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Potomac River Cruise & City Bus Tour with Optional Entry Tickets

800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Duration

6 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Dig deep into Washington, DC’s history on this 6-hour group tour of the nation’s capital. Travel by bus, on foot, and on a Potomac River-cruise (seasonal). Relax on board a climate-controlled bus for a sightseeing tour of the US Capitol, White House, and major memorials. Get insightful commentary from your guide at each location and have plenty of time to stop for photos and explore. Avoid the hassles of driving and navigating and leave the logistics to your guide.

  • Explore the nation’s capital by bus, on a walking tour, and on a Potomac River cruise
  • Spend 6 hours taking in Washington, DC’s history, with stops at the White House and US Capitol building
  • See the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and many other significant monuments
  • Convenient, round-trip transportation from your hotel available

What To Expect

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U.S. Capitol



The United States Capitol, often called The Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the meeting place of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

White House



The ‘President’s House’ was built between 1792 and 1800. If you’re lucky enough to get inside on a public tour, you’ll see several rooms in the main residence, each rich in presidential lore. Tourists are not allowed inside so you can only view from the outside.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

National World War II Memorial



The World War II Memorial is a memorial of national significance dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. Consisting of 56 pillars, representing U.S. states and territories, and a pair of small triumphal arches for the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, surrounding an oval plaza and fountain, it sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial



The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington D.C., dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, and to the era he represents. The memorial is the second of two that have been constructed in Washington to commemorate that president.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial



The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a national memorial located in West Potomac Park next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It covers four acres and includes the Stone of Hope, a granite statue of Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr. carved by sculptor Lei Yixin.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Korean War Veterans Memorial



The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in Washington, D.C.’s West Potomac Park, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and just south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. It memorializes those who served in the Korean War.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Memorial



The Lincoln Memorial is a US national memorial built to honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument, and is in the form of a neoclassical temple. The memorial’s architect was Henry Bacon.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vietnam Veterans Memorial



The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War. The 2-acre site is dominated by a black granite wall engraved with the names of those service members who died as a result of their service in Vietnam and South East Asia during the war. The wall, completed in 1982, has since been supplemented with the statue The Three Soldiers and the Vietnam Women’s Memorial.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vietnam Women’s Memorial



The Vietnam Women’s Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the nurses and women of the United States who served in the Vietnam War. It depicts three uniformed women with a wounded soldier and serves as a reminder of the important support and caregiving roles that women played in the war as nurses, air traffic controllers, communication specialists, etc. It is part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and is located in National Mall in Washington D.C., a short distance south of The Wall and north of the Reflecting Pool.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial



The United States Marine Corps War Memorial is a national memorial located in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. The memorial was dedicated in 1954 to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. It is located in Arlington Ridge Park within the George Washington Memorial Parkway, near the Ord-Weitzel Gate to Arlington National Cemetery and the Netherlands Carillon. The memorial was turned over to the National Park Service in 1955.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Air Force Memorial



The United States Air Force Memorial honors the service of the personnel of the United States Air Force and its heritage organizations. The Memorial is located in Arlington County, Virginia, on the former grounds of the Navy Annex near The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. The Memorial is southwest of the intersection of Columbia Pike and South Joyce Street and is accessible from the north side of Columbia Pike. It was the last project of American architect James Ingo Freed with the firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Potomac River



Seasonal Potomac River Cruise included in the summer months. Please check availability at checkout.

• Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Hotel drop-off will NOT be 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.
  • All purchases of packages are final. Tickets are not refundable or transferable. Cannot be exchanged for another ticket. Only refundable in the event the site is closed.
  • NOTE: Due to the hours of operation at the attractions, your entry tickets will be valid for use the FOLLOWING day of travel from your tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • 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)
  • Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
  • Complimentary Bottled Water
  • Pass by over 100 top Washington DC Sites and Memorials
  • Bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating (Oct 17-March 25)
  • Gratuities
  • Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
  • NOTE: pickups or Hotel Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.

Durations

6 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
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