Full-Day Washington DC Monuments & Mount Vernon Bus Tour

Explore Washington DC by bus with an English-speaking driver, combining memorial visits and landmark stops with time at a historic estate. View museums along the route from the bus rather than touring their interiors during this outing.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Washington Marriott at Metro Center at 09:00 or US Navy Memorial Plaza at 09:10.
2. Stop at the White House for 10 minutes.
3. Explore the Thomas Jefferson Memorial for 20 minutes.
4. Pass by the Tidal Basin.
5. Explore the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on a 15-minute guided visit.
6. Explore the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial for 20 minutes.
7. Visit the Lincoln Memorial for 20 minutes.
8. Spend 10 minutes at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
9. Spend 10 minutes at the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
10. Pass by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
11. Pass by the Washington Monument.
12. Pass by the Smithsonian Institution.
13. Pass by the National Mall.
14. Pass by the National Gallery of Art.
15. Pass by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
16. Pass by the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial.
17. Stop at the United States Capitol for 15 minutes.
18. Explore George Washington's Mount Vernon for 2 hours.
19. Return to Washington Marriott at Metro Center or US Navy Memorial Plaza at 18:00.

What's Included

• Bus transportation and an English-speaking driver
• Admission to George Washington's Mount Vernon
• Bottled water and a granola bar
• A next-day ticket for a self-guided visit to the National Air and Space Museum

Important details

• Children ages 0–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• This activity is not recommended during pregnancy. Participation during pregnancy is limited to under 24 weeks.
• Advance accessibility arrangements are required for travelers with disabilities.
• Bring a valid ID and a passport with at least 6 months' validity.
• Pets are not allowed.
• A service fee of at least US$15 per person per day is paid separately and is not included in the listed price. It also applies to children and infants occupying a seat.
• Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law if transportation is by van or minivan. Rentals are available on request.
• Third-party attraction tickets and city passes are not accepted.
• You may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• Do not smoke or drink alcohol during the tour. Violations result in removal.
• Inform the guide and sign a form before leaving the group.
• The route and vehicle may change because of weather, traffic, or other conditions, and you may need to transfer to another vehicle.