Monuments by night
After a morning among the blossoms, book an evening loop past the lit memorials. Our DC Monuments by Night Tour covers the same ground after dark.
Seasonal Tours
Cherry Blossom Limo Tour in Washington DC
A private chauffeured loop puts the Tidal Basin, the memorials and the blooms in one ride, timed to your group's pace.
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A cherry blossom limo tour is a private, chauffeured way to see the Tidal Basin in bloom without hunting for a parking space or walking the whole loop. Couples, families with grandparents, out-of-town visitors and small groups book it for a two- or three-hour run past the Jefferson Memorial, the MLK Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and the Washington Monument grounds, with the chauffeur dropping you near each stop and waiting.
Bloom dates move with the weather, so treat late March and early April as the window and confirm the current schedule, road closures and drop-off zones with the organizer before you book. The National Cherry Blossom Festival brings crowds to the Basin and to East Potomac Park, and Ohio Drive and West Basin Drive often close to traffic; your chauffeur plans around the closures and picks you up at an agreed corner. Groups often ride in a Sprinter limo or stretch limousine, while couples take a luxury sedan. For a broader day around the city, see our DC city tour limo service.
Included
What does a cherry blossom limo tour include?
- Door-to-door pickup at your hotel, home or Union Station, with the chauffeur arriving 15 minutes early
- A planned loop of Tidal Basin stops, with the chauffeur waiting and repositioning as crowds shift
- Timing built around bloom conditions, weekday mornings and quieter evening light
- Chauffeur briefed on festival road closures, security zones and the best drop-off corners
- Bottled water and phone chargers in the cabin between stops
- Several vehicles under one reservation with a single point of contact for larger groups
Fleet
Which vehicle should you book for the blooms?
10 to 14 passengersSprinter LimoGroups of 10 to 14 who want standing headroom and a bar between stopsView vehicle →
8 to 10 passengersStretch LimousineCouples and small families marking an anniversary among the bloomsView vehicle →
Up to 7 passengersLuxury SUVFamilies of up to 7 with grandparents and luggage spaceView vehicle →
Up to 3 passengersLuxury SedanTwo or three passengers on a short dawn or evening loopView vehicle →
18 to 30 passengersMini BusVisitor groups and hotel parties of 18 to 30 doing the full BasinView vehicle →
Planning
Which vehicle fits your blossom ride?
The right vehicle for a cherry blossom limo tour depends on how many people are riding and how much time you want to spend around the Tidal Basin. Most groups choose by size and by how much standing and walking they plan to do between stops. Compare every option on our fleet page.
| Who is riding | Recommended vehicles | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Couple or small family (up to 3) | Luxury Sedan | Easy to park and reposition near the Tidal Basin; leather seats and quiet cabin for a relaxed ride. |
| Family or small group (up to 7) | Luxury SUV | More room for bags and cameras, with privacy glass and comfortable seating for a half-day tour. |
| Friends or extended family (8 to 10) | Stretch Limousine | Wraparound seating and a bar area make the blossom loop feel like an occasion. |
| Celebration group (12 to 18) | SUV Stretch Limo | LED ceilings and high-end audio keep the mood up between photo stops. |
| Large group or party (up to 20) | Hummer Limo | Starlight ceiling and built-in bar; a bold choice for birthdays and bachelorette groups. |
| Corporate group or wine-tour style outing (10 to 15) | Mercedes Sprinter Van | Captain's chairs, Wi-Fi and USB charging let you work or share photos between stops. |
Pricing
How much does the ride cost?
The ride is priced by the hour with a minimum block, because the vehicle and chauffeur are held for your loop. Your quote is all-inclusive, with gratuity, tolls and fees explained upfront, and it usually arrives within 15 minutes. Call 24/7 at +1 888 583 0779 or send the online quote form.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Minimum | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter Limo | 10 to 14 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
| Stretch Limousine | 8 to 10 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
| Luxury SUV | Up to 7 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
| Luxury Sedan | Up to 3 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
| Mini Bus | 18 to 30 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
Included in every quote: chauffeur gratuity, tolls, fuel and parking. Peak bloom weekends, weekday mornings and festival dates carry the highest demand, while longer loops and extra waiting time at crowded stops raise the hourly total.
Planning your cherry blossom tour?
Send your date and venues. We reply with an all-inclusive quote, usually within 15 minutes.
Sample schedule
Sample itinerary for the ride
This illustrative schedule shows how a half-day blossom tour might run, with time for photos and a chauffeur who knows the drop-off zones. Times are an example only; your planner builds yours from your pickup location, the bloom stage and the day's traffic.
