Best of DC Plus US Capitol and National Archives Reserved Entry
Overview
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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
What To Expect
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.
Options
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.
Standard Luxury Tour Bus
8:30 am Departure: Closed-top luxury bus with a designated driver and a tour guide
Reviews
2,369 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see DC
Pamela S,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had an excellent experience. Our tour guide Rob was fantastic. He gave great information at all locations throughout the day. He also kept us entertained with dad jokes on the bus. Shoutout to our driver Antonio for getting us to all the locations while having to navigate road closures.
Great experience worth every penny.
Cathy L,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00So Evan was our tour guide, but absolutely fabulous made the tour very informative and fun. It’s always good to have someone from the area to show you around. Got to see all of the sites promised there was a couple we want to try to get to, but because of police activity we didn’t get to not to follow the tour but everything we were promised to see we saw. Definitely probably the best money I’ve ever spent on a tour. Would definitely recommend using this company and seeing a tour if you haven’t used it.
DC excursion
Jamice R,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really fun. Right pace to see so many monuments. I would pass on the boat ride. Crowed and not much to see.
Stellar Top Tier Experience!
Desire L,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is an amazing tour and worth every penny of the modest price! Sam was a great guide and Iona was a great driver. Sam talked literally non- stop (a good thing!) giving us so many details and tidbits of information, his knowledge is incredible! Upon meeting him at the start of the tour he asked each person/group what state they were from, and throughout the tour he knew where the limestone or the marble or the building material for not just the monuments but all of the related government buildings had been sourced from. Making a personal and state connection for us with the surrounding buildings, which was awesome!! Sam and Iona were pleasant, kind, and funny! A+ experience! It was great to have the air conditioning luxury bus to go back to for settling around the area, it made the walking that was done bearable because the bus saved you thousands of steps, and it was also an opportunity to cool off in the air conditioning of the bus. Best vacation experience I’ve ever had!
If you want to experience DC this is the tour for you!
Gary C,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were able to see and do more in one day than we could have accomplished in three days solo. The tour was very well organized and efficient. We were able to see many of the highlights in just one day. An added bonus was having two very knowledgeable tour guides Nick and Christopher!
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