Washington DC 3-Hour Monuments Tour: White House Capitol Lincoln

Five monuments, one morning or evening, no walking required between stops

A 3-hour sightseeing tour of Washington DC by van or minibus covers the White House, US Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and US Marine Corps War Memorial, with a live English-speaking guide offering historical context. The tour departs at 10:30am or 7:30pm and returns to the original pickup location. Bottled water is included, and the vehicle size depends on group size.

Step-by-step itinerary

Washington DC 3-hour sightseeing tour

• Board van or minibus
• See the White House
• View the US Capitol Building
• Pass the Library of Congress
• See the Supreme Court
• Pass the US Marine Corps War Memorial
• View the Lincoln Memorial
• See the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
• View the Washington Monument
• See the Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial
• Listen to guide commentary
• Return to departure location

The experience

The tour runs three hours total, with a two-hour drive through DC's central monuments and memorials. You'll travel by van or minibus with large windows (a 15-person van or 25-person minibus depending on how many are in your group), so sightseeing happens from your seat as the guide narrates. The route covers the White House, US Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Supreme Court and Library of Congress, then passes the Lincoln Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, US Marine Corps War Memorial and Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial. Your guide provides running commentary on the historical significance of each site and answers questions as you go.

Choose the 10:30am morning departure for daytime views of the monuments, or the 7:30pm evening tour to see them lit up. Either way, you start and end at the same location. Bottled water is provided during the ride. The tour involves some walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended, though most of the sightseeing happens from the vehicle itself.

A minimum of two people per booking is required. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are available near the departure point if you need to arrange your own way there.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• transport by van or minibus with large windows.
• bottled water.
• three-hour route covering the White House, US Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and US Marine Corps War Memorial with historical commentary.

Options for this experience

2 options

10:30am Morning TourGuide in English · 10:30Lasting 3 hours, the 3-Hour Express Morning DC City Tour starts at 10:30am.

7:30pm Night TourGuide in English · 19:30Lasting 3 hours, the 3-Hour Washington DC Express Night Tour starts at 7:30pm.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 19:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by City Tours by LOBA

Is this one for you?Book the morning tour if you want daytime views and clearer photography. The evening departure suits travelers who want to see the monuments lit up and prefer a later start to their day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What monuments does the Washington DC 3-hour tour actually stop at versus just pass by?

The tour passes all the major sites (the White House, US Capitol, Washington Monument, Supreme Court, Lincoln Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, US Marine Corps War Memorial and Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial), but does not enter any buildings. Sightseeing happens from the van with the guide providing commentary on each landmark as you pass.

Is this tour morning or evening, and does it matter which one I pick?

You choose between a 10:30am morning tour or a 7:30pm evening tour at checkout. The morning tour shows the monuments in daylight. The evening tour lets you see them illuminated. Both follow the same route and last three hours.

How do I get to the starting point for this tour?

The tour departs from and returns to the same location in Washington DC. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to arrange your own way there. The operator does not provide hotel pickup or drop-off.

Will I be walking a lot on this tour, or is it mostly from the van?

Most of the tour happens from the vehicle itself, though the itinerary does involve some walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended. The van or minibus has large windows so you can see clearly from your seat.

What's included in the price of this tour?

The tour includes transport by van or minibus, a professional English-speaking guide, bottled water and the three-hour sightseeing route. Gratuities are not included.

How many people will be on the tour with me?

The group size depends on the vehicle: a 15-person van or a 25-person minibus, assigned based on how many people book. A minimum of two people per booking is required.