Washington DC Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour with Seasonal Potomac River Cruise
by USA Guided Tours
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This six-hour bus tour in Washington DC begins and ends at the United States Navy Memorial. The tour uses a climate-controlled panoramic bus and features a live English-speaking guide who leads the group both on and off the bus. Participants first take guided walks around key landmarks including the U.S. Capitol Building, the White House, the National World War II Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial. From April 1 to September 30, the tour includes a seasonal boat cruise on the Potomac River. During this period, guests disembark to spend about an hour in Georgetown, where they can purchase lunch and explore the area. From October 1 to March 31, instead of the cruise, the tour stops at the Pentagon City for a lunch break and free time. The bus used can be upgraded to a convertible model with an open-air view when weather allows, switching to a glass-top roof in colder months. The tour does not include hotel pickup or lunch, and gratuities are not covered. Guests should be prepared for security screening and are advised to travel lightly, as many sites have metal detectors. Food is not allowed on the bus, but snacks are permitted. The meeting point is in front of the Navy Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 7th and 9th Streets NW, near the tall navy flags.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
The tour starts and ends at the United States Navy Memorial near the large fountain plaza with tall navy flags.
15 min
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Guests take a 20-minute guided walking tour outside the U.S. Capitol Building. The guide provides information about the building's exterior and history, but entry inside is not permitted due to time constraints.
20 min
The White House
The group walks for 15 minutes around the White House's exterior. The guide explains details of the building and its significance, with no interior access allowed.
15 min
National World War II Memorial
Participants spend 15 minutes on a guided walk at the World War II Memorial, viewing the monument and learning about its features.
15 min
Jefferson Memorial
The tour includes a 15-minute guided walking visit to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial to see the structure and surrounding grounds.
15 min
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Guests have 15 minutes for a guided walk around the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, observing the sculptures and design elements.
15 min
Georgetown
From April 1 to September 30, the seasonally included boat cruise on the Potomac River ends at Georgetown. Visitors get about 60 minutes to purchase lunch and explore the area before reboarding the bus.
60 min
The Pentagon
Between October 1 and March 31, instead of the boat cruise, the tour stops for a 60-minute lunch break and free time at Pentagon City.
60 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
A 20-minute guided walking tour takes place at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, where guests learn about the monument's significance.
20 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The tour includes a 15-minute guided walk at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, viewing the memorial wall and its inscriptions.
15 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Participants spend 15 minutes on a guided walk at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, observing the statues and layout.
15 min
Lincoln Memorial
The final walking stop is the Lincoln Memorial, where guests have 20 minutes to see the monument up close and hear about its history.
20 min
Meeting point
For either the Discover DC Guided Bus Tour (6349touronly) or the Upgrade: Glass-Top/Convertible (TG4) departure @ 10 AM: Look for the tour greeter near the tall, white flagpoles on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza (between 7th & 9th Streets) outside the Archives metro.
End point
For either the Discover DC Guided Bus Tour (6349touronly) or the Upgrade: Glass-Top/Convertible (TG4) departure @ 10 AM: Look for the tour greeter near the tall, white flagpoles on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza (between 7th & 9th Streets) outside the Archives metro.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Washington DC Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour with Seasonal Potomac River Cruise
by USA Guided Tours
Choose from 3 available options
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.$178Overview
This six-hour bus tour in Washington DC begins and ends at the United States Navy Memorial. The tour uses a climate-controlled panoramic bus and features a live English-speaking guide who leads the group both on and off the bus. Participants first take guided walks around key landmarks including the U.S. Capitol Building, the White House, the National World War II Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial. From April 1 to September 30, the tour includes a seasonal boat cruise on the Potomac River. During this period, guests disembark to spend about an hour in Georgetown, where they can purchase lunch and explore the area. From October 1 to March 31, instead of the cruise, the tour stops at the Pentagon City for a lunch break and free time. The bus used can be upgraded to a convertible model with an open-air view when weather allows, switching to a glass-top roof in colder months. The tour does not include hotel pickup or lunch, and gratuities are not covered. Guests should be prepared for security screening and are advised to travel lightly, as many sites have metal detectors. Food is not allowed on the bus, but snacks are permitted. The meeting point is in front of the Navy Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 7th and 9th Streets NW, near the tall navy flags.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
The tour starts and ends at the United States Navy Memorial near the large fountain plaza with tall navy flags.
15 min
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Guests take a 20-minute guided walking tour outside the U.S. Capitol Building. The guide provides information about the building's exterior and history, but entry inside is not permitted due to time constraints.
20 min
The White House
The group walks for 15 minutes around the White House's exterior. The guide explains details of the building and its significance, with no interior access allowed.
15 min
National World War II Memorial
Participants spend 15 minutes on a guided walk at the World War II Memorial, viewing the monument and learning about its features.
15 min
Jefferson Memorial
The tour includes a 15-minute guided walking visit to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial to see the structure and surrounding grounds.
15 min
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Guests have 15 minutes for a guided walk around the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, observing the sculptures and design elements.
15 min
Georgetown
From April 1 to September 30, the seasonally included boat cruise on the Potomac River ends at Georgetown. Visitors get about 60 minutes to purchase lunch and explore the area before reboarding the bus.
60 min
The Pentagon
Between October 1 and March 31, instead of the boat cruise, the tour stops for a 60-minute lunch break and free time at Pentagon City.
60 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
A 20-minute guided walking tour takes place at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, where guests learn about the monument's significance.
20 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The tour includes a 15-minute guided walk at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, viewing the memorial wall and its inscriptions.
15 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Participants spend 15 minutes on a guided walk at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, observing the statues and layout.
15 min
Lincoln Memorial
The final walking stop is the Lincoln Memorial, where guests have 20 minutes to see the monument up close and hear about its history.
20 min
Meeting point
For either the Discover DC Guided Bus Tour (6349touronly) or the Upgrade: Glass-Top/Convertible (TG4) departure @ 10 AM: Look for the tour greeter near the tall, white flagpoles on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza (between 7th & 9th Streets) outside the Archives metro.
End point
For either the Discover DC Guided Bus Tour (6349touronly) or the Upgrade: Glass-Top/Convertible (TG4) departure @ 10 AM: Look for the tour greeter near the tall, white flagpoles on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza (between 7th & 9th Streets) outside the Archives metro.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.