Executive Sedan
1-3 passengers
A Mercedes-Benz S-Class executive sedan for up to 3 guests. Quiet, smooth, and easy to step in and out of at every stop.
4-8 hours tour
$440 / 4 hours
All-inclusive rate · No hidden fees
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Customize Your DC Tour
Private DC tour by limo, planned around what you want to see. Take the proven route as-is or change any stop. 4-hour minimum. Call (202) 609-9811.
From $440
Private tour · Custom (4 hr min) · All-inclusive · No hidden fees
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Custom (4 hr min)
From $440 · 6 vehicle options
Pickup: your hotel
Tour highlights
- A career chauffeur plans and runs the whole day, hotel pickup to last stop
- Start from our proven 4-hour DC monuments route, ready to go
- Add Mount Vernon, Arlington, Georgetown, Gettysburg, or wine country
- Add, drop, or linger at any stop, just by asking
- From $440 for the executive sedan on a 4-hour minimum, then $110/hr
Every tour, your private vehicle
This tour runs in any of these. Pick by group size.
Executive SUV
1-6 passengers
A full-size executive SUV seating up to 6, with the space and window views families ask for.
4-8 hours tour
$480 / 4 hours
All-inclusive rate · No hidden fees
Book NowStretch limousine
1-10 passengers
The classic black stretch limousine for up to 10. Turns a night tour into the celebration itself.
4-8 hours tour
$540 / 4 hours
All-inclusive rate · No hidden fees
Book NowMercedes Sprinter
1-13 passengers
A black Mercedes Sprinter for up to 13, with high ceilings and walk-in comfort for bigger parties.
4-8 hours tour
$560 / 4 hours
All-inclusive rate · No hidden fees
Book NowWhite Hummer limo
1-18 passengers
The white stretch Hummer seats 18 and makes the entrance. Built for birthdays and bachelorettes.
4-8 hours tour
$760 / 4 hours
All-inclusive rate · No hidden fees
Book NowMini bus
22-32 passengers
A private mini bus for 22 to 32 guests. One vehicle, one route, the whole group together.
4-8 hours tour
$720 / 4 hours
All-inclusive rate · No hidden fees
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Wine country tours run a 6-hour minimum. See full rates on the pricing page.
What our guests say
5-star rated on Tripadvisor & Viator
More than 240 travelers have reviewed our private Washington DC limo tours across Tripadvisor and Viator, and the same praise repeats: the chauffeur-guide who knows every monument, the on-time hotel pickup, and a day that felt effortless. Read our Tripadvisor reviews and our Viator reviews for yourself.
Reviews of the Customize Your DC Tour keep returning to the monuments and memorials and the on-time hotel pickup. Amin is the chauffeur guests name for knowing the city and being easy to be with all day. The same details repeat: patience and flexibility with the plan and a chauffeur-guide who knows the history. Each review below links to the Tripadvisor or Viator listing it was posted on.
★★★★★
Good value for a large group
For 10 people (4 adult and 6 kids/teens), this was a great alternative to the other night tours. We even got to see some of the less known memorials at the Pentagon! Very friendly and helpful driver.
★★★★★
DC tour
The driver was super knowledgeable about the different monuments and allowed us to experience them in whatever order we wanted stopping at different ones for us to take pictures and explore along the route. Extremely worth it for my family and I.
★★★★★
Awesome experience
Awesome experience from the booking to the tour. Amin was super from the first communication until we returned. It was very easy and we got to see all of the sights with him dealing with traffic. He picked us up and returned us to our hotel and waited at each stop so we did not have far to walk. My kids loved every…
Awesome experience from the booking to the tour. Amin was super from the first communication until we returned. It was very easy and we got to see all of the sights with him dealing with traffic. He picked us up and returned us to our hotel and waited at each stop so we did not have far to walk. My kids loved every minute. The car was extremely clean, cool and he had bottled water for us as well. I would book this again.★★★★★
Great tour of all the monuments.
