DC Monuments Tour with River Cruise, Optional Entry Tickets
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Washington DC’s top landmarks and monuments on a 6-hour tour by deluxe touring coach with full narration from an expert guide. Stop at the White House, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and more. See 100+ sites with time to walk around 10+ of them with your guide, who shares the history and little-known facts about the nation’s capitol. Your guide will take you on an exclusive boat ride along the Potomac River from historic Georgetown while boat is operating. When the boat is not operating you will visit Jefferson and Eisenhower Memorials instead.
Top Sites:
• The Capitol Building
• Martin Luther King Memorial
• World War II Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• The White House
• FDR Memorial
• Vietnam War Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Air Force Memorial
• Iwo Jima Memorial
• Potomac River Cruise
• Jefferson Memorial (low season only, when Potomac cruise not operating)
• Eisenhower Memorial (low season only, when Potomac cruise not operating)
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Boat ride of Potomac River is seasonal (March 26 - October 16). When the boat is not operating, you will visit the Jefferson Memorial and Eisenhower Memorial instead
If you upgrade your tour at checkout to include an Attraction Ticket, they will be handed out to you upon tour check-in. Please ask your tour guide or driver for your tickets when being checked in. 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.
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.
There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. DC can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
*Tickets handed out at tour check-in. Due to attraction hours, tickets are valid for following day
UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to Washington Monument
Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (DC Wharf when ferry not operating)
6-Hr DC Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal River Cruise or Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials
Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
Bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating (Oct 17-March 25)
Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to the African American Museum
UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include self-guided entry to the Air & Space Museum
Pass by over 100+ top Washington DC Sites and Memorials
Gratuities
Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
NOTE: Hotel pickup or Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.
What To Expect
White House
You will see the outside of the White House.
Jefferson Memorial
You will visit the Jefferson Memorial ONLY during the winter months when the seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is not operating.
Options
Tour+Cruise Only (No Tickets)
Duration: 6 hours
City Tour + Potomac River: City Bus Tour & Seasonal River Cruise only. This option does NOT include Entry Ticket upgrades.
Tour + Washington Monument
Washington Monument: *Due to the attraction hours of operation, your tickets will be valid for use the following day of travel.
Off-Season Schedule: When Potomac River Cruise is not operating, we will replace with an extra 2 stops to Jefferson Memorial & Eisenhower Memorial
UPGRADE: Upgrade your city tour and cruise to include Self-Guided Entry to the Washington Monument for use the following day of travel
Winter Tour (No Cruise)
Winter Tour : Boat not operating - Extra stops added to tour to Jefferson Memorial, Air Force Memorial, and Pentagon Mall for lunch stop.
Duration: 5 hours
Winter Season (No Boat): Potomac River Cruise is seasonal (March 26-October 16). During the off-season, we will replace with extra memorials stops.
Tour + African American Museum
African American Museum: *Due to the attraction hours of operation, your tickets will be valid for use the following day of travel.
Off-Season Schedule: When Potomac River Cruise is not operating, we will replace with an extra 2 stops to Jefferson Memorial & Eisenhower Memorial
UPGRADE: Upgrade your city tour and cruise to include Self-Guided Entry to the African American Museum for use the following day.
Tour + Air & Space Museum
Air & Space Museum Ticket: *Due to the attraction hours of operation, your tickets will be valid for use the following day of travel.
Off-Season Schedule: When Potomac River Cruise is not operating, we will replace with an extra 2 stops to Jefferson Memorial & Eisenhower Memorial
UPGRADE: Upgrade your city tour and cruise to include Self-Guided Entry to the Air & Space Museum for use the following day of travel.
Reviews
1,171 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour with Tyrone and Chris!
James W,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00My family and I came to DC for Labor Day weekend and had the best time thanks to our tour experience with Tyrone and Chris! We loved their attention to details and how knowledgeable Tyrone was about all of the sites that we toured. Chris made sure that we stayed hydrated with bottles of water and that was greatly appreciated since we did not pack our own water. We will be back and yes we will be asking specifically for Tyrone and Chris!! Thanks guys, The Worsley Family
So glad we did this tour!...
Allissa F,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00So glad we did this tour! Chris & Tyrone were amazing. I love that there is walking, but also you can get back in the bus to see the next thing. We saw so much of DC. Tyrone is funny, knowledgeable, and nice. I would definitely do a tour with them again!
Tour of DC
Ullj W,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00It is a very fast paced tour, and you get rushed a lot. I would not recommend it for older, disabled or people that had knee replacement or trouble walking fast. Hardly any time to take pictures. Our driver Kris was mostly a great driver but did cut a car off on the highway that blew the horn like crazy. Our tour guide Jams was full of knowledge and explained a lot of things about Washington DC. Overall, a great tour and you see a lot of sites and if able to hear everything, find out a tremendous amount of history of DC.
What a fantastic tour
Joan T,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour picked up opposite the Navy Memorial and outside the National Archives (where all the important historical documents are stored). James (our guide) and Chris (our driver) were fantastic. James really knew his stuff and I learnt a lot about DC on this tour. I’ve been on a number of tours of different US cities but this has so far been my favourite
Best tour in DC
ssvoronos,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00We took the signature mini bus the driver and the tour guide were extremely nice and knowledgeable. They cared about elderly (us) they went out of their way to provide the best care for us. They knew exactly the stuff and they were always on time for dropping and picking up . Both provided an extraordinary service . I highly recommend this company
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