Morning City Bus Tour with Optional Guided Entry into US Capitol
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: • 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
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Additional Information
- 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
- If you purchase an additional tour or ticket: Please ask your tour guide or driver for your upgrade when being checked in.
- All purchases of packages are final. Tickets are not refundable or transferable. Cannot be exchanged for another ticket. Only refundable in the event the site is closed.
- US Capitol Upgrade option: 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.
- Guests who do not feel comfortable walking at the stops may modify their tour or remain on the bus at their discretion.
Includes
- Pass by sites including Washington Monument, National Archives, National Mall, Kennedy Center & more
- 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
- 3-Hour Washington DC "Monuments By Morning" Sightseeing Bus Tour
- 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
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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National Archives Museum : Tours depart and conclude at the National Archives Building
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 25 minutes
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.
Admission Ticket Not Included
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial : Pass by historic Jefferson Memorial
Free Admission
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National Mall : Pass by the National Mall
Free Admission
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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.
Admission Ticket Included
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National Air and Space Museum : UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to the National Air & Space Museum.
Admission Ticket Included
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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.
Admission Ticket Included
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U.S. Capitol : 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
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Library of Congress : 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