Private Washington DC Tour with Changing of the Guard Ceremony
A Nation’s Capital Badge Of Excellence Experience, tailored to your needs.! Select a schedule and desire pickup location inside the DC metro area and experience a private Washington historic cultural tour. Escorted by a licensed tour guide. Stroll Lafayette Square in front of the White House. Walk to The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and experience the changing of the guard in Arlington Cemetery. View the reflecting pool and GW Obelisk from Lincoln Monument. Grasp the Mount Suribachi moment at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Look up at the Air force commemorative spires overlooking the “Pentagon”. Step down on westside Capitol façade, where elected presidents vow allegiance to the constitution every four years. WWII. MLK. VTM. and much more! Remarkable city details will be revealed by your host tour guide, while driving through main avenues and streets of the nation’s capital. A distinctive experience like no other before.!
Overview
A Nation’s Capital Badge Of Excellence Experience, tailored to your needs.! Select a schedule and desire pickup location inside the DC metro area and experience a private Washington historic cultural tour. Escorted by a licensed tour guide.
Stroll Lafayette Square in front of the White House. Walk to The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and experience the changing of the guard in Arlington Cemetery. View the reflecting pool and GW Obelisk from Lincoln Monument. Grasp the Mount Suribachi moment at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Look up at the Air force commemorative spires overlooking the “Pentagon”. Step down on westside Capitol façade, where elected presidents vow allegiance to the constitution every four years. WWII. MLK. VTM. and much more! Remarkable city details will be revealed by your host tour guide, while driving through main avenues and streets of the nation’s capital. A distinctive experience like no other before.!
Itinerary
Washington DC
This is a customized experience. Let your tour guide know what appeals most to you from the itinerary. They will design a visit that will suit your request perfectly in between the time frame of the service.
White House
Your Experience begins at Lafayette Square, across from the White House. Your personal tour guide will provide statistics’ and reveal historical facts of the neighborhood, pointing out Saint John’s Episcopal, “Presidents Church,” West Jackson place Street. Time out will be given for you to stroll along 1,600 Pennsylvania Avenue; and perceive the daily atmosphere surrounding the Executive Mansion, as well as sense the importance of the West-wing command center, international press cubicles, and Old Executive building (Vice-Presidency headquarters.) (20 mins.)
20 minutesFrom the White House towards the U.S Capitol, a narrative drive through Pennsylvania Avenue will be taken. Passing by City Hall, Waldorf Astoria Hotel. "Old Post Office Building", J. E. Hoover FBI Building, Department of Justice, The Archives, Navy Memorial Plaza, National Galleries' of Art, Embassy of Canada.
U.S. Capitol
At the intersection of First, St. and Maryland Ave. NW. (James Garfield circle) You will step down and walk up the Westside of the Capitol façade. Here is where elected presidents vow constitutional allegiance every four years. The grandeur sensation of standing on this terrace is enigmatic; as well impressive is the scenic view of G. Washington Obelisk in the distance, and the national mall with the Smithsonian Museums Institution surrounding it. (15 min.)
15 minutesSmithsonian Institution Building
Narrative drive through the Smithsonian Museums Institution, towards WWII Memorial.
Washington Monument
NOTE: Although G.W. Monument is a (Drive Through) since it can be seen from all the surroundings of the mall, you can always snap a close-up picture of it on your WWII Memorial stopover.
National World War II Memorial
Dedicated in 2004. The large stone plaza designed by architect Friedrich St. Florian, forms a ring of columns representing the U.S. States and territories joined together by a bronze cord symbolizing their united effort, as well honoring those who fell. Recognizing in victory, their strength to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe. (15 min.)
15 minutesAdmission IncludedLincoln Memorial
Dedicated on May 30th, 1922; This neoclassical temple designed by American Beaux-Arts Architect (Henry Bacon) and interior statue designer (Daniel Chester French/ Piccirilli Bro. carvers) pays tribute to the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln.
15 minutesVietnam Veterans Memorial
Honor all service members of the U.S. armed forces who served from 1955 through 1975 in Laos, Cambodia, and Saigon.
15 minutesAdmission IncludedKorean War Veterans Memorial
Just south of the reflecting Pool on the National Mall. A 1950 War scene is depicted. 19 Stainless still soldiers walking down the 38th parallel north, border between North and South Korea.
15 minutesAdmission IncludedMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Conveniently located at 1964 Independence Ave SW. At this stop, you will picture perfect the Jefferson Monument across the Tidal Basin, and walk to the sprawling FDR memorial next by.
Completed on August 22, 2011, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy: a non-violent philosophy striving for freedom, justice, and equality.
This prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, has become the first African American individual on the National Mall. No doubt that his space is a place to contemplate his legacy, also enjoy the Cherry Blossom trees flourish during Spring.! (15 min)
15 minutesAdmission IncludedCrossing the Potomac River through Memorial Bridge you will enter the most important military burial ground of the nation. After a 25-minute walk through the grounds you will experience the solemn Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Visit inside Arlington National Cemetery 1hr. 30 mins.
2 hoursAdmission IncludedU.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Those who prefer not to walk up The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier can opt to visit the United States Marine Corps War Memorial. You will still see the shrines in Arlington while driving through; and will step off at the famous bronze sculpture that depicts six marines lifting the flagpole on top of Mount Suribachi In the battle of Iwo Jima 2/19/1945. While the scene depicts one of the most famous clashes of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. (15 min.)
15 minutesAdmission IncludedAir Force Memorial
Airforce Memorial & Pentagon.
In between the Navy annex, and the US. Department of Defense headquarters, three striking polished stainless-steel spires reach out to the heavens, a homage to all Airforce service members. The memorial looks at the Pentagon western façade, struck during the 911/2001
(15 min.)
15 minutesAdmission Included
Location
Address
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC, USA
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Flexibility to customize the visit to your requests.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Escorted DC Licensed Tour Guide to sites, unless parking is not available.
- Mobile charging stations.
Exclusions
- Gratuities.
- White House entrance tickets.
- U.S. Capitol entrance tickets.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No wheelchairs, neither proficient handling available. Vehicles are Panoramic Mini-bus, not equipped with handicap hydraulic accessibility. However, a transport chair can be accommodated.
- Not Allowed: Smoking, Eating, Drinking or Bringing Foods inside vehicles. Thank you!
Guide Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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