Private Washington DC City Tour

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Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Location: Washington DC, USA

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Enjoy a private city tour catered to memorials your family would like to see! Appreciate all sites from luxury Cadillac Escalade ESV's and large Mercedes Benz Sprinter's that are driven by a Professional Licensed Tour Guide who will not only explain the history, significance and more but also make it fun for your family!

For all tours the guide is the driver and remains in the vehicle during the reservation, your family will have many opportunities to step down to explore and take fun pictures at the stops!

We look forward to having you join our unique tour to appreciate the history behind every place we visit! As a small family business we are more than happy to customize your tour which makes options such as seeing the Changing of the Guards at Arlington Cemetery (Federally run closes 5:30PM) possible and so much more during your four hour reservation. Please reach out my message to note your families preferences and we will do our best to accommodate/customize your tour!

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1. White House
At the beginning of your tour, you will begin at the President's Church also known as St. John's and walk alongside the Black Lives Matter Plaza that leads directly to the front of the White House. You will also be able to walk in front of the White House from Lafayette Square and visit the Andrew Jackson Memorial.
2. St. John's Church
St. John's, Lafayette Square is a downtown DC Episcopal parish across from the White House on the corner of 16th and H Streets NW.
3. United States Department of the Treasury
The Treasury Building is located at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C. was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.
4. Old Post Office Pavilion
The Old Post Office, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Old Post Office and Clock Tower, is located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. in Washington, D.C. It is a contributing property to the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site.
5. FBI Headquarters
"The FBI's Mission is to Protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States"
6. The National Archives Museum
Encounter the original founding documents of the United States in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom, the permanent home of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and Bill of Rights. These three documents, known collectively as the Charters of Freedom, are instrumental to the founding and philosophy of the United States.
7. National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity.
8. U.S. Capitol
You will step down to take panoramic pictures of the National Mall, from the US Capitol, President James Garfield, General Ulysses S. Grand and Peace Memorial.
9. National Museum of the American Indian
The National Museum of the American Indian is a museum in the United States devoted to the culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution group of museums and research centers.
10. National Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum maintains the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts
11. Smithsonian Institution Building
The Smithsonian Institution Building, more commonly known as the Smithsonian Castle or simply The Castle, is a building on the National Mall housing the Smithsonian Institution's administrative offices and information center.
12. Washington Monument
The Washington Monument in honor of our First President in the United States. Although this is a drive by as you will have the option to step down and walk around the World War II Memorial (Washington Monument and WW2 are across the street from each other) you can make the request to step down, we just ask that you send us a message and let your guide know at the beginning of the tour for us to accommodate) and you will be able to walk up to the Washington Monument.
13. Second Division Memorial
The Second Division Memorial is dedicated to those members of the Second Infantry Division of the US army who have died while in service. Originally dedicated in 1936 by President Franklin Roosevelt, the memorial honored service in World War I. The flaming sword at the memorial's center represents the defense of Paris from German forces during that conflict. In 1962, two wings were added to the memorial to represent service in World War II and the Korean War.
14. National World War II Memorial
The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home.
15. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, Dr. King was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working class, and the oppressed around the world. Your guide will take you directly to the closest entrance of the memorial where you will be able to experience the MLK Memorial.
16. Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It was dedicated on July 27, 1995.
17. Lincoln Memorial
In Honor to the 16th President , one of the most remembered presidents, as he has abolished slavery. Walk inside Lincoln's memorial and experience breathtaking views from the top.
18. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial pays tribute to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who fought in the Vietnam War.
19. Arlington National Cemetery
The Arlington National Cemetery is the country’s largest military cemetery and serves as the final resting place for more than 400,000 military veterans and their immediate family from the fronts of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as World Wars I and II, the Korean conflict, Vietnam, the Cold War and America’s Civil War. Going to Kennedy's Grave is included in this tour, however, if you would like to see the Changing of the Guard we would be more than happy to accommodate your request. Please contact us directly and we can work on a plan to manage time effectively during the day in order to allow time needed at Arlington Cemetery- visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
20. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Going to Kennedy's Grave is included in this tour for Arlington Cemetery, however, if you would like to see the Changing of the Guard we would be more than happy to accommodate your request. Please contact us directly and we can work on a plan to manage time effectively during the day in order to allow time needed at Arlington Cemetery- visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
21. U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial represents this nation's gratitude to Marines and those who have fought beside them. While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775.
22. Air Force Memorial
The United States Air Force Memorial honors the service of the personnel of the United States Air Force and its heritage organizations.
23. Pentagon Memorial
You will have the chance to see the site where the third air plane crashed back in September 2001. The Pentagon (The Department of Defense) is the largest low rise office building in the world!)
24. Jefferson Memorial
Situated on the Tidal Basin among the Japanese flowering cherry trees, the Jefferson Memorial is the perfect place to experience peak bloom.

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Posted By : Karen_L
We were taken off the beaten track and asked Cliff to take us to places that were not run of the mill. He was fantastic telling us facts and stories about different sites and monuments we never would have know. What a fabulous tour of the city!
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 18:29:54

Posted By : RussellN_L
Cliff had very interesting info on many of the sites we saw. Was open to any suggestions and was courteous /polite. One of the best tours we've taken.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 11:58:31

Posted By : re459
Excellent way to see DC. No noisy crowded bus. The ability to tailor the time to your interests. The time you need so you don't miss something you want to see in order to keep to somebody's schedule. Our driver, Nick, was knowledgeable about the area and a great driver. I highly recommend using this company.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 09:15:37

Posted By : Erin_T
Excellent 4hr + tour. Guide was friendly, took some great pictures, and ensured a route to maximize our time. This is a highlights tour - 10-15min at most places, 1hr at Arlington if you want to catch the changing of the guard. Had 2 not so active 70year olds who would have never made the walks to all of these monuments. Great way to see it all in a day. Need a 6-8hr version!!! Want to do it again at night!
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 07:34:23

Posted By : Larry_D
Excellent and well informed guide who tailored our tour as per our requests.
Saw all the major and some minor memorials.
We were able to walk around and then were promptly picked up again at each stop.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 22:02:12

Posted By : Ben_B
Great overall trip. We went every we wanted to, plus a few drive by other historical places. Definitely recommended if you wanna see all the monuments and we were even able to get out an walk around the various monuments.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 09:41:13

Posted By : Leslie_B
Fiona provided a great tour. She is knowledgeable and fun! We enjoyed her humor and her kindness. There was a lot of heat and road closures yet she was able to accommodate us.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 14:47:43

Posted By : Heather_L
A wonderful way to see the sights of DC with an enthusiastic, informed and entertaining guide. We went on an incredibly humid and hot day, but Victor took remarkable care of us with water, umbrellas, and flexibility.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 14:10:58

Posted By : Petvin_F
Highly recommended, Victor is a Star. All what is showcased in the trip was over delivered. best tour in DC.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 13:37:04

Posted By : Jrlafollette
A great experience for family's 1st DC visit! Our tour guide knew so much and shared so many little amazing tidbits about even other buildings as we traveled and passed by them. So much history to hear and so much knowledge to share. We love traveling as a group of six including a 4-year-old Young child. If we were getting too hot in the humidity that we are not used to, our tour guide changed things up quickly and was so helpful. It was so wonderful that he continued to offer us cold water throughout the whole 4 hours. These vehicles were enclosed with great air conditioner and we appreciated that so much as we were passing by all of the tour buses and vehicles that were exposed to the humidity and hot weather.
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 18:01:19