Potomac River Cruise & City Bus Tour with Optional Entry Tickets

Washington, US
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Highlights

  • Guided 6-hour bus tour of Washington, DC
  • Scenic 45-minute river cruise on Potomac River
  • Photo stops at the White House and US Capitol
  • Guided tours of famous monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial
  • Exploring the historic and cultural landmarks of DC

Meeting Point

Meeting point is at corner of 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW next to the National Archives Building. You will see a pole with Signature Tours logo next to a bench. Please look for our white Signature Tours bus and tour guide.

Meeting point

800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 , United States

End point

End Point

Meeting point is at corner of 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW next to the National Archives Building. You will see a pole with Signature Tours logo next to a bench. Please look for our white Signature Tours bus and tour guide.

Meeting point

800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

U.S. Capitol

The United States Capitol, often called The Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the meeting place of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
2

White House

The 'President's House' was built between 1792 and 1800. If you're lucky enough to get inside on a public tour, you'll see several rooms in the main residence, each rich in presidential lore. Tourists are not allowed inside so you can only view from the outside.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
3

National World War II Memorial

The World War II Memorial is a memorial of national significance dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. Consisting of 56 pillars, representing U.S. states and territories, and a pair of small triumphal arches for the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, surrounding an oval plaza and fountain, it sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.

Duration 15 minutes
4

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington D.C., dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, and to the era he represents. The memorial is the second of two that have been constructed in Washington to commemorate that president.

Duration 15 minutes
5

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a national memorial located in West Potomac Park next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It covers four acres and includes the Stone of Hope, a granite statue of Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr. carved by sculptor Lei Yixin.

Duration 15 minutes
6

Korean War Veterans Memorial

The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and just south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. It memorializes those who served in the Korean War.

Duration 10 minutes
7

Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is a US national memorial built to honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument, and is in the form of a neoclassical temple. The memorial's architect was Henry Bacon.

Duration 15 minutes
8

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War. The 2-acre site is dominated by a black granite wall engraved with the names of those service members who died as a result of their service in Vietnam and South East Asia during the war. The wall, completed in 1982, has since been supplemented with the statue The Three Soldiers and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.

Duration 10 minutes
9

Vietnam Women's Memorial

The Vietnam Women's Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the nurses and women of the United States who served in the Vietnam War. It depicts three uniformed women with a wounded soldier and serves as a reminder of the important support and caregiving roles that women played in the war as nurses, air traffic controllers, communication specialists, etc. It is part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and is located in National Mall in Washington D.C., a short distance south of The Wall and north of the Reflecting Pool.

Duration 5 minutes
10

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

The United States Marine Corps War Memorial is a national memorial located in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. The memorial was dedicated in 1954 to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. It is located in Arlington Ridge Park within the George Washington Memorial Parkway, near the Ord-Weitzel Gate to Arlington National Cemetery and the Netherlands Carillon. The memorial was turned over to the National Park Service in 1955.

Duration 10 minutes
11

Air Force Memorial

The United States Air Force Memorial honors the service of the personnel of the United States Air Force and its heritage organizations. The Memorial is located in Arlington County, Virginia, on the former grounds of the Navy Annex near The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. The Memorial is southwest of the intersection of Columbia Pike and South Joyce Street and is accessible from the north side of Columbia Pike. It was the last project of American architect James Ingo Freed with the firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners.

Duration 10 minutes
12

Potomac River

Seasonal Potomac River Cruise included in the summer months. Please check availability at checkout.

Admission Admission Included

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Hotel drop-off will NOT be provided. Please plan accordingly.
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    If you purchase an additional tour or ticket: Please ask your tour guide or driver for your upgrade when being checked in.
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    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.
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    NOTE: Due to the hours of operation at the attractions, your entry tickets will be valid for use the FOLLOWING day of travel from your tour.
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What our experts say

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    Lunch options at DC Wharf or Georgetown.
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    Visit the Lincoln Memorial at sunset.
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    Check out nearby cafes at Georgetown.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Bring a camera for stunning views.

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