Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC

5.0 (157 reviews) 4–15 hours Private tour

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About this activity

THE COST OF THIS TOUR IS BY GROUP. Concierge Tours ensures that all our guests, no matter the size of the group, see exactly what they want in the time they are in the Washington, DC area. Now, Concierge Tours would like to show you as much as possible but there are simply not enough hours in a day to share all that Washington, DC has to offer.

Please refer to the Tour Details to see the options of venues that are available to you and your family. Depending on whether you choose a Half or Full Day tour will allow you to visit 2 - 3 locations. Half Day Tours usually last 4 Hours with two venues and Full Day Tours usually last 6 hours with 3 venues. You can discuss these options with your guide prior to your visit!

Ask about our Night Tour of the National Monuments!

Concierge Tours also caters to children! We keep them entertained and engaged during the tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–15 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Concierge Tours

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Pick-Up and Drop Off at the guest's hotel or any destination of their choice.

Itinerary

1
Arlington National Cemetery

2 hours
Visit the following:
- The Kennedy Family Gravesite
- The Changing of the Guard
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Plus much more!
2
U.S. Capitol

3 hours
The U.S. Capitol is closed on Sunday.

Guests will see the following:
- See a short movie on the country (E Pluribus Unum)
- See the Crypt (The center of Washington, DC)
- The Great Rotunda (The Capitol Dome)
- Statuary Hall
If available, guests can visit the Galleries of The House of Representatives and The Senate (Not available on Saturday)
Washington National Cathedral

1 h 30 min Admission not included

See over 250 stained glass windows, including the Space Window that actually has a piece of Moon rock in it donated by the crew of Apollo 11.

Visit the resting place of President Woodrow Wilson and Helen Keller.

The Lincoln and Washington alcoves.
4
George Washington's Mount Vernon

3 hours Admission not included
Guests will see the following:
- The iconic Mount Vernon Mansion.
- The Old burial vaults.
- The Slave Memorial.
- The final resting place for President Washington and Martha
Washington.
- The Visitor's Center.
National Mall (monuments) Washington, DC

2 hours

Walk through history as we stroll onto the South Lawn of the White House grounds and learn about its history, hear stories of Presidents who have lived there and talk about the buildings that surround the White House. Our next stop is the Washington Monument where we will learn about and see pictures during construction of the obelisk and the rules regarding other buildings compared to the Monument. We will then visit the WWII Memorial before walking down the Reflecting Pool on our way to the Lincoln Memorial. (My favorite!) See the mistakes made in the memorial and ‘easter eggs’ hidden in plain sight! Lastly, we will walk through the Vietnam Memorial to learn how the wall is organized and how it was meant to be viewed, including the symbolism that is embedded in the wall.
Ford's Theatre

2 hours Admission included

Visit the theatre where President Lincoln was shot in April of 1865. In the basement of the theatre, you will see artifacts of the time, including the .44 Caliber single shot Derringer that John Wikes Booth used to shoot President Lincoln. Afterwards, we will sit in the theatre and look up at the box where President Lincoln sat. You will hear the story of the plot of the assassination, including all the conspirators who were involved. Afterwards, we will cross the street and enter the Peterson Boarding House and see the room and the bed where President Lincoln passed away.
The National Archives Museum

1 h 30 min

See the founding documents of the United States! In the Charters of Freedom rotunda you will see:

The Declaration of Independence

The Constitution

The Bill of Rights

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet guests at these locations; Their hotel, Reagan National Airport, Dulles International Airport or a mutually agreed upon location.

End point

We will meet guests at these locations; Their hotel, Reagan National Airport, Dulles International Airport or a mutually agreed upon location.

Pickup points

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport
Dulles Intl Airport
Embassy Suites By Hilton Washington DC Georgetown
Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City Dca
Grand Hyatt Washington
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
JW Marriott Washington, DC
Water Taxi
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

and 17 more pickup points

We will also pick up guests at their Air B&B in Washington, D.C. or any Hotel in the Crystal City, Arlington and Pentagon City area.

**We DO NOT pick up guests at BWI Airport or Baltimore hotels.**

**We DO NOT pick up guests at National Harbor, Maryland**

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Full Day Tour 1 - 4 Guests

Air Conditioned Vehicles: Vehicles will be obtained based on the size of your family or group.
Half Day Tour 5 - 9 Guests

Air Conditioned Vehicle: Vehicles will be obtained based on the size of your family or group.
Full Day Tour 5 - 9 People
Half Day Tour 1 - 4 Guests

Duration: 4 hours: The Half Day tour usual takes 4 Hours. However, we will complete your itinerary no matter how long it takes.

Air Conditioned Vehicles: Vehicles will be obtained based on the size of your family or group.