Washington Trip Overview
On your DC in a Day: Full Day Highlights Tour you will discover the heart and soul of America’s capital district.
As you discuss the city’s role in historical events, you will journey around DC’s most famous memorials, monuments and landmarks to read the Gettysburg Address inscription at the Lincoln Memorial and reflect on the impact of America’s Civil War. The beautiful Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial both evoke the sobriety of America’s involvement in overseas conflicts. At the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, it is impossible not to feel uplifted and inspired by the power of the words he penned for his famous I Have a Dream address. Finally, end with an absolute gem: the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
Covid 19 update: If at your time of visit the Air & Space Museum in DC is still closed to the Public, we will instead end the tour inside the Museum of American History.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Washington, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Washington, District of Columbia, United States
On your DC in a Day: Full Day Highlights Tour you will discover the heart and soul of America’s capital district.
As you discuss the city’s role in historical events, you will journey around DC’s most famous memorials, monuments and landmarks to read the Gettysburg Address inscription at the Lincoln Memorial and reflect on the impact of America’s Civil War. The beautiful Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial both evoke the sobriety of America’s involvement in overseas conflicts. At the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, it is impossible not to feel uplifted and inspired by the power of the words he penned for his famous I Have a Dream address. Finally, end with an absolute gem: the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
Covid 19 update: If at your time of visit the Air & Space Museum in DC is still closed to the Public, we will instead end the tour inside the Museum of American History.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Washington Monument, 2 15th St. NW Near 15th St. & Madison Dr. NW, Washington DC, DC 20560
Stand in awe of the Washington Monument, once the tallest structure in the world in 1884.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
Admire the Lincoln Memorial – see if you can spot the carved mistake on a word on the north wall – it’s been touched up, but can still be seen.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500
Stroll and see the White House (from outside).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004
See DC’s ‘Big 3’: the Capitol, White House and Supreme Court.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002
As you discuss the city’s role in historical events, you will journey around DC’s most famous memorials, such as The beautiful Korean War Veterans Memorial
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Visit the Vietnam Memorial that evokes the sobriety of America’s involvement in overseas conflicts.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
Feel uplifted and inspired by the power of the words Martin Luther King Jr penned for his famous I Have a Dream address.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: National Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave SW 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, DC 20560
Immerse yourself in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: National Museum of American History, 1400 Constitution Ave NW Between 12th and 14th Street, Washington DC, DC 20560
If at your time of visit the Air & Space Museum in DC is still closed to the Public, we will instead end the tour inside the Museum of American History that you will be free to continue exploring at your own leisure.
Duration: 1 hour