Our tour guide, Amin, was excellent! Dropped us off at the most optimal places to see the sites.
★★★★★
Wonderful tour
Our guide Amin was fantastic! He went above and beyond to make the tour all we could ask for. We saw every monument and then some
★★★★★
Great experience - great driver, expert guide
We had a great experience and would highly recommend. We booked a four hour hop on, hop off excursion and opted to pay extra for a tour guide in addition to the driver. Our group was 18 family members in town for college graduation, ranging in age from 8 to 80. We had some ideas of the stops we wanted, and Teri our…
We had a great experience and would highly recommend. We booked a four hour hop on, hop off excursion and opted to pay extra for a tour guide in addition to the driver. Our group was 18 family members in town for college graduation, ranging in age from 8 to 80. We had some ideas of the stops we wanted, and Teri our guide worked with us to incorporate them as well as other highlights she recommended. It worked perfectly. Family members could "choose their gear" with respect to walking, and the more ambitious were able to do several things in the same stop (eg Korean War memorial along with Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam). Thanks to Inam our driver and Teri our guide for a great experience!★★★★★
Best DC night tour with customer pickup
Very professional and courteous drivers. We had 2 Escalade SUVs. Very clean. Being in DC felt like we were being driven around by secret service. We had family in from Texas and Kentucky. Seeing and stopping at the monuments at night is a must do for those coming to DC for first time. Favorite stops included USMC…
Very professional and courteous drivers. We had 2 Escalade SUVs. Very clean. Being in DC felt like we were being driven around by secret service. We had family in from Texas and Kentucky. Seeing and stopping at the monuments at night is a must do for those coming to DC for first time. Favorite stops included USMC Memorial, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials. Looking across Tidal Basin at night from Lincoln memorial is so special . And this time of year cheery blossoms are in full display, We thank you guys for a wonderful time. I would highly recommend your team for anyone traveling to DC★★★★★
Family Fun in Limo
Smart Limo was easy to work with, confirmed a few times before the scheduled date and arrived right on time. The limo was clean and stocked with water. We had some flexibility in choosing what monuments we wanted to see and drop off and pick up was easy. I would recommend this limo service!
★★★★★
This is definitely the way to tour DC in a day.
We saw all the major monuments and historic buildings in about 4 hours. Amir, our driver, was courteous, accommodating and provided a brief summary about each stop.
★★★★★
Excellent nighttime limo tour of DC. Highly recommend this company!
Outstanding communication while making our reservation. Contract was very transparent. VERY Fair price for a four hour limo ride for nine people. Itinerary was clear, and included many stops. In addition they were flexible with the itinerary as we omitted one site in exchange for another. Car was super clean, well…
Outstanding communication while making our reservation. Contract was very transparent. VERY Fair price for a four hour limo ride for nine people. Itinerary was clear, and included many stops. In addition they were flexible with the itinerary as we omitted one site in exchange for another. Car was super clean, well equipped, modern (with cool lights and a great, easy to use sound system) and comfortably seated all nine of us. I cannot speak highly enough about the professionalism of our driver. He was FANTASTIC! He was very punctual, respectful, and professional. He stopped at many monuments and told us a bit about it. He gave us plenty of time to explore-we never felt rushed. He was very familiar with everything and was able to keep us on schedule to see so many things! In addition, he was able to find a clean, nice bathroom for us since the restrooms were all closed at the monuments. I highly recommend this limo service!★★★★★
We had a great time with this experience.
David L was our driver for the evening tour. It was such a fun way to see the sites and monuments. They were especially striking in the evening under the lights. Highly recommend! David was incredibly accommodating and helpful.
★★★★★
Really enjoyed the tour.
Finding parking is very hectic. This service made it easy for our family to just get in and out to visit the many monuments, take pictures without thinking of where to park. Our Driver was very friendly and was very knowledgeable with the DC area.
