Washington Trip Overview
Do you want to experience Washington DC like you never imagined? Book a private guided combo tour of the National Mall and Capitol Hill to see the city’s iconic monuments and beating political heart. Spend 5 to 5.5 hours browsing the US capital’s sights guided by one of our knowledge local guides. There will be a lunch break and transport between the two districts.
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Duration: 300 to 330 minutes
Starts: Washington, United States
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Do you want to experience Washington DC like you never imagined? Book a private guided combo tour of the National Mall and Capitol Hill to see the city’s iconic monuments and beating political heart. Spend 5 to 5.5 hours browsing the US capital’s sights guided by one of our knowledge local guides. There will be a lunch break and transport between the two districts.
Itinerary
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Stop At: National Mall, Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20565
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.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500
During this tour you will be able to see the infamous White House, the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. It has been the residence of every U.S president since John Adams in 1800.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
You will also see the grand Lincoln Memorial, a monument which was constructed to honor President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th United States president. The monument towers over the Reflecting Pool, in the western end of the National Mall.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
You will pass by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a 2-acre national memorial which pays tribute to the members of the U.S Armed Forces who fought in the Vietnam War and were killed or missing in action. The memorial is made up of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial War, considered the most popular feature.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Another memorial you will come across is the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Dedicated on July 27, 1995, the memorial honors the 5.8 million Americans who served in the U.S armed services during the three-year period of the Korean War.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: National World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Ave. SW Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
You will also see the National World War II Memorial, a memorial of national significance which commemorates the Americans who served in the U.S armed forces during WW2 and all who supported the war effort from home, The Second World War is the only 20th Century event commemorated on the National Mall’s central axis.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Washington Monument, 2 15th St. NW Near 15th St. & Madison Dr. NW, Washington DC, DC 20560
During your tour you will also see what is known as the Washington Monument, an obelisk built to commemorate George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Capitol Hill, First St and East Capitil St NE, Washington DC, DC 20004
After a break for lunch, 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. This tour will allow you to see most of the major sights all in one day. Your guide will end the tour providing access passes (and information about security protocols) for the visitor’s galleries of the current chambers for the House of Representatives and or the Senate, to be seen at your leisure.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Supreme Court, First Street NE, Washington DC, DC 20003
Just east of the Capitol you will visit the U.S Supreme Court, the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in many legal jurisdictions. Completes in 1935, you will be able to enjoy the Court’s stunning exterior whilst learn about all the history and tradition tied to it.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20540
Afterwards you will visit the Library of Congress, the research library that officially serves the U.S Congress and is considered the national library of the United States. The oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, the 1897 Thomas Jefferson building reveals an Italian-Renaissance style architecture. Inside one of the main highlights includes the beautiful circular main reading room with its 160ft ceiling.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, First St NE East Plaza of the Capitol Between Constitution and Independence Avenues, Washington DC, DC 20515
Inside the Capitol lies the U.S Capitol Visitor Centre, a large underground addition to the Capitol complex, which serves as a gathering point for up to 4000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress. Here you will be informed about the unique characteristics of the House, the Senate and U.S legislative process, as well as learn about the history and development of architecture of the Capitol.
Your guide will end the tour providing access passes (and information about security protocols) for the visitor’s galleries of the current chambers for the House of Representatives and or the Senate, to be seen at your leisure.
Duration: 45 minutes
