Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC
- Duration4 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours
Overview
THE COST OF THIS TOUR IS BY GROUP. Concierge Tours ensures that all our guests, no matter the size of the group, see exactly what they want in the time they are in the Washington, DC area. Now, Concierge Tours would like to show you as much as possible but there are simply not enough hours in a day to share all that Washington, DC has to offer.
Please refer to the Tour Details to see the options of venues that are available to you and your family. Depending on whether you choose a Half or Full Day tour will allow you to visit 2 – 3 locations. Half Day Tours usually last 4 Hours with two venues and Full Day Tours usually last 6 hours with 3 venues. You can discuss these options with your guide prior to your visit!
Ask about our Night Tour of the National Monuments!
Concierge Tours also caters to children! We keep them entertained and engaged during the tour.
What's included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-Up and Drop Off at the guest's hotel or any destination of their choice.
Itinerary
Visit the following:n* The Kennedy Family Gravesiten* The Changing of the Guardn* The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiern* Plus much more!
The U.S. Capitol is closed on Sunday.nnGuests will see the following:n* See a short movie on the country (E Pluribus Unum)n* See the Crypt (The center of Washington, DC)n* The Great Rotunda (The Capitol Dome)n* Statuary HallnnIf 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.nnVisit the resting place of President Woodrow Wilson and Helen Keller.nnThe Lincoln and Washington alcoves.
Guests will see the following:n* The iconic Mount Vernon Mansion.n* The Old burial vaults.n* The Slave Memorial.n* The final resting place for President Washington and Martha nn Washington.n* 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 u2018easter eggsu2019 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:nThe Declaration of IndependencenThe ConstitutionnThe Bill of Rights
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.