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

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(2,482 reviews)

8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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
Tickets to the National Archives Building
English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (Seasonal: April 1 to September 30)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Neptune Fountain

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
National Archives Museum

End of tour

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    U.S. Capitol

    Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol Building - the centerpiece of the capital city!

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    National World War II Memorial

    Guided tour of WWII Memorial.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Jefferson Memorial

    Guided tour of Jefferson Memorial.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

    Visit the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial – dedicated in 2011 – just across the Tidal Basin.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 7
    The Pentagon

    SEASONAL (Oct 1 - Mar 31); The Pentagon City; lunch break & free time

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Lincoln Memorial

    Enjoy the iconic memorial up close!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Guided tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one above.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    The National Archives Museum

    Delight in reserved entrance into the National Archives Building!

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 12
    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

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
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