DC Highlights & Washington Monument Bus Tour

Highlights

  • See Washington DC’s important sights in four hours.
  • Hear significant stories that form the fabric of US society.
  • See the Washington Monument, the White House, and more iconic landmarks.
  • Experience stunning views from a comfortable luxury tour bus.

Overview

DC Highlights Bus Tour:

Washington DC is filled with iconic and historic monuments, attractions, and locations and the DC Highlights Bus Tour, is the ultimate way to tick off your sightseeing bucket list.

Starting at the US Navy Memorial, you will board a luxury bus before driving past the National Archives to the US Capitol Building. Your guide will provide you with information and facts about the important documents housed inside including the original Declaration of Independence to the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Enjoy incredible views of the Smithsonian Museum and the impressive Washington Monument – which is the tallest freestanding stone structure in the world. At the White House and Lincoln Memorial stops you will be able to exit the bus and walk around, and even climb the stairs to see the famous statue that overlooks the park below. The tour also includes a guided walk around the World War 2 Memorial.

DC Highlights and Washington Monument Tour:

This half-day tour will take you to Washington DC’s most famous landmarks, monuments, and locations where you can enjoy hours of amazing sightseeing. You will visit iconic landmarks such as the Capitol Building, the White House, the Vietnam Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Memorial.

The tour offers you the chance to beat long entrance lines and enjoy reserved entry tickets to the Washington Monument, where you can take the elevator to the 500’ observation deck and experience amazing views of the north, south, east, and west sides of the monument. You can also walk down to the small museum local on the 490’ level and learn more about the Washington Monument’s making, history and importance.

With around 10-15 minutes at each stop, you will have plenty of time to see the major monuments and memorials up close – and your guide will be able to provide facts and knowledge, while also helping with photo opportunities.

Inclusions

  • Bus tour of Washington
  • Guided stops
  • Entry to Washington Monument (if selected)

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional information

Departure time: 10am
Departure time: US Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Blackout dates: 15 April, 7 May, 28 May, 29 May, 4 July, 28 August, 8 October, 29 October, 31 October, 23 November, 24 December, 25 December, 31 December
Our buses are not wheelchair accessible.
Our buses do not storage for baby strollers.
This tour does include some walking. If you prefer, you have the option to stay on board the bus near each landmark without the need to exit at every stop.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the scheduled tour.