Capitol Hill with US Capitol, National Mall Bus Tour, Boat Cruise
Overview
Explore Washington DC on this Full Day Guided Bus, Walking, and Boat Tour.
Start your day with a 2-hour Guided Walking Tour through Capitol Hill where you'll pass by the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and Senate Office buildings. Travelers will be provided Entry into US Capitol to see a minimum of 3 rooms which may include the Crypt, Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, Old Supreme Court Chamber, or Old Senate Chamber.
Following Capitol Hill, enjoy a guided Bus Tour and make stops outside 10+ top monuments including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and pass by sites including Washington Monument, Tidal Basin, and more.
There is a lunch break roughly halfway through the day (own expense).
Tour also features a scenic seasonal boat cruise along the Potomac River (typically mid March to mid October). When the boat is not operating, extra stops will be added to Jefferson Memorial, Air Force Memorial and Pentagon Mall.
What's Included
- Seasonal Potomac River Cruise (typically mid-March to mid-October)
- Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall in off-season)
- Full Day Comprehensive Bus, Walking, and Boat Tour of Washington DC
- Sightseeing City Bus Tour of Washington DC
- *Bonus stops at Jefferson, Airforce, and Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
- Entry into US Capitol
- 2-Hour Walking Tour of Capitol Hill, pass by Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Senate Buildings
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- Lunch (stop for lunch provided, at own expense)
Meeting Location
1 First Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20543, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
790 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
Tour ends outside of the National Archives Building.
What To Expect
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White House
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National World War II Memorial
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We have infant seat for rent $50
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Capitol Hill with US Capitol, National Mall Bus Tour, Boat Cruise?
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Activity code: C-6766P29
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool DC customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Seasonal Potomac River Cruise (typically mid-March to mid-October).
- Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall in off-season).
- Full Day Comprehensive Bus, Walking, and Boat Tour of Washington DC.
- Sightseeing City Bus Tour of Washington DC.
- *Bonus stops at Jefferson, Airforce, and Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating.
- Complimentary Bottled Water.
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more.
- Entry into US Capitol.
- 2-Hour Walking Tour of Capitol Hill, pass by Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Senate Buildings.
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites.
- Lunch (stop for lunch provided, at own expense).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Capitol Hill with US Capitol, National Mall Bus Tour, Boat Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Capitol Hill with US Capitol, National Mall Bus Tour, Boat Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Seasonal Potomac River Cruise (typically mid-March to mid-October)
- Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall in off-season)
- Full Day Comprehensive Bus, Walking, and Boat Tour of Washington DC
- Sightseeing City Bus Tour of Washington DC
- *Bonus stops at Jefferson, Airforce, and Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
- Entry into US Capitol
- 2-Hour Walking Tour of Capitol Hill, pass by Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Senate Buildings
- Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
- Lunch (stop for lunch provided, at own expense)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- we have infant seat for rent $50
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
