VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry
Overview
Get the presidential treatment with the most comprehensive Washington DC day tour! The tour includes reserved access to the National Archives Building and the U.S. Capitol Building! For smaller groups, fresh air & uninterrupted views, upgrade to our convertible tour bus!
Your tour includes guided stops at the White House (outside only), the National World War II and I Memorials, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.
After lunch, summer brings the opportunity for a boat ride through Georgetown and the DC Waterfront. The tour price includes a complimentary boat ride, and you will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at one of several waterfront restaurants. In winter, we get to explore the Kennedy Center for lunch where we can see exhibits and galleries, stunning views from the terrace and shop in the gift shops [show your ticket for a discount]!
What's Included
- Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (Seasonal: April 1 to October 15)
- Upgrade to Glass-Top/Open-Top Convertible Bus Available
- Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol Building
- Tickets to the National Archives Building
- English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
First Street Southeast
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Constitution Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20408, USA
End of tour
What To Expect
U.S. Capitol
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
White House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National World War II Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (Pass By)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Georgetown
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The National Archives Museum
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Walking is involved to get an up-close look at the monuments (comfortable shoes are recommended)
- Strollers may not be accommodated on tour
- Security restrictions at the US Capitol and National Archives Buildings prevent any food or drinks being brought through security
- During peak season, security lines are long, and as such, arriving ahead of time is highly encouraged
- Tour Departure Times Are Subject to Change Due to Local Traffic Conditions
- Please Arrive at the Meeting Point No Later Than 8:15 AM For Check-In
- No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
- The tour price includes a boat cruise, and tourists will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at one of several waterfront restaurants in the summer
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
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Activity code: C-6349VIPDC
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