Best of DC Plus US Capitol and National Archives Reserved Entry
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- 8.5 hr
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! Your tour includes guided stops at the White House (outside only), the National World War II and World War 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 tourists will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at one of several waterfront restaurants in the summer. In winter, instead of the seasonal boat ride, this guided Washington DC bus tour culminates with a visit to the Pentagon and several more fascinating war memorials along the way!
Itinerary Details
Operated by: USA Guided Tours
Stop At: U.S. Capitol
Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol Building - the centerpiece of the capital city!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: National World War II Memorial
Guided tour of WWII Memorial.
Duration: 15 minutes
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.
Stop At: Jefferson Memorial
Guided tour of Jefferson Memorial.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Visit the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial – dedicated in 2011 – just across the Tidal Basin.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Georgetown
- enjoy our seasonably offered boat cruise (April 1 - October 15) and lunch - 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: Lincoln Memorial
This stunning landmark celebrates its centennial this year.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial
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
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
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
Delight in reserved entrance into the National Archives Building!
Duration: 45 minutes