★★★★★
Great night time tour of Holiday sights and DC monuments!
We had a great tour with Khalid A! We have family in town for the holidays and wanted to see the holiday sights and monuments at night. He made sure we saw everything-- he listened to what we wanted to see and made great suggestions of things we hadn't thought of. Super personable and professional. He made it a great…
We had a great tour with Khalid A! We have family in town for the holidays and wanted to see the holiday sights and monuments at night. He made sure we saw everything-- he listened to what we wanted to see and made great suggestions of things we hadn't thought of. Super personable and professional. He made it a great evening for us all. Thanks Khalid!★★★★★
Thank you to Zack for a great day out - he made us feel like super stars!
We were surprised with an upgrade of transport to a stretch Hummer, taken to all the monuments and buildings we wanted to see and enjoyed music to make the experience memorable. Awesome.
★★★★★
Our driver was the best ever.
He knew exactly what every monument and statue was. He was sooo patient with the kids. He went out of his way to make sure we were happy. I can’t say enough good things about this experience and our driver.
★★★★★
Best Way Ever to See DC
We booked this service for my husband's birthday. The tour was fantastic. It was extensive, stopping at all the monuments we wanted to see. We were able to customize the tour as well, spending more time at some monuments and skipping or shortening visits to those we were less interested in. The limo is able to park…
We booked this service for my husband's birthday. The tour was fantastic. It was extensive, stopping at all the monuments we wanted to see. We were able to customize the tour as well, spending more time at some monuments and skipping or shortening visits to those we were less interested in. The limo is able to park very close to each monument, much closer than we could have if we had driven ourselves. The driver was polite and helpful. Wear comfortable shoes because, despite the proximity to the monuments, there is still a lot of walking involved in exploring the monuments themselves. We did our tour at night and the monuments are gorgeous when lit for evening. The driver can tell you a few facts about each monument, but he was not a "certified tour guide" so if you want that much detail, this is not the tour to take. But if you want to see DC in absolute comfort, this is the way to do it. The limo will pick you up at your specified address in DC, drive you for four hours to the monuments on their list which is customizable, and then drop you back off at your specific DC address. If you want something to drink or eat, bring it yourself as only waters are provided in the limo. Definitely worth the money. Best way ever to see DC!!!★★★★★
Great tour!
For 10 people it was only a little more expensive than the public tours and was SO much more fun and easier, especially since they picked us up. Would recommend!
★★★★★
We were picked up at our hotel and the driver was super friendly.
The limo driver took some pictures and made a personalized video using one of our cell phones of our group before and after we entered the limo. The day we toured DC it was going to be 100° F. Rather than ride a bus, bike, or other means, we took the limo which was air conditioned and the driver dropped us next to each…
We were picked up at our hotel and the driver was super friendly. The limo driver took some pictures and made a personalized video using one of our cell phones of our group before and after we entered the limo. The day we toured DC it was going to be 100° F. Rather than ride a bus, bike, or other means, we took the limo which was air conditioned and the driver dropped us next to each site in the tour and pick us up either in the same spot as the drop off or close by as we left each site. In the limo there was free water bottle and ice with cups, which was refreshing on a hot day. We could choose the music we wanted to listen to through a cell phone the limo driver provided. There were some times the music was a bit loud, but either through the cell phone or a control in the car, the volume can be adjusted. It was also fun to watch people outside the limo as they were taking pictures of our vehicle (the hummer limo) just was much as some of the sites. If you are planning a tour of DC, I would recommend taking the personalized limo tour for comfort and you can choose how long you staying at each site and where to go. This is the way to go! We had 7 people in the limo and had lots of extra room for more people.★★★★★
Our driver Zaki made this 4 hour limousine ride the most memorable experience!
We were able to stop and spend time at the memorials (Jefferson, Lincoln, MLK, Washington monument), the White House, The Capital and The Washington Mall. Zaki, thanks for making me and my twin sister’s 60th birthday one we shall always remember!
