Washington DC Sightseeing Tour: Vintage Model-T Car, Day or Night

See the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and Capitol Hill from an open-air vintage car.

A 2-hour Washington DC sightseeing tour aboard a vintage Model-T replica car with a live English-speaking guide, available as a small group or private tour, day or night. The car's open sides give unobstructed views of the White House, Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, World War II Memorial, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Choose between a shared 7-seater group tour or a private 4-seater option at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Capitol Hill15m
2. Lincoln Memorial15m
3. Thomas Jefferson Memorial10m
4. National World War II Memorialpass by
5. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial10m
6. The White Housepass by

Washington DC highlights tour by vintage car

• Board vintage luxury open car
• See Capitol Hill closely
• View Washington Monument
• Visit Lincoln Memorial interior
• Explore Thomas Jefferson Memorial
• Pass by National World War II Memorial
• Visit Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
• Pass by The White House

The experience

The tour covers six major Washington DC landmarks in two hours from an open-air vintage Model-T replica: a car designed to give you clear sightlines on all sides instead of framing monuments through windows. You'll pass Capitol Hill, the Washington Monument (a 555-foot marble obelisk built to honor George Washington), the Lincoln Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Your guide provides historical context at each stop: the Lincoln Memorial's connection to freedom and democracy, the Jefferson Memorial's role honoring the author of the Declaration of Independence, the World War II Memorial's tribute to American service and sacrifice, and the significance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial to the civil rights movement.

The White House rounds out the route: the residence completed in 1800 and occupied by every president since, designed by an Irish architect and selected by George Washington himself in 1791 (though Washington never lived there). The tour runs either during the day or at night, when the monuments are illuminated. A live English-speaking guide rides with you throughout, so you get historical detail without needing to navigate or research on your own.

At checkout, you choose between a small group tour in a 7-seater car or a private tour in a 4-seater. Group tours share the vehicle with other travelers. Private tours are yours alone. Both options cover the same two-hour route and include the guide. Infants can ride in a stroller or on an adult's lap, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Two-hour vintage Model-T replica car tour of Washington DC.
• live English-speaking guide.
• day or night departure option.
• choice of small group (7-seater) or private (4-seater) car at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English10:00, 13:00, 16:00 and 19:00

Guide in English5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 21:00

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 21:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Infant (under 13)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Meet us front of Hotel Washington at 15 street.”

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DC Monuments Tour

Is this one for you?Book the small group tour if you're comfortable sharing the car and want to meet other travelers. Choose the private tour if you prefer the car to yourself and want flexibility in pacing and photo stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What landmarks does the Washington DC vintage car tour actually stop at?

The tour covers six major sites: Capitol Hill, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, plus views of the White House. Your guide provides historical context at each stop during the two-hour route.

Can I take this tour at night instead of during the day?

Yes. The tour is available as either a day or night option at checkout. The night tour lets you see the monuments illuminated, which offers different photo opportunities than the daytime version.

What's the difference between the small group tour and the private tour?

The small group tour uses a 7-seater car and you share it with other travelers. The private tour uses a 4-seater car and is yours alone. Both follow the same two-hour route with a live English-speaking guide.

Is the vintage Model-T car open or enclosed?

The car is open from all sides, which means you get unobstructed views of the monuments and clear sightlines for photos instead of looking through windows.

How long does the tour take?

The tour is two hours long and covers all six major monuments plus views of the White House with historical commentary from your guide.