Tour Washington DC like a VIP and get up close to two iconic institutions: the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Archives Building. An expert guide will help you explore the best of DC’s monuments and buildings by bus, on foot and by boat.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- See all the major sites of the US capital on a sightseeing tour of Washington DC
- Learn the history and significance of the US Capitol Building and National Archives Building
- Cruise down the Potomac River on a boat and enjoy a boxed lunch as you cruise (Seasonal)
- Enjoy guided walking tours of the major monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and the key War Memorials
- Be entertained and informed by a personal licensed DC Tour guide who will accompany you throughout the day
Full description
Start your VIP experience at the Neptune Fountain, outside the Library of Congress, where you'll meet your tour guide. Be escorted across the street, to begin your adventure into the history of the US Capitol Building, home of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Learn from your guide about the history of government in the United States of America, with particular focus on the nation's legislature and the ornate architectural details of the Capitol Building and the National Archives.
For a unique experience, this tour offers a leisurely cruise on the Potomac River (Seasonal: April 1 to October 15) with your guide, who will answer any questions you might have. Guests have their choice of lunch options (cost included in the tour price) at the newly renovated L'Enfant Plaza in Washington, DC.
Includes
- Guided walking tours of DC’s main monuments with live tour guided narrative
- Photo op outside the White House
- Transportation with luxury tour bus and professional driver
- Licensed D.C. tour guide
- Bottled water on buses
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Library of Congress, Jefferson Building at Neptune Fountain: 68 First Street SE, Washington, DC 20004
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- During peak season, security lines are long - as such, please arrive at the meeting point no later than 8:15 AM for check-in
- Boat cruise on the Potomac River; April 1 to October 15
- In the off-season, in lieu of boat cruise, guests visit Pentagon City Mall for shopping and lunch (lunch included in the tour price)
- This tour does not include entrance to the US Capitol Building or the National Archives
- The live tour narration is in English only
- For Spanish and Mandarin languages, you must download the Tour Buddy App
