Potomac River Cruise & City Bus Tour with Optional Entry Tickets | 6 hours

51 Reviews | Washington DC
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Tour + African American Museum
2 Adults x $109.00
$218.00
Approx Total
$218.00
African American Museum Ticket: Please ask your guide or driver for your upgraded ticket when being checked in.
Tour + Washington Monument
2 Adults x $109.00
$218.00
Approx Total
$218.00
Washington Monument TIcket: Please ask your guide or driver for your upgraded ticket when being checked in.
Tour + Air & Space Museum
2 Adults x $109.00
$218.00
Approx Total
$218.00
Air & Space Museum Ticket: Please ask your guide or driver for your upgraded ticket when being checked in.
City Tour & 2 Extra Memorials
2 Adults x $84.00
$168.00
Approx Total
$168.00
Duration: 5 hours
Winter Tour (Oct 17-March 25): When Potomac River Cruise is not operating, we will replace with an extra 2 stops to Jefferson Memorial & Eisenhower Memorial

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (DC Wharf when ferry not operating)
  • 6-Hr DC Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal River Cruise or Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials
  • Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
  • Bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating (Oct 17-March 25)
  • Seasonal Boat Ride along the Potomac River (March 26-October 17)
  • Complimentary Bottled Water
  • Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
  • Pass by over 100+ top Washington DC Sites and Memorials
  • Gratuities
  • Food & Drinks (stop for lunch on own during tour)
  • NOTE: pickups or Hotel Drop-Off is not provided. Please plan accordingly.

Overview

Explore the best of Washington, DC with a guided, 6-hour bus tour which involves walking at the city's top sites. This exciting tour includes a seasonal 45 minutes river cruise out of Georgetown. Enjoy photo stops at the White House and the US Capitol building, plus guided tours of many of the famous monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial. Lunch (at guest's own expense) is either at DC Wharf(October 11 through April 17) or the Washington Harbor area of Georgetown (April 18 through October 10).

Meeting points

Meeting point is at corner of 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW next to the National Archives Building. You will see a pole with Signature Tours logo next to a bench. Please look for our white Signature Tours bus and tour guide.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • U.S. Capitol

    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.

    15 minutes

  • White House

    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.

    15 minutes

  • National World War II Memorial

    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.

    15 minutes

  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

    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.

    15 minutes

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

    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.

    15 minutes

  • Korean War Veterans Memorial

    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.

    10 minutes

  • Lincoln Memorial

    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.

    15 minutes

  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    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.

    10 minutes

  • Vietnam Women's Memorial

    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.

    5 minutes

  • U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

    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.

    10 minutes

  • Air Force Memorial

    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.

    10 minutes

  • Potomac River

    Seasonal Potomac River Cruise included in the summer months. Please check availability at checkout.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

January 06100% refund
January 07No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • 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.
Reviews

4.4

51 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 37 reviews with 5 stars

5/5

Published on Oct, 2024

Overall, great experience. I would definitely recommend this to groups, couples, families, or solo travelers. The boat ride was beautiful!

Wonderful tour

Published on Sep, 2024

Our guide, James, was very knowledgeable about the area and helpful and our driver Kris was not only a good driver, but he helped with the four passengers that needed mobility assistance. Great tour!!!

So much fun

Published on Sep, 2024

Sally and Chris were amazing! They really took time to get to know us and engage with us. Sally was very knowledgeable and hilarious! We loved every minute!

Good day trip

Published on Sep, 2024

Excellent tour guide, Tyrone! Good stops and lunch in a nice area. Lunch not included but not a big deal. Nice area, stops, and interesting/interactive guide! It was fun!

1st time in Washington D C

Published on Jul, 2024

Krris bus driver james tour guide were courteous and very informative. Pleasant ensured safety of everyone on and off bus. 6 hour day tour Thank you

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