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Washington DC Sightseeing Tour with River Cruise

From$87
6 hours
Washington DC, USA

About this activity

Experience Washington DC's iconic landmarks on a guided bus tour, complemented by a scenic Potomac River cruise. Optional tickets for attractions are available.

Highlights

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guided bus tour of Washington DC
  • Potomac River cruise
  • Visit to major landmarks
  • Optional tickets for attractions

Full description

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Washington DC on this comprehensive day trip. Begin with convenient hotel pickup and embark on a guided bus tour showcasing the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and the U.S. Capitol. After the tour, enjoy a relaxing Potomac River cruise, offering unique views of the city's skyline and monuments. Optional tickets for attractions are available, allowing you to customize your experience. This tour provides a perfect blend of education and leisure, ensuring a memorable day in the nation's capital.

Included / Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guided bus tour of Washington DC
  • Potomac River cruise
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

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The United States Capitol, often called The Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the meeting place of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NO
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The 'President's House' was built between 1792 and 1800. If you're lucky enough to get inside on a public tour, you'll see several rooms in the main residence, each rich in presidential lore. Tourists are not allowed inside so you can only view from the outside.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NO
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The World War II Memorial is a memorial of national significance dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. Consisting of 56 pillars, representing U.S. states and territories, and a pair of small triumphal arches for the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, surrounding an oval plaza and fountain, it sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington D.C., dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, and to the era he represents. The memorial is the second of two that have been constructed in Washington to commemorate that president.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a national memorial located in West Potomac Park next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It covers four acres and includes the Stone of Hope, a granite statue of Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr. carved by sculptor Lei Yixin.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and just south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. It memorializes those who served in the Korean War.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The Lincoln Memorial is a US national memorial built to honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument, and is in the form of a neoclassical temple. The memorial's architect was Henry Bacon.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War. The 2-acre site is dominated by a black granite wall engraved with the names of those service members who died as a result of their service in Vietnam and South East Asia during the war. The wall, completed in 1982, has since been supplemented with the statue The Three Soldiers and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The Vietnam Women's Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the nurses and women of the United States who served in the Vietnam War. It depicts three uniformed women with a wounded soldier and serves as a reminder of the important support and caregiving roles that women played in the war as nurses, air traffic controllers, communication specialists, etc. It is part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and is located in National Mall in Washington D.C., a short distance south of The Wall and north of the Reflecting Pool.

Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The United States Marine Corps War Memorial is a national memorial located in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. The memorial was dedicated in 1954 to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. It is located in Arlington Ridge Park within the George Washington Memorial Parkway, near the Ord-Weitzel Gate to Arlington National Cemetery and the Netherlands Carillon. The memorial was turned over to the National Park Service in 1955.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The United States Air Force Memorial honors the service of the personnel of the United States Air Force and its heritage organizations. The Memorial is located in Arlington County, Virginia, on the former grounds of the Navy Annex near The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. The Memorial is southwest of the intersection of Columbia Pike and South Joyce Street and is accessible from the north side of Columbia Pike. It was the last project of American architect James Ingo Freed with the firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Seasonal Potomac River Cruise included in the summer months. Please check availability at checkout.

Admission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm your hotel pickup location and time at least 24 hours before the tour.
  • Optional attraction tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day of the tour, subject to availability.
  • Review the cancellation policy to understand any applicable fees or deadlines.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and varying weather conditions.
  • Bring a valid ID for identification purposes during the tour.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as the tour operates rain or shine.

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

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • Hotel drop-off will NOT be provided. Please plan accordingly.
  • Attraction Tickets: 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: We do not allow animals on our tours

Traveler reviews

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Awesome Tour

Awesome tour! Got to see so many different places that would have been impossible to see on our own. Guide was amazing, for of knowledge about each stop.

W4981WMroberttOct 1, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Great tour for us South Dakotans

Tyrone and Chris were such great tour guides!! They were so welcoming and accommodating!!! Tyrone does a great job communicating with all of the guests. The bus was very clean and comfortable. The river cruise was beautiful!

Resort18626573147Sep 22, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Excellent. The guide was...

Excellent. The guide was extremely knowledgeable. Even the volunteers at the Korean Memorial were impressed with his knowledge.

Andrea_FSep 22, 2025VIATOR

Highly recommend

We are on vacation from Idaho and were looking for a cruise on Potomac. We choose the bus and boat tour. James and Chris did not disappoint as tour guide and driver! They were helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!!!

Wendy_MSep 7, 2025VIATOR

Great tour of DC with fantastic and fun guides

The tour guide Tyrone was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and had lots of great information. He engaged the people on the tour and made the whole experience fun. The bus driver Chris was also great and made sure the whole day ran smoothly

79tonydJul 17, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Hotel drop-off will NOT be provided. Please plan accordingly. 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.
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