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Private Customized Tour of Washington DC with US Veteran

45 Reviews 4.93 out of 5 stars Based on 45 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 98% of reviewers | Virginia, USA
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12 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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
  • Lunch
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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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Customized Tour of Washington DC with US Veteran?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-25828P10

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • 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

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