Washington DC Highlights: Panoramic Bus Tour

Experience the highlights of Washington DC in just one day! Explore iconic landmarks, take a scenic cruise on the Potomac River, and learn about the city’s rich history on this comprehensive sightseeing tour.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center - Start/Finish
  • U.S. Capitol Visitor Center - Guided Walking Tour of the U.S. Capitol Building (exterior only)
  • White House - Guided Walking Tour of the White House (exterior only)
  • National World War II Memorial - Guided Walking Tour of the WWII Memorial
  • Jefferson Memorial…
What's Included
  • Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (seasonal: April 1 to September 30)
  • Upgrade to glass-top bus available
  • English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Hop aboard a luxurious, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial for one of the finest bus tours in Washington DC!
Building on the success of our popular Highlights Tour, this six-hour journey also features a lunch break and the chance to travel through the Tidal Basin.
Discover the top attractions of Washington DC in just one day!…

Location
US Navy Memorial Plaza
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
For either the Discover DC Guided Bus Tour (6349touronly) or the Upgrade: Glass-Top/Convertible (TG4) departure @ 10 AM: Look for the tour greeter near the tall, white flagpoles on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza (between 7th & 9th Streets) outside the Archives metro.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lisa_w
Aug 31, 2026
Great way to see a lot in one day! - Great overview of the DC Area, historical sites and monuments. Our guide for the day, Joey was friendly and very knowledgeable. Our bus driver Miss Barnes was great too!
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5w44g97yfm
Aug 31, 2026
We saw it all! - It was amazing Joey and the bus driver were fun informative easy-going had some great stories. They were fun and comfortable to be with. They didn’t rush anyone very kind.
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Alyson_w
Aug 31, 2026
Take the time!!! - Lots of walking! And so many fabulous places to see! An excellent overview to decide if anywhere needs additional exploration… Joey and Ms. Barnes were the BEST!!!
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Fredmu6302fy
Aug 29, 2026
1.00 - Nick & Lea the best!!!!! Just do it!
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Antwanett_m
Aug 28, 2026
Fantastic Day Tour of Washington, DC! - We enjoyed the Washington DC in a Day Tour provided by USA Guided Tours. Our tour guide, Brittany F. did an outstanding job narrating! She was friendly, very knowledgeable and a great sense of humor. She made the tour enjoyable and shared the history of each stop in detail and didn’t leave a question unanswered. We visited many iconic landmarks, to include, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, National Military Monument, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, Thomas Jefferson, Korean War Veterans Memorial and Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial. We got great photos of the Washington Monument, The White House, US Capitol and Freedom Plaza. We opted for the add-on lunch and boat cruise along the Potomac River with great views of downtown Arlington, VA. Our driver, Cheryl, was friendly and provided safe transportation to and from the tour aboard a clean and comfortable climate-controlled bus. If you’re visiting the DC area and looking for a great tour, this is it!
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David_y
Aug 21, 2026
Great DC Bus Tour - Was very hot, so bring a sun hat. The tour provided plenty of water for everyone. We had a great time. A quick tour of several key experiences in DC, Spent about 20 min at each. Bus was very comfortable. Our guide, Sam, was very friendly and knowledgeable. A lunch on the Georgetown dock, and then a Potomac river cruise. A lot of fun.
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Snappygreg
Aug 19, 2026
Just do it! - Just can’t beat it. See everything with a guide who is very knowledgeable. A must if you want to see a lot in a day!
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Thomas_w
Aug 28, 2026
The guide was informative... - The guide was informative but we were rushed at each leg of the visit. The race did impact our visit, but I wish we had had the usual 20 minutes and not 15 at each monument. I did love that we visited so many of the great places in our capital.
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Robert_m
Aug 25, 2026
Our tour guide, Nick was... - Our tour guide, Nick was awesome. The only problem we had was that we got to our specified start location at the Naval Memorial Plaza at 701 Pennsylvania Ave. after several phone calls we were informed that we were supposed to be at the capitol visitor center which was 6 blocks away. Could not get a ride share or even scan so we had to walk it. Ended missing the beginning of our tour. Thankfully Nick met up with us & got us connected with the rest of the group.
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Mordechaie2026
Aug 20, 2026
Great Disappointment - I came especially to watch the Cherry Blossom and although they advertised it on the same day I was in Washington it ended when I was there I was in washington before and the only reason for being there was the Cherry Blossom
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).