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Washington DC is a hub for American politics and history. Attracting as many school field trips as it does travelers the district offers a peek into the country’s democratic origin. There are plenty of free museums to take advantage of but the real draw here is the memorials and monuments dedicated to great American leaders. Spend some contemplative time at the Reflecting Pool within the National Mall, among the most patriotic places in the country.
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1. Customized, Private Guided Tour of Washington, DC
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
THIS COST OF THIS TOUR IS BY GROUP. Concierge Tours ensures that all our guests, no matter the size of the group, see exactly what they want in the time they are in the Washington, DC area. A customized itinerary will be created and reviewed so that our guests know exactly what sights they will visit on the day(s) they spend on tour. Concierge Tours also caters to children! We keep them entertained and engaged during the tour.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick-Up and Drop Off at the guest's hotel or any destination of their choice.
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2. Full-Day Tour in Washington DC
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Travel with a guide into the Nation's Capital and learn some of the secrets about the town. We will depart with a breakfast stop around 9am. We start with visiting some popular sites at Arlington Cemetery, then make our way to many of the memorials. Lincoln, Vietnam, Korea, World War II, FDR, Dr. King are highlights. A driving tour of the city is next with picture stops of the White House and Capitol. The afternoon is free time for lunch or whatever you would like (typically around two hours). After meeting we begin to depart with a possible bonus stop before leaving the town, we arrive back Williamsburg between 8-10pm.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Meals are NOT provided but stops are made for them
Reviewed By BFSH_HSFB
Oleta is a spectacular company. Thoughtful, courteous and joyful in their approach to getting you from where you are to where you need to be (and back). Safety is very important to them and they are experts in navigating their large vehicles around busy streets and highways, but you are also likely to leave your experience with a new friend or two at the company. Our children's school has been using Oleta to facilitate class trips for over 15 years and wouldn't consider using anyone else.
3. Washington DC City Day Tour with Stops at 10 Top Attractions
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5.0 based on 192 reviews
Visit 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks in four hours! Explore Washington DC with a professional tour guide on this four-hour day tour. We will go over the history of Washington DC with you and give you details about each of the iconic landmarks that we stop at. You will be dropped off and picked back up as close to each of the sites as possible. You will have plenty of time to walk around each site and to take photos. We will stop at these ten iconic sites. - United States Capitol Building - White House - World War II Memorial - Washington Monument - Jefferson Memorial - Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial - Iwo Jima - Lincoln Memorial - Korean War Veterans Memorial - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Pick up and drop off is at the Washington Grand Hyatt. You will meet your guide in front of the Starbucks at 11th and H St NW and board a 15 passenger high roof transit van that will transport you to 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks. PRIVATE TOUR OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE. CONTACT US.
Inclusions: 4-Hour Guided Day Tour of Washington DC, Transportation from site to site, Stop at 10 DC Attractions including White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima, Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial., Pass by top DC attractions such as FBI Headquarters, National Archives, Smithsonian Castle
Exclusions: Storage Space for Wheel Chairs - Scooters, Gratuities, Hotel Pickup
Reviewed By love19681968
We had booked a daytime small group tour and they had to cancel the day of our arrival. They couldn’t have been more helpful to give us some other options. We chose to have a Private Tour with Steve for a discounted price. We are SO happy we made that decision! He picked us up where we were having lunch in Georgetown and we set off for roughly 5 hours of learning and seeing the sights. We were able to pick what attractions we were most interested in seeing and Steve made it all happen. He was full of knowledge and insider information about DC, the buildings, the history and fun gossip. This was my husband’s first trip to DC and while I had lived in VA for 8 years previously we both came away with an even greater appreciation for our Nation’s Capital. I can’t recommend Steve and this tour enough...we got all the photos we wanted, had plenty of options for restrooms and just had a fabulous day all the way around. Next trip we hope to book the Night Tour with Steve to see everything from another perspective. Can’t wait! ????????????
4. Haunted Old Town Alexandria Ghost and Pub Walking Tour
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4.9 based on 18 reviews
Unearth the shady and seedy history of Old Town Alexandria on this 2.5-hour guided ghost tour and pub crawl. A costumed guide will lead you through hidden alleyways and tell you tales from the historic places and haunted buildings along the way. During the tour, you will also stop at several historic Old Town pubs to enjoy a beverage before continuing on your way.
Inclusions: Costumed tour guide, 2.5 hour walking tour, Visit local, historic bars, Stories of local hauntings and ghosts, Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!
Exclusions: Available for purchase
Reviewed By 436kathleenc
My sister and I always go on ghost tours while on vacation. We decided to do a pub crawl ghost tour most recently in Alexandria. What a fun and entertaining night! Hands down, our tour guide, Jaime, who played a fantastic Martha Washington was so fun. She has great energy and it's obvious that she loves what she does. If you are looking for a fun ghost tour that takes you to where George Washington was known to partake in libations, this is your tour!
5. African American History Tour with Museum of MAAHC Admission Ticket
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4.9 based on 36 reviews
KB Tours is one of the few African American Heritage tours in Washington DC. We tour to all four quadrants of the city. We like to show people the historic African American neighborhoods of Washington DC. We like to go off the beat and path . All of our guides knowledge of the interesting black history of Washington DC. We pride ourselves on giving good facts and telling great stories of Washington DC. Our guides will stay you throughout the tour. We try to telling you facts that you never knew . We like to have fun and make people laugh but also keep them engage with stories. We keep young children engaged on the tour by having to participate with the guide on the tour .After taking our tour you will be ready with your thirst for knowledge to enter the Museum of African American History and Culture.
