Washington DC · 1-DAY TOURS
14 tours
Narrowed to 14: the 1-day tours that hold up, each with its price, its running time and a line on who it actually suits.
See DC’s top monuments in one day on a guided bus and walking route, with an optional glass-top ride and a seasonal Potomac cruise.
“Was great and fun, tour guys with a lot of knowledge and the driver was a sweet hard. They ready made the 6 hrs go fast.”
Half-day bus trip from DC to Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria with a guided mansion tour, estate time, and scenic stops.
“Great tour ! Loads of great info ! Our guides were very informative and friendly ! Would definitely recommend!”
Day trip from NYC to Washington DC with guided Arlington and National Mall sights, White House photos, and a return stop for Manhattan views.
“Juanita and Mario are a great team. Juanita is so knowledgeable and her presentation skills are excellent. Mario is an excellent driver and very personable as well. Highly recommend this tour and this team. Worth every penny and time.”
Small-group cruise down the Potomac to Mount Vernon, with VIP boat seating, guided estate walks, boxed lunch, and a smooth return to DC.
“This was a great tour my 13 year old son loved it. We had 8 family members and 3 children 11-13 y/o.”
VIP small-group ferry to Mount Vernon plus a Potomac cruise, guided estate walk, and a lunch voucher for a half-day history reset.
“Learning things about Washington I didn't know. Our guide was awesome. The boat ride was great but the luch was just okay.”
Gettysburg National Military Park day trip from DC with expert guides, admission included, and time to explore historic town streets.
“Alper was a superb guide/driver. Caring, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. We would recommend Alper and this fantastic tour without qualification. Truly, the whole experience exceeded our expectations. The local/official park guide was also good. Been to DC many times for over 35 years. This was one of best tours ever taken.”
Half-day trip from DC to Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria with guided mansion time, free estate exploring, and easy transport.
“Our tour guide, Robert, was great, making the drive from DC to Mt Vernon entertaining and interesting with lots of historical anecdotes and points of interest along the way. Once at Mt Vernon, we had plenty of free time to tour. I would recommend it as an easy and convenient way to see Mt Vernon if you’re in DC without your own car.”
A 14 to 15 hour DC day trip from NYC with a live guide, Capitol and memorial highlights, and Arlington Cemetery, plus museum time.
“excelente el tour el guía nos dio excelente información y ayuda”
A long but rewarding NYC to D.C day trip focused on the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and cherry blossoms, with optional guided bloom viewing.
“Don't book this Tour from Viator. Same tour Jupiter legend website they offer lower price $98 I sent email to Viator lowest price guarantee no reply and after that I contacted Viator customer support and Viator provide terrible customer service”
Small-group Washington DC 1-day tour to the Pentagon and 9/11 Memorial, U.S. Capitol, White House, and monuments, with optional Mount Vernon.
“Significantly overpriced given ‘tour guide/driver’ provided no ‘guiding’! Only guide was at Capitol Hill (Douglas-he was excellent). Minibus air con wasn’t good. 7 tourists on the bus;4 ‘oriental’ who the driver communicated with in their language (as well as English-which was nRead more”
2-day trip from Washington DC to Niagara Falls with Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, night illumination, and Corning Museum of Glass.
“Great experience, structured and well organized! 2 days super tight on schedule!”
Private Monticello day trip from DC: dedicated guide, scenic Charlottesville drive, and Michie Tavern lunch option.
“Fantastic day out! Our guide to Monticello was Dion who was helpful, knowledgeable, very funny and told great stories. We had a great day with Dion at Monticello.”
A fast, guided Washington D.C. day trip from NYC, hitting the Capitol, National Mall, White House, Lincoln, Vietnam memorials, and Air Force views.
“Fantastic tour, thanks Nick!!! We saw all the most important places and everything well explained! 👍👏”
From NYC to Washington DC in one packed day, with White House, Capitol, Arlington, and National Mall museums plus free time for Smithsonian stops.
