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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Sandra_j
Jun 9, 2026
Education Entertainment All Aboard! - It was amazing and the tour guide was awesome! There's so much to learn and see. We learned alot. Kudos
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Gordon_w
Jun 8, 2026
This is a superb tour... - This is a superb tour with an excellent guide, Rockie, who was well informed and entertaining. We especially appreciated his quirky historical insights. The places we visited were well chosen and gave a good balance. An excellent introduction to this beautiful city.
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Agnieszka_k
Jun 8, 2026
The tour was absolutely... - The tour was absolutely amazing! Rocky was a great guide and made it very easy to make it through 6 hours. He's full of energy and super knowledgeable about DC. The bus driver was always on time and in the right place, there was even free water offered. In 6 hours we saw everything you should see in DC. Me and my daughter truly recommend this trip.
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Kater867
Jun 7, 2026
Very informative and entertaining tour - Fantastic tour! Very informative and entertaining. I've been to Washington DC before yet learned new things and less known details about the monuments and their history. Comfortable bus, excellent use of time at each stop without rush but keeping us on time. I enjoyed the lunch at the scenic Washington Harborside and relaxing boat ride. Our guide, Sam I believe, was top notch.
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Sarah_b
Jun 7, 2026
An excellent tour of Washington DC with USA tours - This six hour tour with USA tours is excellent. The Guide had a lot of information, and did a great job keeping the 30 of us altogether, Well still letting us have time to roam independently and away from the group at other times.
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Marcusvj9371vm
Jun 6, 2026
Unforgettable Trip - Could not ask for a better tour, experience, bus driver or tour guide. Nick was absolutely by far the most personable/engaging guide my husband and I have encountered. Mr. Nick has a plethora of knowledge and his enthusiasm is untouchable. Thank you for the memories
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Eleni_v
Jun 6, 2026
It was such a great tour.... - It was such a great tour. Our tour guide Nick was very knowledgeable, funny and helpful! The boat ride was great too!!
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Indranil_c
Jun 4, 2026
Excellent orientation of Washington DC - Excellent tour with all the key attractions points covered. Started on time and was well coordinated. The tour guide Summer was excellent and shared all the important facts. The driver Mr Parker was super helpful.
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Aknewyearchic
Jun 4, 2026
It was great! Nick is so... - It was great! Nick is so knowledgeable! The tour spots were great. Wear comfortable shoes bc it is a lot of walking. But, it was great!
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Excursion65171135232
Jun 3, 2026
DC 1 Day Tour - This tour was excellent if you only have 1 day to see the memorials and monuments. Nick the DC Tour God was an excellent tour guide! He is so educational and entertaining! So many fun facts were shared we hadn't heard before. We also enjoyed having lunch at Georgetown and cruising on the Potomac. It gives you a different perspective of the monuments you've seen by land as well as some additional points of interest. Highly recommend this tour!
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From $89
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).