National Mall Tour with 10 Stops & U.S. Capitol or Museum Entry Discount Tickets

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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 outside 10 top memorials including the White House, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and more. You'll have time to take photos and explore the area 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. Travelers may also opt to extend their tour to include a guided walk of Capitol Hill with entry to the U.S. Capitol building. This option begins at 8am and your city tour will follow right after. Upgrade options available at checkout to include self-guided entry tickets to either the Washington Monument, Air & Space Museum, African American Museum.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

U.S. Capitol Upgrade ONLY: For travelers who opted to also include a guided walk of Capitol Hill with entry to US Capitol and Library of Congress, your tour will start at 8am. Meets across the street from the Supreme Court on First Street NE. Please arrive 15 min before tour starts.

End Point

End point

Tours conclude at the National Archives building.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The National Archives Museum
Pass by the National Archives
2. Lincoln Memorial
Photo stop at the Lincoln Memorial and some quick time to explore.
Duration: 20 mins
3. The 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.
Duration: 25 mins
4. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
5. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
6. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
7. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Jefferson Memorial
Pass by historic Jefferson Memorial
9. The National Mall
Pass by the National Mall
10. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
11. 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.
12. National Air and Space Museum
UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to the National Air & Space Museum.
13. U.S. Capitol
UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include Guided Walking Tour inside the US Capitol prior to your Morning Monuments Bus Tour.
Duration: 120 mins
14. Tidal Basin
View the cherry blossom trees located along the Tidal Basin
15. 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.

Inclusion

Pass by sites including Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, National Mall, Smithsonian Museums

During Capitol Hill Tour, pass by Supreme Court, Senate Offices, House of Reps, Peace Memorial, more

Stop at 10 Sites including White House, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial

UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to African American Museum

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

Upgrade to include a 2-hour walking tour of Capitol Hill with U.S. Capitol Admission

3-hour National Mall Bus Tour with Stops at 10+ Attractions

UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include Guided Walk inside US Capitol prior to city tour

UPGRADE: option available at checkout to include ticket to Washington Monument for self-guided entry

Exclusion

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

UPGRADE: Travelers may opt to add a guided walk of Capitol Hill with Entry into the US Capitol prior to their city tour. This option will begin at 8am.

Attraction Tickets Upgrades: 1. Due to hours of operation at the attractions, tickets will be either be valid for same day or the next available day of travel after your tour. 2. Your attraction tickets will be valid for entry on the date and time assigned by the attraction, which will be noted on your entry ticket upon receipt. Date and time cannot be selected ahead of time, and we are unable to change the date and time assigned to you by the attraction. 3. The tour operator will send your ticket to you on the date of your scheduled tour. Tickets will be sent to travelers via WhatsApp. If you did not provide us with a valid WhatsApp phone number during checkout, please contact us prior to your tour date. 4. Attraction Tickets are non-refundable once issued to travelers. 5. Tickets are used for self-guided entry into the attractions. Entry is not a part of the guided tour experience and is for the traveler to use independently.

Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.

Guests who do not feel comfortable walking at the stops may modify their tour or remain on the bus at their discretion.

Supplied by DC Guided Tours

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