DC History & Monuments 5+Stops Guided Small Group Cruiser Tour
Overview
Discover the best of Washington, D.C. on a guided sightseeing tour by Open-Air Cruiser, a comfortable and exciting way to experience the capital while spending less time walking. Cruise through the National Mall as your local guide shares fascinating stories, history, and insights about the city’s most famous landmarks.
See iconic sights including the White House, U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and more. Enjoy dedicated stops with time to step out, explore, take photos, and experience the monuments up close.
With open-air panoramic views, a small-group atmosphere, convenient stops, and plenty of photo opportunities, this Washington DC tour is ideal for visitors who want to cover more of the city in less time. Sit back aboard your Open-Air Cruiser and enjoy a memorable journey through the history, monuments, memorials, and must-see sights of Washington, D.C.
What's Included
- Receive a detailed introduction to U.S. history and Washington D.C.’s famous monuments
- Enjoy stops outside popular landmarks.
- Transportation electric cart for unique sightseeing experience
- Live Tour Guide (in English)
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
333 G Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Capitol Hill
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Gallery of Art (pass by)
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (pass by)
National Museum of African American History and Culture (pass by)
Washington Monument
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tidal Basin
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (pass by)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
White House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vehicle type may be adjusted due to weather or safety conditions.
- Kindly note that access to some memorials may be limited at times due to special events or security requirements.
- For safety and accessibility reasons, strollers and walkers are not permitted on this tour
- This tour/activity may have a maximum of up to 14 travelers.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Receive a detailed introduction to U.S. history and Washington D.C.’s famous monuments.
- Enjoy stops outside popular landmarks.
- Transportation electric cart for unique sightseeing experience.
- Live Tour Guide (in English).
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the DC History & Monuments 5+Stops Guided Small Group Cruiser Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for DC History & Monuments 5+Stops Guided Small Group Cruiser Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Receive a detailed introduction to U.S. history and Washington D.C.’s famous monuments
- Enjoy stops outside popular landmarks.
- Transportation electric cart for unique sightseeing experience
- Live Tour Guide (in English)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vehicle type may be adjusted due to weather or safety conditions.
- Kindly note that access to some memorials may be limited at times due to special events or security requirements.
- For safety and accessibility reasons, strollers and walkers are not permitted on this tour
- This tour/activity may have a maximum of up to 14 travelers.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
