Washington DC Unveiled

Highlights / General details

Slide into our lean, green e-machine to see DC in a sustainable way. From the Supreme Court to the Smithsonian, this Washington DC tour leaves the over-sized tour buses behind to deliver you straight into the heart of Washington. Explore the famous monuments and war memorials of Washington DC, from a local perspective. Venture through the American capital in a special eCruiser vehicle. Learn local history through a narrative of stories from your expert guide. Take a peek at the legendary, world-famous White House. Venture through Capitol Hill, the Smithsonian museum areas, and other hotspots.

Inclusion

Local English speaking local guide; Transportation on all-electric vehicle.

Exclusion

Food and drinks along the way; Tips and gratuities for your guide.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily; Start time at 10:00am.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours.

Location Meeting point: Smithsonian Metro Stop (12th & Independence Avenues, SW, Washington, DC). Finish point: Smithsonian Metro Stop (12th & Independence Avenues, SW, Washington, DC).

Itinerary We’ll begin your tour at one end of the Smithsonian complex, and proceed through the monument areas. Marvel at the famous Jefferson, Lincoln, and Washington Monuments, those classic Washington DC icons. We’ll also see and discuss the World War I, World War II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War memorial sites. Continuing along on this Washington DC city tour, we’ll pass perhaps the most famous landmark of all – the White House. As we meander through Washington DC on the eCruiser, you’ll be entertained with local stories and historic tales that make this city so unique. We’ll also be sure to point out any current festivals, exhibits, demonstrations, or special events occurring along the way, in case you want to return to check them out after your tour. Experience everything Capitol Hill has to offer by seeing the US Capitol, Visitor’s Center, US Supreme Court, and Library of Congress buildings. From there, we’ll head back over to the Smithsonian complex, completing our unique DC experience.This DC tour is pretty much custom-made to help you really experience the city, instead of just seeing it. Jump on board and enjoy the ride!

Participant restrictions

This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 4 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 4 are permitted at no extra cost (they will be sitting on laps due to limited space), but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Additional Information Dress appropriately for the season and weather conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes. Peaceful demonstrations, a mainstay of life in Washington, DC, may slightly alter routes, while adding to the enrichment of the experience.

Itinerary

We’ll begin your tour at one end of the Smithsonian complex, and proceed through the monument areas. Marvel at the famous Jefferson, Lincoln, and Washington Monuments, those classic Washington DC icons. We’ll also see and discuss the World War I, World War II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War memorial sites. Continuing along on this Washington DC city tour, we’ll pass perhaps the most famous landmark of all – the White House. As we meander through Washington DC on the eCruiser, you’ll be entertained with local stories and historic tales that make this city so unique. We’ll also be sure to point out any current festivals, exhibits, demonstrations, or special events occurring along the way, in case you want to return to check them out after your tour. Experience everything Capitol Hill has to offer by seeing the US Capitol, Visitor’s Center, US Supreme Court, and Library of Congress buildings. From there, we’ll head back over to the Smithsonian complex, completing our unique DC experience.This DC tour is pretty much custom-made to help you really experience the city, instead of just seeing it. Jump on board and enjoy the ride!

Participant restrictions This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 4 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 4 are permitted at no extra cost (they will be sitting on laps due to limited space), but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Location

Meeting point: Smithsonian Metro Stop (12th & Independence Avenues, SW, Washington, DC). Finish point: Smithsonian Metro Stop (12th & Independence Avenues, SW, Washington, DC).

Itinerary We’ll begin your tour at one end of the Smithsonian complex, and proceed through the monument areas. Marvel at the famous Jefferson, Lincoln, and Washington Monuments, those classic Washington DC icons. We’ll also see and discuss the World War I, World War II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War memorial sites. Continuing along on this Washington DC city tour, we’ll pass perhaps the most famous landmark of all – the White House. As we meander through Washington DC on the eCruiser, you’ll be entertained with local stories and historic tales that make this city so unique. We’ll also be sure to point out any current festivals, exhibits, demonstrations, or special events occurring along the way, in case you want to return to check them out after your tour. Experience everything Capitol Hill has to offer by seeing the US Capitol, Visitor’s Center, US Supreme Court, and Library of Congress buildings. From there, we’ll head back over to the Smithsonian complex, completing our unique DC experience.This DC tour is pretty much custom-made to help you really experience the city, instead of just seeing it. Jump on board and enjoy the ride!

Participant restrictions This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 4 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 4 are permitted at no extra cost (they will be sitting on laps due to limited space), but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Additional Information Dress appropriately for the season and weather conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes. Peaceful demonstrations, a mainstay of life in Washington, DC, may slightly alter routes, while adding to the enrichment of the experience.

Policies This tour is weather permitting. For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 6 people per vehicle. (Multiple vehicles available with advanced notice.) If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation