Washington, D.C.

Washington DC Historical Student Trip with WCC Educational Tours

4 days / 3 nights

Monuments, missions, and hands-on experiences in America’s most iconic capital.

Destinations can be booked separately or combined. Just ask us and we can customize a trip for your class.
 
Sample Itinerary

🗓️ DAY 1 – Arrival & Monumental Beginnings

Afternoon Arrival in Washington, D.C.
Meet your upbeat tour leader and dive right in!

2:00 PM – National Archives
See the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.

3:30 PM – Guided Monument Walk (Part 1)
Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War, and MLK Jr. Memorials.

6:00 PM – Dinner in Georgetown
Group dinner in this historic neighborhood filled with charm and energy.

7:30 PM – Monuments by Moonlight Coach Tour
Evening drive to Jefferson, FDR, Washington Monument, and more.

9:00 PM – Hotel check-in (suburban D.C. area)

 

🗓️ DAY 2 – Capitol Hill, Spies & Stadium Lights

7:30 AM – Breakfast at hotel with your tour leader

9:00 AM – Capitol Hill Exploration
Walk the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court (exterior).

10:30 AM – International Spy Museum
Interactive exhibits and spy missions that keep students fully engaged.

12:30 PM – Lunch at L’Enfant Plaza food court or from food trucks on the National Mall, depending on timing and group preference

2:00 PM – Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
Moon rocks, Mars rovers, and aviation history in a hands-on setting.

3:30 PM – White House Photo Stop at Lafayette Square

6:00 PM – Dinner at Nationals Park or nearby restaurant
Meal timing adjusted to fit game or tour schedule.

7:00 PM – Washington Nationals Game or Ballpark Tour
Experience the thrill of a Major League Baseball game. Alternative: stadium tour or themed activity if not in season.

9:30 PM – Return to hotel


🗓️ DAY 3 – Lincoln to Legends

7:00 AM – Breakfast at hotel with your tour leader

8:00 AM – Ford’s Theatre & Petersen House Visit
Follow Lincoln’s final moments and discover his legacy.

10:30 AM – Depart for Mount Vernon
Scenic coach ride to George Washington’s estate.

11:30 AM – Mount Vernon Tour
Explore the mansion, gardens, museum, and enslaved persons memorial.

1:00 PM – Lunch at Mount Vernon Food Court
Casual and student-friendly options available.

2:00 PM – Return to D.C. with reflection and bus trivia en route

3:30 PM – Smithsonian American History Museum
See the Star-Spangled Banner, First Ladies' gowns, and more.

6:00 PM – Dinner at Buca di Beppo or Hard Rock Café
Lively group dining with crowd-pleasing menus.

7:30 PM – Ghosts of Lafayette Park Tour
Your one and only ghost tour — full of presidential intrigue and history.

9:00 PM – Return to hotel


🗓️ DAY 4 – Arlington, Zoo & Cathedral Farewell

7:30 AM – Breakfast and hotel check-out

8:30 AM – Arlington National Cemetery
Visit JFK’s Eternal Flame and witness the Changing of the Guard.

10:30 AM – Smithsonian National Zoo
Lions, lemurs, elephants and more in this walkable, free-entry urban zoo.

12:00 PM – Lunch on-site at Zoo cafés and food courts, or pre-arranged boxed lunches for efficiency

1:00 PM – Washington National Cathedral Visit
Explore gothic architecture, moon rock window, and stunning stained glass.

2:00 PM – Final group circle & tour reflection

2:30 PM – Depart for home
Leave D.C. inspired, informed, and full of stories to tell.


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