Washington DC Morning Monuments Guided Tour

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:
• (visit)The Capitol Building 100 minute
white house stop
• 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
(visit)washington monument
(visit)air and space museum
(visit)african american museum

Meeting Point

900 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

900 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

please meet your tour guide at 7:45 am across the street from the supreme courts on the corner of first and Maryland Ave NE

What's included:

• Pass by sites including Washington Monument, National Archives, National Mall, Kennedy Center & more
• 10-Hour visit the Us capitol DC Morning Bus Tour washington monument and 2 museums
• 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
• 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

Not included:

• Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

What to expect:

Duration: between 9 hours and 10 hours

The National Archives Museum

701 Constitution Avenue NW, , Washington DC, 20408-0001, District of Columbia

Tours depart and conclude at the National Archives Building

Pass by without stopping

National World War II Memorial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 • Admission Ticket Not Included

Jefferson Memorial

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

Pass by historic Jefferson Memorial

Pass by without stopping

National Mall

2 15th St NW, , Washington DC, 20024, District of Columbia

Pass by the National Mall

Pass by without stopping

Washington Monument

2 15th St. NW, Washington DC, 20024, District of Columbia

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.

Admission Ticket Included

National Air and Space Museum

6th St. and Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, 20560, District of Columbia

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

Admission Ticket Included

National Museum of African American History and Culture

1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, 20560-0007, District of Columbia

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

Admission Ticket Included

U.S. Capitol

Washington DC, 20510, District of Columbia

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.

Admission Ticket Included

Library of Congress

101 Independence Ave SE, , Washington DC, 20540, District of Columbia

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.

Admission Ticket Included

Tidal Basin

Washington DC, District of Columbia

View the cherry blossom trees located along the Tidal Basin