Our driver Zaki made this 4 hour limousine ride the most memorable experience! We were able to stop and spend time at the memorials (Jefferson, Lincoln, MLK, Washington monument), the White House, The Capital and The Washington Mall. Zaki, thanks for making me and my twin sister’s 60th birthday one we shall always remember!★★★★★
Excellent private tour.
The service provided a wonderful experience. We were picked up at our hotel and guided through the sites of DC. We saw all the main sites in a neat and orderly fashion. Our driver provided information as we went and we had bottled water available throughout the trip. We had a wonderful experience and at the end were…
Excellent private tour. The service provided a wonderful experience. We were picked up at our hotel and guided through the sites of DC. We saw all the main sites in a neat and orderly fashion. Our driver provided information as we went and we had bottled water available throughout the trip. We had a wonderful experience and at the end were dropped back off at our hotel. Door to door service with a smile! Great company.★★★★★
Time value experience
We reserved a car to pick us up from the airport, tour the sites in downtown Washington DC and then drop us off at our hotel. Our flight arrived early but our driver was there anyway, waited patiently while we toured the sites on foot when needed and also added a couple of visits when we had some extra time. Great…
We reserved a car to pick us up from the airport, tour the sites in downtown Washington DC and then drop us off at our hotel. Our flight arrived early but our driver was there anyway, waited patiently while we toured the sites on foot when needed and also added a couple of visits when we had some extra time. Great experience for the money and time as it kept us from losing the afternoon when we arrived.★★★★★
Great way to see the Capital if you only have a few hours.
We had an afternoon flight on a Sunday and decided to get a tour of DC in the morning. It turned out to be a great way to see the major sights and monuments in a short period of time. Stopped at all the major landmarks on the Mall.
★★★★★
Great Tour of DC
Zee did a great job. He’s pleasant, punctual, knows the area very well and drives safely. He expertly pointed out all of the monuments and places of interest. Thank you. We enjoyed the trips.
★★★★★
The birthday girls soooo enjoyed the ride around the town looking at the monuments and singing to the music!
★★★★★
Very enjoyable!
The driver took me to all of the monuments & memorials that I wanted to see. He helped me take pictures & videos. The driver made sure that I was safe getting in & out of the vehicle & he gave me information about the memorials & monuments. The mini bus was very comfortable also! I would recommend using this limosine…
The driver took me to all of the monuments & memorials that I wanted to see. He helped me take pictures & videos. The driver made sure that I was safe getting in & out of the vehicle & he gave me information about the memorials & monuments. The mini bus was very comfortable also! I would recommend using this limosine service when touring Washington DC!★★★★★
Wonderful Experience Touring Washington DC by Limo
We had a fantastic time with Zach as our driver on a very cold rainy day. He did everything possible to make our exploration of Washington DC a memorable experience. He came to our door every time with an umbrella and took photos and videos of us at each site. He was very fun and played historical tour information so…
We had a fantastic time with Zach as our driver on a very cold rainy day. He did everything possible to make our exploration of Washington DC a memorable experience. He came to our door every time with an umbrella and took photos and videos of us at each site. He was very fun and played historical tour information so that we could learn about each monument before we arrived there. Zach was fun, professional, and happy. The limo was brightly lit and very long. Thanks for a wonderful trip....★★★★★
Ameen was the best tour guide and picked us up promptly at the agreed time & place in a limo!
He was very communicative & flexible and made this experience worth every penny! Thank you so much! ❤️
★★★★★
Great tour for friends, family or work groups!
