Do you want to experience Washington DC like you never imagined? Book a 5-hour combo walking tour of the highlights of the National Mall and Capitol Hill to see the city’s iconic monuments and beating political heart.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 - 5.5 hours
- Starting time 10:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy a combination of 2 guided highlights tours with a personal touch
- Exterior of the Capitol Building and Supreme Court
- Thomas Jefferson library, featuring a real Gutenberg Bible
- Visit the Washington Monument & Lincoln Memorial
- Views of the White House Exterior
- Choose between Semi-Private group or Private tour options
Full description
Start off with your guide exploring the world-class monuments dedicated to notable figures including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln at the National Mall. Learn about their stories as well as the history behind the many wars immortalized around the National Mall, including World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. You might even catch a glimpse of the president and first lady while passing by the White House.
Next, visit some of the most important places in DC, including the stunning exteriors of the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, and Capitol Hill. Go inside the Thomas Jefferson Library and check out a real Gutenberg Bible. Learn about the judicial system at the Museum of the Supreme Court, and maybe get a peek inside the actual courtroom. There is a possibility to get tickets for a tour of the Capitol’s interior, where politicians and legislatures work tirelessly for the American people. This tour will allow you to see most of the major sights all in one day.
Highlights generally include:
Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial (the Wall)
Washington Monument
Korean Veteran's Memorial
World War II Memorial
Views of the White House Exterior of the Capitol
Exterior of the Supreme Court
Museum of the Supreme Court
Possible viewing of the Courtroom
View of the Main Reading Room of Library of Congress
Gutenberg Bible
Thomas Jefferson’s library
Statue of Freedom
Possible tickets to Capitol interior tour
Includes
- Private or small group tour of no more than 10 people
- Transport by private vehicle from the National Mall to Capitol Hill
- 2-hour walking tour of the National Mall
- 2-hour walking tour of Capitol Hill
- Wheelchair tours (by request only)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Maximum of 10 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- No large bags or suitcases are allowed on this tour
- Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can not be visited inside
- Minimum numbers apply for the small group tour options. Tours run with a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. If the minimum number is not met, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund