Washington DC Guided Tour and River Cruise

Board your glamourous, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial for one of the best bus tours in Washington DC!
Expanding on our popular Highlights Tour, this six-hour excursion also includes a lunch break and the opportunity to travel through the Tidal Basin.

See the very best of Washington DC in one day! Enjoy guided walks around the U.S. Capitol Building, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and more! For a unique experience, this tour includes a leisurely seasonal (Apr 1 to Oct 15) cruise on the Potomac River! In winter, we get to explore the Kennedy Center for lunch where we can see exhibits and galleries, stunning views from the terrace and shop in the gift shops [show your ticket for a discount]!

Upgrade to our convertible tour bus for a unique sightseeing experience with an open-air view when weather permits, and a climate-controlled, glass-top roof for comfort during sudden weather changes!

Meeting Point

701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza

What's included:

• Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (seasonal: April 1 to October 15)
• Upgrade to glass-top bus available
• English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Lunch

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours

United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center

701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, , Washington DC, 20004-2608, District of Columbia

Starts/Ends

15 minutes

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

First St NE, East Plaza of the Capitol Between Constitution and Independence Avenues, Washington DC, 20510, District of Columbia

Guided Walking Tour of the U.S. Capitol Building (outside only)

20 minutes

White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave, , Washington DC, 20500, District of Columbia

Guided Walking Tour of the White House (outside only)

15 minutes

National World War II Memorial

1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, 20024, District of Columbia

Guided Walking Tour of WWII Memorial

15 minutes

Jefferson Memorial

701 E Basin Dr SW, At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, 20242, District of Columbia

Guided Walking Tour of Thomas Jefferson Memorial

15 minutes

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

1850 West Basin Dr SW, , Washington DC, 20242, District of Columbia

Guided Walking Tour of FDR Memorial

15 minutes

Georgetown

, , Washington DC, 20007, District of Columbia

SEASONAL (Apr 1 - Oct 15); in the warmer months, guests enjoy a boat cruise on the Potomac River and can purchase lunch and explore Georgetown.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

2700 F St. NW, , Washington DC, 20566-0002, District of Columbia

SEASONAL (Oct 16 - Mar 31); lunch break & free time - enjoy the terrace for a view of the whole city, the exhibits and galleries & gift shops [show ticket to cashier for discount].

1 hour

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

1850 West Basin Drive SW, Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, 20024, District of Columbia

Guided Walking Tour of MLK Memorial

20 minutes

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, 20002, District of Columbia

Guided Walking Tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial

15 minutes

Korean War Veterans Memorial

10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, 20002, District of Columbia

Guided Walking Tour of Korean War Veterans Memorial

15 minutes

Lincoln Memorial

2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, 20002, District of Columbia

See the iconic memorial up close!

20 minutes