1-Day U.S. Capitol Building, White House, National Mall Tour
$105
Per Person
What To Expect
Overview
- All of our drivers are licensed, Washington, D.C. tour guides
- Explore the time capsules of history housed at the Smithsonian Museums (Sundays only)
- Visit the White House's south lawn and visitor's center
- See the World War II Memorial and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
- From the comfort of our luxury double deckers (we reserve the right to modify any closed-top motor coach as necessary), view the Washington Monument, National Archives, FBI Building, and so much more
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Itinerary
1-Day Washington Tour
Assemble at a designated place
Washington DC
Washington Monument
National World War II Monument
White House
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial
DC in a Day includes all of the must-see stops in the Nation's Capital. There is no better way to see D.C.! This is a full-day, nine-hour tour, meant to provide guests with a comprehensive, narrative experience of the city’s monuments and memorials. This includes both a guided tour while riding an open-top double decker (we reserve the right to modify any closed-top motor coach as necessary), as well as personal, on-your-own time at each location to visit and learn directly.
DC in a Day
When you have one day in this historic city, it can be hard to think of where to start to fit in all the sightseeing possible. With Gray Line, one day is all you need to see more sights than you would ever have thought possible.
What can you see on this Tour?
Starting at 9 am, this tour begins at Union Station – which is a historic structure in its own right. This station was built back in 1907 and has stood much unchanged in the years since, despite a few technological improvements.
The first part of the tour will take you to the U.S. Capitol Building, which is where some of the most important decisions involving the United States are made. This is the legislative portion of the government, in which bills are passed and motions voted on. It’s a brilliant place to learn about how laws are made and where the government comes together to make huge changes to American life. The building gives visitors the perfect mix of education and architecture in one place. As the building is closed to the public on Sunday, if you choose to take our tour on this day, you get to go to either the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum or the Smithsonian Museum of American History. These are some of the world’s most well-known museums.
We will also go to the White House, where you’ll have the chance to take a couple of memorable photographs (public tours are no longer permitted --- you must request a tour through your local congressman or senator). We’ll also check in at the White House Visitors Center while there and get closer to the building itself. The next stop on our tour will take us to the World War II Memorial, which is located on the National Mall. This monument to those that lost their lives in the war is huge and there are columns with wreaths that each represent a state. The most chilling part of this monument are the 4,048 golden stars, each one of which mark 100 Americans who gave their lives during this war.
The National Mall is filled with some of the most famous sights that this city has to offer, such as the Reflecting Pool and Lincoln Memorial. Visitors will have the chance to see these sights alongside many others like the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and Iwo Jima Memorial. To top this tour off, you’ll also see a variety of sights from the comfort of our motor coach – which is driven by an experienced, licensed driver guide. Catch a glimpse of the FBI Building, National Archives and Washington Monument.
Why should you go on this Tour?
If you want to spend a day in the city with our fantastic, licensed driver guides, then this is the tour that you should be on. The experience is a combination of historical narrative by the driver guide and on-your-own exploration at all of these stops. We combine so many sites into just one day, making for an action packed experience. You’ll see everything from the White House to the Lincoln Memorial, with plenty of time to take photographs.
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Things to Know
- Starting Time: 09:00, Ending Time: 18:00, Duration: 9 hours
Pick Up/Drop Off Information
Pick Up
| Location | Time | Address |
| Gray Line ticket window You must be present at our Union Station office by 8:45 am at the latest to guarantee ridership on the tour. Once the tour departs, guests cannot join along the route. | 9:00 | 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002 |
Things to Know
Included/Exclude
- Admissions (Narrated D.C. & VA Tour as you drive around to each historic monument and memorial)
- Hotel Pick-up
- Lunch
- Optional gratuities
Booking and Confirmation Process
- Booking normally confirmed within 5 minutes if available. In the unlikely event that the inventory runs out, we will send you a cancellation notice and a full refund will be issued shortly. Please check your email.
- You will receive your booking information instantly via email. In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your spam folder or notify us via email.
Terms & Conditions
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation Period
Policy
What if you miss the appointed time or departure date?
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date or time is a no-show. No refunds or reschedules will be issued for no-shows and late arrivals
Other important information
- Starting Time 09:00, Ending Time: 18:00, Duration: 9 hours
- It is recommended that you make a reservation 3 working days before departure, We will complete your itinerary confirmation and information reply within 24 hours. In case of rush hour, will not exceed more than 3 working days. If sold out, we will provide you with other options or cancel the order.
- Passengers are not present or didn't use the product on that very day will be automatically considered as giving up the product and refund is not allowed.
- If you have other needs, Please contact or call for advice at the time of booking.
- On the day of your tour please present your voucher at the Gray Line ticket window on the bus level of the parking garage at Union Station. To get to the bus level, you will go to the center rear of Union Station and go up an escalator, then out the doors leading to the parking garage. Just outside those doors is a second escalator and we are located at the top on the left, inside the Greyhound Building. Please arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to your assigned departure time
- Tours are not available on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas Day
- You must be present at our Union Station office by 8:45 am at the latest to guarantee ridership on the tour. We are located at 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002, on the Bus Terminal Level. Once the tour departs, guests cannot join along the route
- Please note that you will be riding an open-top double decker bus, unless there is inclement weather, in which case we will try to switch up and provide a closed-top motorcoach
- This tour is operated by local travel company in English, may cancel due to weather, couldn't reach the minimum number etc, even after receiving voucher, in that case customer can get full refund or reschedule
- For tours including hotel pick up will need guests to reconfirm with local operator, if not the booking may be canceled.If customers didn't make reconfirm with local operator, cause the booking being canceled，wannar hold no responsibility