This tour was outstanding! Our driver Amin was a gem! He picked us up from the lobby of our hotel and right away took pictures and got us started. He was able give us the history of the city, stopped at all major monuments and took pictures for us at all stops. It was raining very hard but he had umbrellas ready, let…
This tour was outstanding! Our driver Amin was a gem! He picked us up from the lobby of our hotel and right away took pictures and got us started. He was able give us the history of the city, stopped at all major monuments and took pictures for us at all stops. It was raining very hard but he had umbrellas ready, let us know the walk time to certain up close views to make sure we were prepared (all were short walks less than 5 mins and nothing hard to get to just not able to drive the limo all the way up to some which was totally understandable) but also made stops if needed (bathroom and quick food pick ups). We were out for a full four hours which left time to just drive around and see the city and enjoy the limo. I would highly recommend this tour even if you’ve been to DC and seen the sites in the past as it was super fun and the limo was very comfortable (we had 7 total people with plenty of room)! Thank you for a GREAT experience!★★★★★
This was an amazing experience.
The city comes alive in a different way at night and the limo tour was a very comfortable and safe way to experience the monuments. Our driver was very knowledgeable of the city and even dropped us off at our hotels. Would highly recommend this to anyone!
★★★★★
Best way to see DC at night.
This is the best way to see DC at night. Raj picked us up at our restaurant and gave us a fabulous tour. We stopped and were able to get out to walk around and take photos at all the major monuments and buildings. He got us closer to several locations than we were even able to do on foot during the day. The limo was…
Best way to see DC at night. This is the best way to see DC at night. Raj picked us up at our restaurant and gave us a fabulous tour. We stopped and were able to get out to walk around and take photos at all the major monuments and buildings. He got us closer to several locations than we were even able to do on foot during the day. The limo was well stocked with waters and had plenty of stemware for your own drinks.
Customize Your DC Tour: the full guide
Most guests take our standard route and have an excellent day without lifting a finger. A career chauffeur who knows DC picks you up at your hotel, drives the 4-hour monuments circuit, and narrates the landmarks as you go. The planning, the parking, the timing: all handled. You enjoy the city.
Because every tour is private, that same expert-planned day flexes to you. Add Mount Vernon in the afternoon, skip a stop you have already seen, or spend an extra half hour at the Lincoln Memorial. Tell us what you want to see and your group size, and we shape the route around it, then send one quote before you confirm. This page is for that: the expertly run day, adjusted to your trip.
The route we plan, and what you can add
Almost every tour starts from the same core monuments circuit our popular packages run, then trims or extends it. Here is what the day can include.
The DC monuments circuit (the standard base, about 4 hours). Eleven walk-up photo stops in driver order: the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the World War I Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the FDR Memorial, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial. Along the way the chauffeur narrates roughly 19 drive-by landmarks, including the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian museums on the Mall, FBI Headquarters, Pennsylvania Avenue, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. This is the same route as the Welcome to DC half-day tour, and it is what most groups run as-is.
Full-day extensions (6 to 8 hours). Add Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the USMC War Memorial (Iwo Jima), the Air Force Memorial, and Georgetown. Bundled with the core circuit, this is the Welcome to DC full-day tour. Prefer the monuments after dark, lit up and uncrowded? That is the DC night tour.
Out-of-city day trips. Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate about 16 miles south on the GW Parkway, runs as its own Mount Vernon tour and pairs well with Old Town Alexandria. Gettysburg, the Civil War battlefield about 80 miles north and roughly 90 minutes each way, is the Gettysburg battlefield tour. Virginia and Maryland wine country, where no one in your group has to be the designated driver, is covered on the wine country tours.
Themed angles. Want a point of view instead of the standard loop? We plan African American heritage routes (see the dedicated African American heritage tour), Capitol Hill and the workings of Congress, Embassy Row along Massachusetts Avenue, lesser-known stops, military memorials, and cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in season. Mix any of these into the monuments base.
How it works
You do not plan a route from a blank page. Tell us three things: your group size, how many hours you have, and any must-see stops (a rough list is fine). A career chauffeur who knows DC maps the day in driver order, picks the vehicle that fits the group, and sends one full quote. Nothing is locked until you confirm. Then, the day before the tour, dispatch calls to reconfirm your pickup point and run through the stops that matter most, so the morning starts exactly the way you pictured it.
