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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
A Nation’s Capital Badge Of Excellence Experience, Tailored To Your Needs.! Select a schedule and desire pickup location inside the DC metro area and experience a private Washington historic cultural tour. Escorted by a licensed tour guide.
Stroll Lafayette Square in front of the White House. Walk to The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, change of guard in Arlington Cemetery. View the reflecting pool and GW Obelisk from Lincoln Monument. Grasp the Mount Suribachi moment at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Look up at the Air force commemorative spiers overlooking the “Pentagon”. Step down on westside Capitol façade, where elected presidents vow allegiance to the constitution every four years. WWII. MLK. VTM. and much more.! Remarkable city details will be revealed by your host tour guide, while driving through main avenues and streets of the nation's capital. A distinctive experience like no other before.!
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Bottled water
WiFi on board
Flexibility to customize the visit to your requests.
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Escorted DC Licensed Tour Guide to sites, unless parking is not available.
Mobile charging stations.
Gratuities.
White House entrance tickets and we do not offer them.
US Capitol entrance tickets and we do not offer them.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up location must be within Washington DC area.
Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States This is a customized experience. Let your tour guide know what appeals most to you from the itinerary. They will design a visit that will suit your request perfectly in between the time frame of the service.
White House, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Your Experience begins at Lafayette Square, across from the White House. Your personal tour guide will provide statistics' and reveal historical facts of the neighborhood, pointing out Saint John's Episcopal, "Presidents Church", West Jackson place Street., and recently established Black Life Matters Plaza. (2020) Time out will be given for you to stroll along 1,600 Pennsylvania Avenue; and perceive the daily atmosphere surrounding the Executive Mansion, as well sense the importance of the West-wing command center, international press cubicles, and Old Executive building (Vice-Presidency headquarters.) (20 min.) 20 minutes
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC, USA From the White House towards the U.S Capitol, a narrative drive through Pennsylvania Avenue will be taken. Passing by City Hall, Waldorf Astoria Hotel. "Old Post Office Building", J. E. Hoover FBI Building, Department of Justice, The Archives, Navy Memorial Plaza, National Galleries' of Art, Embassy of Canada.
U.S. Capitol, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States At the intersection of First, St. and Maryland Ave. NW. (James Garfield circle) You will step down and walk up the Westside of the Capitol façade. Here is where elected presidents vow constitutional allegiance every four years. The grandeur sensation of standing on this terrace is enigmatic; as well impressive is the scenic view of G. Washington Obelisk in the distance, and the national mall with the Smithsonian Museums Institution surrounding it. (15 min.)
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Smithsonian Institution Building, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Narrative drive through the Smithsonian Museums Institution, towards WWII Memorial.
Washington Monument, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States NOTE: Although G.W. Monument is a (Drive Through) since it can be seen from all the surroundings of the mall, you can always snap a close-up picture of it on your WWII Memorial stopover.
National World War II Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Dedicated in 2004. The large stone plaza designed by architect Friedrich St. Florian, forms a ring of columns representing the U.S. States and territories joined together by a bronze cord symbolizing their united effort, as well honoring those who fell. Recognizing in victory, their strength to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe. (15 min.) 15 minutes
Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Dedicated on May 30th, 1922; This neoclassical temple designed by American Beaux-Arts Architect (Henry Bacon) and interior statue designer (Daniel Chester French/ Piccirilli Bro. carvers) pays tribute to the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln. 15 minutes
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Honor all service members of the U.S. armed forces who served from 1955 through 1975 in Laos, Cambodia, and Saigon. 15 minutes
Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Just south of the reflecting Pool on the National Mall. A 1955 War scene is depicted. 19 Stainless still soldiers walking down the 38th parallel north, border between North and South Korea. 15 minutes
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Conveniently located at 1964 Independence Ave SW. At this stop, you will picture perfect the Jefferson Monument across the Tidal Basin, and walk to the sprawling FDR memorial next by.
Completed on August 22, 2011, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy: a non-violent philosophy striving for freedom, justice, and equality.
This prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, has become the first African American individual on the National Mall. No doubt that his space is a place to contemplate his legacy, also enjoy the Cherry Blossom trees flourish during Spring.! (15 min)
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Arlington, VA, USA Crossing the Potomac River through Memorial Bridge you will enter the most important military burial ground of the nation. After a 25-minute walk through the grounds you will experience the solemn change of The Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Visit inside Arlington 1hr. 30 min. 90 minutes
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, United States Those who prefer not to walk up The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier can opt to visit the United States Marine Corps War Memorial. You will still see the shrines in Arlington while driving through; and will step off at the famous bronze sculpture that depicts six marines lifting the flagpole on top of Mount Suribachi In the battle of Iwo Jima 2/19/1945. While the scene depicts one of the most famous clashes of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. (15 min.) 15 minutes
Air Force Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, United States Airforce Memorial & Pentagon.
In between the Navy annex, and the US. Department of Defense headquarters, three striking polished stainless-steel spires reach out to the heavens, a homage to all Airforce service members. The memorial looks at the Pentagon western façade, struck during the 911/2001
(15 min.) 15 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No wheelchairs, neither proficient handling available. Vehicles are Panoramic Mini-bus, not equipped with handicap hydraulic accessibility. However, a transport chair can be accommodated.
Not Allowed: Smoking, Eating, Drinking or Bringing Foods inside vehicles. Thank you!
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Ally_S
15 Nov 2024
Our guide Louie was fantastically knowledgeable and knew just where to have us stand for the changing of the guard.
Joanna_P
02 Nov 2024
This was a great tour! Having it private was really nice, and Mark was a great guide! Very informative and accommodating to our group. Highly recommend!
Gary_W
02 Nov 2024
Louie was a very knowledgeable guide. For four hours he drove us around Washington DC, telling us about the city's history and many other fun and interesting facts. He's a former history teacher to fifth grade children and is delighted to now have adults hanging on to every word and every fact he is willing to share. There was never a dull moment during those four hours. We would highly recommend this guide.
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