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  • Nekolover
    Long Island, NY52 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dre was the best tourguide!!! I learned so much - rather than just speaking about the design of the memorials, Dre got into the symbolism of it, which was very much appreciated.
    Written 4 February 2025
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  • Phelpsda
    Portsmouth, VA46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This tour was very interesting and educational. Our tour guide Sally and driver Godfrey were both professional and courteous throughout the three hour duration. Sally shared an abundance of interesting information at each monument stop and it was obvious she was intimately knowledgeable about each one. Would highly recommend this night tour as the crowds are much smaller at this time.
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • Amy H
    Marietta, GA21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Capitol and Library of Congress is simply a can’t miss tour. So much stunning detailed architecture and history everywhere. We really enjoyed our tour guide James. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the many aspects of these buildings and DC, with some comedic zingers to make the tour a delight.
    Written 29 January 2025
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  • Amanda L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our driver was engaging and informative about each sight. I appreciated the smaller setting. The van was comfortable and warm. I would highly suggest this over a big bus tour, hands down!
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • Derek S
    McDonough, GA30 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    WOW! One of the most humbling experiences ever. Such a solemn and breathtaking place. It was a very emotional experience. These men and women served our county and…. Well I will not get into opinions.

    Our guide Derrick was amazing. His knowledge of Arlington was remarkable. He knows his history. We all know the famous people but he knew things about the everyday citizens. We would stop at various headstones and he would tell the story of that person. Just absolutely amazing!!!!

    Do yourself a favor and book a tour of Arlington. You will educated and will not regret it.
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • Franklin W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent experience! I highly recommend it! Reggie does a masterful of sharing a great deal of information and making it interesting.
    Written 6 February 2025
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  • Claude D
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our tour guide Nick was very interesting and knowledgeable. He will be happy to know that we also found him to be very funny. Maggie was our driver and she knows the city like a pro. It was a very enjoyable and educational experience.
    Written 6 February 2025
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  • Scott L
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Devaughn was very helpful, we had an issue with the complimentary passes that our resort issued and Devaughn went out of his way to work it out for us
    Written 2 February 2025
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  • bonniemckinney
    Chattanooga, TN5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Most of the drivers were very informative and kind. We really liked Sarge for his great knowledge and respect he gave to all passengers. The stops were helpful and the buses did run about every 15-20mins. The drawbacks were the very little info on where to park to get on the bus. We came on a Sunday and we believe that all parking garages were closed which would have been immensely helpful to know ahead of time. I also want to give feedback on one particular driver who said her name was “Miss Behaving”. She had good knowledge but she was extremely rude to other passengers when they were laughing. I totally understand and agree with the policy of keeping the noise and chatter to a minimum so that we can all hear the drivers’ commentary, that is important BUT she could have asked people to be quiet in a much more respectful way rather than embarrassing them and being unkind.
    Written 30 December 2024
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  • Lisa M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The experience to see the memorials and monuments in person was amazing. It was so helpful to have a driver to get us to all of them and tell us some important tidbits that you just can’t get from just looking at them on your own. The weather was extremely cold so he was sure to keep the heat on to get us warm when we got back in the car. Only thing Inwould change is maybe purchase one that the tour guide goes with you inside to get more in depth. But for us this excursions was perfect especially due to the weather. Mark was very kind and knowledgeable. The car was great and he made every effort to get us as close as possible with roads being shut down or blocked for inauguration things going on. Would recommend to anyone.
    Written 19 January 2025
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  • GoofyDirector
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Was treated to the Monuments by Moonlight Tour by friends. Absolutely INCREDIBLE. The weather was on our side as it was a cold but clear night. The monuments were gorgeous at night, but what made it the best tour was our trolley conductor: "Sooner Steve." His narration was fantastic. His humor was great. His passion for the city and the country truly showed. Absolutely recommend this tour.
    Written 5 February 2025
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  • Matt S
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was able to experience this tour with my dad, and I am so grateful NICK was our tour guide! He was charming, hilarious, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city! I thought I knew everything about the monuments, but he had me cackling along with all the fun trivia! Definitely worth it, I felt the timing of each of the monuments was exactly perfect as well. Even though we were shivering from the 30 degree weather, the luxury bus was perfectly heated and kept us warm. Lunch was delicious and every stop along the way was perfect. LOVED IT!
    Written 31 January 2025
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  • Aithnie W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I booked before xmas last for myself and my cousin to go on the Walking Tour in Shaftesbury. Having lived their a long time I thought it would be fun to see if they knew anything fun about the place or heard stories I hadn't. We were taken with a lovely Lady called Fiona, she handed out devices and dowsing rods, which I took and you could certainly feel them being pulled round. My cousin tried the headphones and she did hear voices and was having a fun chat with whoever was on the other end, not sure who but the names of Ann and Di came through. I think we were able to clue the lady in on a few things as we've seen many changes. She said there was going to be another one in the summer, when we hope we can get to an old churchyard and down Pine Walk, which is where I've heard for years the ghost of a Monk should be seen/felt. We will book again and look forward to it. Highly recommended. Spoken to cousin and she enjoyed it too.
    Written 17 January 2025
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  • Kristine B
    Chattanooga, TN2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    They did a very good job narrating the various stops. I suggest getting there early to allow plenty of time to Hop On and Hop Off. Arlington tour was very moving.
    Written 14 November 2024
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  • Rabeccaann
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sally and Chris were amazing. Sally is very knowledgeable and we learned so much about Washington DC and our history! It was freezing and they still spent time on the bus giving so much information while stopping at all the places and giving us time to hop off. Highly recommend.
    Written 24 January 2025
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