Grand Tour of Washington, D.C.
Overview
The Half-Day Grand Sightseeing Tour of Washington DC is your premier sightseeing tour to see all the monuments, museums and memorials located in the Capital area. It has been designed as a comprehensive tour package for first-time or returning visitors who want to get the full picture of the city. You'll be treated to 4hrs of a live narrated bus trip with an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Pass many historic sites including Arlington National Cemetery, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, National Archives, and more. You'll be able to get off the bus and explore 8 major DC attractions.
Stop by 8 Attractions:
• White House (outside South Front for photos)
• US Capitol
• Franklin Roosevelt Memorial
• Martin Luther King Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Vietnam Memorial
• Nurses Memorial
Bonus: Upgrade option available at checkout for those who would like to extend their half day city tour into full day tour to include a visit to Mount Vernon.
What's Included
- Stop at 8 top attractions including White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial & more
- See top Monuments, Museums and Memorials in the Capital area
- Bonus: If booking travel dates in early April, travelers may be able to see Cherry Blossoms in bloom
- Half-Day Day Grand Sightseeing Narrated Minibus Tour of Washington DC
- Your Guide will ask you trivia questions throughout tour for a chance to win prizes (Day Tour Only)
- Professional Guide with Live Narration
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Meeting Location
400 New Jersey Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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White House
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Capitol
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National World War I Memorial (pass by)
National World War II Memorial (pass by)
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Admission Ticket Included
National World War I Memorial (pass by)
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-8839P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Stop at 8 top attractions including White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial & more.
- See top Monuments, Museums and Memorials in the Capital area.
- Bonus: If booking travel dates in early April, travelers may be able to see Cherry Blossoms in bloom.
- Half-Day Day Grand Sightseeing Narrated Minibus Tour of Washington DC.
- Your Guide will ask you trivia questions throughout tour for a chance to win prizes (Day Tour Only).
- Professional Guide with Live Narration.
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
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 Grand Tour of Washington, D.C. is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Grand Tour of Washington, D.C. 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
- Stop at 8 top attractions including White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial & more
- See top Monuments, Museums and Memorials in the Capital area
- Bonus: If booking travel dates in early April, travelers may be able to see Cherry Blossoms in bloom
- Half-Day Day Grand Sightseeing Narrated Minibus Tour of Washington DC
- Your Guide will ask you trivia questions throughout tour for a chance to win prizes (Day Tour Only)
- Professional Guide with Live Narration
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
