Washington DC City Tour with Cruise

From$87
4 hours
Washington DC, USA

About this activity

Experience Washington DC's iconic landmarks on a guided city tour, complemented by a seasonal Potomac River cruise and optional attraction admissions.

Highlights

  • Guided tour of iconic DC landmarks
  • Seasonal Potomac River cruise
  • Admission to select attractions
  • Explore the National Mall
  • Visit the Lincoln Memorial

Full description

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Washington DC on this comprehensive city tour. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial, the National Mall, and the U.S. Capitol. Enjoy a seasonal Potomac River cruise offering unique views of the city's skyline. Enhance your experience with optional admissions to top attractions like the Smithsonian museums and the Washington Monument. This tour provides a perfect blend of land and water exploration, ensuring a memorable day in the nation's capital.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided city tour of Washington DC
  • Seasonal Potomac River cruise
  • Admission to select attractions
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

1

See the outside of the US Capitol

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NO
2

See the outside of the US White House.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NO
3

See the memorial dedicated to our iconic civil rights leader.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

See the World War II Memorial in all it's glory.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

A beautiful memorial for the Korean War Memorial

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

The most visited sight in Washington DC.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

See the memorial dedicated to our women serving during the Vietnam War.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8

Seasonal Potomac River Cruise included between March/April - Mid October (dates change seasonally).

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
9

UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry to Washington Monument.

Admission: YES
10

UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry to Air and Space Museum

Admission: YES
11

UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry to National African American History Museum.

Admission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm the availability of optional attraction admissions in advance.
  • Be aware of the seasonal schedule for the Potomac River cruise.
  • Review the cancellation policy before booking.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the city tour.
  • Bring a light jacket or sweater for the river cruise.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • 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.
  • Please Note: cherry blossoms are a seasonal highlight, and when the trees are not in bloom travelers will still be able to enjoy the 10+ memorial stops and sightseeing portion of the tour without the trees. Please be advised of this when booking preferred travel date.

Traveler reviews

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Great tour of the monuments!

Great tour! Signature bus tour was very informative and organized. Tyron our guide and bus driver Chris were friendly and answered all our questions.

kimkranneyMay 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Highly recommend James and Chris in this tour

This was a great tour. James and Chris adapted to the difficulties we encountered with closures and we still got to see everything we wanted. I definitely would recommend this tour.

Chris_DJun 15, 2025VIATOR

DO NOT RECOMMEND- running your! Not cherry blossom

We had an older tour guide who had to speak into the microphone, and if you were not standing no more than 5 feet away from him- YOU COULDNT HEAR ANYTHING!!! The walking speed of this tour was INSANE!!! We had multiple people just stop, because they couldn’t keep up! And all that walking was while talking and squeezing through the crowds! Besides the guide mentioning “of there is a cherry blossom tree” there was NOTHING ABOUT CHERRY BLOSSOMS this tour is about monuments!!! Which is ok… but he kept repeating useless information time after time… so 7 hours of him talking nonstop… and running… nothing registered in the memory at all Except for running and trying to catch up….

Nadezda_SApr 2, 2025VIATOR

The perfect tour for Washington D.C.'s monuments and sites!

We had a fantastic time on this tour! We saw so many of the country's most important and fascinating monuments and the beautiful City. Our tour guide, Sally, and our bus driver, Valerie, were amazing. Sally is so knowledgeable, and she shared a wealth of information in a manner that was both fun and entertaining. Our tour occurred at the very peak of cherry blossom season, a time of year that is both incredibly beautiful and logistically challenging. The crowds and traffic were unbelievable and created numerous challenges for the tour's busy schedule!! Sally and Valerie were extremely flexible and handled them deftly. They adjusted the order and duration of the stops, over and over again, ensuring that we saw and enjoyed everything!! Valerie's skills as a driver were tested repeatedly - and she was just astounding! The boat ride on the Potomac River was beautiful and fun, capping off a wonderful day. I would recommend this tour to everyone!

Kristin_MMar 31, 2025VIATOR

Peak Blossom Weekend

We are so glad we did this tour! We never would have seen all of this on peak cherry blossom weekend. Thank you Sally and Valerie.

kimberlysC8497BAMar 30, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

If you purchase an additional tour or ticket: Please ask your tour guide or driver for your upgrade when being checked in. All purchases of packages are final. Tickets are not refundable or transferable. Cannot be exchanged for another ticket. Only refundable in the event the site is closed. NOTE: Due to the hours of operation at the attractions, your entry tickets will be valid for use the FOLLOWING day of travel from your tour.