4-Hour Private City Tour starting from your Hotel on Downtown Washington

Your experience begins with a scenic drive through the heart of the capital, passing a remarkable concentration of federal buildings and world-class museums. Along the way you will learn about major sites and institutions such as the FBI Headquarters, the National Archives (home to the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights), and other key governmental and cultural landmarks that define Washington’s political and historical landscape.

Lafayette Square, The White House & Capitol Photo Stops

The tour includes a series of strategic stops where you can step out of the vehicle and explore some of the city’s most emblematic areas on foot.

Your guide will help connect these memorials into a cohesive story—linking the events, the people, and the ideals they represent—while also advising on the best viewpoints for photos and the most comfortable walking flow.

Nearby monuments and commemorative sites are also highlighted, depending on access and timing, including the Peace Memorial, the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, and the President Garfield Memorial.

The National Mall – Iconic Memorials & Walking Highlights

You will then continue to the National Mall, Washington’s grand monumental core. Here, you will enjoy a guided walk among some of the most famous memorials in the United States, with time to appreciate their design, meaning, and historical context.

Virginia Extension – Arlington National Cemetery & The Pentagon

The tour concludes across the river in Virginia with a meaningful visit to Arlington National Cemetery, one of the most significant military cemeteries in the United States. Here you will witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—a powerful and solemn ceremony honoring America’s fallen service members.

On the way, you will also drive past the Pentagon, widely known as the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, and learn why it is considered the largest low-rise office building in the world.

• Private transportation in a comfortable vehicle
• Professional driver-guide throughout the tour
• 4-hour guided city tour
• Stops for walking, photos, and exploration
• Arlington National Cemetery visit

• Gratuities
• Food and beverages

Good to Know

• This experience combines panoramic driving with short guided walks and photo stops.
• Stop duration and itinerary flow may vary based on traffic, security restrictions, and local regulations.
• Some areas around the White House and Capitol Hill may be temporarily restricted by local authorities.

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