Washington DC student tour details
Washington DC, the capital of the United States of America, offers students many learning opportunities through the numerous museums, monuments and government buildings that are all explored in this educational tour. Students will develop a greater understanding of the heroes who shaped the nation and fought for independence, with visits to Arlington Cemetery, the Vietnam Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and others. As the home of the US Government, ‘DC’ presents students with true insight into the systems of US Government and the places where important discussions and decisions take place. Stops at The White House, Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress are all included in this educational tour. The Smithsonian Museums offer students further learning tools to supplement their knowledge and return to the classroom with renewed enthusiasm. With so many highlights, so much history, and so much fun to be had, ‘DC’ truly is the perfect destination for a student tour.
Highlights Include:
- Anacostia Museum
- Supreme Court workshops
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Newseum
- Bike tours
- Spy Museum!
- Evening cruises along the Potomac River
- Ghost tours
- National Zoo
- National Cathedral
- Smithsonian Museums and the National Mall
- Mount Vernon
- Frederick Douglass House
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Note: The Jumpstreet itineraries posted are samples only. Each of our tours is customized based on each group's needs and interests.
Washington sample tour itineraries
An educational tour of Washington, DC will bring your social studies curriculum to life! Here is an outline of the activities and highlights.
Washington DC
4 days/ 3 nights
Day 1 – Washington DC
Newseum
Ghost tour – Old Town Alexandria
Day 2 – Washington DC
Arlington Cemetery
Changing of the Guard
Sightseeing Tour Government buildings
Smithsonian
Georgetown
Monument Tour
Day 3 – Washington DC
Tour of US Capitol and Congress
Holocaust Museum
Potamac River cruise
Day 4 – Washington DC
National Cathedral
Embassy Row
Pentagon 9-11 Memorial
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Note: The Jumpstreet itineraries posted are samples only. Each of our tours is customized based on each group's needs and interests.