By Isabel Prontes
As the capital of the
United States, Washington, D.C. is unsurprisingly a very popular destination spot. It is a city that is full of historical sites and tourist attractions. From the Washington Monument to the African American Civil War Memorial, there are many popular points of interest. Thankfully, there are a lot of guided tours available to help make your visit a lot easier.
The Old Town Trolley Tour of Washington, D.C.
This is an exciting, narrated tour of Washington, D.C. that takes place aboard a charming, historical trolley. There are 19 different stops on this tour, and visitors will be able to spend time at famous historical attractions, including the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral and more. Whether you want to shop for souvenirs, or to browse museums, this tour has something for everyone.
Tourmobile Sightseeing
Tourmobile Sightseeing is a Washington, D.C. guided tour that provides visitors many different options, from a riding tour of Arlington Cemetery to an American Heritage Tour of the city. There are also more unusual options to choose from, including Mount Vernon and Frederick Douglass guided tours as well. This is an extremely informative and educational way to get a detailed look at D.C.'s past and present.
OnBoard Washington, D.C. Sightseeing Tours
These tours make it very easy for out-of-towners to see all that Washington has to offer--in just one day. The tour of all the historical monuments in the city lasts for three hours, and afterward, you get an exciting nightlife tour of D.C. and all its glory, called "The Lights." This is one of the most thorough and comprehensive guided tour options in the nation's capital. Touring the city in small shuttle buses (instead of massive double-deckers) also gives tourists a more intimate experience of the city.
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About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
