private tours you have the guide all to yourselves and you can set the itinerary if you like. Many thanks for this wonderful review of Cassie and See DC Today!

DC tour great

Greg_H, Jul 2023

Daniel was punctual and knowledgeable about all DC landmarks. Sprinkle in some humor and you are in for a great tour

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi Greg- So glad to hear you enjoyed Daniel's tour and his sense of humor. Many thanks for leaving us this great review and for those 5 Stars!

Private, personal and worth every penny.

Carlos_G, Jul 2023

Cassie was fantastic! She knows her stuff when it comes to the history and architecture. She was funny and engaged. I got emotional during our tour and she was so sweet and supportive. Cassie took us to see exactly what we wanted to see and shared her knowledge and experience between locations. Cassie is a total gem. Thank you so much!!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi Carlos- What a lovely review! And, you are not the only one to get emotional. The sites we visit are world famous and they stand for America. Cassie has lived here all her life and truly knows all about the architecture and backstories of our monuments and memorials. Many thanks for the 5 Stars and for choosing us!

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