Washington DC Tours
Bringing Our Nation's History to Life, One Tour at a Time
Washington D.C. History & Fun Tour
3 Days 2 Nights — SAMPLE Itinerary
OVERVIEW:
Our nation's capital is a great place to explore both United States history and modern politics. Discover the legacies of the Founding Fathers at national monuments and at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. Take in art, science and history in Washington D.C.'s famous Smithsonian institution museums. And see politics in action with tours of the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court Building and the Library of Congress.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the inside of The U.S. Capitol Building
- Visit our National Monuments and Memorials where we honor our Veterans, Presidents, and National Heroes
- Pay respects at Arlington National Cemetery
- Explore some of the most beautiful museums located in the National Mall, including National History, Air and Space and African American History and Culture
Sample Itinerary
Click any attraction card to learn more — history, cool facts, and official links included.
Day 1
Arrival & Iconic Landmarks
Also on Day 1
Day 2
Heroes, Sacrifice & History
Also on Day 2
Day 3
Museums & Monuments
Also on Day 3
Student Packing Checklist
Everything your student needs for the DC trip — click items to check them off
Clothing & Shoes
0/9Documents & Money
0/7Electronics
0/6Health & Personal Care
0/10Backpack Essentials (Daily)
0/7What to Leave at Home
0/5Teacher Tip
Send this checklist home to parents at least 2 weeks before departure. The biggest day-one problems we see — blisters from wrong shoes and no emergency cash — are totally preventable with a little prep. We also have a detailed teacher packing guide in our resource library.
What's Also Included
- Round trip Bus transportation via luxury motor coach with lavatory and DVD player on board
- A 4-star hotel accommodation at a conveniently located property
- Meal plans and optional dinner cruise on the Potomac River
- Professionally guided of the National Mall and Monuments
- Performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- The Smithsonian National Museum of American History
- Arlington National Cemetery, JFK's eternal flame, and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Shopping at Union Station, the Old Post Office Pavilion and Georgetown
- TourDCwithUS local escort assistance during your trip
- Free trip for 1 chaperone in double room for each 10 paying passengers
Our Safety Standards
1:8 Supervision Ratio
One adult for every 8 students throughout every DC tour — on the bus, at monuments, in hotels.
Secured Hotel Floors
Overnight security sweeps on student floors. Staff presence at the hotel throughout the night.
Medical Preparedness
Pre-located urgent care and hospital for every site. First aid kit carried at all times. Full medical briefing for every student.
Background-Checked Staff
Every guide, driver, and team member passes comprehensive background screening. No exceptions.
24/7 Parent Contact Line
A live U.S.-based team member is reachable around the clock. Not a voicemail — a real person.
Vetted Motor Coach Fleet
We partner only with carriers that pass annual safety inspections with GPS-tracked, professionally maintained coaches.
What Teachers Are Saying
Real testimonials from educators who have trusted us with their students.
“I have organized DC trips for 11 years with three different operators. TourDCwithUS is the only one where I genuinely had nothing to worry about on the trip itself. The guide was incredible with the kids. The hotel was exactly what was promised. Dante personally checked in with me twice a day. That is not something you get from a large company.”
Mrs. Renata Caldwell
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Jefferson Middle School, Knoxville, TN
“Our school had stopped doing DC trips because of a bad experience with a national operator three years prior. I found TourDCwithUS through a parent referral and took a chance. Best decision I have made as a trip organizer. The experience was night and day — professionally run, personal attention, and the students came home changed.”
Mr. Darnell Hopkins
History Teacher & 8th Grade Trip Coordinator, Riverside Middle School, Atlanta, GA
“My biggest fear was something going wrong medically. I have a student with a severe allergy and another with anxiety. Lorna took both situations seriously from day one — she knew both students by name before we arrived, had their protocols memorized, and handled two small incidents during the trip without either student (or parent) ever feeling alarmed. That is professionalism.”
Ms. Priya Anandakrishnan
Lead Chaperone & Science Teacher, Westview Academy, Charlotte, NC
“I was skeptical of a smaller company at first — I assumed bigger meant better organized. Completely wrong. The communication before, during, and after the trip was better than anything I experienced with the big national operators. The guide knew every student's name by day two. And the night tour of the monuments? Fifteen years later, my former students still mention it.”
Mr. Brian Okonkwo
Social Studies Department Head, North Creek Middle School, Richmond, VA
Round Trip Transportation
Luxury motor coach with lavatory and DVD player on board
Top Rated Accommodation
4-star hotel accommodation at a conveniently located property
Airport & Ground Transfers
All transfers between airports, hotels, and attractions
Experienced Tour Guides
Professional and knowledgeable tour guides for the entire duration
Tickets & Admissions
All admission tickets to top attractions secured in advance
Customized Itineraries
Our staff can customize an itinerary that will best suit your travel needs
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