Washington DC Highlights Half-Day Small-Group Driving 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
- Discover the White House
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional driver-guide
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Hear the stories and take in the history of Newport on this 4-hour trolley and mansion tour.
Continue your tour with admission to the Vanderbilt Mansions: Marble House and The Breakers. Take a stroll on the immaculate grounds while marveling at the intricate architecture of the mansions. Venture inside to explore the homes of the Vanderbilt family and stand where they once did.
Continue your tour with admission to the Vanderbilt Mansions: Marble House and The Breakers. Take a stroll on the immaculate grounds while marveling at the intricate architecture of the mansions. Venture inside to explore the homes of the Vanderbilt family and stand where they once did.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Minimum of 3 people per booking required.
- Not wheelchair accessible; plan accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for brief stops at monuments.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landmarks.
- Dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Languages Available at Newport Mansions: Audio and Written Guides are available at the mansions in one of the following languages. Please inquire upon arrival. Audio tours of The Breakers are available in English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese. The audio tour of Marble House is available in English, French, Spanish and German.
- Audio Tours - Bring your phones and headsets! To listen to the self-guided tour, group members must bring their own smart device with earbuds/headsets and download the tour from the Newport Mansions app. It is highly recommended to download the app and open the app to download the tour before you arrive. If you do not have headphones, you may read the tour transcript in the app or pick up a printed script at the mansion.
Traveler reviews
Ray is a wonderful tour...
Ray is a wonderful tour guide, if you get him as your driver/guide, you’re in for a treat! His little anecdotes were relatable to all ages on the tour and were a nice personal touch. The city is beautiful, and even with less than ideal weather, we had some pretty amazing views. Highly recommend touring both mansions- they’re both opulent but the differences were striking, and on their own, $30+ each for admission, which were included with the tour. Well worth every penny spent!
Trolley trip – really interesting.
It was a great experience. Our guide Tom was really good. We learned a lot and saw a lot. I would definitely recommend this.
Great tour
Exceptional tour with a very interesting overview of the local history. Dominic was a excellent tour guide. He provided a wealth of local knowledge and interesting historical information.
Great tour
Great tour guide. Super friendly and explained all the mansions perfectly The amount of time spent at each mansion was perfect
Wonderful experience! 10 stars!
We were so lucky to have Dominic as our guide! Dominic was fun, knowledgeable and very personable to all his guests. It was a trolley full of visitors from all over the world which he wanted to connect us. Dominic created a wonderful trip experience that we will never forget! Thank you Dominic!