DC History & Monuments 5+Stops Guided Small Group Cruiser Tour

4.5 (58 reviews) Washington DC, USA
Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 45 travelers

Overview

Discover the best of Washington, D.C. on a guided sightseeing tour by Open-Air Cruiser, a comfortable and exciting way to experience the capital while spending less time walking. Cruise through the National Mall as your local guide shares fascinating stories, history, and insights about the city’s most famous landmarks.

See iconic sights including the White House, U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and more. Enjoy dedicated stops with time to step out, explore, take photos, and experience the monuments up close.

With open-air panoramic views, a small-group atmosphere, convenient stops, and plenty of photo opportunities, this Washington DC tour is ideal for visitors who want to cover more of the city in less time. Sit back aboard your Open-Air Cruiser and enjoy a memorable journey through the history, monuments, memorials, and must-see sights of Washington, D.C.

What's included

  • Receive a detailed introduction to U.S. history and Washington D.C.’s famous monuments
  • Enjoy stops outside popular landmarks.
  • Transportation electric cart for unique sightseeing experience
  • Live Tour Guide (in English)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Capitol Hill
    5m
    Capitol Hill is the seat of the U.S. government, home to the domed United States Capitol, Senate, Houses of Representatives and the neoclassical Supreme Court.
  2. National Gallery of Art
    Pass by
    The National Gallery of Art, founded as a gift to the nation, serves as a center of visual art, education, and culture. Our collection of more than 150,000 paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photographs, prints, and drawings spans the history of Western art and showcases some of the triumphs of human creativity.
  3. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
    Pass by
    The National Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It has free admission and is open 364 days a year.
  4. National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Pass by
    The National Museum of African American History and Culture, colloquially known as the Blacksonian, is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016 with a ceremony led by President Barack Obama.
  5. Washington Monument
    10m
    The National Monument stands as the tallest structure in Washington, D.C. Shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, it is 555' 5/8” high and made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, it took 36 years to complete. From the top viewers enjoy 30 to 40 miles visibility in clear weather.
  6. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
    10m
    The Jefferson Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., built in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence, a central intellectual force behind the American Revolution, a founder of the Democratic-Republican Party, and the nation's third president.
  7. Tidal Basin
    5m
    See the Tidal Basin’s edge and take stunning pictures as their pink petals reflect on the water — a truly unforgettable DC experience.
  8. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
    Pass by
    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 one of two in Washington honoring Roosevelt.
  9. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
    5m
    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
  10. Lincoln Memorial
    10m
    The memorial is surrounded by 36 fluted Doric columns, one for each of the 36 states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death. When you walk up the steps, two additional columns are located at the entrance behind the colonnade. These columns are 44 feet tall with a base diameter of seven feet and five inches.
  11. The White House
    5m
    The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tour Starts at: 333 G St NW Washington, DC 20001
Corner of the Arlo Washington DC Hotel

End point

Tour Starts at: 333 G St NW Washington, DC 20001
Corner of the Arlo Washington DC Hotel

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vehicle type may be adjusted due to weather or safety conditions.
  • Kindly note that access to some memorials may be limited at times due to special events or security requirements.
  • For safety and accessibility reasons, strollers and walkers are not permitted on this tour
  • This tour/activity may have a maximum of up to 14 travelers.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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