Top Washington DC Full-day Tours

Beat the long entrance lines and experience some of the most popular attractions in Washington, DC like an insider on this full-day sightseeing tour. Enjoy priority entry into the United States Capitol, the home of Congress. Then visit the National Archives Building, where the original Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution are on display. In between, see the city’s most famous landmarks and monuments, like the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and more.

Once you’ve experienced some of America’s greatest icons, take this memorable day trip to Gettysburg to explore some of its deepest historical roots, too. Enjoy the comfort of coach bus transport as you make your way through the countryside of Maryland and Pennsylvania. See Cemetery Ridge, where Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, and learn about the largest battle ever fought on American soil during a narrated show and a detailed miniature military diorama. This tour includes a stop at the restored home of George Washington Shriver, too.

Experience the history and culture of the nation’s capital on this comprehensive, half-day, small-group tour. Travel in a comfortable vehicle complete with phone chargers, umbrellas, and a flat-screen TV, and see Washington DC’s monuments, museums, and memorials with a guide. See the US Capitol building, the White House, the Mall and more. Avoid the hassles of driving, or navigating public transportation and leave the logistics to your guide.

Explore the famous monuments and war memorials of Washington, DC on this guided, small-group sightseeing tour. Climb aboard a Dodge Sprinter van and enjoy an educational and entertaining narrated history of the US nation’s capital. Travel around and through the plethora of famous monuments and memorials, featuring the White House, the United States Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and many other landmark locations. A variety of lunch options (own expense) will be made available.

Visit Washington, D.C., on a private, full-day trip from New York City with a chauffeured minivan that accommodates up to six passengers. Enjoy the ride in comfort and style, then spend a day exploring the capital’s most important sites. See the United States Capitol and the moving tombs of the Arlington National Cemetery, then continue to the White House and Presidential memorials. Visit the museums and monuments that line the National Mall before returning to New York.

Get an insider take on DC politics, history, and landmarks on a 2-hour walking tour of the Capitol Hill neighborhood that concludes in a beloved local pub or cafe. You’ll see the US Capitol Building, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress while chatting about current American politics and policy along the way. This 2-hour Capitol Hill walking tour is limited to 12 people for a personalized experience and offers an up-to-date immersion in America’s historic capital city.

Explore New York City on this full-day adventure from Washington DC. Take a train from the nation’s capital to the Big Apple, then enjoy a day of sightseeing on board a double-decker bus. See many of the city’s famous attractions, from Times Square to the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. Customize the tour to meet individual needs. Make a stop to shop, visit a museum or attend a concert or theater performance. This tour includes round-trip train fare, a 2-course lunch, plus a headset to hear the guide clearly.

Delve into the nation’s military history with a twenty-year Navy veteran as your guide on a private tour. Choose from an extensive list of museums, monuments, memorials, battlefields, cemeteries, and even the Pentagon (90 day advanced notice required) on an exclusive tour of Washington, DC and surrounding areas. Get unmatched insights and history and spend the day walking through the pages of a real life history book.

Explore this self-guided tour of the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ on a full-day trip to Philadelphia from Washington, D.C., with train tickets, lunch and tickets for a hop-on, hop-off tour. Enjoy the flexibility to see just the sites that interest you most, from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell to the city’s cutting-edge museums. Relax over a fun 2-course lunch at Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia, then keep touring the city with live narration and insider tips. See the best of Philadelphia, and finish your day with a return trip to D.C.

Experience the history and grandeur of the nation’s capital on a private 3-hour tour. Work with your personal guide and driver to curate the ideal tour incorporating your must-see spots or rely on their local expertise to create a fascinating tour. Go inside the House and Senate Galleries and see where the nation’s laws are debated. See the White House, Supreme Court and much more. This tour is ideal for visitors looking for a personalized experience

Cruise on the Potomac River to Mount Vernon on this day trip from Alexandria. Listen to informative narration on board the boat, and then take a self-guided tour of George and Martha Washington's estate. Admission is included.

Visit Niagara Falls on a full-day, independent trip from Washington, D.C. with plane tickets, ground transfers, lunch and a sightseeing cruise. Enjoy views of New England during the scenic, 80-minute flight, and take in the falls at your own pace. Get close to the thundering white water with tickets for the Maid of the Mist boat, then browse the shops and attractions that surround the falls. Pause for a 2-course lunch at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, and spend the afternoon exploring the historic town before flying back to D.C.

Your chauffeur will greet you promptly at the pickup time and location of your choosing. For best results, we recommend that your group meets at one pickup location. This maximizes the time spent at the wineries. Your chauffeur will wait at each location while you enjoy a sampling of local Virginia wines. You can choose as many wineries as you would like to sample in one day! Prices are based on time as opposed to the number of wineries you visit. Please keep in mind that the average tasting takes 45 minutes to complete. Travel time between wineries varies which is why we have put together the tours listed below. Each group of wineries below are located within relatively close proximity to one another. We hope this will maximize your enjoyment of our wonderful Virginia wine country.

Spend a day learning about how the country’s lawmakers run the United States on a full-day tour of Capitol Hill. Learn about the history of the U.S. as you tour the inside of the Capitol Building, including the Senate and House of Representatives if Congress is in session, peruse thousands of books and documents at the Library of Congress, and visit the highest court in the land, the Supreme Court.

