
Washington D.C.
Educational Tours for Curious Young Minds
Discover. Experience. Learn.
“Washington is the city of Southern Efficiency and Northern Charm.”
- John F Kennedy
The trip that started it all—our educational, fun-filled journey to Washington D.C.—is the classic school tour experience.
Students are transported to a living, breathing classroom from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to the grandeur of the Capitol Building, our Washington D.C. educational trips & tours offer an unforgettable opportunity to explore the foundations of democracy, leadership, and civic responsibility.
Known for inspiring and impactful student experiences, the District of Columbia invites young adventurers to dive deep into American history. Students can explore three of the most popular Smithsonian museums, tour iconic monuments and memorials, and stand face-to-face with the original Bill of Rights and U.S. Constitution.
These tours are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and bring history to life, connecting classroom learning with real-world discovery. Our Washington D.C. educational tours create powerful experiences that stay with students long after the trip ends.
It’s Your Time to Bloom
Your Trip
Length
Typical trip length 4 days/3 nights
Destination
Washington D.C
Add-On Options: Gettysburg, Colonial Williamsburg, Baltimore/Fort McHenry, Naval Academy/Lunch in Annapolis
What is Included?
School to Airport Transport, All Meals, Hotel, Airfare, Medical Insurance, Charter Bus, Licensed Bus Driver/Tour Guide, All Entrance fees, Chaperone Allowances at pre-set ratios, Night-time Security Guards

Washington D.C.
Itinerary
At TripU we will provide your group with the itinerary that best fits U and your trip. Here’s a sample to get your adventure juices flowing
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MORNING
Depart for Washington DC.
Arrive in Washington DC - TripU representative will meet U at the airport upon arrival and get you U on your way to DISCOVERing and EXPERIENCing DC.
AFTERNOON
LUNCH - custom lunch waiting for you when you arrive
Smithsonian Institute
-African American History Museum
-American History Museum
- National History Museum
- Air and Space Museum
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
FDR Memorial
EVENING
DINNER - Pizza and Pasta Dinner at one of our favorite DC area restaurants. Pizza eating contest anyone?
IWO Jima Marine Memorial
Air Force Memorial
Hotel Check In - U will be greeted at the hotel by your TripU host and ushered into your geographically desirable, quality hotel.
Security on duty from 10PM to 5AM
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(or take an optional day trip to Gettysburg, PA)
MORNING
BREAKFAST - at the hotel
Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
- US Capitol
- Library of Congress
- Supreme Court
GROUP PHOTO - Have your group’s photo taken in front of our Nation’s Capital
AFTERNOON
TASTE OF DC - Food Truck Lunch on the National Mall - stretch your legs and watch DC go by as you eat picnic style on the National Mall
International Spy Museum
Albert Einstein Photo Stop
Vietnam Memorial
EVENING
EVENING ACTIVITY OPTIONS
Dinner at the Old Town Alexandria Waterfront and Alexandria Ghost and Graveyard Tour
- Dinner/Dance River Cruise
- Dinner and Theater Performance
Return to the Hotel
Security on duty from 10pm-5am
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MORNING
BREAKFAST at the Hotel
OPTIONAL ADD ONS:
- Naval Academy Tour and Lunch in Annapolis
- Fort McHenry and Baltimore with Lunch on the Inner Harbor
- Service or Learning Project
- Exercise/Physical Activity using DC’s vast and beautiful green spaces
AFTERNOON
Mount Vernon - George Washington’s Estate
- Mansion Tour
- Walk the Grounds
- Museum
EVENING
NIGHT TOUR
- Lincoln Memorial
- Korean War Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
Return to Hotel
Security on duty from 10pm-5am
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MORNING
BREAKFAST at the HOTEL
Arlington National Cemetery
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier/Changing of the Guard
Optional Wreath Laying Ceremony
- Kennedy Gravesites
- Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial
AFTERNOON
LUNCH
National Archives
White House Photo Stop
Holocaust Museum
DINNER
Depart DC For Home



Washington D.C. Attractions
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White House
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Arlington National Cemetery
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Capital Hill
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Lincoln Memorial
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
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Mount Vernon
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Washington Monument
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Smithsonian

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