Washington DC Day Tour - Private Tour
About This Experience
A three-hour private tour in a luxury SUV for up to six people, with hotel pickup and drop-off if you are staying downtown near the National Mall or in Arlington, Virginia. Gratuities are already included in the price.
The route covers the White House and the U.S. Capitol, the National World War II and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials, the Lincoln and Vietnam Veterans Memorials, then crosses to Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
Reviews are few and mixed — 4.1 from three, one of them a two-star complaint that the driver narrated very little — so it suits travellers who mainly want private transport between the monuments rather than a storyteller.
Highlights
- A private luxury SUV for up to six people
- White House, U.S. Capitol and National World War II Memorial
- Martin Luther King Jr., Lincoln and Vietnam Veterans Memorials
- Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial and Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Gratuities already included in the price
What's Included
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off (downtown Washington or Arlington, VA)
- ✓ Round-trip transport in a private luxury SUV
- ✓ Professional guide
- ✓ Bottled water
- ✓ Gratuities
- ✓ A flexible itinerary across about ten memorials and landmarks
Not Included
- Meals and snacks
- Entrance fees, if any
- Transport between New York and Washington
What to Bring
- Comfortable shoes
Good to Know & Caveats
- Cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund; changes inside 24 hours are not accepted.
- The tour needs good weather. If it is cancelled for weather you are offered another date or a full refund.
- Door drop-off is limited to hotels on the National Mall/downtown or in Arlington.
- Only three reviews so far, one of them negative about the level of commentary.
Meeting Point
Pickup at your hotel in downtown Washington (National Mall area) or Arlington, Virginia.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.1/5 by 3 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
My husband, and I decided to visit the city to take in all the historical landmarks. The experience was beyond our expectations! When our original group tour got cancelled, DCAcar was incredibly accommodating, managing to organize a private tour for us at the last minute, even adapting to a date change due to a flight cancellation. I really cannot overstate their professionalism and courtesy. The four-hour tour felt like it passed in a blink of an eye, such was the enjoyment we derived from it Andre our driver and guide even ensured our convenience by picking us up from our hotel, relieving us from worrying about travel arrangements. Andre demonstrated extensive knowledge about D.C., capably answering all of my queries and preemptively sharing relevant information. If you seek a tour guide who values your pace and focuses on personalizing your experience, look no further. Given the chance, I would certainly return to explore more of D.C. under Andre’s guidance.
— Melanie, June 30, 2023
Very dissatisfying. The driver just took us from one point to another never telling anything except saying "This is this, I'll be waiting for you". I expect to hear stories, historical information and so on. Marek
— Marek, July 20, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tip included?
Yes. Gratuities are listed as included, which is unusual for a private tour.
How much commentary should I expect?
Reviews vary. One guest found the driver mostly silent between stops, so if narration matters most, the 4.8-rated luxury-vehicle tour is the safer pick.
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