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Private Washington DC Grand Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia
Duration

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

SUMMER OUT!! A Nation’s Capital Badge Of Excellence Experience, Tailored To Your Needs.! Select a schedule and desire pickup location inside the DC metro area and experience a private Washington historic cultural tour. Escorted by a licensed tour guide. Stroll Lafayette Square in front of the White House. Walk to The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, change of guard in Arlington Cemetery. View the reflecting pool and GW Obelisk from Lincoln Monument. Grasp the Mount Suribachi moment at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Look up at the Air force commemorative spiers overlooking the “Pentagon”. Step down on westside Capitol façade, where elected presidents vow allegiance to the constitution every four years. WWII. MLK. VTM. and much more.! Remarkable city details will be revealed by your host tour guide, while driving through main avenues and streets of the nation's capital. A distinctive experience like no other before.!

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  • Hear entertaining stories and history from an informative guide
  • This small-group tour is limited to 12 people (6 people per bus), ensuring a more memorable experience

What To Expect

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Washington DC



This is a customized experience. Let your tour guide know what appeals most to you from the itinerary. They will design a visit that will suit your request perfectly in between the time frame of the service.

• Admission Ticket Free

White House



Your Experience begins at Lafayette Square, across from the White House. Your personal tour guide will provide statistics’ and reveal historical facts of the neighborhood, pointing out Saint John’s Episcopal, “Presidents Church”, West Jackson place Street., and recently established Black Life Matters Plaza. (2020) Time out will be given for you to stroll along 1,600 Pennsylvania Avenue; and perceive the daily atmosphere surrounding the Executive Mansion, as well sense the importance of the West-wing command center, international press cubicles, and Old Executive building (Vice-Presidency headquarters.) (20 min.)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Federal Triangle



From the White House towards the U.S Capitol, a narrative drive through Pennsylvania Avenue will be taken. Passing by City Hall, Waldorf Astoria Hotel. “Old Post Office Building”, J. E. Hoover FBI Building, Department of Justice, The Archives, Navy Memorial Plaza, National Galleries’ of Art, Embassy of Canada.

• Admission Ticket Not Included

U.S. Capitol



At the intersection of First, St. and Maryland Ave. NW. (James Garfield circle) You will step down and walk up the Westside of the Capitol façade. Here is where elected presidents vow constitutional allegiance every four years. The grandeur sensation of standing on this terrace is enigmatic; as well impressive is the scenic view of G. Washington Obelisk in the distance, and the national mall with the Smithsonian Museums Institution surrounding it. (15 min.)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Smithsonian Institution Building



Narrative drive through the Smithsonian Museums Institution, towards WWII Memorial.

• Admission Ticket Not Included

Washington Monument



NOTE: Although G.W. Monument is a (Drive Through) since it can be seen from all the surroundings of the mall, you can always snap a close-up picture of it on your WWII Memorial stopover.

• Admission Ticket Not Included

National World War II Memorial



Dedicated in 2004. The large stone plaza designed by architect Friedrich St. Florian, forms a ring of columns representing the U.S. States and territories joined together by a bronze cord symbolizing their united effort, as well honoring those who fell. Recognizing in victory, their strength to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe. (15 min.)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lincoln Memorial



Dedicated on May 30th, 1922; This neoclassical temple designed by American Beaux-Arts Architect (Henry Bacon) and interior statue designer (Daniel Chester French/ Piccirilli Bro. carvers) pays tribute to the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vietnam Veterans Memorial



Honor all service members of the U.S. armed forces who served from 1955 through 1975 in Laos, Cambodia, and Saigon.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Korean War Veterans Memorial



Just south of the reflecting Pool on the National Mall. A 1955 War scene is depicted. 19 Stainless still soldiers walking down the 38th parallel north, border between North and South Korea.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial



Conveniently located at 1964 Independence Ave SW. At this stop, you will picture perfect the Jefferson Monument across the Tidal Basin, and walk to the sprawling FDR memorial next by.

Completed on August 22, 2011, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy: a non-violent philosophy striving for freedom, justice, and equality.

This prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, has become the first African American individual on the National Mall. No doubt that his space is a place to contemplate his legacy, also enjoy the Cherry Blossom trees flourish during Spring.! (15 min)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arlington National Cemetery



Crossing the Potomac River through Memorial Bridge you will enter the most important military burial ground of the nation. After a 25-minute walk through the grounds you will experience the solemn change of The Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Visit inside Arlington 1hr. 30 min.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial



Those who prefer not to walk up The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier can opt to visit the United States Marine Corps War Memorial. You will still see the shrines in Arlington while driving through; and will step off at the famous bronze sculpture that depicts six marines lifting the flagpole on top of Mount Suribachi In the battle of Iwo Jima 2/19/1945. While the scene depicts one of the most famous clashes of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. (15 min.)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Air Force Memorial



Airforce Memorial & Pentagon.
In between the Navy annex, and the US. Department of Defense headquarters, three striking polished stainless-steel spires reach out to the heavens, a homage to all Airforce service members. The memorial looks at the Pentagon western façade, struck during the 911/2001
(15 min.)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • No wheelchairs, neither proficient handling available. Vehicles are Panoramic Mini-bus, not equipped with handicap hydraulic accessibility. However, a transport chair can be accommodated.
  • Not Allowed: Smoking, Eating, Drinking or Bringing Foods inside vehicles. Thank you!
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Escorted DC Licensed Tour Guide to sites, unless parking is not available.
  • Flexibility to customize the visit to your requests.
  • WiFi on board
  • Mobile charging stations.
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities.
  • White House entrance tickets and we do not offer them.
  • US Capitol entrance tickets and we do not offer them.

Durations

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia
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