Washington DC One Day: Comprehensive Sightseeing Tour

Experience the highlights of Washington DC in just one day! Explore iconic landmarks, take a scenic cruise on the Potomac River, and learn about the city’s rich history on this comprehensive sightseeing tour.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center - Start/Finish
  • U.S. Capitol Visitor Center - Guided Walking Tour of the U.S. Capitol Building (exterior only)
  • White House - Guided Walking Tour of the White House (exterior only)
  • National World War II Memorial - Guided Walking Tour of the WWII Memorial
  • Jefferson Memorial…
What's Included
  • Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (seasonal: April 1 to October 15)
  • Upgrade to glass-top bus available
  • English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Hop on a luxurious, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial for one of the finest bus tours in Washington DC!
Building on our well-loved Highlights Tour, this six-hour journey also features a lunch break and the chance to travel through the Tidal Basin.
Discover the best of Washington DC in just one day! Enjoy guided tours around the…

Location
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Arvind19
Feb 22, 2025
Washington D.C. is a great place to visit if you're interested in American history and culture. There are many famous landmarks - Washington D.C. is a must-visit for any history buff or culture enthusiast. The city is home to iconic landmarks such as the White House, the Capitol Building, and the Lincoln Memorial. The Smithsonian museums are a treasure trove of knowledge and artifacts, and the vibrant neighborhoods offer a diverse culinary scene. While the city can be crowded, the energy and sense of history make it an unforgettable experience.
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Michelle_s
Feb 20, 2025
The guide's knowledge was impressive - I took my teenage daughter on this tour. We were so impressed by our guide Dre. His knowledge of the DC area, and the history of each of the monuments and buildings was incredible. He has a crazy ability to list off facts about the monuments that is out of this world. There are no words to describe his level of knowledge. You will need to take the tour and discover it for yourself. You will not be disappointed. We were also grateful for the skillful driving of Maggie. She navigated the busy streets of DC with precision. I would absolutely recommend this tour. It is a great way to see the monuments and you will learn some fun facts too.
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Claudiae36
Feb 17, 2025
So worth it! Great experience, highly recommended! A must visit to see all the historic sites in DC. - What an incredible day in Washington, D.C.! We went on a guided tour and visited some iconic landmarks, including the White House, Capitol Building, National Archives, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Washington Monument, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, along many other sites. We learned so much about our nation's history and had an amazing time exploring these meaningful sites. Feeling grateful for this experience and all the knowledge we gained along the way! Our tour guide Nick was very knowledgeable and funny! There’s passionate about his job and made the whole experience more enjoyable. It was cold outside but he had upgraded to a glass top mini bus so even if we didn’t want to get off the bus, we could still see our surroundings clearly. It was a private tour with no more than 12 of us, making a smoother trip when going up and down the bus.
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872christiel
Feb 16, 2025
Highly Recommend - We had a very knowledgeable guide who made the tour very interesting. It was a great way to see the sites and learn about them instead of just looking at them. We were able to visit so many of the sites in a short time. The bus was very comfortable.
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Jerry
Feb 15, 2025
Excellent tour. - The tour guide was very cool. Knowledgeable and patient. The driver was very polite and making sure we were ok stepping in and out of the bus.
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Leeann_m
Feb 15, 2025
Great way to see the city! - Super informative! Hit all the highlights! We use these tours the first day we’re in a city to get a high level look at everything it has to offer. Then we go back the next day to those spots we want to explore further. Our guide, Sam, was the absolute best. He found a way to weave humor into some of the most serious times in our nations history without being in any way disrespectful. Our driver, Maggie, was the consummate professional and maneuvered her way in and around the crowded streets of DC. All in all, a super way to see a city!
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Colin_p
Feb 12, 2025
Excellent tour, great... - Excellent tour, great guide, not too much walking. Comfortable coach, excellent spot chosen by guide for lunch (not included in cost of tour).
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Tuula_s
Feb 16, 2025
Tick off the must-see sights - Interesting and easy way to get around the far perimeter of must-see monuments. The distance would be impossible on foot in a day. We were provided rain ponchos in the afternoon which was a nice touch and allowed us to see the last locations. Commentary was interesting though dependant on individual guide.
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Mi_aussie
Feb 14, 2025
BEWARE. EXTREMELY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. - Beware. Terrible customer service! Booked tour for 5 covering a group comprising of participants from Australia, Detroit & Atlanta. However, flights from Atlanta have been delayed all afternoon & on hold due to FAA flight restrictions out of our control so we tried to adjust the booking to 4 participants, providing 18hrs advance notice but they refused.
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Jolanta_k
Feb 13, 2025
Not good experience. - It had been the worst experience so far for me with Viator . Instead of 6 hours I got 3.5 and focused mainly on the points of interests .
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