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DC Monuments Tour with River Cruise, Optional Entry Tickets

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

1

White House

You will see the outside of the White House.

20 minutes•Admission Not Included
2

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.

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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 + 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.

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.

Reviews

4.65

1,138 reviews

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  • Take this tour!

    Fernando R,

    Jun 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Sally and Chris were great. She was very knowledgeable and Chris raced the traffic! We miss the White House because it was gated but non the less saw the most popular monuments.

  • DC Traveling Friends

    Cherie S,

    Jun 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Tyrone & Chris was our guides and it was awesome. Tyrone is very knowledgeable and wanted to make sure we had the best experience. Well worth the time and the best way to get through DC.

  • Wonderful experience!

    Deanna W,

    May 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    10/10 would recommend booking with Signature Tours of DC, specifically with Tyrone. We booked a full-day tour (10:00-4:00) which included a 45 minute riverboat cruise. It was a great combination of riding, walking, and cruising. Tyrone was super knowledgeable and a whole lot of fun. We learned a lot and we saw all the things.

  • Nice experience

    Monica V,

    May 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very informative the tour guide was smart, funny and honest. You don't get off at all the sites. They do give you time to walk around on your own.

  • Tyrone was very...

    Rebecca C,

    May 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Tyrone was very knowledgeable and informative. Chris is a great driver. I highly recommend both of them.

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