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

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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 visit the Pentagon City.

Meeting and Pickup

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

End Point

End point

End of tour

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. U.S. Capitol
Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol Building - the centerpiece of the capital city!
Duration: 60 mins
2. The White House
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.
Duration: 15 mins
3. National World War II Memorial
Guided tour of WWII Memorial.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Dwight D. Eisenhower 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.
5. Jefferson Memorial
Guided tour of Jefferson Memorial.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Visit the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial – dedicated in 2011 – just across the Tidal Basin.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Georgetown
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.
Duration: 60 mins
8. The Pentagon
SEASONAL (Oct 1 - Mar 31); The Pentagon City; lunch break & free time
Duration: 60 mins
9. Lincoln Memorial
Enjoy the iconic memorial up close!
Duration: 15 mins
10. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Guided tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one above.
Duration: 15 mins
11. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Guided tour of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial, which will transport you back in time to the years of 1933-1945.
Duration: 15 mins
12. The National Archives Museum
Delight in reserved entrance into the National Archives Building!
Duration: 45 mins
13. Korean War Veterans Memorial
A stunning memorial steps away from the Reflecting Pool depicts lifelike statues walking through moss along a wall carved with images in a design inspired by the Penisula itself.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

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

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by USA Guided Tours

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