DC in a Day: 10+ Monument Stops & Seasonal Potomac River Cruise
Overview
Top 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
• Potomac River Cruise
• Jefferson Memorial (low season only, when Potomac cruise not operating)
• Eisenhower Memorial (low season only, when Potomac cruise not operating)
Inclusions
- 6-Hr DC Sightseeing Tour with 10+ Stops & Seasonal River Cruise or Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
- Seasonal Boat Ride along the Potomac River (March 26-October 17)
- Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (DC Wharf when ferry not operating)
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- Pass by over 100+ top Washington DC Sites and Memorials
- Bonus stops at Jefferson & Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating (Oct 17-March 25)
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500
You will see the outside of the White House.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, DC 20242
You will visit the Jefferson Memorial ONLY during the winter months when the seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is not operating.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
You will walk up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
You will get to see the Vietnam Veteran's Wall with all the history and view the names.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vietnam Women's Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20007
A stop which pays homage to our Women in Vietnam.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004
Visit the outside of our US Capitol.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, 1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20242
One of our newest and most liked Memorials.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Ave SE Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20003-1636
You will want to take lots of pictures at this memorial. Lots of gorgeous fountains.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
You will love this memorial which pays homage to one of our most famous people that fought for our rights, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Potomac River, Washington DC, DC
Seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is also included with your tour (seasonally, approximately April - mid October). During the months the ferry is not operating, you will be able to visit Jefferson Memorial and Eisenhower Memorial instead.
Stop At: Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, 540 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
You will visit the Eisenhower Memorial ONLY during the winter months when the seasonal boat cruise of the Potomac River is not operating.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Boat ride of Potomac River is seasonal (March 26 - October 16). When the boat is not operating, you will visit the Jefferson Memorial and Eisenhower Memorial instead
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. DC can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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The speech on the boat is recorded, so you cannot ask to repeat or more information...sometimes, you don't hear it very well...apart from that, the tour was amazing, the team was very nice, but is comfortable...
The speech on the boat is recorded, so you cannot ask to repeat or more information...sometimes, you don't hear it very well...apart from that, the tour was amazing, the team was very nice, but is comfortable...Our tour guide,Tyrone , was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Tour covered most of the monuments and highlights of DC. Enjoyed the tour. Would highly recommend. Bus was clean and driver was great. Plus hotel pickup was convenient.
Our tour guide,Tyrone , was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Tour covered most of the monuments and highlights of DC. Enjoyed the tour. Would highly recommend. Bus was clean and driver was great. Plus hotel pickup was convenient.The driver and the Tour guide gave me good impression about the Signature Tours. The driver is a good driver , patient and nice to tourists. The Guide is knowledgeable, has good sense of humor, communicates distinctly. I learned a lot from every site we visited especially about Martin Luther King...
The driver and the Tour guide gave me good impression about the Signature Tours. The driver is a good driver , patient and nice to tourists. The Guide is knowledgeable, has good sense of humor, communicates distinctly. I learned a lot from every site we visited especially about Martin Luther King’s memorial. The sightseeing was spectacular. It is great to see the White House, Senate and Congress premises from afar. I like the boat ride also. It’s more relaxing. Thumps up for Signature Tours in DC! You’re the best!The tour was well-organized and the staff were friendly and provided keen insight into Washington D.C. and its history.
The tour was well-organized and the staff were friendly and provided keen insight into Washington D.C. and its history.Tyrone and Chris gave us THE best tour! Tyrone has so much knowledge about DC and delivers it with enthusiasm and humor which makes everything so memorable! I'd definitely recommend this tour since it provides a great overview of the city, and Tyrone and Chris obviously care a great deal that eve...
Tyrone and Chris gave us THE best tour! Tyrone has so much knowledge about DC and delivers it with enthusiasm and humor which makes everything so memorable! I'd definitely recommend this tour since it provides a great overview of the city, and Tyrone and Chris obviously care a great deal that everyone has a great day. Top notch tour!Tyrone was the highlight of the tour; a better guide does not exist; he did a great job keeping the tour on track, explained the history and stories in an entertaining manner. He really made all the stops great!
Tyrone was the highlight of the tour; a better guide does not exist; he did a great job keeping the tour on track, explained the history and stories in an entertaining manner. He really made all the stops great!