VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry
- 8h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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 visit the Pentagon City.
Inclusions
What's included
- Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol Building
- English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
- Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (Seasonal: April 1 to September 30)
- Tickets to the National Archives Building
- Standard Bus
What's not
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Itinerary
Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol Building - the centerpiece of the capital city!
When arriving at the White House (outside only), you will see the Executive Residence of the President and his family, as well as the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. This stop also includes a walk through the Elipse, otherwise known as the South Lawn.
Guided tour of WWII Memorial.
This brand new memorial completed in 2020 is dedicated to massive legacy of President Eisenhower with a large wall depicting the cliffs of Normandy behind the simple memorial designed by iconic American designer Frank Gehry.
Guided tour of Jefferson Memorial.
Visit the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial – dedicated in 2011 – just across the Tidal Basin.
SEASONAL (Apr 1 - Sep 30); in the warmer month, guests enjoy a boat cruise on the Potomac River and can purchase lunch and explore Georgetown.
SEASONAL (Oct 1 - Mar 31); The Pentagon City; lunch break & free time
Enjoy the iconic memorial up close!
Guided tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one above.
Guided tour of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial, which will transport you back in time to the years of 1933-1945.
Delight in reserved entrance into the National Archives Building!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Great day touring DC with Nick and Kareem
Great tour! USA Guided Tours, 6 hour DC tour. Nick, tour guide! Absolutely the BEST!!!! He talked non-stop and gave so much information and history. He made it relevant and even funny. He kept us engaged. And Kareem was our driver and he made it look easy. Don't hesitate to book this tour. You get to see much of DC without having to drive yourself.
5VIP Best of DC summer trip.
Accommodating with easy access to sites. Since it was the first week of June, there were scores of middle and high schoolers on their end-of-year trip. Our school district in Texas ended classes May 27th.
5Definitely a must! Start your DC trip here!
Loved the all day tour. Saw all the key locations with the exception of The White House (closed due to security / riot fencing that was up). Tour guides (Sam and Nick) - Nick, especially, exceptional. Informative. Fun. Engaging. Calvin, bus driver, also great guy. Definitely the way to "start" your stay in DC. You see everything and then, if something really intrigues you, you know what to revisit. Do wish there had been more explanation of the USAA National Military Monument (at base of Lincoln Memorial / between that and the Washington Monument) as we discovered the names on the stripes of those 2 erected stone flags the night before we left on another tour and were able to search our fathers' names on it. Would have done it earlier had we known. But the all day tour and time spent on the Potomac was great. We went in late September - great weather!
5Great Tour
Excellent tour and tour guide. My son and I loved the experience. I wish we made this tour the very first outing during our DC trip.
5Awesome Tour Guide!
Great tour! Would definitely do again! Nick and Cheryl were amazing!!! Highly recommend!
5Still memorable!
I did this tour 5 years ago. Nick was our guide, and 5 years later, i still remember him, and his jokes and his personality. Best tour guide ever. I had a tour of white house, met former President's and visited DC numerous times. Nick still is the best.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your VIP experience begins at Neptune Fountain in front of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Address: 68 First St SE, Washington, DC 20004
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 35 travellers
- Operated by
- USA Guided Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
How it compares in Washington DC
- Its from-price is 30% above the median of the 158 city tours we list in Washington DC.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 158.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Washington DC
Washington, DC is the US capital, a planned city on the Potomac, with a National Mall of monuments and museums and cherry trees in spring.
Washington was planned as a capital in the 1790s, with broad avenues radiating from the Capitol. The National Mall stretches from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, past the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool. Memorials to Jefferson, Franklin Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr stand around the Tidal Basin, where cherry trees bloom in late March or early April. The White House stands just north of the Mall.
Top-ranked sights in Washington DC: The White House, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial.
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