Private Washington DC Sightseeing Tour
Overview
Experience Washington, DC on a private 4-hour sightseeing tour in a comfortable, professionally chauffeured vehicle. Visit iconic landmarks including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, U.S. Capitol, and other major monuments. Your knowledgeable English-speaking chauffeur will point out key sights along the way and help you make the most of your time in the city. With private transportation, hotel-area pickup and drop-off, and a customizable itinerary, you can explore Washington at your own pace without the crowds of a shared tour.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
- Airport/Departure Tax
Meeting and Pickup
Your professional chauffeur will contact you before the tour to confirm the exact pickup location and vehicle details. Complimentary pickup and drop-off are available from participating hotels and locations within our Washington, DC pickup area. Airport pickup at DCA and IAD is also available.
What To Expect
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White House
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Supreme Court
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jefferson Memorial
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tidal Basin (pass by)
Korean War Veterans Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (pass by)
U.S. Capitol
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Embassy Row (pass by)
Washington National Cathedral
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (pass by)
National World War II Memorial (pass by)
Smithsonian American Art Museum (pass by)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (pass by)
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Parking Fees.
- Airport/Departure Tax.
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 2025There 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 Private Washington DC Sightseeing Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Washington DC Sightseeing 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
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
- Airport/Departure Tax
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