- Pickup at your hotel or residenceLuxury SUV · chauffeur arrives 15 minutes early, confirms the route and hands out water
- First stop at the Tidal Basin welcome areaLuxury SUV · chauffeur drops you at the designated zone and shares a meeting point and time
- Walk the Tidal Basin loop and photograph the blossomsLuxury SUV · chauffeur waits nearby and stays in contact by phone
- Short ride to the Jefferson Memorial and East Potomac ParkLuxury SUV · chauffeur uses the drop-off area and avoids the busiest intersections
- Photo stop at the Martin Luther King, Jr. MemorialLuxury SUV · chauffeur suggests a quieter approach and a pickup point away from crowds
- Lunch stop at the Wharf or a restaurant of your choiceLuxury SUV · chauffeur calls ahead if you want a table held
- Return to your hotel or a second locationLuxury SUV · chauffeur confirms the drop-off and offers to adjust the route
Times are an example only; your planner builds your schedule from your pickup address, the bloom forecast and your preferred stops.
How it works
How booking works
- Request a quoteTell us your date, group size and where you are staying in DC. We send an all-inclusive quote, usually within 15 minutes, with the hourly minimum explained.
- Confirm the planWe map your loop around the Tidal Basin, agree the pickup corners and confirm the schedule in writing with a secure deposit.
- Get your chauffeur detailsBefore pickup you receive the chauffeur's name and contact number, plus a reminder to confirm the current bloom schedule and drop-off zones.
- Enjoy the rideOn the day the chauffeur arrives 15 minutes early, works around festival closures and waits at each stop while you walk to the memorials.
Beyond the big day
More ways to use the ride
A blossom tour can anchor a whole day or weekend in Washington, DC. These related trips pair well with a spring ride and keep one point of contact for the group.
Airport arrivals
Out-of-town guests can land at Reagan National and go straight to the Tidal Basin. See airport transportation for flight tracking and meet-and-greet pickups.
Corporate outings
Use a blossom tour as a client outing or team break during a conference. A Sprinter van or minibus keeps the group together and on schedule.
Wedding and engagement photos
The blossoms make a classic backdrop for engagement photos. Pair the tour with a wedding limo service for the rest of your wedding-day transport.
Wine and food stops
Add a stop at a Virginia winery or a DC restaurant after the blossoms. Our wine tour limo service covers Virginia wine country and nearby vineyards.
Group celebrations
Birthdays, bachelorette parties and family reunions often combine a blossom ride with a longer evening out. A party bus or stretch limo gives the group room to celebrate between stops.
Locations
Where we pick up and drop off
Tidal Basin and memorial loop in Tidal Basin & Southwest Waterfront
The Tidal Basin loop is one-way in practice during peak bloom: Maine Avenue, the 14th Street and 15th Street approaches and Ohio Drive back up fast once the crowds arrive. We set pickups at the Wharf, the Mandarin Oriental and the Jefferson Memorial side rather than trying to hold a spot on the basin itself, and chauffeurs drop, wait nearby and return on a text. Early morning before 8 am and after 6 pm give you the softest light and the thinnest crowds; the National Cherry Blossom Festival usually runs from late March into mid-April, so confirm the current schedule and any road closures with the organizer before you lock a time. A cherry blossom limo tour from here can also swing past Nationals Park and the waterfront for photos.
Tidal Basin and memorial loop in Downtown & Penn Quarter
Hotels along K Street, Massachusetts Avenue and around the Convention Center are the usual start for a downtown blossom run, and the drive down to the Tidal Basin is short but slow on a Saturday in bloom. We build in a 15-minute buffer for the 7th Street and 14th Street corridors and use the Mall's north side for a second stop at the Smithsonian Castle and the Capitol grounds, where the trees along the reflecting pool are often less crowded than the basin. Union Station works well as a pickup for groups arriving by train. Confirm current drop-off zones with the festival organizer; the National Park Service adjusts them by the day during peak bloom.
Capitol Hill · Downtown & Penn Quarter · NoMa & Union Market
Tidal Basin and memorial loop in Georgetown & Foggy Bottom
From Georgetown, the natural route runs along Ohio Drive and the Kennedy Center edge, which puts you under the trees on the west side of the basin within minutes. M Street and Pennsylvania Avenue are slow on weekend afternoons, so we pick up at the Four Seasons, the Georgetown waterfront or a Dupont Circle hotel and let the chauffeur handle the loop while you stay in the car. Foggy Bottom guests at the State Department and GWU often book a one-hour run at lunch in late March. Timing here is best before 9 am or after 5 pm, when Rock Creek Parkway and the Whitehurst Freeway are moving again.
Tidal Basin and memorial loop in Arlington & National Landing
Crossing into DC from Arlington means the Memorial Bridge or the 14th Street Bridge, and both tighten up quickly once the blossoms open. We collect from Rosslyn and Ballston offices, Crystal City and Pentagon City hotels and Old Town Alexandria, then run straight to the Jefferson Memorial side for the shortest walk to the water. A Virginia pickup also lets you combine the basin with a stop at Gravelly Point or the Marine Corps War Memorial on the way back. Late March weekends are the heaviest; a weekday morning booking from National Landing clears the bridges before 8 am.
