Private tour in Washington Joanne P

Arlington Cemetery, Memorials, White House and Capitol grounds

Tour #324551
4.5 (6)

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 10 people

5 hours

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Washington tour:

This is primarily a walking tour - it begins at the historic and beautiful Arlington Cemetery with stops at the John F. Kennedy gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to witness the changing of the Guard and the historic Arlington House. After Arlington we cross the Potomac into Washington DC and the National Mall to see the Lincoln and Vietnam Veteran's Memorials. (Other memorials can be added if you would like. ) From the Mall we head over to the White House and Lafayette Park. We wrap up on Capitol Hill for views of the U. S. Capitol, Supreme Court and Library of Congress. .

Your Washington tour itinerary

We meet up at the entrance to Arlington Cemetery (in Virginia). The first stop is the grave of President John F. Kennedy and the eternal flame. Next we stop at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to see the famous changing of the guard. We wrap up our Arlington visit with a stop at the historic Arlington House. From Arlington, we cross the Potomac to the National Mall. (Due to the distance, this is best done via taxi). Our next stops are the Lincoln and Vietnam Memorials. Then we can walk (or taxi) to Lafayette Park for views of the White House and the West Wing. Our final stop will be Capitol Hill (Taxi would be approx. $15. 00). At Capitol Hill we can see the Supreme Court building and the wonderful Library of Congress.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

We will need to take a taxi from Arlington National Cemetery to the National Mall. The rest of the tour can be done by walking, though taking a taxi from the White House to the U.S. Capitol is recommended. Taxis will run about $15.00 per trip.

What's included
  • Other: Historical background on the creation of Washington DC including the White House and the U.S. Capitol as well as Arlington Cemetery.
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Please note that transportation costs are NOT included. Although everything is close-by, taxis would be needed to get from Arlington National Cemetery to the Memorials on the National Mall. The Taxi or Uber from Arlington National Cemetery to the National Mall will be about $12.00. An additional taxi from the White House to Capitol Hill will be about $15.00
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Unless we arrange otherwise, I will plan to meet you at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. NOTE: Due to security arrangements at the cemetery, all bags must be screened and all visitors must have a photo ID to be allowed into the cemetery.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

History

City Highlights

Museums

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

4.5

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

5 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

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up to 10 people

Duration:

5 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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