DC Bus Tour with 10+ Stops & Potomac Cruise, Optional US Capitol
Overview
Enjoy a 6-Hour comprehensive tour around Washington DC. Travel aboard an air-conditioned, deluxe coach with a guide who knows the city inside and out.
Drive by more than 100 of Washington DC’s top sights, with time to stop tops at 10 of them, including the White House, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and more. There is a lunch break roughly halfway through the day (own expense).
This tour also features a scenic Boat Cruise along the Potomac River (typically available mid March to mid October), or a stop at the Jefferson and Air Force Memorials during the off-season.
Travelers may opt to upgrade to include self-guided admission to the Washington Monument, National Air and Space Museum, or the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Travelers may also upgrade to include a 2-Hour walking tour of Capitol Hill with US Capitol Entry. This option will start at 8am from outside the Supreme Court building, and join the city tour after.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to Washington Monument
- Pass by over 100+ top DC Sites such as Washington Monument, Tidal Basin, Arlington Cemetery, & more
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include a 2-Hour guided walk of Capitol Hill with U.S. Capitol Entry
- Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall in off-season)
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- *Bonus stops at Jefferson, Airforce, and Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to also include self-guided entry to the African American Museum
- UPGRADE: Upgrade at checkout to include self-guided entry to the Air & Space Museum
- 6-Hr Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal Cruise or Jefferson, Air force, Eisenhower Memorials
✗ Not Included
- Lunch (stop for lunch on own during tour)
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Itinerary
Meeting & End Point
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Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- POTOMAC CRUISE The river cruise is seasonal and operating March 26 - October 16. When the boat is not operating, you will visit the Jefferson Memorial and Air Force Memorial instead.
- There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. DC can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
- Attraction ticket upgrades: 1. Due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be valid for the next available day of travel after your tour. 2. Your attraction tickets will be valid for entry on the date and time assigned by the attraction, which will be noted on your entry ticket upon receipt. Date and time cannot be selected ahead of time, and we are unable to change the date and time assigned to you by the attraction. 3. The tour operator will send your ticket to you on the date of your scheduled tour. Tickets will be sent to travelers via WhatsApp. If you did not provide us with a valid WhatsApp phone number during checkout, please contact us prior to your tour date. 4. Attraction Tickets are non-refundable once issued to travelers. 5. Tickets are used for self-guided entry into the attractions. Entry is not a part of the guided tour experience and is for the traveler to use independently.
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
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Special Instructions
Tours provided by: Signature Tours DC/DC Guided Tours (202) 498-2346
MEETING LOCATION
Please meet us at the tour departure location 790 Pennsylvania Ave. NW near the National Archives Building. The tour bus will be located near the corner of 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW. Please look for the bus labeled "Signature Tours DC" or “DC Guided Tours” upon arrival. If the bus has not arrived yet, you will see a small “Signature Tours DC” or “DC Guided Tours” sign posted on a pole next to a bench where you may wait to check in. Please arrive no later than 9:30 AM. Tours depart at 10 AM.
U.S. Capitol upgrade ONLY - For travelers who selected a guided Capitol Hill Walk with Admission to the U.S. Capitol, please meet across the street from the Supreme Court located at First Street NE. Meet at 7:45am for a 8am start time.
IMPORTANT
Several items not permitted inside the US Capitol building: Please refer to their website for the up to date or full list of prohibited items.
IMPORTANT - ATTRACTION TICKET UPGRADES
(Washington Monument, Air & Space Museum, or African American Museum)
1. Due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be valid for the next available day of travel after your tour.
2. Your attraction tickets will be valid for entry on the date and time assigned by the attraction, which will be noted on your entry ticket upon receipt. Date and time cannot be selected ahead of time, and we are unable to change the date and time assigned to you by the attraction.
3. The tour operator will send your ticket to you on the date of your scheduled tour. Tickets will be sent to travelers via WhatsApp. If you did not provide us with a valid WhatsApp phone number during checkout, please contact us prior to your tour date.
4. Attraction Tickets are non-refundable once issued to travelers.
5. Tickets are used for self-guided entry into the attractions. Entry is not a part of the guided tour experience and is for the traveler to use independently.