Washington, D.C.
Son Tours offers customizable educational trips to Washington D.C., highlighting its significance in historical events and popular culture.
Fully-Planned, Educational Travel: Washington, D.C., Tours
Son Tours provides memorable, customizable Washington, D.C. guided educational tours so students can explore all of the best places to visit in the federal capital of the United States of America. Here, students can engage with the intricacies of the government and history of the U.S. through the various government buildings, memorials, museums, and even opportunities to meet with their Congressperson. Give your students a deeper, more personal understanding of the U.S. government, national history, and current events by taking them to where it all happens.
Discover the Journey with Son Tours
Explore our sample itinerary today and see how Son Tours transforms student travel into unforgettable learning experiences — View the Itinerary Now!
Why Choose Son Tours for Your Washington D.C. Student Trip?
Our certified tour operators and guides will accompany your students on a variety of activities during a sightseeing tour of Washington D.C., while staying at premium accommodations, supported by an experienced Son Tours representative. We handle all of the planning, pre-booking, security, and billing, so you can relax and enjoy the trip. Son Tours is a comprehensive student travel company.
Tour Highlights
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Students can learn about the rich, somber history behind the numerous gravesites in this well-known cemetery. Here, they can see memorials and pay their respects with a school wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Designed to impart the importance of awareness and understanding in preventing the horrors of genocide, this museum is an eye-opening, moving stop.
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The capital has a number of memorials that will offer new awareness of lives lost in war, like the Vietnam or Korean War Veterans Memorials, and the National World
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Washington, D.C. is home to several memorials to significant figures in our nation’s history, such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
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Home to hundreds of marvelous works of art from the 13th century to the modern era.
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Learn about various aspects of science, art, and engineering at these museums covering natural science, air and space, and more!
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Visit the last home of the famous writer, abolitionist, speaker, and statesman.
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The home of some of the most important historical U.S. documents in their original forms, including the original Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution.
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Give your students a personal experience with our government by arranging an appointment to visit the U.S. Capitol and meet with their congressperson. Or, schedule a guided tour to visit the White House, home of the President of the United States.
Our #1 Ranked Educational Mission
Washington, D.C. Seen Through an Insider’s Lens.
Most student tours just visit the capital. We navigate it. Founded and operated by former CIA and Army professionals, we provide a "Zero-Failure" D.C. experience that blends curriculum-rich education with military-grade security.
Veteran-Led Security
Every itinerary is vetted for safety by former government intelligence officers.
The "Insider" Route
Avoid the crowds with logistics planned by people who worked in the halls of power.
Boutique Precision
No call centers. One dedicated coordinator for your school from start to finish.
Planning a D.C. Trip? Don't leave safety to chance.
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Still Have Questions?
Our Frequently Asked Questions aim to address common inquiries about Son Tours' educational trips, helping parents, teachers, chaperones, and students feel informed and confident about their upcoming journey.