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Grand Tour of Washington, D.C.

4.2 (753 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation
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Grand Tour of Washington, D.C.

About this activity

The Half-Day Grand Sightseeing Tour of Washington DC is your premier sightseeing tour to see all the monuments, museums and memorials located in the Capital area. It has been designed as a comprehensive tour package for first-time or returning visitors who want to get the full picture of the city. You'll be treated to 4hrs of a live narrated bus trip with an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Pass many historic sites including Arlington National Cemetery, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, National Archives, and more. You'll be able to get off the bus and explore 8 major DC attractions.

Stop by 8 Attractions:

  • White House (outside South Front for photos)
  • US Capitol
  • Franklin Roosevelt Memorial
  • Martin Luther King Memorial
  • Lincoln Memorial
  • Korean War Memorial
  • Vietnam Memorial
  • Nurses Memorial

Bonus: Upgrade option available at checkout for those who would like to extend their half day city tour into full day tour to include a visit to Mount Vernon.

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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 100 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
Zohery Tours International, Inc

Ages: Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional Guide with Live Narration
  • Included: Stop at 8 top attractions including White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial & more
  • Included: See top Monuments, Museums and Memorials in the Capital area
  • Included: Bonus: If booking travel dates in early April, travelers may be able to see Cherry Blossoms in bloom
  • Included: Half-Day Day Grand Sightseeing Narrated Minibus Tour of Washington DC
  • Included: Your Guide will ask you trivia questions throughout tour for a chance to win prizes (Day Tour Only)

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Itinerary

  1. The White House

    20 min Admission not included

    stop by north front and drive by the south front

  2. Lincoln Memorial

    15 min

    stop and visit and talk about it

  3. Jefferson Memorial

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  4. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  5. Bureau Of Engraving And Printing

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  6. National Museum of American History

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  7. The National Archives Museum

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  8. Ford's Theatre

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  9. Union Station

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  10. Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    15 min

    stop and visit and talk about it

  11. Tidal Basin

    Passing by

    drive around and talk about it

  12. Washington Monument

    Passing by

    drive by and view from most of the stops.

  13. The National Mall

    Passing by

    drive through and talk about it

  14. Smithsonian Institution

    Passing by

    view and talk about it

  15. Korean War Veterans Memorial

    15 min

    stop and visit and talk about it

  16. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

    Passing by

    view it and talk about it

  17. U.S. Capitol

    15 min

    stop by the west front and view other memorials around

  18. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

    15 min

    stop and visit and talk about

  19. United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  20. United States Botanic Garden

    Passing by

    View at the west front of the capitol

  21. DAR Museum

    Passing by

    view and talk about it

  22. FBI Headquarters

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  23. Eisenhower Executive Office Building

    Passing by

    view the north and the south side

  24. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

    15 min

    stop and visit and talk about it

  25. Senate and House Office Buildings

    Passing by

    view and talk about

  26. Organization of American States Headquarters Building

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  27. United States Department of the Treasury

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  28. American Red Cross Museum

    Passing by

    view and talk about it

  29. Freedom Plaza

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  30. Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

    Passing by

    stop and visit and talk about it

  31. James Garfield sculpture

    Passing by

    stop and visit and talk about it

  32. Zero Milestone

    Passing by

    drive by it and talk about it

  33. The Ellipse

    Passing by

    drive by and talk about it

  34. Eisenhower Executive Office Building

    Passing by

    View and talk about

  35. Blair House

    Passing by

    View at the White House stop and talk about it

  36. Lafayette Square

    Passing by

    View at the north front of the White House stop and talk about

  37. John Ericsson Memorial

    Passing by

    Drive by and talk about it

  38. George Washington Memorial Parkway

    Passing by

    View and talk about it

  39. Constitution Gardens

    Passing by

    View and talk about it

  40. National World War I Memorial

    Passing by

    Drive by south and the north sides of World War One memorial and Pershing park

  41. Arlington Memorial Bridge & Avenue

    Passing by

    View and talk about it

  42. Air Force Memorial

    Passing by

    View and talk about it

  43. National World War II Memorial

    Passing by

    Drive by World War Two memorial and talk about. If you are WWll Veteran and want us to stop at the memorial, please talk to the tour guide and we will stop for you at the memorial for up to 15 minutes.

  44. George Washington's Mount Vernon

    Admission included

    Select Upgrade Option at checkout to extend your Half-Day Guided DC City Tour into a Full-Day City Tour with guided visit to George Washington's famous home, Mount Vernon.

  45. National World War I Memorial

    Passing by

    The National World War I Memorial is a national memorial commemorating the service rendered by members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I. The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the World War I Centennial Commission to build the memorial in Pershing Park, located at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. The park, which has existed since 1981, also contains the John J. Pershing General of the Armies commemorative work. In January 2016, the design commission selected the submission "The Weight of Sacrifice", by a team consisting of Joseph Weishaar, Sabin Howard, Phoebe Lickwar, and GWWO Architects, as the winning design,[1] which is expected to be completed by 2024.[2]

  46. Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

    Passing by

    Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

    Located to the south of the National Mall, the national memorial is set in a park-like plaza, with large columns framing a mesh tapestry depicting the site of the Normandy landings, and sculptures and bas-reliefs arrayed in the park. Architect Frank Gehry designed the memorial and Sergey Eylanbekov sculpted the bronze statues of Eisenhower in various settings. The memorial's tapestry artist was Tomas Osinski, and the inscription artist, Nicholas Waite Benson.

    On October 25, 1999, the United States Congress created the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and charged it with creating "...an appropriate permanent memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower...to perpetuate his memory and his contributions to the United States." The preliminary design proved controversial. After several years of hearings and several design changes by Gehry, final design approvals were given in 2017, when dignitaries held a groundbreaking ceremony at the four-acre site.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Departure Point: Please meet Zohery Tours Bus in front of the main entrance of the Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington DC 20001

    Directions: Three blocks from Union Station Metro

End point

  • Departure Point: Please meet Zohery Tours Bus in front of the main entrance of the Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington DC 20001

    Directions: Three blocks from Union Station Metro

Using your ticket

Tours depart outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington DC

Address: 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Tours operated by: Zohery Tours

Please present this voucher to Tour Guide on day of travel. Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes in advanced of departure.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • City Tour + Mount Vernon

    UPGRADE OPTION: An extended version of the Half Day City Tour to also include a visit to George Washington's Mount Vernon.

    Duration: 8 hours: Full-Day Tour (Half Day City Tour extended to include a visit to Mount Vernon). 8 hours.

  • City Tour Only - Day Option

    Trivia Game: Onboard Trivia Game offered through this Daytime City Tour option only.

    Duration: 4 hours: Duration is approximately 3-4 hours.

    Half-Day City Tour ONLY: Half-Day Washington DC Sightseeing City Tour only. Duration 3-4 hours. Daytime Option.

Traveller ratings

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