VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry
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]!
Options
Standard Luxury Tour Bus
8:30 am Departure: Closed-top luxury bus with a designated driver and a tour guide
What's included in VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
U.S. Capitol
Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol Building - the centerpiece of the capital city!
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.
National World War II Memorial
Guided tour of WWII Memorial.
Inclusions
- 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)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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 Points
- End of tour
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Climate-controlled buses – closed-top bus or upgrade to convertible glass-top / open-top bus. You will be able to view the interior of the US Capitol Building and the National Archives Building. Reserved entry is included! The tour starts at Neptune Fountain in front of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building (address: 68 First St SE, Washington, DC 20004) Check-in lines may be lengthy- please arrive no later than 8:15 am for a timely check-in. The boat cruise is seasonal from April 1 to October 15. In off-peak season (Oct 16 – Mar 31), instead of boat cruise and Georgetown stop, we'll have lunch at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 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. Security restrictions at the US Capitol Building and the National Archives Building prevent any food or drinks being brought through security. US Capitol visitor policies are designed to keep visitors and staff safe and secure and to preserve the collections, facilities, and historic building and grounds for generations to come. Before entering the Capitol Visitor Center, all visitors are screened by a magnetometer and all items that are permitted inside the building are screened by an x-ray device. For the full list of items are strictly prohibited in the Capitol, including the Capitol Visitor Center, please visit www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/prohibited-items