# Washington DC Travel Guide . — Washington Travel Guide & Map

> Offline Washington D.C. travel guide with AR, maps, and itineraries. (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Garcia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-dc-travel-guide/id377718661 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416765580)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 701 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian and 3 more
- Released: 2010-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-dc-travel-guide/id377718661/reviews.md

## What is Washington DC Travel Guide .?

SPECIAL FEATURES

- AUGMENTED REALITY - AR
- STOP CARRYING BOOK GUIDES!!!
- 100% OFFLINE TRAVEL GUIDE
- OFFLINE METRO MAP
- ZOOMABLE 100% REGIONAL OFFLINE MAPS: Washington DC & Alexandria
- PICS GALLERY
- GPS CAPABLE
- INTERACTIVE POINTS OF INTEREST on the maps showing public bus stops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, hospitals, museums, theatres, and many others.
- DAILY BASED ITINERARIES
- BUDGET BASED HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
- WHERE, WHAT & HOW TO SHOP
- NIGHTLIFE ACTIVITIES
- CITY TIPS, MOVING AROUND, COMMUTING
- SAFETY TIPS

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Stop carrying heavy city tours guide in your pocket. TRAVEL LIGHT!!!

With this Travel Guide you have a full city guide in your iPhone & iPod Touch.

This tourist guide is built to be used offline. No connection to Internet required, meaning no extra charges in your phone bill!!

AUGMENTED REALITY, unlike other tourist guides you will be able to discover the city with the best iPhone tool - AR - Just click on the AR button, turn yourself 360° and view on the screen where the best spots are and how to find them. You can also scroll up and down to view the closest and furthest attraction. Slide through the tutorial for more tips. 

After many requests, we bring to you your own steps with a GPS feature. Do not get lost, just take a look where you are standed.

It is a very practical city guide since it is designed to be used by itineraries. There are 4 different itineraries for the city depending on the duration of your journey. We also provide tips and advices to travelers, how to get into the city, how to move around, where to shop, where to go at night, most popular places, safety tips, etc...

Unlike other guides, this Travel Guide provides you with interactive zoomable OFFLINE MAPS (x6 zoom + GPS capable) of the region showing the attractions, public bus stops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, hospitals and many other useful points of interest. You cannot get lost!. With this guide, you will not only visit the city but also move around its region.

Tourist info for must see attractions such as The White House, Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Pennsylvania Avenue, United States Capitol, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, Arlington National Cemetery, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, African American Civil War Memorial, John A. Wilson Building, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Alexandria, among others. 

The travel guide is made based on travelers advices. Unlike other city guides, we can guarantee we have already visited these places and would like to give you a fancy and practical tool to make your visit a more enjoyable one.

This app contains IAPs for you to enjoy and discover the best out of your visit.

## Key features

- Augmented Reality (AR) city discovery
- 100% offline travel guide
- Offline Metro and regional maps
- GPS-enabled interactive maps
- Daily and budget-based itineraries
- Shopping, nightlife, and safety tips

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Washington D.C. Tourism | $3.99 | one-time |
| National Air and Space Museum Guide & Plans | $1.99 | one-time |
| White House Visitor Guide | $1.99 | one-time |
| National Gallery of Art Washington DC Visitor Guide | $1.99 | one-time |
| White House | $2.99 | one-time |
| National Air and Space Museum | $1.99 | one-time |
| National Gallery of Art | $1.99 | one-time |
| New York City | $1.99 | one-time |
| Baltimore | $1.99 | one-time |
| Washington D.C. Tourism | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Washington DC Travel Guide .?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🗺️ Offline maps functionality
- 👍 User-friendly interface design
- 📸 Good quality pictures and visuals
- ℹ️ Useful travel information and recommendations
- 🎯 Easy navigation around the city

**Cons**

- 💰 Deceptive pricing model with hidden costs
- 🚫 Requires multiple purchases for small areas
- 📊 Limited tourist attraction information
- 🗺️ Poor quality metro maps
- ❌ Not worth the cost compared to free alternatives
- 🎭 Suspicious pattern of fake 5-star reviews
- ⚠️ Misleading 'free' app label
- 🔍 Lacks proper interactivity and routing
- 📱 Difficult to understand what you're purchasing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Maps appear blurry on certain devices
- Unauthorized charges without user consent
- App fails to unlock after payment
- Unable to pin custom locations
- No help or support contact information provided

**Most requested features**

- Ability to pin custom locations like hotels
- Efficient routing between multiple points of interest
- Clear explanation of what each map/guide purchase covers
- Upfront pricing disclosure before download
- Better metro map quality and readability
- More comprehensive attraction listings
- Itinerary planning with timing and travel directions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-dc-travel-guide/id377718661/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Review

*2024-06-25*

Could make it easier to quickly browse and go through things.

