Washington, DC: Full-Day Tour with a Scenic River Cruise

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Discover all the delights of Washington DC with this day tour around the city, hitting hotspots such as the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Highlights

  • Get the best views of the city from a glass-top or open-top convertible bus
  • Discover all the historic highlights explained by an expert guide
  • Enjoy guided walks at important monuments
  • Marvel during the tour of the beautiful Tidal Basin
  • Experience a boat cruise and lunch on the waterfront in the summer

Description

Discover all the delights of Washington DC with this day-tour around the city, hitting hotspots such as the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Board your glamourous, climate-controlled, panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Head to all the major highlights of regular sightseeing tours and enjoy a lunch break and an opportunity to travel through the Tidal Basin. Learn about some of the most fascinating landmarks in the USA, including the White House, U.S. Capitol Building, and National Archives, plus breathtaking memorials of Thomas Jefferson and Franklin Roosevelt. After lunch, summer brings the opportunity for a boat ride through Georgetown and the DC Waterfront. In winter, this Washington bus tour culminates with a visit to the Pentagon and several more fascinating war memorials. The tour price includes a boat cruise, and tourists will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at one of several waterfront restaurants in the summer. During your tour learn from your live tour guide who hops off the bus with you to ensure you receive an intimate and personalized experience of each attraction.  Your guide will educate you on the important details of each monument. From April through September, take in the fresh air on a scenic 1-hour cruise along the Potomac River. The full itinerary of this tour includes: • Jefferson Memorial • U.S. Capitol Building • FDR Memorial • World War II Memorial • Iwo Jima Memorial • Vietnam Memorial • Martin Luther King Memorial • Lincoln Memorial • White House

Includes

Transportation by luxury climate-controlled tour bus 1-hour cruise on the Potomac River (April - September) Live commentaries

Important Information

  • The river cruise is seasonal and only operates from April 1 to September 30
  • Please note that live tour guide narration is provided in English only
  • An upgrade option for this tour is conducted with a luxury glass-top or open-top convertible bus led by a driver/guide
  • Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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