Washington DC 4-Hour Guided Small Group Day Tour of 10 Iconic Landmarks
by See DC Today
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This small-group bus tour covers ten important Washington DC landmarks in about four hours. The tour begins with a meeting point in front of the Starbucks at 11th and H Street NW near the Washington Grand Hyatt. Participants board a 12-passenger high-roof transit van for transportation between sites. The guide provides detailed commentary on the history and significance of each landmark. Stops include the United States Capitol, where the group spends around 20 minutes outside viewing the building. The tour also visits the Jefferson Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, with 25 and 20 minutes allocated respectively. The Tidal Basin area is included during these stops. Additional stops with time to walk and photograph include the National World War II Memorial (20 minutes), Lincoln Memorial (25 minutes), Korean War Veterans Memorial (15 minutes), Vietnam Veterans Memorial (25 minutes), and the White House exterior (20 minutes). The Reflecting Pool and The Three Soldiers statue are also visited during the route. The guide points out other sites such as Ford's Theatre, the FBI Headquarters, the National Archives Museum, the United States Navy Memorial, the Washington Monument (visible but no stop), the Smithsonian Institution Building (drive-by), and the National Mall, where around 10 minutes is spent. Participants receive bottled water and expert commentary throughout. The tour does not include hotel pickup. The route may change due to traffic or road conditions. The group size is limited to 12 people to maintain a small group atmosphere.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ford's Theatre
The van stops briefly near Ford's Theatre where the guide shares the history of the site but passengers do not exit the vehicle.
FBI Headquarters
The guide points out the FBI Headquarters as the group passes by without stopping.
The National Archives Museum
The guide indicates the location of the National Archives Museum during the drive without stopping.
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
The van passes by the United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center while the guide provides information about these sites.
U.S. Capitol
The tour includes a 20-minute stop outside the United States Capitol to view the building and learn about its significance, without entering the interior.
20 min
Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is visible throughout the tour but there is no stop; photo opportunities are best from the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and U.S. Capitol.
Smithsonian Institution Building
The group passes the Smithsonian Institution Building without stopping.
The National Mall
The tour spends about 10 minutes on the National Mall area, which serves as the central location for many stops.
10 min
Jefferson Memorial
A 25-minute stop at the Jefferson Memorial on the Tidal Basin allows time to walk around and view this monument dedicated to Thomas Jefferson.
25 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
The tour spends 20 minutes at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, honoring the civil rights leader on the Tidal Basin.
20 min
Tidal Basin
The tour stops at the Jefferson and MLK Memorials with about 5 minutes spent in this area.
5 min
National World War II Memorial
A 20-minute stop at the World War II Memorial provides time to see the monument dedicated to those who served during the war.
20 min
Lincoln Memorial
The group spends 25 minutes at the Lincoln Memorial, viewing the monument honoring the 16th President of the United States.
25 min
The Three Soldiers
There is a brief stop at The Three Soldiers statue during the tour.
5 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The tour includes a 15-minute visit to the Korean War Veterans Memorial, paying tribute to soldiers of that conflict.
15 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a 25-minute stop, allowing time to reflect on the names of those who served.
25 min
Vietnam Women's Memorial
The tour makes a short stop at the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
5 min
The White House
The group spends 20 minutes outside the White House, observing the official residence and workplace of the U.S. President.
20 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide by the Starbucks on the side of the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St NW. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. In addition to tours, we regularly assist guests with transportation throughout their stay. Let us know if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help.
End point
Meet your guide by the Starbucks on the side of the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St NW. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. In addition to tours, we regularly assist guests with transportation throughout their stay. Let us know if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Washington DC 4-Hour Guided Small Group Day Tour of 10 Iconic Landmarks
by See DC Today
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$198Overview
This small-group bus tour covers ten important Washington DC landmarks in about four hours. The tour begins with a meeting point in front of the Starbucks at 11th and H Street NW near the Washington Grand Hyatt. Participants board a 12-passenger high-roof transit van for transportation between sites. The guide provides detailed commentary on the history and significance of each landmark. Stops include the United States Capitol, where the group spends around 20 minutes outside viewing the building. The tour also visits the Jefferson Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, with 25 and 20 minutes allocated respectively. The Tidal Basin area is included during these stops. Additional stops with time to walk and photograph include the National World War II Memorial (20 minutes), Lincoln Memorial (25 minutes), Korean War Veterans Memorial (15 minutes), Vietnam Veterans Memorial (25 minutes), and the White House exterior (20 minutes). The Reflecting Pool and The Three Soldiers statue are also visited during the route. The guide points out other sites such as Ford's Theatre, the FBI Headquarters, the National Archives Museum, the United States Navy Memorial, the Washington Monument (visible but no stop), the Smithsonian Institution Building (drive-by), and the National Mall, where around 10 minutes is spent. Participants receive bottled water and expert commentary throughout. The tour does not include hotel pickup. The route may change due to traffic or road conditions. The group size is limited to 12 people to maintain a small group atmosphere.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ford's Theatre
The van stops briefly near Ford's Theatre where the guide shares the history of the site but passengers do not exit the vehicle.
FBI Headquarters
The guide points out the FBI Headquarters as the group passes by without stopping.
The National Archives Museum
The guide indicates the location of the National Archives Museum during the drive without stopping.
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
The van passes by the United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center while the guide provides information about these sites.
U.S. Capitol
The tour includes a 20-minute stop outside the United States Capitol to view the building and learn about its significance, without entering the interior.
20 min
Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is visible throughout the tour but there is no stop; photo opportunities are best from the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and U.S. Capitol.
Smithsonian Institution Building
The group passes the Smithsonian Institution Building without stopping.
The National Mall
The tour spends about 10 minutes on the National Mall area, which serves as the central location for many stops.
10 min
Jefferson Memorial
A 25-minute stop at the Jefferson Memorial on the Tidal Basin allows time to walk around and view this monument dedicated to Thomas Jefferson.
25 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
The tour spends 20 minutes at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, honoring the civil rights leader on the Tidal Basin.
20 min
Tidal Basin
The tour stops at the Jefferson and MLK Memorials with about 5 minutes spent in this area.
5 min
National World War II Memorial
A 20-minute stop at the World War II Memorial provides time to see the monument dedicated to those who served during the war.
20 min
Lincoln Memorial
The group spends 25 minutes at the Lincoln Memorial, viewing the monument honoring the 16th President of the United States.
25 min
The Three Soldiers
There is a brief stop at The Three Soldiers statue during the tour.
5 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The tour includes a 15-minute visit to the Korean War Veterans Memorial, paying tribute to soldiers of that conflict.
15 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a 25-minute stop, allowing time to reflect on the names of those who served.
25 min
Vietnam Women's Memorial
The tour makes a short stop at the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
5 min
The White House
The group spends 20 minutes outside the White House, observing the official residence and workplace of the U.S. President.
20 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide by the Starbucks on the side of the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St NW. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. In addition to tours, we regularly assist guests with transportation throughout their stay. Let us know if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help.
End point
Meet your guide by the Starbucks on the side of the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St NW. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. In addition to tours, we regularly assist guests with transportation throughout their stay. Let us know if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.