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#1DC Hop On-Off Tour + Arlington Cemetery Tour + Water Taxi

Named "Washington's Best Tour" by the Washingtonian Magazine, the Old Town Trolley offers the most comprehensive tour of the Nation's Capitol. Sit ...

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#2Washington, D.C. Day Trip from New York

Take a day trip out of the city to soak up the history and architecture of another East Coast metropolis – Washington, DC. Check out the monuments and memori...

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#3Guided Monuments & Memorials Tour at Dusk

Your tour begins at the US Navy Memorial and loops around the National Mall, stopping at iconic landmarks and powerful tributes to key moments in American hi...

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4.7 of 5 (127 reviews)
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#4Best of DC – VIP Guided DC Bus Tour

Explore the halls of our nation’s history and see the memorials that pay tribute to early presidents, fallen soldiers and inspired citizens. Your all-encompa...

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Best of DC – VIP Guided DC Bus Tour

#5Moonlight Private DC Sightseeing Tour for 6-14 Travellers

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Dmv Tour, 7830 Backlick Rd Ste 407, Springfield, VA 22150-2257Customer choice pick up anywhere ...

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#6Discover DC – Memorial Sightseeing Bus Tour

Start at the open plaza of the U.S. Navy Memorial and listen as your informative guide tells you about the significance of each feature, like the bronze stat...

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#7Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transport from NYC

Break out of the Big Apple and spend a day cruising around Washington, D.C. on this full-day tour with transport from Manhattan. Check out memorials dedicate...

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#8Washington DC African American Heritage Tour/Ticket to MAAHC

Delve into the African American heritage of the United States and its capital city on this local-led tour of D.C. Visit landmarks like Frederick Douglass' ho...

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#9Washington: Small-Group City Unveiled eCruiser Tour

Delve deep into the history of America's capital aboard a swift eCruiser. This eccentric tour unveils the heritage and culture of the city through the eyes o...

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#10Washington: Small-Group Major Landmarks by Night Tour

Experience a totally different side of Washington, D.C. during this fun, informative 2-hour tour of the National Mall and major D.C. monuments at night. Clim...

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Washington Monument

At the heart of the National Mall, this dedication in honour of the first American President is a famous feature on the cityscape.

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Arlington National Cemetery

A beautiful and vast space, America's most famous military cemetery is a fitting tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes.

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Lincoln Memorial

An inspiring tribute to America’s 16th president is a hallowed spot, with a huge statue of Lincoln as its towering centrepiece.

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Jefferson Memorial

A warm tribute to one of the US’s earliest and greatest presidents, modelled on Ancient Rome’s Pantheon.

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Newseum

A captivating museum which will teach you more about the history and modern workings of newsrooms all around the world.

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International Spy Museum

Delve into the world of spies, their gadgets and their stories, at this modern museum in the heart of downtown DC.

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National Air and Space Museum

Housing the world’s largest collection of air and spacecraft, this museum carries you through the history of flight.

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

A powerful monument dedicated to one of the US’s bloodiest wars, marked with the 58,000 names of those Americans who were lost.

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National Mall

Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.

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White House

Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
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United States Capitol

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.
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Washington National Cathedral

Inside this vast, striking building are richly decorated chapels, important artwork and a stained-glass window that contains a piece of the moon.
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Korean War Veterans Memorial

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.
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Smithsonian Castle

Standing as a symbol of early Washington development, this structure invites you to explore the nation’s greatest museums, which contain some of the country’s most intriguing artifacts.

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Discover neighborhoods in Washington

Downtown Washington D.C.

Art galleries, museums and theaters as well as vibrant entertainment, nightlife and shopping districts await in this city center neighborhood.

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Georgetown

A pleasant suburb on the banks of the Potomac River, home to the city’s oldest buildings, great shops and stylish bars.

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Dupont Circle

Funky shops, historic houses and fascinating museums have turned this once-exclusive neighborhood into a fun-loving bohemian district. 

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Capitol Hill

Home to the emblematic U.S. Capitol Building, this central neighborhood is famous for its historic landmarks, markets, museums and nightlife.

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Foggy Bottom

Once a crumbling DC district; now a pleasant area where government buildings meet a cool student and artistic hub.

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Chinatown

Discover a city center neighborhood with a variety of Asian shops and restaurants. Visit the nearby galleries, museums and entertainment centers.

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