Private Washington DC tour: 10 major monuments in one afternoon

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Duration3h–4h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

The driver knows the city well enough that you don't have to plan which monument comes next.

A private Washington DC tour covers ten major landmarks—the White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, and five war memorials—in a single afternoon with a knowledgeable driver, private transportation, and bottled water included. You choose the vehicle size at checkout: options range from 3 to 13 passengers. The tour does not include a certified guide, but the driver is familiar with each stop and can answer questions along the way.

3h–4h

Step-by-step itinerary

Washington DC private tour highlights

Visit the White House exterior
See the U.S. Capitol building
Explore the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
See the Lincoln Memorial
Visit the National World War II Memorial
Explore the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
See the Korean War Veterans Memorial
Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
See the Supreme Court of the United States

The Experience

The route strings together the monuments that define the National Mall and the surrounding federal core: the White House exterior, the Capitol building that has housed Congress since 1800, the Lincoln Memorial on the western end of the Mall, and the memorials to Martin Luther King Jr., Thomas Jefferson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and the veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The driver handles the navigation and the stops, so the afternoon holds together without anyone building it.

You ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle—the size depends on which option you select—with bottled water provided throughout. The driver is knowledgeable about each location and can point out details as you approach, though this is not a guided tour with a certified guide leading a narrative. The pace is yours: you spend as long as you want at each stop, and the driver waits while you walk the memorials or stand outside the White House.

The whole route takes three to four hours. Infant seats and car seats are available on request if you're traveling with small children. Public transportation options are nearby if you want to break up the day or explore on foot between stops.

What’s included

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
bottled water throughout the tour.
a knowledgeable driver who navigates the route and answers questions.
infant seats and car seats available on request.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Smart Tours and limousine service

Is this one for you?Book this if you're visiting with a group and want a dedicated vehicle and driver for the day—you'll move between federal monuments on your own schedule rather than following a set itinerary.