This Private Washington DC Tour can accommodate up to 11 and includes transportation from site to site, professional guide, and hotel pick up and drop off. During your tour, your guide share the history of the city and details for each of the sites that you choose to visit. This tour starts off heading to the East Side of the National Mall for your first stop at the United States Capitol Building (15 - 20 min stop). Then you will take the Presidential Inauguration route down Pennsylvania Avenue to your next stop White House (5 - 10 min stop). Travel to the center of the National Mall and visit the World War II Memorial (15 - 25 min stop) and the Washington Monument (10 - 20 min stop). Head over to the Tidal Basin and see the Jefferson Memorial (20 min stop) and Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial (15 min stop). Travel to the West Side of the National Mall and visit Lincoln Memorial (20 min stop), Korean War Veterans Memorial (15 min stop), and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (15 min stop).

Enjoy a fully-guided private tour of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and Charlottesville, Virginia. You will travel from Washington, DC, to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello; passing historic American Civil War battlegrounds as well as Quantico, Virginia – home to the FBI Academy. Upon arrival, you and a knowledgeable tour guide will explore the beautiful estate of the American Founding Father and third US president. Situated atop an 870-foot hill overlooking Nearby-Charlottesville, Monticello genuinely radiates Jefferson’s personality and grace. You will walk through the home skillfully designed by Jefferson himself and observe his beloved vegetable garden. You will also enjoy viewing the surrounding vistas. Following your visit to the Monticello estate, you will have ample time to purchase and enjoy lunch at the historic Michie Tavern before returning to Washington, DC.

Explore the the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ on a full-day trip to Philadelphia from Alexandria, Virginia, with train tickets, lunch and tickets for a hop-on, hop-off tour. Enjoy the flexibility to see just the sites that interest you most, from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell to the city’s cutting-edge museums. Relax over a fun 2-course lunch at Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia, then keep touring the city with live narration and insider tips. See the best of Philadelphia, and finish your day with a return trip to Alexandria.

Visit 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks in three hours! Explore Washington DC with a professional tour guide on this three hour afternoon tour. We will go over the history of Washington DC with you and give you details about each of the iconic landmarks that we stop at. You will be dropped off and picked back up as close to each of the sites as possible. You will have plenty of time to walk around each site and to take photos. We will stop at these ten iconic sites. - United States Capitol Building - White House - World War II Memorial - Washington Monument - Jefferson Memorial - Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial - Iwo Jima - Lincoln Memorial - Korean War Veterans Memorial - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Pick up and drop off is at the Washington Grand Hyatt. You will meet your guide in front of the Starbucks at 11th and H St NW and board a 15 passenger high roof transit van that will transport you to 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks.

Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown, VA are each living representation of Colonial America. Together, these towns form the Historic Triangle, scenically connected by the 23-mile Colonial Parkway. Your experience will begin with a scenic trip from DC to Jamestown – England’s first permanent settlement in America as well as the first capital of Virginia. Your tour guide will escort you through Historic Jamestown to observe the remnants of Fort James, site of the first permanent English settlement in North America! Together we will visit the reconstructed Glasshouse of 1608 and walk in the footsteps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas. Next, you will visit Colonial Williamsburg where you will enjoy a guided walk through the world's largest living history museum. Before heading back to DC, you will visit Yorktown and observe the battlefield where General George Washington led the Continental Army to defeat British General Cornwallis and his troops during the Revolutionary War.

Join USA Guided Tours on this expedition to the caves of the Shenandoah Mountains. This beautiful region offers a great day trip way from the hustle and bustle of Washington, DC, and presents loads of natural wonders and history dating back to the American Revolution. First discovered in 1878, the Luray Caverns has over 64 acres to explore! Inside the caves formed by ancient rivers exist two bodies of water and ceilings as tall as 140 ft! Outside the caverns are tons of opportunities for fun for the whole family! You can visit the Luray Valley Museum, Toy Town Junction, and even explore the Carriage and Caravan Museum featuring an 1897 Mercedes-Benz, one of the oldest cars in the country still in operating condition. Self-paid lunch options are available and offers easy access from all the activities on site. Travelers can choose how they wish to explore the grounds with a variety of activities all included in the price for your convenience.

Follow in the footsteps of John Wilkes Booth and his accomplice, David Herold, as they attempt to flee the Federal Army on this guided, full-day escape tour in Washington, DC. Transportation, entry fees, and lunch are included. Perfect for military history enthusiasts, particularly Abraham Lincoln assassination buffs.

We will pick you up from D.C., share with you some of the best spirits, beers, and ciders in the area, and drop you back in D.C. by sunset. Spirited Tours offers unforgettable experiences in Virginia. Join us on a public group tour and meet new friends, or call us for a private tour tailored to your needs and preferences. ​ Our mission is to provide a safe, relaxed, memorable and very fun day as you get to know the local industry and take in all the sights. Our team will always 'go the extra mile' to make your trip enjoyable!

Our Gettysburg Tour is a glimpse into the Civil War Era and provides a detailed review of the events that took place during the Battle of Gettysburg. Your journey begins with a stop at Shriver House Museum, where you will travel back as you walk through the Shrivers' meticulously restored 1860 home. After visiting the Shriver House, you'll have some free time for lunch. After lunch, you'll visit Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, which will introduce you to the Battle of Gettysburg. We'll finish the day with a 2-hour tour of the Battlefield in the comfort of your Motor

Enjoy this private full day tour with your own private driver/guide and explore wonderful Loudoun County and its wineries. Get ready to explore this beautiful area and visit some of its best wineries. We will pick you up from your hotel or place of choice (hotel or apartment) in Washington and take you on this private wine tour with your own driver/guide. You will enjoy wine tasting in up to 2 wineries in the region. During your full day private wine tour you will discover the wonderful wine region of Loudoun County with your local expert driver/guide. Feel the fresh smell of nature and drive 1 hour up to this wonderful wine region. Located in Northern Virginia just 25 miles outside Washington D.C., Loudoun County has attractions for outdoor enthusiasts, foodies, beer and wine aficionados and history buffs alike. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance