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8 hours 30 minutes
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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]!
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
8:30 am Departure: Closed-top luxury bus with a designated driver and a tour guide
Glass-Top Convertible Bus: 8:30 am Departure. Small Group Tour. Up to 14 Passengers. Glass-Top or Open-Top Convertible Sprinter Led by a Driver/Guide.
2,362 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Paula B,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
Nick and Sam were great. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was a cold, rainy day but still worth every minute! Would definitely recomm
Aditya G,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
Sam and Parker took great care of us. The tour was nicely paced and very informative. It was a rainy day through and through. The ponchos were given after the first tour which was capitol building but we were already wet by then. Id recommend this tour to everyone looking to complete their DC experience in less than a day.
John o,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
What a great day in DC! Nick was a fabulous tour guide, historian and a disseminator of interesting facts about DC. We really enjoyed the visit. Be prepared for a lot of walking!
Rosalie B,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
Nick was very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a great time on the tour and ate at a great Mexican restaurant (Guapo’s) for lunch a must have is their sopapillas. So good! Nick kept the group together and on time. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Gary B,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
Great guide. Very knowledgeable. Saw many of the sights we could not all do in one day without this tour
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