4-Day Washington DC Educational Tour
- 4 days
Washington, D.C., is a fantastic historic destination offering so much to see and do, you and your student group will have no trouble staying busy the duration of your incredible 4-day educational tour! You’ll visit more amazing museums than you ever thought possible and explore all the important D.C. landmark attractions, including Capitol Hill, Arlington National Cemetery, Ford Theater – where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated- and President George Washington’s lavish estate. As a special treat, you’ll embark on a spooky lantern-lit ghost tour through the streets of Washington D.C. – who knew a 4-day American History lesson could be so much fun?
You’ll See
- Day 1Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall · United States Holocaust Museum · White House Photo Opportunity · Monuments & Memorials Tour
Sample Itinerary
Adventure Student Travel will work with you to create the trip you want for your student group.
Day 1Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall
- Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall
- United States Holocaust Museum
- White House Photo Opportunity
- Monuments & Memorials Tour
Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall
The National Mall is the pivotal point of nearly every sightseeing excursion to Washington, D.C.; the dramatic tree-lined open space between Constitution and Independence Avenues unfurls all the way from the Washington Monument to the U.S. Capitol Building. Eleven Smithsonian Institution Museums are located right here, showcasing an incredible variety of exhibits with subjects ranging from fine art to space exploration. It’s the perfect place to unpack and enjoy a picnic lunch, and a popular outdoor festival venue; champions of countless causes, young movers and shakers and gritty young eco-warriors alike have staged all manner of spirited protests and rallies on its expansive lawn – as seen in Forrest Gump!
United States Holocaust Museum
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum serves as a living memorial and educational institution dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and inspiring citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. Located in Washington, D.C., the museum offers a comprehensive account of the Holocaust, from its origins to its aftermath, and explores the broader implications of genocide and human rights. Located in Washington, D.C., the museum offers a comprehensive account of the Holocaust, from its origins to its aftermath, and explores the broader implications of genocide and human rights.
White House Photo Opportunity
The first order of business: upon arrival in Washington, D.C., your group will enjoy an arranged White House Photo Opportunity with the most famous residence in our country in the background. What a fantastic way to kick off and commemorate your exciting 4-day historic tour!
Monuments & Memorials Tour
This walkabout gets you and your students around to all of the monuments and memorials of Washington, D.C., each truly unique and important in its own right. Your invigorating excursion begins at the White House and continues through the National Mall, along with the Reflecting Pool, around the Tidal Basin, and wraps up at the U.S. Capitol Building and Supreme Court.
