Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Board your glamourous, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial for one of the best bus tours in Washington DC!
Expanding on our popular Highlights Tour, this six-hour excursion also includes a lunch break and the opportunity to travel through the Tidal Basin.
See the very best of Washington DC in one day! Enjoy guided walks around the U.S. Capitol Building, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and more! For a unique experience, this tour includes a leisurely seasonal (Apr 1 to Sep 30) cruise on the Potomac River! In winter, we get to explore the Pentagon City.
Upgrade to our convertible tour bus for a unique sightseeing experience with an open-air view when weather permits, and a climate-controlled, glass-top roof for comfort during sudden weather changes!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Small carry-on bags are allowed, however it is recommended that you travel lightly. Due to security concerns, the tour operator reserves the right to search any bags or purses you bring on board. Many of the attractions in Washington DC are equipped with metal detectors at the entrances. Traveling without bags or purses is recommended
Due to time restrictions, you cannot go inside any of the monuments, however you can spend about 15-20 minutes at each stop to enjoy up-close views
No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
The boat cruise is seasonal from Apr 1 to Sep 30
Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures
If you're driving, there is street parking and garages available near the meeting location, including directly under the Navy Memorial meeting location.
We will meet guests in the front of the Navy Memorial, a large fountain plaza, by the tall navy flags - on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th & 9th St NW. Please note: rideshares tend to bring people to the opposite side of the block.
What To Expect
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
Starts/Ends
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Guided Walking Tour of the U.S. Capitol Building (outside only)
Options
Discover DC with Nick
Discover Washington DC with Nick McCall — "The DC Tour God" — as seen on Netflix's Queer Eye!
Discover DC Guided Bus Tour
Duration: 6 hours: 6hrs tour approx Closed-Top Bus: Fully Guided Day Bus Tour in a Luxury Climate-Controlled Bus. Free Bottled Water. Lunch is Not Included in the Price.
Upgrade: Glass-Top/Convertible
Duration: 6 hours: 6-hr guided bus tour Glass-Top Convertible: Small Group Glass Roof Convertible Sprinter Van. Open During the Spring & Summer For Fresh Air!
What‘s Included
Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (seasonal: April 1 to September 30)
Upgrade to glass-top bus available
English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,582 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Joey and Tanya were truly...
Patricia B,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Joey and Tanya were truly outstanding and they made the tour very informative and good. The sites picked gave me a good view of DC
An exceptional day to experience Washington DC
Carol R,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This Washington DC tour with Sam and Leah was outstanding. It was a beautiful day and the trip was truly relaxing and informational at the same time. This experience brought joy to my heart and to our family and friends who were with us during the tour.
Tour with Nick!
Auguk8,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience for me and my family! Nick was amazing! He was funny, engaging, and most importantly, so knowledgeable. My family and I had a great time. The bus driver was great too (she had locs in her hair)! Thank you!
Best tour in DC!
559breb,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick was the most fantastic guide!! So knowledgeable and hilarious!! Slyvia was an amazing driver and got us to each stop with ease. Thank you both for an amazing experience in DC!
DC Day Tour
Destination818122,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Team Sam ALL DAY! We had a such a great time with him and the entire team. He was knowledgeable and above all kind. We felt taken care of by the entire team. Wear comfortable shoes, but it truly is a great way to see all the sights.
Great experience
CarolP,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend using Viator for travel they use the best tour guides. We were able to visit all the sites that were on our list.
Excellent tour to ‘see it...
Darlene K,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour to ‘see it all’ without spending too much time at one location. Great photo opportunities, comfortable bus, friendly staff.
Great guide but a little tough to fully enjoy
Renay H,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a really fast way to see many important monument in D.C. and it tour guide was fantastic. I will say that at times the information was a little dull for our kids who normally love tours and history. The volume on the bus was difficult to hear at times. And the boat ride (I believe by a different company) was not fun. The boat ride part was even more dull and hard to hear, though it was relaxing. I would give our tour guide Brittany high marks, but wouldn’t recommend this specific tour.
Guided Tour
toniej254,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick was great! Informative, funny and we had a great time! Richard was a good driver as well. Learned so much on this tour. Highly recommend booking with him!
It was a wonderful...
kmp6hzbfcn,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful experience. Sam our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Bus driver was prompt and kept us in water . Thank you both!
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