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Cherry Blossoms & Monuments Tour with 10+ Stops and Boat Cruise

By DC Guided Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$106 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Experience Washington DC during the popular Cherry Blossom season on this Guided Bus & Walking tour. Travellers will have the chance to see the stunning cherry blossom trees up close, with time dedicated to stroll along the Tidal Basin.

Stops will be made during the tour to many of Washington DC's top Monuments and Memorials, including outside the White House and US Capitol buildings. Professional Tour Guide will stay with you throughout tour, and walk with you through the sites. Travellers may opt to select a 3-Hour Tour option, or choose a Full-Day experience that also includes a Seasonal Narrated Boat Tour along the Potomac River (available starting March 26).

Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) travellers will have time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees. The official Cherry Blossom peak bloom dates are announced by the National Park Service closer to the dates. Make sure not to miss one of the city's most visited times of year, Cherry Blossom Season!

Activity location

  • Potomac River
    • Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW
    • 790 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
    • 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Check availability

Tour Only (No Boat)
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours: 3-Hour DC Tour with Stops at Top Monuments and Cherry Blossoms. Cherry Blossom bloom dates typically late March - early April

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
NZ$105.83 x 1 AdultNZ$105.83
Total
Price is NZ$105.83

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Learn about the history and significance of DC’s beloved Cherry Blossom trees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cherry Blossom Bus & Walking Tour of Washington DC
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Incredible photo opportunities
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit Georgetown Washington Harbour for lunch on own before ferry ride
  • What's includedWhat's included
    See the Cherry Blossom trees up close and enjoy a scenic walk along the beautiful Tidal Basin
  • What's includedWhat's included
    3-Hour or extended 6-Hour (with boat ride) tour options available
  • What's includedWhat's included
    40-50 Minute Narrated Sightseeing Boat Cruise of Potomac River (if selected at checkout)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stop at top DC Sites including the US Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, & more

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) travellers will have time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees. The official Cherry Blossom peak bloom dates are announced by the National Park Service closer to the dates.
  • Boat Cruise Option: Boat operates seasonally beginning March 26, 2025. Travellers may select travel dates beginning March 26th to include a narrated boat cruise along the Potomac River.
  • Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.

Activity itinerary

National Cherry Blossom Festival (Pass by)

Experience Washington DC at its most beautiful during the iconic Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) on this guided bus and walking tour. See the world-famous Cherry Blossom trees up close as thousands of delicate pink and white blooms transform the city into a breathtaking springtime landscape. Enjoy dedicated time to stroll along the picturesque Tidal Basin, where the blossoms frame stunning views of the Jefferson Memorial and create one of the most magical scenes in Washington DC. Along the way, your expert guide will share the fascinating storey behind the Cherry Blossoms in DC. You’ll learn about the cultural significance of the blossoms and why this short but spectacular bloom has become one of the city’s most anticipated annual events. Peak bloom dates are announced by the National Park Service as the season approaches. Don’t miss the chance to experience one of Washington DC’s most magical and beloved times of year!

Potomac River

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Travellers can choose between a 3-Hour Highlights Tour or upgrade to a Full-Day experience that includes a seasonal narrated boat cruise along the Potomac River (available beginning March 26), offering beautiful views of the city and the blossoms from the water.

Tidal Basin

  • 30m
Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) travellers will have time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees around the Tidal Basin. The official Cherry Blossom peak bloom dates are announced by the National Park Service closer to the dates.

U.S. Capitol

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Throughout the tour, visit many of Washington DC’s most famous monuments and memorials, including stops outside the White House and the US Capitol for memorable photo opportunities. Your professional tour guide will stay with you throughout the experience, providing engaging narration and walking with you through the historic sites.

White House

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Throughout the tour, visit many of Washington DC’s most famous monuments and memorials, including stops outside the White House and the US Capitol for memorable photo opportunities. Your professional tour guide will stay with you throughout the experience, providing engaging narration and walking with you through the historic sites.

Lincoln Memorial

  • 15m
Throughout the tour, visit many of Washington DC’s most famous monuments and memorials, including stops outside the Lincoln Memorial, White House and the US Capitol for memorable photo opportunities. Your professional tour guide will stay with you throughout the experience, providing engaging narration and walking with you through the historic sites.

Washington Monument (Pass by)

See the Washington Monument from a distance

Jefferson Memorial (Pass by)

See the Jefferson Memorial from a distance

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

  • 15m
Throughout the tour, visit many of Washington DC’s most famous monuments and memorials, including stops outside the MLK Jr. Memorial, White House and the US Capitol for memorable photo opportunities. Your professional tour guide will stay with you throughout the experience, providing engaging narration and walking with you through the historic sites.

Location

Activity location

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    Potomac River
    • Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    790 Pennsylvania Ave NW
    • 790 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
    • 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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