VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry
Overview
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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 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 To Expect
U.S. Capitol
Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol Building - the centerpiece of the capital city!
The 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.
What‘s Included
Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol Building
English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (Seasonal: April 1 to September 30)
Tickets to the National Archives Building
Standard 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
Reviews
2,522 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Monuments and more
Traveler,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sam our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and very friendly. It was a very warm day and having plenty of water to drink was very helpful.
An inspiring tour of the DC area
Tom C,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick’s knowledge of the DC area and US history is incredibly impressive, not to mention his ability to present it all with a great sense of humor in concert with our driver Cortez I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the smooth ride and partnership our driver Cortez had with Nick. They’re a great team.
Great guides, definitely recommend
pschlicher,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed guides providing so much history to the sites we visited.
A very comprehensive tour...
samantha w,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very comprehensive tour lead by Nick who was really informative and knowledgeable. Would thoroughly recommend
Rocky was an excellent...
Ellen C,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rocky was an excellent tour guide. We took the tour to learn about the city and Rocky did not disappoint. The tour was excellent and I am amazed about all we saw.
Highly recommend
174sheraj,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Buzz and Jose were great and so was the gentleman we had for the beginning at the Capital building. The boat tour was ok, but couldn’t hear what they were saying.
DC in a day
Penny E,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour moves quickly. Nick does a fine job. And Mr. Calvin got us around safely on the bus. Great tour!
Great tour
D1161VGisaacs,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick was a great guide, and I forgot the driver's name, but he was great too.
Best of DC
nancyandrobertd,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick the tour guide was great. He was very knowledgeable about DC and made the experience absolutely wonderful!! Calvin the driver was so very personable and such a nice man. Together they made a great team.
USA Guided Tours Best of DC VIP Tour with Rick
Zecutive,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Don’t miss this tour. The tour covered the venues we most wanted to visit. It included a tour of the Capital we could not do on our own. We planned our trip over two months in advance but that was not enough lead time to book a tour of the Capital directly. Rick, our tour guide was very knowable. He provided information about the venues that were insightful and interesting. In addition he shared information about venues we did not visit that helped us plan the remainder of our trip. Calvin, our driver was a magician at getting our bus through the heavy traffic in DC. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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