23 Oct 2024
The tour itself was okay, but the guide, Oscar, was very disappointing. He constantly emphasized the time left, which was distracting. At Arlington Cemetery, he initially did not stop, claiming entry wasn’t permitted. I had to contact the company and complain for him to take us there, and even then, we were only given five minutes for photos—no visit to JFK's tomb
He rushed us at every stop, allowing only 10-15 minutes at each location. We barely saw the Capitol from afar and we didn’t enter the courts. For lunch and visiting the White House, we only had 45 minutes, which was insufficient. Additionally, he didn’t indicate any nearby restaurants when he dropped us off.
Finally, he drove dangerously, ignoring traffic signs and almost crashing into another car. The vehicle was also a noisy truck instead of a bus as advertised. This experience was frustrating, especially since it was my only chance to explore the city.