Washington DC Private Custom Half- or Full-Day Driving Tour
Have only a short amount of time to explore the nation’s capital? This private tour lets you customize the itinerary to fit your schedule and interests. Pick between half- and full-day durations, enjoy hotel pickup, and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. See sights like Arlington National Cemetery, the US Capitol, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and more.
Highlights
- ✓Private tour tailored to your interests and schedule
- ✓Pick between half- and full-day options to suit your sightseeing schedule
- ✓Visit only the sights that interest you most with this private tour option
- ✓Enjoy hotel pickup and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
What you'll see & do
- ✓Visit the following: * The Kennedy Family Gravesite * The Changing of the Guard * The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier * Plus much more!
- ✓The U.S. Capitol is closed on Sunday. Guests will see the following: * See a short movie on the country (E Pluribus Unum) * See the Crypt (The center of Washington, DC) * The Great Rotunda (The Capitol Dome) * Statuary Hall If available, guests can visit the Galleries of The House of Representatives and The Senate (Not available on Saturday)
- ✓See over 250 stained glass windows, including the Space Window that actually has a piece of Moon rock in it donated by the crew of Apollo 11. Visit the resting place of President Woodrow Wilson and Helen Keller. The Lincoln and Washington alcoves.
- ✓Guests will see the following: * The iconic Mount Vernon Mansion. * The Old burial vaults. * The Slave Memorial. * The final resting place for President Washington and Martha Washington. * The Visitor's Center.
- ✓Walk through history as we stroll onto the South Lawn of the White House grounds and learn about its history, hear stories of Presidents who have lived there and talk about the buildings that surround the White House. Our next stop is the Washington Monument where we will learn about and see pictures during construction of the obelisk and the rules regarding other buildings compared to the Monument. We will then visit the WWII Memorial before walking down the Reflecting Pool on our way to the Lincoln Memorial. (My favorite!) See the mistakes made in the memorial and ‘easter eggs’ hidden in plain sight! Lastly, we will walk through the Vietnam Memorial to learn how the wall is organized and how it was meant to be viewed, including the symbolism that is embedded in the wall.
- ✓Visit the theatre where President Lincoln was shot in April of 1865. In the basement of the theatre, you will see artifacts of the time, including the .44 Caliber single shot Derringer that John Wikes Booth used to shoot President Lincoln. Afterwards, we will sit in the theatre and look up at the box where President Lincoln sat. You will hear the story of the plot of the assassination, including all the conspirators who were involved. Afterwards, we will cross the street and enter the Peterson Boarding House and see the room and the bed where President Lincoln passed away.
- ✓See the founding documents of the United States! In the Charters of Freedom rotunda you will see: The Declaration of Independence The Constitution The Bill of Rights
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Pick-Up and Drop Off at the guest's hotel or any destination of their choice.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We will also pick up guests at their Air B&B in Washington, D.C. or any Hotel in the Crystal City, Arlington and Pentagon City area. **We DO NOT pick up guests at BWI Airport or Baltimore hotels.** **We DO NOT pick up guests at National Harbor, Maryland**
Cancellation policy
This experience is non-refundable — once booked, it can’t be changed or refunded.
Washington DC Private Custom Half- or Full-Day Driving Tour
Have only a short amount of time to explore the nation’s capital? This private tour lets you customize the itinerary to fit your schedule and interests. Pick between half- and full-day durations, enjoy hotel pickup, and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. See sights like Arlington National Cemetery, the US Capitol, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and more.
Highlights
- ✓Private tour tailored to your interests and schedule
- ✓Pick between half- and full-day options to suit your sightseeing schedule
- ✓Visit only the sights that interest you most with this private tour option
- ✓Enjoy hotel pickup and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
What you'll see & do
- ✓Visit the following: * The Kennedy Family Gravesite * The Changing of the Guard * The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier * Plus much more!
- ✓The U.S. Capitol is closed on Sunday. Guests will see the following: * See a short movie on the country (E Pluribus Unum) * See the Crypt (The center of Washington, DC) * The Great Rotunda (The Capitol Dome) * Statuary Hall If available, guests can visit the Galleries of The House of Representatives and The Senate (Not available on Saturday)
- ✓See over 250 stained glass windows, including the Space Window that actually has a piece of Moon rock in it donated by the crew of Apollo 11. Visit the resting place of President Woodrow Wilson and Helen Keller. The Lincoln and Washington alcoves.
- ✓Guests will see the following: * The iconic Mount Vernon Mansion. * The Old burial vaults. * The Slave Memorial. * The final resting place for President Washington and Martha Washington. * The Visitor's Center.
- ✓Walk through history as we stroll onto the South Lawn of the White House grounds and learn about its history, hear stories of Presidents who have lived there and talk about the buildings that surround the White House. Our next stop is the Washington Monument where we will learn about and see pictures during construction of the obelisk and the rules regarding other buildings compared to the Monument. We will then visit the WWII Memorial before walking down the Reflecting Pool on our way to the Lincoln Memorial. (My favorite!) See the mistakes made in the memorial and ‘easter eggs’ hidden in plain sight! Lastly, we will walk through the Vietnam Memorial to learn how the wall is organized and how it was meant to be viewed, including the symbolism that is embedded in the wall.
- ✓Visit the theatre where President Lincoln was shot in April of 1865. In the basement of the theatre, you will see artifacts of the time, including the .44 Caliber single shot Derringer that John Wikes Booth used to shoot President Lincoln. Afterwards, we will sit in the theatre and look up at the box where President Lincoln sat. You will hear the story of the plot of the assassination, including all the conspirators who were involved. Afterwards, we will cross the street and enter the Peterson Boarding House and see the room and the bed where President Lincoln passed away.
- ✓See the founding documents of the United States! In the Charters of Freedom rotunda you will see: The Declaration of Independence The Constitution The Bill of Rights
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Pick-Up and Drop Off at the guest's hotel or any destination of their choice.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We will also pick up guests at their Air B&B in Washington, D.C. or any Hotel in the Crystal City, Arlington and Pentagon City area. **We DO NOT pick up guests at BWI Airport or Baltimore hotels.** **We DO NOT pick up guests at National Harbor, Maryland**
Cancellation policy
This experience is non-refundable — once booked, it can’t be changed or refunded.