Arlington · Alexandria · National Landing (Crystal City & Pentagon City)
Tidal Basin and memorial loop in Bethesda & Chevy Chase
Montgomery County groups usually come down Wisconsin Avenue or River Road to Canal Road, then drop onto Ohio Drive at the river. That route avoids downtown entirely and is the reason a Bethesda or Chevy Chase pickup often reaches the Tidal Basin faster than a hotel two miles away. We stage from Bethesda Row, the Marriott headquarters area and downtown Silver Spring, and for larger parties we send a Sprinter or mini bus so one vehicle carries the whole family. Spring break weeks in late March and early April are the busiest; book a morning slot and confirm the festival's current drop-off zones before the date.
See every city we cover on our service areas page.
Checklist
Planning checklist for the day
Have these details ready when you request a quote, and the reservation team can confirm vehicle availability and timing in one call.
Your preferred date and a backup date, since peak bloom is a forecast and the National Park Service updates it as the season approaches.
The number of passengers and whether anyone needs extra room for mobility or luggage.
Your pickup address and a drop-off plan for after the tour.
The stops you most want: Tidal Basin, Jefferson Memorial, East Potomac Park, MLK Memorial or a specific photo spot.
How long you want at each stop, and whether you prefer a guided walk or free time.
Any special requests, such as a cooler for drinks (guests 21 and over) or a step stool for older passengers; tell the reservation team about any special requests when you book.
The name and mobile number of the person who will manage the group on the day.
If you want to add a related service, such as an airport pickup or a monuments-by-night tour, to the same reservation.
Why us
Why book AA Limousines for the blossoms?
6 states
One company from DC to Texas, so a blossom visit can be paired with an airport transfer or a longer city-to-city ride on the same reservation.
10 vehicle classes
A 3-passenger sedan for a couple, a Sprinter for visiting family or a 40-passenger party bus for a group, all on one booking.
15-minute quotes
All-inclusive quotes usually within 15 minutes, with gratuity, tolls and fees explained before you reserve.
24/7 dispatch
Reservations and dispatch are staffed around the clock, so a bloom-date change or a flight delay still reaches a person.
FAQs
Cherry Blossom Tour FAQs
How much does a cherry blossom limo tour cost?
Pricing depends on the vehicle class, the number of hours and the date, since peak bloom weekends carry more demand than a weekday morning. We quote by the hour with gratuity, tolls and fees included, so the number you receive is the number you pay. Send your date, pickup address and group size and the reservation team will return an all-inclusive quote, usually within 15 minutes.
How far ahead should I book a cherry blossom limo tour?
Book two to four weeks ahead for peak bloom weekends, and earlier if you want a specific vehicle such as a Sprinter Limo or a party bus. Weekday mornings in late March and early April are easier and can often be arranged with a few days' notice. Bloom dates shift with the weather, so tell the reservation team your window and they will help you pick a date.
How long does a cherry blossom tour take?
Most groups book two to three hours, which covers a Tidal Basin loop, a stop at the Jefferson Memorial and a pass along the Mall or East Potomac Park. A one-hour run suits a couple staying downtown; four hours lets you add Georgetown, the Capitol grounds and a meal stop. We build the schedule around your pickup point and show the hours before you book.
Can we bring drinks in the limo during the tour?
Guests 21 and older may bring their own beverages in our limousines and party vehicles where state law allows, and we provide ice and glassware. Alcohol is never permitted for underage passengers. Keep drinks inside the vehicle, since open containers are not allowed on National Park Service grounds around the Tidal Basin.
What happens if traffic is bad or the blooms are past peak?
Your chauffeur plans the route around event closures and weekend congestion, and if a road along the basin is shut he will use the next closest drop-off and keep the car nearby. Bloom conditions change daily, so the driver will suggest the best remaining trees, often in East Potomac Park. Wait time within your booked hours is included; extra time is billed at the hourly rate quoted upfront.
Which vehicle should I choose for a cherry blossom limo tour?
A couple or small family is well served by the Luxury Sedan or Luxury SUV, while a group of eight to ten fits the Stretch Limousine and larger parties do better in the Sprinter Limo or Mini Bus. For a celebration with music and lighting, the SUV Stretch Limo or Party Bus works. The full fleet page lists capacities and features so you can match the vehicle to your group.
Can you pick us up at a hotel or office before the tour?
Yes. We collect from hotels, residences and offices across DC, Arlington, Bethesda and Silver Spring, then drive you to the basin and wait nearby while you walk. Tell the reservation team the exact address and entrance when you book, since some downtown buildings load on a side street. Your chauffeur's name and contact details arrive before pickup.
Which areas do you cover for a cherry blossom limo tour?
We cover the whole Washington DC area for this service, including Downtown, Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle, the Wharf and Navy Yard, plus Arlington, National Landing, Alexandria, Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Silver Spring. Pickups farther out in Maryland or Virginia are available on request. Confirm the festival's current schedule and drop-off zones with the organizer before your date.
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