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VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry

4.6(2,568)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2568 reviews8 h 30 minFree cancellationBy USA Guided Tours
Fully Guided by Expert Local Tour GuidesA group approaches the U.S. Capitol Building for an insider-access tour.

About this activity

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.

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

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✕Lunch

Meeting and pickup

  • 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

Good to know

  • 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
  • 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
  • Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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