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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 visit the Pentagon City.

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

Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures

Cancellation Policy

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

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

What To Expect

1

U.S. Capitol

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

1 hour • Admission 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 Not Included

Options

Upgrade: Panoramic Glass Top

Glass-Top Convertible Bus: Upgrade in a stunning vehicle with an arched glass panel retractable roof. Open during the summer for fresh air! Fits 15

Standard Luxury Tour Bus

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

Reviews

4.56

2,482 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Cancelled and then...

    TITUS K,

    Oct 24, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Cancelled and then informed going ahead Arrived at pick up spot and there was no tour bus in sight Checked app again and was told your was CANCELLED snd I should get a refund; still waiting for refund Very traumatic experience for myself and wife

  • All sound a great way to...

    Brett A,

    Oct 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    All sound a great way to see Washington DC in one day with great commentary and history from our tour guide Dion!

  • DC with Evan and friends

    Terri L,

    Oct 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide Evan was absolutely amazing. He was so knowledgeable, engaging, and helpful. I would absolutely do another tour with him. The tour itself was wonderful, even though some of the monuments were closed due to the government shut down.

  • Many of the major sites...

    Steve A,

    Oct 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Many of the major sites to see in Washington DC visited. The leader informed us all very well and knew much of the background to the sites. His instructions for the tour were very clear and he was most courteous to us. He freely answered our questions.

  • The tour was great ...

    Mariann G,

    Oct 1, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The tour was great Evan was great very knowledgeable and funny too Clear directions of what to do at each stop

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4.56
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