Washington DC 3 Hour Day Tour
Overview
Want a quick overview of the National Mall? Then this is the tour for you. Learn the history of how the mall came into existence. Ride along the inauguration parade route, Pennsylvania Avenue, and find out how Thomas Jefferson influenced part of its look. Learn how 2 men a century apart created the layout for the Nation's Capital. At the end, choose to return to your hotel or get dropped off at one of the Smithsonian Museums.
What's Included
- Bottled water (April through October)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
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White House
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Capitol
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool DC customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water. (April through October).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- gratuity.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Washington DC 3 Hour Day Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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 Washington DC 3 Hour Day Tour 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
- Bottled water(April through October)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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
