Morning City Bus Tour with Optional Guided Entry into US Capitol | 3 hours to 4 hours

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Tour + Air & Space Museum
2 Adults x $89.00
$178.00
Approx Total
$178.00
Air & Space Museum Ticket: Please ask your guide or driver for your upgraded ticket when being checked in.
UPGRADE: Upgrade your morning monuments city tour to also include Self-Guided Entry ticket to the Air & Space Museum.
Tour + African American Museum
2 Adults x $89.00
$178.00
Approx Total
$178.00
African American Museum Ticket: Please ask your guide or driver for your upgraded ticket when being checked in.
UPGRADE: Upgrade your morning monuments city tour to also include Self-Guided Entry ticket to the African American Museum.
Morning Tour + US Capitol
2 Adults x $145.00
$290.00
Approx Total
$290.00
UPGRADE: Upgrade your 10am Morning Monuments Bus Tour to include afternoon Guided Walking Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress
City Tour Only
2 Adults x $64.00
$128.00
Approx Total
$128.00
Duration: 3 hours
Tour + Washington Monument
2 Adults x $89.00
$178.00
Approx Total
$178.00
Washington Monument Ticket: Please ask your guide or driver for your upgraded ticket when being checked in.
UPGRADE: Upgrade your morning monuments city tour to also include Self-Guided Entry ticket to the Washington Monument.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Pass by sites including Washington Monument, National Archives, National Mall, Kennedy Center & more
  • UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to African American Museum
  • Complimentary Bottled Water (spring and summer months)
  • Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
  • UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include ticket to Air & Space Museum for self-guided entry
  • See the essential DC monuments, memorials, and attractions
  • 3-Hour Washington DC "Monuments By Morning" Sightseeing Bus Tour
  • Photo Stops at 10 Attractions including White House, WWII Memorial, US Capitol & Lincoln Memorial
  • UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include Guided Walk inside US Capitol & Library of Congress
  • UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include ticket to Washington Monument for self-guided entry
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Overview

Explore Washington DC’s top landmarks and monuments on a 3-hour Morning Monuments Guided Sightseeing Tour. Ride on a deluxe air-conditioned coach with full narration from an expert guide. Stop at the White House, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and more. See 30+ sites with time to walk around about 10 of them with your guide, who shares the history and little-known facts about the nation’s capitol. With so much to see and so little time, guests can take a memorable journey through DC that is quick, efficient and entertaining. You’ll see it all and still have time to do more in the afternoon. Stop at 10 Sites: • The Capitol Building • Martin Luther King Memorial • World War II Memorial • Lincoln Memorial • The White House • FDR Memorial • Vietnam War Memorial • Korean War Memorial • Air Force Memorial • Iwo Jima Memorial

Meeting points

Bus stop is located on Pennsylvania Avenue NW near the corner of 9th Street NW and close to the National Archives building. There will be sign on a pole with Signature Tours next to a bench. Please arrive no later than 9:45 AM. The address is 800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington DC 20004

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • The National Archives Museum (Pass By)

    Tours depart and conclude at the National Archives Building

  • National World War II Memorial

    This panoramic view of the National Mall and both the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial/Reflecting pool is just one reason why this stop will be a favorite. The scenic beauty and important message of the memorial that honors the 16 million Americans who served and the over 400,000 that died in the world's most cataclysmic war are amazing.

    15 minutes

  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

    This 7.5 acre memorial to America's longest serving President and one of the 20th Century's most important figures sits on the Tidal Basin and offers a fascinating look at America during the Great Depression and World War II. This stop is usually combined with the Martin Luther King Memorial and your guide will tell you interesting facts as you tour both scenic spots. Combined duration of both is approximately 30 minutes.

    30 minutes

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

    The dramatic and beautiful open-space memorial to the iconic 20th Century American civil rights leader is the second part of this stop. The spectacular statuary and moving quotes plus unique landscaping on the Tidal Basin make the MLK Memorial a favorite in any season. Combined with the FDR Memorial, this stop takes approximately 30 minutes total.

    30 minutes

  • Korean War Veterans Memorial

    Your guide will lead you through this arresting Memorial that honors those that served and died during the U.N. led effort from 1950-1953 features a field of soldiers against the backdrop of the memorial serenity pool and the wall of photographs etched into the polished granite wall. This stop is usually combined with the Lincoln and Vietnam Memorials.

    15 minutes

  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    The famous Maya Lin-designed "Wall" is the final stop on the morning tour. It's dramatic design and poignant treatment of the complex subject of America's war in Vietnam, including the 58,479 names carved on it make this stop especially interesting and moving. Combined with the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial, this stop is approximately 45 minutes total.

    15 minutes

  • White House

    After traveling down the National Mall and seeing multiple Smithsonian Museums and the Washington Monument from the bus, you'll stop at the White House for a 2 block long walk with your guide along the North Side and Lafayette Square Park. You will see the U.S. Treasury, the White House, the West Wing, the Eisenhower Executive Building and the Blair House, plus hear interesting history and details about America's most famous residence.

    25 minutes

  • Jefferson Memorial (Pass By)

    Pass by historic Jefferson Memorial

  • National Mall (Pass By)

    Pass by the National Mall

  • Washington Monument

    UPGRADE: Upgrade your city tour at checkout to include admission ticket to the Washington Monument for use after your city tour. Entry to the monument is self-guided and where your tour will conclude if you select this option.

  • National Air and Space Museum

    UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to the National Air & Space Museum.

  • National Museum of African American History and Culture

    UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to the African American Museum.

  • U.S. Capitol

    UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include an afternoon Guided Walking Tour inside the US Capitol and Library of Congress following your Morning Monuments Bus Tour. Your Morning Monuments tour will end at approximately 1-1:15pm at the National Archives. You will have some free time to take a quick break before you head on your own to the US Capitol to meet your guide for the upgraded portion of your tour which will begin at 2pm.

  • Library of Congress

    UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include an afternoon Guided Walking Tour inside the US Capitol and Library of Congress following your Morning Monuments Bus Tour. Your Morning Monuments tour will end at approximately 1-1:15pm at the National Archives. You will have some free time to take a quick break before you head on your own to the US Capitol to meet your guide for the upgraded portion of your tour which will begin at 2pm.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • US Capitol Upgrade option: optional upgrade available at checkout to include an afternoon Guided Walking Tour inside the US Capitol and Library of Congress following your Morning Monuments Bus Tour. Your Morning Monuments tour will end at approximately 1-1:15pm at the National Archives. You will have some free time to take a quick break before you head on your own to the US Capitol to meet your guide for the upgraded portion of your tour which will begin at 2pm.
  • Guests who do not feel comfortable walking at the stops may modify their tour or remain on the bus at their discretion.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Great tour! Tyrone was...

Published on Jan, 2025

Great tour! Tyrone was very knowledgeable, the group was small and we weren’t rushed. Saw great sites done even got some restaurant recommendations

The tour stopped at...

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour stopped at several places and Tyrone was very knowledgeable and funny! Even in the cold we really enjoyed the tour!

Excellent, informative...

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent, informative and both driver and guide were super nice and funny. The tour allowed us to see so many amazing DC sites in a short period of time.

Excellent

Published on Jan, 2025

Tyrone the guide and Chris, our driver were awesome!! The tour was everything I expected and I cannot recommend this enough

This was our first time...

Published on Jan, 2025

This was our first time visiting Washington, DC. My father and I wanted to take this tour, to learn more about the city and to see iconic sites and memorials. We truly enjoyed this tour. 5 stars! Tyrone and Chris were a great asset to this tour. They helped make this trip a memorable experience. I would recommend this tour for sure.

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