Private Washington DC City Tour
Make this summer unforgettable with a private Washington, D.C. tour designed just for your family. Whether you're chasing iconic landmarks or discovering hidden gems, we tailor every detail to your pace and interests—making it effortless, fun, and truly yours.
Ride in comfort with a Cadillac Escalade ESV or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, led by a historian who brings history to life for kids and adults alike. We plan routes with care to avoid crowds or city events, so your day flows smoothly—and you can focus on making lasting memories together.
As a family-owned business, we believe the little things make a big difference. Booster seats are available by request, and we always include chilled water to keep you refreshed. Want to linger longer at the Lincoln Memorial or catch the Changing of the Guard? Just let us know.
This isn’t just a tour—it’s your family’s chance to experience D.C. in comfort, style, and completely on your terms. Book now and let’s make this summer one to remember.
Options
Custom Private Cadillac Tour
Children/Infants: Travelers of all ages are welcome, please include all children in passenger count at checkout so we can assign a vehicle.
Duration: 4 hours
Bottled Spring Water Available
Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV: Comfortable Luxury Cadillac Escalade ESV's available for Private City Tours up to 5 people.
Phone Number: Tour Guides will contact you on the day of travel using the phone number provided at checkout. Cell phone number recommended.
Pickup included
What's included in Private Washington DC City Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
White House
At the beginning of your tour, you will begin at the President's Church also known as St. John's and walk alongside the Black Lives Matter Plaza that leads directly to the front of the White House. You will also be able to walk in front of the White House from Lafayette Square and visit the Andrew Jackson Memorial.
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's, Lafayette Square is a downtown DC Episcopal parish across from the White House on the corner of 16th and H Streets NW.
United States Department of the TreasuryPass-by Only
The Treasury Building is located at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C. was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.
Inclusions
- Multiple Language Options (must request during checkout): English, Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese
- Bottled Water
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off from select hotels (listed at checkout)
- Licensed Professional Tour Guide/Driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 4-Hour Private City Tour of Washington DC
- Transportation via Luxury Cadillac Escalade ESV's or large Mercedes Benz Sprinter Vans
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is enough space for collapsable wheelchair that can be lifted. No ramps/lifts in any vehicle.
- Your Tour Guide will text you ~30-60min prior to your scheduled tour time to provide their name, and a description of the vehicle they will arrive in for your tour. Guides will use the phone number provided at checkout to contact you on the day of travel. Travelers should plan to be ready to meet their guides at least 5 minutes prior to scheduled tour time.
- Tour operator is able to pick up travelers from any location within a defined area in Washington DC (National Mall/Downtown area) or Arlington, VA. Please provide your hotel or other preferred pick-up location during checkout. NOTE: If your preferred location falls outside of this radius we may not be able to accommodate you. If you have any question on if your location falls within this radius please contact us immediately to confirm.
- Admission tickets to any attraction in Washington DC are not included in this tour and travelers would need to coordinate separately if they would like to visit any attraction that requires an entry ticket.
- Travelers of all ages are welcome, please include all children in passenger count at checkout so we can assign a vehicle.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
A professional Tour Guide from Continental City Tours will come pick your family up at the time your tour reservation at a hotel/restaurant/museum within the Washington D.C. National Mall/Downtown or the Arlington VA area. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about your pick up location and we are happy to verify on our end as sometimes the online system does not have all hotels listed or says it is outside the radius when it isn't- please just message/text us directly the address and we can confirm or recommend the nearest point. The reason for the pick up radius is to maximize your 4 hour tour time to dedicate to the tour itinerary/memorials and history. Your guide is the driver- he/she will remain in the vehicle and explain the history, significance, and more during your tour as you drive by many important buildings such as the National Archives, FBI Headquarters, Air and Space Museum and so much more! Your family will be able to step down and walk on the external grounds of the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, explore and walk throughout the World War II Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial and so much more! We are more than happy to make changes/modifications to Memorials/Monuments during your tour. If you are driving or have a car, please send us a message so we can provide you an address to park your car for free either within D.C. (weekends) or near The Pentagon (weekdays), your guide would be able pick you up and take you back to your car at the end of the tour. Thank-you. We appreciate your support!
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Ticket Redemption
DAY OF TRAVEL Your Tour Guide will text you ~30-60min prior to your scheduled tour time to provide their name, and a description of the vehicle they will arrive in for your tour. Guides will use the phone number provided at checkout to contact you on the day of travel. Travelers should plan to be ready to meet their guides at least 5 minutes prior to scheduled tour time. PICK-UP LOCATION Tour operator is able to pick up travelers from any location within a defined area in Washington DC (National Mall/Downtown area) or Arlington, VA. Please provide your hotel or other preferred pick-up location during checkout. NOTE: If your preferred location falls outside of this radius we may not be able to accommodate you. If you have any question on if your location falls within this radius please contact us immediately to confirm. ACCESSIBILITY There is space within the vehicles to store a liftable wheelchair or scooter, however vehicles are not equipped with a ramp or lift. OTHER INFORMATION Tour operator will re-review all scheduled bookings ~24 hours in advanced of travel date and reach out if they require any additional information or have questions. Admission tickets to any attraction in Washington DC are not included in this tour and travelers would need to coordinate separately if they would like to visit any attraction that requires an entry ticket. Families may bring their own car seat or booster seat to use within the vehicles. We have 1 of each available for use, however they will need to be requested in advance and will incur an additional $35 fee for use. *Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.