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Private Washington DC Tour with Changing of the Guard Ceremony

Journal Tour & Travels, LLC
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Dena_G
29 days ago
This was a perfect tour if you have just a few hours in DC. We hit up all the famous landmarks and we had enough time to walk around the sites we were most interested in seeing. Frank, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable, friendly and respectful- we enjoyed spending a few hours with him. We especially appreciated his communication with us before and during our tour. We took this tour with my parents, aunt and uncle so we appreciated the big and comfortable van that allowed easy on and off access for them.

DC is the Best Place to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary...! A Nation’s Capital 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.!

Duration4 hoursLanguages Available

  • Human tour guide - Portuguese
  • Human tour guide - English
  • Human tour guide - Spanish

Points of Interest

Stop At: Washington DCWashington DC, District of ColumbiaThis 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave, , Washington DC, District of ColumbiaYour 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.) *Note: White House interior is not open to the publicDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Federal TriangleWashington, DCFrom 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: U.S. CapitolWashington DC, District of ColumbiaAt 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.) Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Smithsonian Institution Building1000 Jefferson Dr SW, , Washington DC, District of ColumbiaNarrative drive through the Smithsonian Museums Institution, towards WWII Memorial.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Washington Monument2 15th St. NW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaNOTE: 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: National World War II Memorial1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaDedicated 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.)Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Lincoln Memorial2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaDedicated 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.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaHonor all service members of the U.S. armed forces who served from 1955 through 1975 in Laos, Cambodia, and Saigon.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaJust 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.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial1850 West Basin Drive SW, Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaConveniently 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) Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Arlington National CemeteryArlington, VACrossing 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.Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesStop At: U.S. Marine Corps War MemorialArlington Blvd. and Meade St, , Arlington, VirginiaThose 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.)Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Air Force Memorial1 Air Force Memorial Dr, , Arlington, VirginiaAirforce 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.)Duration: 15 minutes

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!
Inclusions
  • 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 (not open to the public)
  • U.S. Capitol entrance tickets.
Redemption InstructionsQuestions? Contactjournaltours@gmail.comTraveler Pickup InformationPick up location must be within Washington DC area.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Dena_G
This was a perfect tour if you have just a few hours in DC. We hit up all the famous landmarks and we had enough time to walk around the sites we were most interested in seeing. Frank, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable, friendly and respectful- we enjoyed spending a few hours with him. We especially appreciated his communication with us before and during our tour. We took this tour with my parents, aunt and uncle so we appreciated the big and comfortable van that allowed easy on and off access for them.
Susie_C
Our tour guide Louie was so good. He was professional and knowledgeable. We had learned so much about our country and our history. Amazing experience. He was also courteous and extremely helpful. He had made our day wonderful!!
Greg_S
Lots of walking at Arlington cemetery. We saw quite a few sites. Take snacks and water to stay hydrated.
Kerry_B
Very good experience our tour guide Louis was very informative and gave us the best facts about all our tour site visits . Very friendly and. Very good at his dates and information .. fully recommend this trip
Verdell_F
Angela was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of DC. And the areas of interest. A private guide is the way to go.

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