National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets

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 (mid March - mid October). When the boat is not operating, you will visit the Jefferson Memorial, Air Force Memorial, and Eisenhower Memorial instead

Ticket Upgrades: due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be available for the next available day of travel from your tour and entry time assigned by the attraction based on availability.

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.

Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) travelers will have time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees. The official Cherry Blossom peak bloom dates are announced by the National Park Service closer to the dates.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

U.S. Capitol

~15min visit outside the US Capitol. **Upgrade option available at checkout to also include a 2-hour guided walk of Capitol Hill with ~90min Entry to the U.S. Capitol for those who would also like to visit the interior.

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

National World War II Memorial

You will want to take lots of pictures at this memorial. Lots of gorgeous fountains.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to Washington Monument

Pass by over 100+ top DC Sites such as Washington Monument, Tidal Basin, Arlington Cemetery, & more

Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall in off-season)

UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include 2-Hour Capitol Hill Walk with U.S. Capitol Admission

Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites

*Bonus stops at Jefferson, Air Force, and Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating

Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more

Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees

40-50 Minute Narrated Sightseeing Boat Cruise of Potomac River (seasonal mid-March to mid-October)

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

6-Hr Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal Cruise or Jefferson, Air force, Eisenhower Memorials

Gratuities

Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)

NOTE: Hotel pickup or Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.

Options

Tour + U.S. Capitol Entry

Duration: 8 hours: Upgrade your city tour to include a 2-hour guided walk of Capitol Hill with Admission to U.S. Capitol. Begins 8am.
Winter Schedule: Boat not operating - Cruise will be replaced with additional stops to Jefferson Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Pentagon Mall.
Starting point:
Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA

Tour + Boat + U.S. Capitol

Duration: 8 hours: Upgrade your City Bus Tour + Boat Cruise to also include a 2-Hour guided walk of Capitol Hill with U.S. Capitol Entry. 8am.
Starting point:
Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA

Winter Tour

Winter Schedule (No Cruise): When boat not operating, extra stops added to Jefferson Memorial, Air Force Memorial, and Pentagon Mall for lunch stop.
Duration: 5 hours
Winter Season (No Boat): Potomac River Cruise is seasonal (mid March - mid October). During off-season, we will replace with extra memorials stops.
Starting point:
790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Tour + Boat + Air & Space

Boat Schedule: Boat Cruise operates seasonally mid March - mid October. When boat is not operating, tour will visit 3 additional Memorials.
UPGRADE: Upgrade to include Self-Guided Entry Ticket to Air & Space Museum for use the next available day.
Starting point:
790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Tour + Boat + Monument

Boat Schedule: Boat Cruise operates seasonally mid March - mid October. When boat is not operating, tour will visit 3 additional Memorials.
UPGRADE: Upgrade to include a Self-Guided Entry Ticket to the Washington Monument for use the next available day.
Starting point:
790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Tour + Seasonal Boat Cruise

Cherry Blossoms: Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) travelers will have time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees.
Duration: 6 hours
City Tour + Boat Cruise: City Bus Tour + Seasonal Potomac River Boat Cruise. This option does not include Entry Tickets (upgrade options available).
Starting point:
790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Tour + Boat + African American

Boat Schedule: Boat Cruise operates seasonally mid March - mid October. When boat is not operating, tour will visit 3 additional Memorials.
UPGRADE: Upgrade to include Self-Guided Entry Ticket to the African American Museum for use next available day.
Starting point:
790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Reviews

4.65

1,207 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

963

153

Ride around the town
Nildalia C,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We saw a lot of places in a short amount of time, even crossing into Virginia. Our tour guide had a great sense of humor and our driver was really nice as well.
We were text the night...
Noelle P,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
We were text the night before the tour was cancelled and to reach out for a refund. We reached out for our refund and still haven’t heard back. There were also several other tours still running that day. I’d say shop around tour buses before choosing.
Got canceled last minute
Lindsey E,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Trip canceled last minute. My family and I waited at the meeting spot for an hour before calling customer service. I paid almost $300 only to have to plan last minute with another tour company. Im very disappointed. I looked forward to this for months.
It was wonderful. Tyrone...
Angel S,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was wonderful. Tyrone was super knowledgeable and engaging the entire time. Definitely will book again on our next trip to DC!
DC in a day!
Kyla D,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jerome was a great guide and our driver was excellent! We saw everything we wanted to see and more! Highly recommend you book this tour!
Worth the Wait
Anita B,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
If they never booked a tour before. Give Viator a try. Hands on.Very educational. Guide was very friendly and informative.
The Best trip
Elisa L,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s was a great experience with a lot of information very clearly and our guide was very nice person
Fantastic job 👍
John G,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour exceeded my expectations. Tyrone did a great job in presenting historical information and kept a friendly and enjoyable vibe throughout the tour. The timing at each stop was adequate to sightsee. I highly recommend this tour.
Fantastic day in DC
Scott B,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic tour with Tyrone! He was courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. It was a pleasure to spend the day learning about Washington DC history.
Tyrone was terrific!
Karen S,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I added this tour because so many of the places I had planned to go were closed because of the government shutdown. Having already had a terrific tour of much of the same stuff with a great guide two days earlier, I was not expecting to be impressed. Tyrone blew it out of the water! Not only did he know his stuff, he was a very personable and patient leader. Honestly, you do see stuff you could not at night, and walking through the FDR and Vietnam Memorial sites was worth it. I also felt more like walking around the WWII Memorial during the daylight. Additionally we were enjoyed the lunch break at Georgetown Harbor and the Potomac cruise in the afternoon - things we didn't do on the night tour.