Washington DC Full-Day Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit the Lincoln Memorial
- Explore the National World War II Memorial
- See the Washington Monument
- Tour the U.S. Capitol Building
- Enjoy a Potomac River boat cruise
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of major DC landmarks
- Seasonal boat cruise on the Potomac River
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
You will pick up in your centrally located hotel lobby from 8:00am to 9:30am (please inform us the exactly pickup time when you book it). Drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall with about 1.5 hours. on the way to get there, your guide will explaining the history of the Great Wall and telling you some stories about it. Mutianyu Great Wall is less crowed section in Beijing area. It has 96% covered by the beautiful greens and trees. You can enjoy 1.5 - 2 hours hiking on the Great Wall. Afterwards, the lunch will be arranged in the local Chinese food restaurent. You can try the authentic local food.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Temple of Heaven in the downtown. It was a holy place during the Ming and Qing dynasties, where emperors held national sacrificial ceremonies to pray for good weather for crops. Besides the ancient stuctures, you can also see scenes of local people doing various exercises and entertainments in the surrounding park. At the end, you will transferred back to the hotel.
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Important information
Know before you book
- The boat cruise is seasonal, operating from April 1 to September 30.
- Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures.
- Food is not allowed on the buses; snacks are permitted.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
- Bring a valid ID for security checks at monuments.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Traveler reviews
A wonderful day in Beijing
We spent the day with Maggie from Lilly's Tours. Maggie took us to the Temple of Heaven, a walking tour of the old Hutongs alleyway, and the Great Wall. We had a fantastic time on the tour. Maggie communicated with us the night before she picked us up and she was on time on the day of the tour. She is warm and friendly and made our tour more enjoyable. She gave us useful information about the places we saw and also answered any questions that we had. Maggie made us comfortable and wanted us to have the best experience. She very kindly took our photos for us whenever I requested her to do so and took her time to make sure she got the best pictures. We will definitely recommend booking this tour. It is well worth it.