What You Will Do
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:
• (visit)The Capitol Building 100 minute
white house stop
• 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
(visit)washington monument
(visit)air and space museum
(visit)african american museum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
please meet your tour guide at 7:45 am across the street from the supreme courts on the corner of first and Maryland Ave NE
1
The National Archives Museum
Tours depart and conclude at the National Archives Building
2
National World War II Memorial
15 minutes
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.
3
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
30 minutes
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.
4
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
30 minutes
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.
5
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 minutes
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.
6
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes
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.
7
White House
25 minutes
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.
8
Jefferson Memorial
Pass by historic Jefferson Memorial
9
National Mall
Pass by the National Mall
10
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.
11
National Air and Space Museum
UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to the National Air & Space Museum.
12
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.
13
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.
14
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.
15
Tidal Basin
View the cherry blossom trees located along the Tidal Basin
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