Best of DC Plus US Capitol and National Archives Reserved Entry

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  • Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Washington, United States
  • Product code: 6349VIPDC
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Itinerary
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Stop At: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004

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

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: National World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Ave SE Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20003-1636

Guided tour of WWII Memorial.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, 540 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC, DC 20024

This brand new memorial completed in 2020 is dedicated to massive legacy of President Eisenhower with a large wall depicting the cliffs of Normandy behind the simple memorial designed by iconic American designer Frank Gehry.

Stop At: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, DC 20242

Guided tour of Jefferson Memorial.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024

Visit the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial – dedicated in 2011 – just across the Tidal Basin.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Georgetown, Washington DC, DC 20007

- enjoy our seasonal boat cruise (April 1 - October 15)
- 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
- in the winter months, guests enjoy lunch and sightseeing by the Pentagon

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002

This stunning landmark celebrates its centennial this year.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002

A stunning memorial steps away from the Reflecting Pool depicts lifelike statues walking through moss along a wall carved with images in a design inspired by the Penisula itself.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20002

Guided tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one above.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, 1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20242

Guided tour of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial, which will transport you back in time to the years of 1933-1945.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The National Archives Museum, 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20408-0001

Delight in reserved entrance into the National Archives Building!

Duration: 45 minutes


Inclusions

  • Luxury Climate-Controlled Tour Bus
  • Tickets to the National Archives Building
  • Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol Building
  • Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (Seasonal: April 1 to October 15)
  • English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
  • Entry/Admission - Georgetown
  • Entry/Admission - U.S. Capitol
  • Entry/Admission - The National Archives Museum

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

See Availability.

Departure Point:

Neptune Fountain, 68 First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Departure time

08:30 AM

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes(approx.)

Return details

National Archives Museum, 701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA

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Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

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

Service animals allowed

Near public transportation

During peak season, security lines are long, and as such, arriving ahead of time is highly encouraged

Infants must sit on laps

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!)

Most travelers can participate

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

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : Steve_L
The highlight was definitely the tour of inside the Capitol building but the the war memorials were all very touching.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04


Posted By : Clifford_C
Excellent tour of the Capitol and monuments. Tour guide Rick was informative and pleasant. Well organized day
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Posted By : Fiona_T
The tour guides Nick and Britney were amazing, very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Great tour to see the city.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03


Posted By : 845laurelr
Bus not cool,need to upgrade a.c.,couldn't understand half of what the tour guide was saying,microphone kept cutting out
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Posted On : 2024-05-02


Posted By : Travel52475893754
Great tour! Lots of things to see throughout the day and very informative. We had enough time at each location to explore and take pictures without feeling rushed. The air conditioned bus was a MUST during the hot summer temps in DC! Our bus driver/tour guide gave us a cold bottle of water at every stop, which was very thoughtful (and needed lol). Very pleased with this tour and would definitely recommend it to others. :-)
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Posted On : 2024-05-02


Posted By : John_N
Lincoln Memorial was nice to see. It would have been nice to spend more time reading the text. The Jefferson Memorial was impressive also.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02


Posted By : Thomas_T
This tour is a must-take for anyone with a few days in the Washington, DC area. The tour exposes the travelers to a plethora of the most notable and historically relevant sites in American history. The guides are knowledgeable, professional, and they do a great job keeping the tour group focused and on the timetable for the tour. Our bus was very comfortable & free cold water was available throughout the day to maintain hydration. Our 8-year-old grandson had no difficulty maintaining a high level of interest for the entire 6+ hours on the tour. Overall, the tour exceeded all our expectations.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30


Posted By : John_K
Vietnam memorial I saw my cousin’s name on the wall. Very emotional! His name is Ralph Watington, jr he was killed in Vietnam he received the Purple Heart silver star and more. He was beloved by his mother Callie Watington who mourned him and his family including me Teresa Jones Hannah Kunz and by his little sister Linda Watington Brothers Bobby, Anthony, Keith, Kevin and little brother Cito. Many uncles?cousins, family and friends !
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Posted On : 2024-04-28


Posted By : Debbie_B
Derrick was out tour guide and he was terrific He was really good at his job and he enthusiasticly shared his knowledge. I had already been to the Viet Nam, Korea, and Lincoln Memorials but his tours really made a difference. I really got alot out of it. Great job!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28


Posted By : Denise_L
We had a great tour guide and then halfway through you pulled himfrom the trip to do another group. Then we got put on another bus and the experience was not as good.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28