Inclusions: Tickets to Museum of African American History and Culture, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By FoxyFisticusffs
I was looking for some virtual activities for our team to participate in together as part of our company MLK Day of Service activities amidst the pandemic. I happened to run across KB Tours and decided to give the virtual tour of the MLK memorial a try. It was amazing! Kenny is SO knowledgeable and personable, the kind of guy that I'd love to just take a casual walk and converse with. He has so much knowledge so impart! Our team loved the presentation, learned a lot, and now cannot wait to come visit the memorial in person. Highly recommend KB Tours!
6. Sites by Segway In Washington DC
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4.9 based on 84 reviews
This Segway tour is an overview of the National Mall and covers the Capitol Building, the south side of the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, some fun off-the-Mall spots, and a ride down Pennsylvania Avenue. Public tour participants are divided into groups of eight (8) or fewer riders, with multiple groups departing during each tour time slot
Inclusions: 2.5-Hour Guided Segway Tour of DC, Complimentary Bottled Water, Snacks, Local/Professional Guide, Use of Segways and Helmets
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Kaboom63
Beth was awesome and the bike tour around the monuments was super fun and interesting. We learned a lot with fun little insights added in at each stop. I would highly recommend for all ages.
7. DC Highlights Tour
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4.9 based on 81 reviews
Enjoy an abbreviated, yet comprehensive, tour of our nation’s capital! On this 4-hour tour, you’ll find unique opportunities to explore and learn the history of each site and attraction as your guide walks the sites with you. Enjoy visiting DC as you are transported via a luxury tour bus to the historical monuments, museums, and landmarks. Discover the best of what DC has to offer on this guided tour!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Live commentary on board, Guide, Transport by air-conditioned mini coach, English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus), Taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By lettyc716
My husband, nephew and I took this tour yesterday (05/15/21). Our tour guide “Christopher” was AMAZING, knowledgeable and funny as heck! We are definitely recommending this tour to our family and friends. Shout out to our driver “Ali” who maneuvered through traffic like butter. What a team! Mike, Letty & Tyrus
8. Washington DC National Mall Night Tour - Stops at 10 Iconic Attractions!
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4.9 based on 287 reviews
Visit 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks in three hours! Explore Washington DC with a professional tour guide on this three hour night tour. We will go over the history of Washington DC with you and give you details about each of the iconic landmarks that we stop at. You will be dropped off and picked back up as close to each of the sites as possible. You will have plenty of time to walk around each site and to take photos. We will stop at these ten iconic sites. - United States Capitol Building - White House - World War II Memorial - Washington Monument - Jefferson Memorial - Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial - Iwo Jima - Lincoln Memorial - Korean War Veterans Memorial - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Pick up and drop off is at the Washington Grand Hyatt. You will meet your guide in front of the Starbucks at 11th and H St NW and board a 15 passenger high roof transit van that will transport you to 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks. PRIVATE TOUR OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE. CONTACT US.
Inclusions: 3-Hour Guided Night Tour of Washington D.C., Transportation from site to site, Stop at 10 DC attractions White House, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima, Washington Monument, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial & Jefferson Memorial, Pass by top DC attractions such as FBI Headquarters, National Archives, Smithsonian Castle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off, Storage Space for Wheel Chairs - Scooters
Reviewed By L6015CAanitab
The tour was terrific and Dustin was an awesome guide! Thank you for a wonderful experience. The tour was very well planned and detailed. Dustin was engaged with us the whole time. I felt like a knowledgeable friend was showing me landmarks I've always wanted to see. The experience was both entertaining and humbling as I was learning so much about my nation's history.
9. Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour
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4.9 based on 1,005 reviews
Experience Washington DC on a 2-Hour Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour through the nation's capital and experience all of the great sights the city has to offer! There will be an abundance of photo opportunities of more than 25 historic buildings, monuments and memorials. Don't miss a word during the tour with our Vox radio headsets. Our knowledgeable guides will provide a wealth of information and humorous anecdotes not found in any guidebook. Tours begin with a 30-min training session on how to operate the Segway. Watch a brief video and presentation, and receive instruction from our experienced staff. Tour Highlights: • White House • US Treasury • Blair House • Constitution Gardens • Lincoln Memorial • Reflecting Pool • Vietnam Veterans Memorial • Korean War Memorial • DC War Memorial • Tidal Basin • WWII Memorial • Washington Monument • Smithsonian Museums • National Gallery of Art • US Capitol • Canadian Embassy • Newseum • National Archives • US Navy Memorial • FBI Building
Inclusions: Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour of Washington DC, Personal Segway and Helmet, Headset to clearly hear your tour guide, See over 25+ top DC attractions including the White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and more!, Multiple opportunities to stop for photos, 30-minute training session on the Segway with video and one-on-one assistance from guide, Professional Guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Jennifer A
We are so happy that we spent the money to do this! Our whole family (Adult kids and their spouses) enjoyed the tour, the tour guides were awesome! We learned some great facts in such a fun way. We would absolutely recommend this!
10. Capitol Hill and DC Monuments Tour by Electric Cart
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4.8 based on 757 reviews
See Washington DC’s major sites in a fun, unique way – aboard an electric cart! As you explore Capitol Hill, see famous monuments and landmarks including the White House, US Capitol Building, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian and more. These eco-friendly, all-electric vehicles let you enjoy the fresh air while admiring great up-close views of DC's major locations and off-the-beaten-path areas. You'll also hop off your cart to explore some areas by foot. Each electric cart seats five people plus your local guide, ensuring a personalized small-group experience.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by electric cart, Local English-speaking guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By selvanh2021
My family took me on an evening tour of D.C. The ride was amazing and helped us learn more about the history of D.C. Our tour guide Melinda was very nice and knew alot about the city. We saw many historical places such as the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Dr. Martin Luther King memorial statue during the tour.