### 1/5 — marketing waste of time

*2022-04-17*

there was nothing useful here. you get better information looking it up yourself. its called the world wide web.

### 1/5 — No value

*2019-07-02*

This app only sells you tours. There is no useful tour information. This is just an advertisement for tours

### 1/5 — Do not waste your money ...

*2018-08-17*

Should have read more than just the first review.

This app is useless. The maps are terrible - you can get better metro maps for free online or with free apps - this is a scam nothing but a way to get a few bucks off tourists looking to get a guide.

Steer clear of this one!

### 1/5 — Wasted $3.99 on this one!

*2018-06-11*

No listing of tourist attractions, aside from clicking on map pins. Complete waste.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that. We are working on your suggestions and will update the app as soon as this improvement is done. However, if you did not like the app you can always get your money back. Thank you.

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2018-03-06*

Not worth reviewing. Their goal is to get money not to help anyone else. Money money money

**Developer response:** Thank you very much and we are sorry the hear that. It is only 1 payment to unlock the content. The reason behind this is for travelers to be able to enjoy everything in an offline mode without paying for roaming charges while they travel. Even being able to use geolocalization capabilities such as GPS or Augmented Reality without being connected to your cell phone provider. We hope you understand and if you have any other question, please do not hesitate to get back to us. Thank you.

### 5/5 — Very good and helpful

*2017-12-15*

Major improvements to the app with latest update. Thanks for it! Good job

**Developer response:** Thank you very much. We are very happy that you enjoyed the app.

### 1/5 — Caution!  This is a money grab

*2017-12-02*

Horrible.  Charges you over and over for things that don’t work.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much and we are sorry the hear that. It is only 1 payment to unlock the content. The reason behind this is for travelers to be able to enjoy everything in an offline mode without paying for roaming charges while they travel. Even being able to use geolocalization capabilities such as GPS or Augmented Reality without being connected to your cell phone provider. We hope you understand and if you have any other question, please do not hesitate to get back to us. Thank you.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2017-10-23*

This app is a complete waste of money. Don’t buy it.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry you have had a bad experience with the app. Please email us to contact@etips.com and we can work it from there. All refunds are process by Apple. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience that this might have caused you.

### 1/5 — Don't bother

*2017-09-03*

Has potential, but everything I clicked on required purchase price for info.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your feedback. It is only 1 payment to unlock the content. The reason behind this is for travelers to be able to enjoy everything in an offline mode without paying for roaming charges while they travel. Even being able to use geolocalization capabilities such as GPS or Augmented Reality without being connected to your cell phone provider. We hope you understand and if you have any other question, please do not hesitate to get back to us. Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about Washington DC Travel Guide .

### What does the Washington DC Travel Guide app do?

This app provides a comprehensive offline travel guide for Washington D.C. It includes interactive maps, augmented reality features for discovering attractions, and curated itineraries. You can also find information on shopping, dining, nightlife, and safety tips.

### What are the key features of this travel guide?

Key features include 100% offline functionality, augmented reality for finding points of interest, zoomable offline maps of Washington D.C. and Alexandria, GPS capability, daily and budget-based itineraries, and tips for shopping, nightlife, and commuting.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering many features without charge. However, it does contain in-app purchases (IAPs) that allow users to enjoy and discover more from their visit.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. It requires no internet connection once downloaded, meaning no extra charges on your phone bill.

### How can this app help me plan my trip to Washington D.C.?

The app offers daily-based itineraries for different trip durations, budget-based hotel and restaurant recommendations, and advice on shopping, nightlife, and getting around the city. Its offline maps and GPS features ensure you won't get lost.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.38 — 2026-08-21

Minor bug fixed

### 3.0.37 — 2024-02-23

Minor bug fixed

### 3.0.36 — 2023-01-24

- New tours & activities!
- Bug fixes and content improvement.

### 3.0.35 — 2022-04-02

- New tours offerings!
- Improved augmented reality feature.

### 3.0.34 — 2021-06-09

New tours & activities!

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