Private Customized Tour of Washington DC with US Veteran
Overview
Design your own tour of Washington, DC, to ensure you visit every must-see location on your wish list. Choose between numerous DC attractions, many of them with military significance to customize your private tour. Your 20-year Navy Veteran tour guide with round-trip transportation and lunch stop recommendation (if desired) make this tour an unforgettable excursion to our nation's capital.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Customize your tour of Washington, DC, with a professional, veteran guide. Choose between a selection of the attractions listed below that meet your specific interests. Select 3-11 hours worth of stops. Enjoy a recommended lunch stop (if desired) in the middle of your day and round-trip transportation on this exclusive and personalized tour.
One Hour Stops:
District of Columbia World War I Memorial
Korean War Memorial
Marine Corps Memorial
Navy Cold War Museum (Closed weekends)
Pentagon 9/11 Memorial
United States Navy War Memorial
USAF Memorial
Vietnam War Memorial
World War II Memorial
Two Hour Stops:
Anderson House (Closed Sunday and Monday)
African American Civil War Memorial and Museum (Closed Monday)
Ford’s Theatre
Fort McNair
Fort Stevens Battlefield and National Cemetery
Fort Ward
President Lincoln’s Cottage
Marine Barracks at 8th and I
Navy Museum
National Archives
National Guard Memorial Museum (Closed weekends)
War of 1812 Museum (Open Tue and Thu)
Washington National Cathedral
Three Hour Stops
Andrews Air Force Base
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office
Dr. Mudd Home and Museum (Open Wed and Sat from Apr – Dec)
International Spy Museum
Library of Congress
National Museum of American History
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
National Geographic Museum
Old Town Alexandria Military Walking Tour
Pentagon (90 day advance notice required. Closed weekends.)
Surratt Tavern (Closed mid-Dec thru mid-Jan)
United States Holocaust Museum
Four Hour Stops:
Balls Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery
Manassas Battlefield
Marine Barracks Evening Parade (Summer Fridays. 30 day notice required.)
Marine Corps Memorial Sunset Parade (Summer Tuesdays)
Monocacy Battlefield
National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
United States Naval Observatory (Monday evenings only)
Six Hour Stop:
National Museum of the Marine Corps, Marine Raider Museum, and Marine Corps Base Quantico
Eight Hour Stops:
Manassas Battlefield Staff Ride
Flexible:
Arlington Cemetery (amount of time spent here is flexible depending upon your interests but generally 3-4 hours is ample for a well-rounded visit)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-25828P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Lunch.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Customized Tour of Washington DC with US Veteran is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Customized Tour of Washington DC with US Veteran will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
