Sightseeing Potomac River Cruise with Luxury Coach City Tour

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USD9400

Free cancellation

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than a day before the activity start time.

Duration6 hours
Guide LanguageEnglish
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About

The tour starts at the easy-to-find National Archives Building. From here, board a climate-controlled bus, and enjoy the stress-free atmosphere of being able to explore Washington DC without worrying about navigation and logistics.
This tour offers a comprehensive itinerary with more than 10 stops, including the US Capitol building, the prestigious White House, and a host of major memorials such as the National World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
Along the way, insightful commentary is provided by a professional guide who will accompany you throughout the tour, offering entertaining anecdotes at each site.
The tour pauses at Georgetown Washington Harbor, where you have free time to get your own lunch. If you're touring in the summer, enjoy the added experience of a seasonal Potomac river cruise.
The tour then ends right back at the start point so you can continue your onward explorations.

Highlights

Explore the nation’s capital by bus, on a walking tour, and on a Potomac River cruise
Spend 6 hours taking in Washington, DC’s history, with stops at the White House and US Capitol building
See the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and many other significant monuments
Convenient, round-trip transportation from your hotel available

Itinerary

The United States Capitol, often called The Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the meeting place of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The 'President's House' was built between 1792 and 1800. If you're lucky enough to get inside on a public tour, you'll see several rooms in the main residence, each rich in presidential lore. Tourists are not allowed inside so you can only view from the outside.
The World War II Memorial is a memorial of national significance dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. Consisting of 56 pillars, representing U.S. states and territories, and a pair of small triumphal arches for the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, surrounding an oval plaza and fountain, it sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington D.C., dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, and to the era he represents. The memorial is the second of two that have been constructed in Washington to commemorate that president.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a national memorial located in West Potomac Park next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It covers four acres and includes the Stone of Hope, a granite statue of Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr. carved by sculptor Lei Yixin.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and just south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. It memorializes those who served in the Korean War.
The Lincoln Memorial is a US national memorial built to honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument, and is in the form of a neoclassical temple. The memorial's architect was Henry Bacon.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War. The 2-acre site is dominated by a black granite wall engraved with the names of those service members who died as a result of their service in Vietnam and South East Asia during the war. The wall, completed in 1982, has since been supplemented with the statue The Three Soldiers and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
The Vietnam Women's Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the nurses and women of the United States who served in the Vietnam War. It depicts three uniformed women with a wounded soldier and serves as a reminder of the important support and caregiving roles that women played in the war as nurses, air traffic controllers, communication specialists, etc. It is part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and is located in National Mall in Washington D.C., a short distance south of The Wall and north of the Reflecting Pool.
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial is a national memorial located in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. The memorial was dedicated in 1954 to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. It is located in Arlington Ridge Park within the George Washington Memorial Parkway, near the Ord-Weitzel Gate to Arlington National Cemetery and the Netherlands Carillon. The memorial was turned over to the National Park Service in 1955.
The United States Air Force Memorial honors the service of the personnel of the United States Air Force and its heritage organizations. The Memorial is located in Arlington County, Virginia, on the former grounds of the Navy Annex near The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. The Memorial is southwest of the intersection of Columbia Pike and South Joyce Street and is accessible from the north side of Columbia Pike. It was the last project of American architect James Ingo Freed with the firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners.
Seasonal Potomac River Cruise included in the summer months. Please check availability at checkout.

Inclusions

Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (DC Wharf when ferry not operating)
6-Hr DC Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal River Cruise or Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials
Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
Bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating (Oct 17-March 25)
Seasonal Boat Ride along the Potomac River (March 26-October 17)
Complimentary Bottled Water
Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
Pass by over 100+ top Washington DC Sites and Memorials

Exclusions

Gratuities
Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
NOTE: pickups or Hotel Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Hotel drop-off will NOT be provided. Please plan accordingly.

Guide Languages

  • English

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than a day before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than a day before the activity start time.