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Private Washington DC Cart Tour with Expert Historian Guide

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Explore Washington, DC on a customizable 3-hour private cart tour led by a professor of archaeology and anthropology. This expert-guided sightseeing experience goes beyond standard narration, offering deeper historical, cultural, and political insight into the nation’s most iconic landmarks.

Travel comfortably by private cart with strategic stops for walking and photos at the White House (North Lawn at Lafayette Square), United States Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Downtown Washington, and the National Mall.

Designed for travelers seeking more than a typical DC monuments tour, this experience combines convenience, expert storytelling, and academic perspective for a truly elevated introduction to Washington, DC.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Driver Guide : English, Russian and Amharic speeking
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
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Meeting and Pickup

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This is a private tour and we can pick-up passengers at any location in downtown, Washington, DC.

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1001 14th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20005, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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White House

Drive through the south lawn and step out on the north lawn at Lafayette Square. Walk to the front of the White House for photos. See St. John's Church.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Step out on the south lawn and walk through the Korean War Memorial to the Lincoln Memorial, and walk through the Vietnam War Memorial.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Memorial

Step out on the south lawn and walk through the Korean War Memorial to the Lincoln Memorial, and walk through the Vietnam War Memorial.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Step out on the south lawn and walk through the Korean War Memorial to the Lincoln Memorial, and walk through the Vietnam War Memorial.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Capitol

Walk around the Supreme Court, front side of the Capitol, both Senate and the House, and the Library of Congress.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Optional: Walk through the FDR Memorial.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Walk through the MLK, Jr. Memorial and learn about the history of the civil rights movement.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Supreme Court

Walk around the Supreme Court, front side of the Capitol, both Senate and the House, and the Library of Congress.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Washington DC Cart Tour with Expert Historian Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-17184P11

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Driver Guide : English, Russian and Amharic speeking
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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