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Best of DC Plus US Capitol and National Archives Reserved Entry

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From USD 129

4.54
2,362 reviews
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Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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]!

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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

Options

Standard Luxury Tour Bus

8:30 am Departure: Closed-top luxury bus with a designated driver and a tour guide

Upgrade: Panoramic Glass Top

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.

Reviews

4.54

2,362 reviews

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  • Wet and wildly entertaining!

    Paula B,

    May 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Nick and Sam were great. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was a cold, rainy day but still worth every minute! Would definitely recomm

  • Experience DC in less than a day

    Aditya G,

    May 28, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    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.

  • Great Day in DC!

    John o,

    May 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    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!

  • Nick was very...

    Rosalie B,

    May 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Great guide. Very...

    Gary B,

    May 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great guide. Very knowledgeable. Saw many of the sights we could not all do in one day without this tour

From USD 129

4.54
2,362 reviews
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