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Group sizeUp to 35 travelers
Overview
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.
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
What to expect
U.S. Capitol
1h · Admission ticket included
Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol Building - the centerpiece of the capital city!
The White House
15m · Admission ticket not included
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.
National World War II Memorial
15m
Guided tour of WWII Memorial.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Pass by
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.
Jefferson Memorial
20m
Guided tour of Jefferson Memorial.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15m
Visit the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial – dedicated in 2011 – just across the Tidal Basin.
Georgetown
1h · Admission ticket included
SEASONAL (Apr 1 - Sep 30); in the warmer month, guests enjoy a boat cruise on the Potomac River and can purchase lunch and explore Georgetown.
The Pentagon
1h
SEASONAL (Oct 1 - Mar 31); The Pentagon City; lunch break & free time
Lincoln Memorial
15m
Enjoy the iconic memorial up close!
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15m
Guided tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one above.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
15m
Guided tour of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial, which will transport you back in time to the years of 1933-1945.
The National Archives Museum
45m · Admission ticket included
Delight in reserved entrance into the National Archives Building!
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15m
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your VIP experience begins at Neptune Fountain in front of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.
Address: 68 First St SE, Washington, DC 20004
End point
End of tour
Additional information
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.
