US Capitol and Arlington Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the iconic US Capitol building
- Discover the history of Arlington National Cemetery
- See the Lincoln Memorial
- Visit the Washington Monument
- Tour the White House exterior
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of the US Capitol
- Morning bus tour of Washington DC landmarks
- Visit to Arlington National Cemetery
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by the US Supreme Court with a live guide who will give you details of the history of the high court with key cases and facts around them.
Pass by: One of the largest equestrian statues in the world; sculptor took 20 years to complete
Pass by: Peace Monument/Peace Circle – commemorates naval deaths of the Civil War; figures “Grief” and “History."
Inside the U.S. Capitol: Guests go through security, have a short break, watch the orientation film, and then join the official guided tour with headsets. Typical rooms include the Crypt, Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall; sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chambers. The Rotunda fresco “The Apotheosis of Washington” is 180 feet above the floor; the Crypt was originally intended for Washington’s burial. *The government has the right to close or to cancel any tour inside the US Capitol without advanced notice to us.
Pass by the Library of Congress building
The view of the White House from exterior
Stop and visit the Lincoln Memorial and the surrounding landmarks
Visit the Vietnam war memorial and the Korean War memorial
Pass by: Pass by the Washington Monument
View the sprawling MLK memorial, the Tidal Basin and Cherry Blossom trees
The World War II memorial, the National Mall and the Washington Monument.
2-Hour Guided Walking Tour through Arlington National Cemetery to conclude your tour.
Guided walk of Capitol Hill
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Confirm the tour's availability on your desired date before booking.
- Be aware that some areas may have security screenings; plan accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves significant walking.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning monuments and memorials.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Waking: 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.
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
Traveler reviews
Trip
Awesome adventure visiting places in the city super recommend
Excellence DC tour
Our tour started on a brand new bus with Tonya driving and Sally as the tour guide. Both were excellent and very knowledgeable. Sally gave us lots of tips and bits of information that was probably unknown to most visiting DC. Tonya was a excellent driver and very knowledgeable about street closures and alternate routes. This was a fabulous experience and would recommend to everyone. Well worth the money!!!
This was a very...
This was a very informative tour. Ty was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of history pertaining to whatever we saw. Be prepared to walk! Well worth the time!
Educational, captivating
My family and I had a great experience with James and Chris at Signature Tours. James was very inviting and educated on each building and its history in Washington, D.C. Our driver, Chris, was helpful and made sure we arrived to each place at a timely manner. We will definitely be touring with Signature Tours again.
Amazing tour with James!!!
We toured Arlington Cemetery. We had an amazing guide, James!!!! He was super informative and polite. He showed us everything and more!!! He had an answer for all the many questions we had. He took his time, and even went a few minutes extra on our tour so that we could see everything we were interested in. If you're coming for a tour, be sure and ask for James!!! You Won't be disappointed!!!