4 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Get a good overview of the nation’s capital without having to navigate the metro system or drive your own car on this half-day sightseeing tour. With a private guide, explore the top monuments, memorials, and museums of Washington DC including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and National Mall. Your guide provides information on each sight’s as well as the history of the city.
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See DC Today
Ratings & Reviews
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Perfect Personalized Small-Group Tour!
V8251WBjoshf, Apr 2025
My teenage daughter and I visited from the west coast, and we took a 4-hour tour (9am-1pm) with tour guide STEVE and driver EDRICK. Steve is a historian who spent his life in DC, and is extremely knowledgeable. We were joined on our tour by another small family, so it was a very personalized tour. We saw ten monuments, plus Steve explained DC's layout, history, and historical sites as we drove throughout the city. He also answered my questions about restaurants, museums and other sites that we intended to visit during our tour. It was a perfect experience by a truly professional and personalized set of tour guides. It could not have been better. Thank you Steve and Edrick for giving us a perfect start to our DC vacation!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hi- We deliberately structured our survey tour exactly for groups like you and your daughter. The National Mall can be VERY deceiving - it looks like everything is so close but in reality the distances are challenging and the weather unpredictable due to the "lake effect" of the Potomac and the nearby Chesapeake Bay. Steve has a wealth of knowledge of the DC scene and you can bank on his recommendations. Edrick, of course, knows all the secrets of the National Mall traffic patters and applies then on every tour. Thanks so much for your lovely review and for selecting us for your introduction to DC!
Amazing and insightful
nilnoid, Jul 2024
Trip was great and the guide has knowledge of the places visited. We had the chance to take lots of pics and our host offered us water Great adventure
Response from Host, Jul 2024
HI- What an amazing review - Our Private Tours are all about YOU and what you want to see - we all love to showcase DC so whatever you want to see is where we go! Thanks for including us in your DC adventure!
Highly recommended
bshaiyen, Jun 2024
It was amazing tour, Steve is knowledgeable and caring. He gave us very deep inside view of each stops. Small group, very convenient. Thank you! We enjoyed the tour much. We’ll come back one day????????❤️
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Your recommendation means so much to us! Steve will be so happy to hear your enjoyed his tour and we are happy to hear our small group and convenient pick up were just what your were looking for. Many thanks for joining us
Best day of our visit!
Patricia_B, Sept 2023
The entire tour was fantastic. Our guide was knowlegeable and very interesting with lots of historical stories.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Hi Patricia- you were on a Private Tour - and that means you were able to tell the guide just exactly what you wanted to see. And you say it was the BEST day of you visit, too! We really are proud of the team and we thank you for choosing us for your tour!
Itinerary
St Patrick Catholic Church
We will point out St. Catholic Church as we pass it during the tour.
St Patrick's Catholic Church was established in 1794.
Ford's Theatre
We will point out Ford's Theatre as we pass it during the tour.
FBI Headquarters
We will point out the FBI Headquarters as we pass it during the tour.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
We will point out the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History as we pass it during the tour.
Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building
We will point out the Robert F. Kennedy Depart of Justice Building as we pass it during the tour.
The National Archives Museum
We will point out the National Archives Museum as we pass it during the tour. The National Archives Museum is home to America's Founding Documents (The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and the Bill of Rights).
National Gallery of Art
We will point out the National Gallery of Art as we pass it during the tour.
National Mall
The US Capitol, World War II Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Korean War Veterans Memorial are all sites that we will stop at that are located on the National Mall.
10 minutesUnited States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
We will point out the United States Navy Memorial as we pass it during the tour.
The United States Navy Memorial honors those who have served or are currently serving in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marines.
Peace Monument
The Peace Monument is located on the US Capitol Grounds.
5 minutesUlysses S. Grant Memorial
The Ulysses S Grant Memorial is located at the US Capitol Grounds. It is at the beginning of the National Mall.
5 minutesU.S. Capitol
You will have a chance to get out and explore the grounds of the US Capitol. This site has many great photo opportunities.
10 minutesCapitol Reflecting Pool
Explore the Capitol Reflecting Pool. This attraction is at The U.S. Capitol.
5 minutesJames A. Garfield Monument
The James A. Garfield Monument is located at the US Capitol.
James Abram Garfield was the 20th president of the United States, serving from March 4, 1881, until his death by assassination six and a half months later. He is the only sitting member of the United States House of Representatives to be elected to the presidency.
5 minutesUnited States Botanic Garden
We will point out the United States Botanic Garden as we pass it during the tour.
National Museum of the American Indian
We will point out the National Museum of the American Indian as we pass it during the tour.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
We will point out the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden as we pass it during the tour.
National Museum of Asian Art
We will point out the Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery as we pass them during the tour.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
We will point out the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as we pass it during the tour.
Washington Monument
Walk around the Washington Monument.
15 minutesSmithsonian Institution Building
We will point out the Smithsonian Castle as we pass it during the tour.
Jefferson Memorial
Explore the Jefferson Memorial. This stop has a ton of photo opportunities. The Jefferson Memorial is located on the Tidal Basin and surrounded by the Cherry Trees, which were a gift from Japan in 1914. You will also have a beautiful view of the Washington Monument from this site.
20 minutesMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Explore the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
20 minutesNational World War II Memorial
Explore the National World War II Memorial.
20 minutesKorean War Veterans Memorial
Explore the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
15 minutesU.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Explore the Marine Corps Memorial
15 minutesAir Force Memorial
Explore the Air For Memorial
15 minutesVietnam Veterans Memorial
Explore the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutesLincoln Memorial
Explore the Lincoln Memorial
25 minutesWhite House
See the South Lawn of the White House from Constitution Ave.
15 minutesNational World War II Memorial
Get out and explore the National World WAr II Memorial.
15 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Expert Guide - Gain in-depth knowledge about the city's past and significance.
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop off / Or other preferred location
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.