About Us
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George Ghiorghis
Co-founder of Sam & Sal Tours
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Hello and Welcome to Washington, DC!
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As the first-generation immigrant from Eritrea, I have witnessed the term, "America is a land of opportunity". I arrived in 1981 and worked while I studied and graduated with a degree of Business Admistration in 1990 from George State University in Atlanta.
After graduation, I came to visit Washington, DC and I fell in love with the city and I decided to make it home.
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Before I became a licensed tour guide, I worked as a concierge in one Washington's premier hotels and for over twelve years I worked with Big Bus Tours as a liaison with partners, concierges and customers. My responsibilities allowed me to have un-limited access to Washington museums, monuments and memorials.
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I have been living in Washington, DC for more than thirty years continuously. My experience as a concierge, licensed tour guide and extensive experience in the tour business helped me gain knowledge of the history, culture and architecture of Washington, DC.
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I am a proud member of Washington Area Concierge Association (WACA).
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide you a climate-controlled, comfortable, safe, and pleasant lifetime tour experience of Washington, DC.
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Highlights Of What We Do:
* Private & Family Group Tours
* Avoid the hassle of large bus tour (Easy In & Out)
* Live Tour Guide by your local experts
* A Night Tour with most stops ( Six Stops)
* Pick Up & Drop Off from your hotel
* Climate controlled year-round operation
* Educational & Entertaining Tours
* Honest & Reliable Services
* Top rated on Yelp, TripAdvisor & Google
WHAT TO EXPECT
We deliver a personalized, engaging and fun tour dedicated to small or family groups. We want to apply our expereince, knowledge and share it with you and help make your visit comfortable, safe and memorable.
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In short, you can expect very friendly, knowledgeable, energetic and flexible guides. We love to engage our guests by asking trivia questions and involve them into scavenger hunt when they visit the memorials which makes it interesting and interactive tour.
DAY TOUR
A live guide narrative comprehensive tour of
Washington, DC memorials, historical sites & the Smithsonian Institution. This will give you an opportunity to walk & discover the memorials and take plenty of memorable photos.
Stops include The White House, US Capitol, WWII, Jefferson, MLK & FDR, Lincoln, Vietnam & Korean War Memorials. A drive by the Smithsonian, IWO JIMA & Arlington Cemetery.
* Duration: 4 Hours
*Mon-Sat Schedule: 10 Am - 2 Pm
*Adult: $65 Child: $39 (Under 12yrs)
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ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED
202-766-9477
NIGHT TOUR
Washington, DC is spectacular after dark. As we say here, "You haven't seen DC, if you haven't seen it at night". The Moonlight Tour shows you how the lights are designed to glow the memorials and monuments at night.
There will be photo stops at U.S Capitol, WWII, FDR & MLK, The Jefferson, Lincoln Memorials & the White House. A drive by the IWO JIMA Memorial.
* Duration: 3 Hours
Mon-Sat : 6:30 PM -9:30 PM
October 16 - March 15 (Winter)
Mon-Sat 7:30 - 10:30 PM
March 16 - October 15 (Summer)
Adult: $62
Child: $39 (Under - 11yrs)
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ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED
202-766-9477
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Private tours
Experience a unique private tour tailored to your needs and requirements.
Indulge yourself with a late Moonlight Tour (After 8 Pm) where you have all the monuments to yourself.
Family Tours, Group Tours & Private Tours available.
* Upto 8 Passengers $165/ Hour Min. 3 Hours Required
9 - 14 Passengers $195/ Hour
Min. 3 Hours Required
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ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED
202-766-9477
Testimonials
Stephanie Diaz
George, we had a wonderful experience last night, thanks to you and your knowledge of DC. Can you please tell us, one more time - the name of the restaurant that's near the White House. The one that's been there for 40 years. Good food and good prices. Thank you.
Marlene H.
Wow! SO very happy my husband and I chose George for our tour of DC. It was a rainy night tour and George is a plethora of information. Takes his time, knowledgeable and is courteous. Makes you feel like a long time friend he's giving a personal tour to. I'm romanticized by DC even more so now. Will absolutely return and take Sam & Sal tour again because there is just so much history to digest. Great!!!!
Ms. June
Shaady, thank you for recommending George for our tour. He is very knowlegable, courteous, very professional and he has that passion for what he's doing, excellent customer service..I'm rating him 10+/10, A+...he is a treasure to your company, surely, i will recommend our tour to families, friends, connections..once again, thank you for making our mini vacation to "wonderful dc" a memorable one
