Tours also offered in Spanish
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How far in ADVANCE do I have to make a reservation?
We recommend that you book your tour at least two weeks in advance, though sometimes we are able to accommodate last-minute requests.
How QUICKLY can I expect to hear from you?
We make every effort to respond to our guests as quickly as possible. But we are a boutique company, receiving a great many tour requests from all over the world. We would appreciate being reminded if you need an urgent response, or if you have not heard from us in more than 24 hours. Always check your ‘junk mail’ folder if you have sensitive security settings.
How do the PRICING and PAYMENT work?
Price is based on a three-hour minimum and includes a professional tour guide, vehicle, driver, fuel charges, applicable taxes and parking. Meals, event tickets and gratuities are not included. PTW requires a $100 deposit to secure the date and time of your tour. Any unpaid balance is due before your tour date. All ticket purchases are separate from the cost of a tour, must be pre-paid and are not refundable. We accept major credit cards and PayPal payments. Your reservation is not guaranteed until a deposit or full payment is received.
Can you suggest a tour AGENDA?
If you are not sure what you want to see on your PTW tour, we will be happy to design a tour agenda for you.
When will you send me a DRAFT AGENDA?
After you confirm your tour request with a deposit or full payment, you will receive a draft agenda, which you can edit any way you like. Your draft agenda will arrive within a few days of your tour date, unless you request to receive it earlier.
How LONG are your tours?
We can design a tour of any length from three hours — our minimum tour — to multiple days.
What TIME OF DAY is best for a tour?
We are happy to accommodate your travel schedule and will plan your tour according to your availability. If you are flexible, we suggest the following guidelines to reduce the impact of rush-hour traffic when selecting tour times on a weekday:
10:00 AM as a start time for morning tours
4:00 PM as an end time for afternoon tours
7:00 PM as a start time for night tours
10:00 AM as a start time for morning tours
4:00 PM as an end time for afternoon tours
7:00 PM as a start time for night tours
Where do the TOURS BEGIN?
Your private tour begins when we pick you up at your hotel or other specified location, and ends when we drop you off. There will be an extra charge for transportation outside of our tour area. For example, for a pick up at Dulles International Airport or National Harbor plan on additional travel time and transportation fees.
WHERE WILL WE GO on our tour?
Take a look at our “Things to See in DC” page for tour ideas and let us know your must-see sites. We will incorporate them into your tour agenda. For interior tours of the White House please contact whomever represents you in the U.S. House or Senate
Request a tour of the Pentagon by clicking on this link: https://pentagontours.osd.mil
Request a tour of the Pentagon by clicking on this link: https://pentagontours.osd.mil
Will the tour GUIDE also be our DRIVER?
On your private tour with PTW you will have a tour guide and a driver. Your guide will accompany you at each stop, while the car and driver wait for your return.
How much WALKING will we do?
We will help you design a tour with as much or as little walking — or no walking — as you like. Our goal is to maximize your tour time and comfort. Your driver will bring you as close as possible to the sites you want to visit.
Are your tours KID FRIENDLY?
Having a private tour offers guests of all ages the best way to experience Washington’s fascinating past and present. Our guides are especially skilled at helping children enjoy the city’s wealth of remarkable sites.
How many PEOPLE can you accommodate?
We provide tours to individuals and private groups of any size, from one guest to hundreds.
What kind of VEHICLE can we expect?
One or two guests will ride in a black sedan; three-to-five guests in a black SUV; and six-to-twelve guests in a black Sprinter van. We can also accommodate much larger private groups. All of our late-model vehicles are climate controlled for your year-round comfort.
Do you COMBINE GROUPS on tours?
All our tours are strictly private. We do not combine guests into larger groups.
VIP Tours of Washington DC
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Tours also offered in Spanish
How far in ADVANCE do I have to make a reservation?
We recommend that you book your tour at least two weeks in advance, though sometimes we are able to accommodate last-minute requests.
How QUICKLY can I expect to hear from you?
We make every effort to respond to our guests as quickly as possible. But we are a boutique company, receiving a great many tour requests from all over the world. We would appreciate being reminded if you need an urgent response, or if you have not heard from us in more than 24 hours. Always check your ‘junk mail’ folder if you have sensitive security settings.
How do the PRICING and PAYMENT work?
Price is based on a three-hour minimum and includes a professional tour guide, vehicle, driver, fuel charges, applicable taxes and parking. Meals, event tickets and gratuities are not included. PTW requires a $100 deposit to secure the date and time of your tour. Any unpaid balance is due before your tour date. All ticket purchases are separate from the cost of a tour, must be pre-paid and are not refundable. We accept major credit cards and PayPal payments. Your reservation is not guaranteed until a deposit or full payment is received.
Can you suggest a tour AGENDA?
If you are not sure what you want to see on your PTW tour, we will be happy to design a tour agenda for you.
When will you send me a DRAFT AGENDA?
After you confirm your tour request with a deposit or full payment, you will receive a draft agenda, which you can edit any way you like. Your draft agenda will arrive within a few days of your tour date, unless you request to receive it earlier.
How LONG are your tours?
We can design a tour of any length from three hours — our minimum tour — to multiple days.
What TIME OF DAY is best for a tour?
We are happy to accommodate your travel schedule and will plan your tour according to your availability. If you are flexible, we suggest the following guidelines to reduce the impact of rush-hour traffic when selecting tour times on a weekday:
10:00 AM as a start time for morning tours
4:00 PM as an end time for afternoon tours
7:00 PM as a start time for night tours
10:00 AM as a start time for morning tours
4:00 PM as an end time for afternoon tours
7:00 PM as a start time for night tours
Where do the TOURS BEGIN?
Your private tour begins when we pick you up at your hotel or other specified location, and ends when we drop you off. There will be an extra charge for transportation outside of our tour area. For example, for a pick up at Dulles International Airport or National Harbor plan on additional travel time and transportation fees.
WHERE WILL WE GO on our tour?
Take a look at our “Things to See in DC” page for tour ideas and let us know your must-see sites. We will incorporate them into your tour agenda. For interior tours of the White House please contact whomever represents you in the U.S. House or Senate
Request a tour of the Pentagon by clicking on this link: https://pentagontours.osd.mil
Request a tour of the Pentagon by clicking on this link: https://pentagontours.osd.mil
Will the tour GUIDE also be our DRIVER?
On your private tour with PTW you will have a tour guide and a driver. Your guide will accompany you at each stop, while the car and driver wait for your return.
How much WALKING will we do?
We will help you design a tour with as much or as little walking — or no walking — as you like. Our goal is to maximize your tour time and comfort. Your driver will bring you as close as possible to the sites you want to visit.
Are your tours KID FRIENDLY?
Having a private tour offers guests of all ages the best way to experience Washington’s fascinating past and present. Our guides are especially skilled at helping children enjoy the city’s wealth of remarkable sites.
How many PEOPLE can you accommodate?
We provide tours to individuals and private groups of any size, from one guest to hundreds.
What kind of CAR can we expect?
One or two guests will ride in a black sedan; three-to-five guests in a black SUV; and six-to-twelve guests in a black Sprinter van. We can also accommodate much larger private groups. All of our late-model vehicles are climate controlled for your year-round comfort.
Do you COMBINE GROUPS on tours?
All our tours are strictly private. We do not combine guests into larger groups.