OnBoard Washington DC Tours

Cherry Blossoms are Gone

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:22:17 +0000

We are sad to announce that due to unexpected rain and winds, the blooms are gone this year. As a result, OnBoard will revert it’s Cherry Blossom itinerary back to the DC The Best! itinerary to make sure you have a fantastic experience while you are with us in Washington DC.

Peak Bloom Announced for Cherry Blossoms!

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:35:24 +0000

The National Park Service has announced that the peak blooming period for the Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC this year will be from March 24-April 1. Of course, the blooms will open several days before that, and will last well beyond April 1. Call us to get updated status information. Book your Cherry Blossom Tour before tickets sell out!

Cherry Blossom Tours!

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:29:37 +0000

OnBoard Tours operates the DC The Blossoms! Tour from March 17 through April 15. It’s the best way to see the Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC. Your guide will walk with you around the Tidal Basin to see the Jefferson Memorial, the FDR Memorial, the MLK Memorial, and the World War II Memorial with cherry trees all around! Then, the bus will take you to Lower Senate Park, where you’ll get to take amazing photographs of the Capital with white pear blossoms in the foreground! It’s one of the most photogenic tours in the OnBoard Tours portfolio, so make sure to bring your camera! Check out the DC The Blossoms! cherry blossom tour here.

Mount Vernon Tours!

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:16:15 +0000

OnBoard just launched a new Mount Vernon Tour. We are bringing the award-winning OnBoard Tour format to Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria. You came all the way to DC. Don’t waste the trip. Take the best tour that will truly show you what a fantastic experience you can have in the Washington DC Area. Check out Mount Vernon and our Mount Vernon Tour.

Spend Thanksgiving at National Harbor!

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:32:13 +0000

Leave the pots and pans in the kitchen and experience a Thanksgiving meal like no other! Come to National Harbor and encounter fabulous tree-lined promenades, shopping and dining! National Harbor is about 20 minutes south of Washington DC, on the banks of the Potomac River. They have lots of things to do, including Segway rentals, an obstacle course, the “Awakening” statue that kids can climb on. It’s also the site of the famous Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, which is always decorated for every holiday, including Thanksgiving. Visit their grand atrium while you are there. You can take a water taxi to and from National Harbor. Service connects to Alexandria, Virginia. If you are at National Harbor, you can take the riverboat over to Old Town Alexandria. OnBoard’s tours launch from National Harbor, so you can take a DC tour from the Harbor as well.

Eating at the Harbor for Thanksgiving is a fabulous idea. There are lots of restaurants to choose from. Click the logos below to view the Thanksgiving menus for each restaurant.

Mount Vernon Tours Coming Soon!

admin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:18:02 +0000

If you are taking a tour in Washington DC, you should visit Mount Vernon. OnBoard Tours has received so many requests for Mount Vernon Tours, that we have finally built one. We will be launching the tour on November 25, 2011. If you would like to make reservations before the tour is live, then just call us at 301-839-5261 and we’ll be happy to book a reservation for you. Otherwise, you can book online.

Many people don’t realize that George Washington’s Estate is kept in pristine condition. You can see the Key to the Bastille that Washington was given as a gift. You can see his bedroom (and other rooms) almost in the condition they were when George and Washington lived there. You can tour the grounds, visit the outbuildings that Washington used for cooking, housing for servants, etc. There is a great museum with videos that tell Washington’s story. There is also a gift shop that has more than just souvenirs. It also has products from the nearby community and books about George Washington, Martha Washington, American History and more. Visiting Mount Vernon is spectacular.

It is the perfect addition to your Washington DC sightseeing experience.

Why take an OnBoard DC Tour?

admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 06:55:27 +0000

Cause Thomas Jefferson said so! Watch this cartoon about OnBoard Tours.

The DC It All! Tour is Back!

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:40:32 +0000

The DC It All! Tour is back in full steam. Washington’s highest rated way to see the city is criss-crossing the monuments and attractions again. Just ask anyone who has ridden the boat cruise up the Potomac River with us this year what they think about it, and they’ll tell you that it’s the best way to see Washington DC’s attractions. Your tour guide will show you the face carved on the back of Lincoln’s head, the exact spot where Martin Luther King, Jr., stood when he gave his “I Have a Dream” speech, and many more fascinating things to see in Washington. Book your seats now, and make sure you don’t miss out.

TOURS BACK ONLINE!

admin — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:56:41 +0000

Hurricane Irene is gone! We weathered the storm and are back up and operating!
Tonight’s DC The Lights! Tour will be running as scheduled at 7:30pm tonight! Come have a hurricane party while you tour the beautiful monuments in the moonlight.
All tours will be operating as scheduled Monday, August 29, 2011.

Hurricane Irene’s impact on Washington DC

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:45:43 +0000

OnBoard Tours currently plans to operate all DC The Best! day tours and the DC It All! day tour on Saturday, August 27, 2011. The DC The Lights! Tour is canceled on Saturday night, August 27, 2011.

All tours are canceled in Washington DC on Sunday, August 28, 2011.

Please check back on this site for updates on Monday’s tours.

Regardless of what the weather does, the MLK Memorial Dedication has been postoned.

Hurricanes behave in unexpected ways. Irene may turn back out to sea, or it may turn inland south of Washington DC.

Customers who have booked tours should show up at the Old Post Office at least 30 minutes before their tour to allow for traffic and weather related issues. If you would prefer to reschedule your tour to a day when the weather is likely to be better, you have the right to do so as long as you provide us at least two hours’ notice before your tour time.

You may watch this website for reports of whether your tour is canceled.