Old Post Office Pavilion Attractions & Things to do

Enjoy a private city tour catered to memorials your family would like to see! Appreciate all sites from luxury Cadillac Escalade ESV's and large Mercedes Benz Sprinter's that are driven by a Professional Licensed Tour Guide who will not only explain the history, significance and more but also make it fun for your family!

For all tours the guide is the driver and remains in the vehicle during the reservation, your family will have many opportunities to step down to explore and take fun pictures at the stops!

We look forward to having you join our unique tour to appreciate the history behind every place we visit! As a small family business we are more than happy to customize your tour which makes options such as seeing the Changing of the Guards at Arlington Cemetery (Federally run closes 5:30PM) possible and so much more during your four hour reservation. Please reach out my message to note your families preferences and we will do our best to accommodate/customize your tour!

Duration: 4 hours.

This tour will take you minute by minute through the last day of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.

You will meet the conspirators who were desperately trying to save the Confederate cause in the dying days of the Civil War. There were to be three attacks that night. This tour unfolds as a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and espionage.

Learn about and see:

-The White House - where Lincoln gave his final speech in the presence of his later assassin, John Wilkes Booth

-Home of Secretary of State Seward - who was also attacked that night by a co-conspirator of Booh

-National Theatre - a potential site of Booth's attack on Lincoln, but instead where his young son learned of the death of his father.

-Site of the Kirkwood House Hotel - where Vice President Andrew Johnson lived and an attack on him was planned that night.

-Ford's Theatre - the site of the assassination while watching a play in a full house.

-Peterson's Boarding House - where Lincoln took his final breath.

Duration: 2 hours.

DC after dark wonder is a comprehensive tour with the guide directing you to all the monuments and memorials at a wonderful pace while giving you fascinating facts to make every visit a memorable one. You will be totally engaged and entertained while visiting the wonderful attractions under the DC lights. The best pictures are taken on this tour by the design of our special routing of the tour.
Duration: 3 hours.

Experience Washington DC on a 2-Hour Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour through the nation's capital and experience all of the great sights the city has to offer! There will be an abundance of photo opportunities of more than 25 historic buildings, monuments and memorials. Don't miss a word during the tour with our Vox radio headsets. Our knowledgeable guides will provide a wealth of information and humorous anecdotes not found in any guidebook.

Please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time for training and equipment fitting. Tours leave our location promptly at the scheduled time.

Tour Highlights:
• White House
• US Treasury
• Blair House
• Constitution Gardens
• Lincoln Memorial
• Reflecting Pool
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• DC War Memorial
• Tidal Basin
• WWII Memorial
• Washington Monument
• Smithsonian Museums
• National Gallery of Art
• US Capitol
• Canadian Embassy
• Newseum
• National Archives
• US Navy Memorial
• FBI Building
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Enjoy an informative tour where you will learn about the history of Washington D.C. in the language of your choice! Our professional tour guides speak Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

You will have the opportunity to take lots of pictures and walk through different memorials and monuments such as the Arlington Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial and more!


Appreciate the comfort of our luxury vehicles such as the large Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van or the Cadillac Escalade Full Size SUV guided by a professional tour guide who will not only explain but make learning historical facts and stories behind each place we visit fun! 

We look forward to having you join our unique tours and appreciate the architecture, meaning, and historical background of every place we visit!

In case a time slot is booked, please message us via Viator, and we will do everything to accommodate you and your family/group, We have multiple vehicles and professional guides! Thank-you
Duration: 4 hours.

Learn, enjoy, and explore with our professional guided night tour. Visit memorials such as the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, and much more! In addition to learning along the way have the chance to step down and take in the significance behind each place we visit together. You will also learn about the White House, U.S. Capitol, Department of Defense (Pentagon) and much more while stepping down on both the D.C. and Virginia side. As a family, our goal is to make your experience informative, interactive, and memorable!
Duration: 3 hours.

You can see all Washington DC Monuments and Memorials, the White House and the Capitol at your own pace, with no bus-filled crowding or walking — and no waiting. You'll be protected from the weather, including rain, snow and sun. Kid friendly and your dogs are most welcome! This is the best option for anyone with a mobility impairment.

Our most popular tour is the Monuments and Memorials tour. We have done this tour 100+ different ways, depending on our guest's wishes. This is a tour of the entire National Mall on tricycle and includes the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, MLK Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean, Vietnam and WWII War Memorials, and the White House, as well as other memorials.

We also conduct night tours, which usually include all the amazing lit-up sights (our favorites at night are The White House, World War II, Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt and the Capitol).
Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes.

Visit many of DC's monuments, including a White Hour photo opp on this 80 minute rickshaw ride. Get awesome instagram able pics, boomerangs, and enjoy the breeze, the entertainment, and the history! please text this phone number right away when thinking about booking to confirm the time, date, number of people, to receive your tour guides name and phone number.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes.

Pennsylvania Avenue has been host to inaugurations, protests and celebrations throughout our Nation's history. But the development of this grand boulevard, connecting the Capitol to the White House, is fraught with conflict and intrigue. Visit the White House grounds, walk Pennsylvania Ave, and learn how downtown Washington went from Murder Bay to America’s Main Street.

Book directly via DC Design Tours for the best experience and price!
Duration: 2 hours.

Experience our Private Excursion tailored exclusively for you!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of USA as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Washington.

Discover the awe-inspiring allure of White House, marvel at the grandeur of St. John's Church, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like U.S. Capitol, National World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and many more.

Our excursions are meticulously designed schedule.

We'll greet you directly at the hotel and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes.

The best experiences in the city with a licensed local guide, easy-to-understand explanations and comfortable transportation. With a degree in American history, stotytelling and fine arts. Enjoy the city with a tourism specialist who has served more than 3 thousand tourists. DC is waiting for you! The "Luxury Private Tour in Washington DC" is an excellent option for those who are visiting the city for the first time or are short on time, an overview of the most emblematic points in a single tour.
Duration: 4 hours.

Join a DC expert on a one-a-kind experience to learn the hidden history of Washington.
We begin with exclusive early access to Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office where the famous nurse reunited or gave closure to families during the Civil War. From there we walk up Pennsylvania Ave learning about DC’s lesser known stories of violence, death, crime, espionage, and scandal. Finally we end in Lafayette Square to see the White House and the secret stories of the surrounding buildings.

Highlights include:
Access to Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office
Secret history of Pennsylvania Ave
The FBI Headquarters
The Inauguration Parade Route
The Oldest Hotel in DC
The Oldest restaurant in DC
The most famous residence in the United States
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

The National Mall is known for museums, monuments, and memory on a national scale. However, the "People's Park," as it is sometimes known, contains a history that goes well beyond these massive edifices. Explore a different side of the National Mall while still seeing the major sites, such as Capitol Hill, the Washington Monument, the Smithsonian Castle, and more. 

This tour visits the exterior of several well-known landmarks on the Mall and enters a couple of lesser-known sites. Perfect as a complementary activity to a visit to the Capitol Building, or any of the Smithsonian Museums, this tour is ideal for guests who enjoy off-the-beaten-path and unique historical information.

This tour is approximately two hours, and circles around the primary part of the National Mall, with a halfway stop in front of the Washington Memorial for a bathroom break and an opportunity to purchase souvenirs, water, or snacks.
Duration: 2 hours.