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.
Operated by
See DC Today
Ratings & Reviews
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Awesome, comfy, knowledgeable and friendly tour of DC.
denise_J, Jun 2025
It was very relaxing with just our family of 6. Dustin was very very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the nice comfy seats, air conditioning, and cold water on the Van. My dad is 83yo Vietnam Veteran, Dustin helped us with his walker at our stops and let us spend time at the VIetnam wall with our dad. I would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
HI Denise- Our Private tours are just the thing for large family groups like yours who want to build memories together plus take family photos. We are always committed to having our private tours set their own agenda - you choose the monuments or sites and we will provide the most comfortable transportation! We thank you for high recommendations and we are so happy to hear your whole family got the attention they needed during the tour.
The Dream Team
309leanag, Jun 2025
Our tour guide was Steve and he was amazing! He had so much interesting information about all the monuments in addition to the historical info. Our driver was Edric and he was a boss with his street navigation. The interactions between them as they guided us through the town was very entertaining.I would recommend their tour to anyone looking to see DC.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
HI- Steve and Edrick actually are team- they work together everyday and both love to introduce their guests to their hometown. This past weekend street navigation and getting everyone close to the monuments has been a real challenge but that problem is solved with a Private Tour where you set your own itinerary and pick up point! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves. Many thanks for the high recommendation and for selecting See DC Today.
Great evening tour
905ingridas, Apr 2025
Great trip, great guides! A lot of interesting information and all the support whenever something was needed or not clear
Response from Host, May 2025
Our Private Tours are the very best! You set the agenda and you can change your mind while on tour- like, "what's that- lets go see it" - and we're off to satisfy your curiosity. DC is a very confusing type of layout and with constant motorcades and protests it can get very jumbled but our guides know their way around that stuff!!! Many thanks for your 5 Star Review and for selecting us!
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!
Itinerary
Saint 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.