On the day, the expert-planned route still bends to you. Add a stop, cut one, spend 90 minutes inside the National Museum of Natural History, or detour on a whim, just by asking. The chauffeur runs whatever you decide, and the hourly rate carries on either way. As a rough planning guide, four hours comfortably covers the 11-stop monuments circuit, and each out-of-city destination such as Mount Vernon or Gettysburg adds a few hours of drive time on top.
Vehicle choices
The vehicle scales with your group, and so does the rate. Tours bill a 4-hour minimum in every vehicle: pricing starts from $440 for the Executive Sedan (up to 3 guests); the Executive SUV is $480 for 4 hours (up to 6); larger vehicles run as listed below. We promise the class of vehicle, not a specific make.
| Group size | Vehicle | Minimum | From | Hourly after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | Executive Sedan | 4 hr | $440 | $110/hr |
| 1 to 6 | Executive SUV (most popular for tours) | 4 hr | $480 | $120/hr |
| 1 to 10 | Stretch Limousine | 4 hr | $540 | $135/hr |
| 1 to 13 | Mercedes Sprinter Van | 4 hr | $560 | $140/hr |
| Up to 18 | White Hummer Limousine | 4 hr | $760 | $190/hr |
| 22 to 32 | Executive Mini Bus | 4 hr | $720 | $180/hr |
| 33 to 55 | Luxury Coach Bus | 4 hr | $890 | $222/hr |
Multi-day programs get a flat package quote. Long-distance routes with five or more hours of drive time are quoted on the full route.
Tell us your dates and we plan the day
Call (202) 609-9811 or email info@smartlimorental.com with your date, group size, and the stops you care about. An expert answers 24/7, maps the route in driver order, and sends a full quote before you confirm. Want a route that already exists? Browse every fixed itinerary on the DC tour packages hub, or book online.
Common questions about Customize Your DC Tour
Can I customize a DC tour itinerary myself?
You can, but you do not have to. Tell us your group size, how many hours you have and any must-see stops, even a rough list, and a career chauffeur who knows DC maps the day in driver order and sends one quote. On the day the route still bends to your group whenever you ask.
Do you plan the custom tour, or do I have to?
We plan it. Most guests give us a date, a group size and a couple of must-sees, and we build and run the whole day. The proven 4-hour monuments route is ready to go if you would rather not think about it at all; from there we add Mount Vernon, Arlington, Georgetown, Gettysburg or wine country.
How much does a custom private DC tour cost?
From $440 for 4 hours in the Executive Sedan for up to 3 guests, then $110 per hour, or $480 in the Executive SUV for up to 6, then $120 per hour. The stretch limousine is $540, the Mercedes Sprinter $560 and the white Hummer limousine $760 for 4 hours. Every tour bills a 4-hour minimum.
How many stops fit in a custom tour?
The 11-stop monuments circuit fills about 4 hours at an easy pace with photo time at each. Plan on one walk-up stop every 20 to 25 minutes, faster if some are drive-bys. Museums, a Georgetown lunch, Arlington or Mount Vernon each add an hour or more, and we quote the hours before you confirm.
Can I do a DIY tour of Washington DC instead?
You can walk the monuments on your own, but the 11 stops span several miles and the parking near the Mall is scarce. On a custom chauffeured tour you keep the freedom of choosing the stops while the chauffeur handles the route, the drop points and the narration, and you ride between them in comfort.
What can we add to the standard monuments route?
Arlington National Cemetery for the Changing of the Guard, Mount Vernon down the GW Parkway, Georgetown, Embassy Row, the Smithsonian museums, a Gettysburg day trip or a Virginia wine country afternoon. Combine any of them, or build a themed day around civil rights, military history or architecture.
More questions? See the full FAQ or call (202) 609-9811. We answer 24/7.
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