Washington, D.C., is home to many historic places. If you are short on time and want to see as much as you can during your stay in the nation's capital, consider taking a tour. The city is filled with monuments that pay homage to our leaders and military, and contains some of the world's finest museums. So, put on your walking shoes and immerse yourself in history.
Free tours are offered at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C. The center is open Monday through Saturday except for some holidays. Tour passes are required and can be obtained at the front desk. The historic Capitol also can be toured, but reservations must be made months in advance through your local senator or representative's office.
The Capitol Visitor Center
First Street and East Capitol Street
Washington, DC 20510
202-226-8000
VisitTheCapitol.Gov
DC Tours offers tours of the Capitol and other historic places. Tourists can take an open-top bus tour or a bicycle tour. Some tours are specifically targeted toward great photography spots or fabulous restaurants. Besides the Capitol, DC Tours also visits the White House, Smithsonian museums and Arlington National Cemetery. Tours range between 2.5 and 10.5 hours, and all cost less than $100 (as of September 2010).
DC Tours
888-878-9870
DCTours.US
A Segway is a personal transportation device that has two wheels. Riders must balance their weight while standing to ride this electric transportation vehicle. City Segway Tours in Washington, D.C., offers Segway tours of our nation's capital, including the White House. The tour will take you through city parks and historic buildings while a guide gives you historical and current information about the city. Tours run three hours, and reservations are suggested.
City Segway Tours, 2010
624 9th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
877-SEG-TOUR
CitySegwayTours.com/Washington-DC
