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!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (Seasonal: April 1 to October 15)
✔ Luxury Climate-Controlled Tour Bus
✔ Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol Building
✔ Tickets to the National Archives Building
✔ English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
✖ Gratuities
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure:
101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540, USA
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
Return: 701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA
End of tour
Itinerary
1
U.S. Capitol
Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol Building - the centerpiece of the capital city!
Duration: 60 minutes
2
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
3
National World War II Memorial
Guided tour of WWII Memorial.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
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.
5
Jefferson Memorial
Guided tour of Jefferson Memorial.
Duration: 20 minutes
6
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
7
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: 1.5 hours
8
Lincoln Memorial
This stunning landmark celebrates its centennial this year.
Duration: 15 minutes
9
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
10
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Guided tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one above.
Duration: 15 minutes
11
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
12
The National Archives Museum
Delight in reserved entrance into the National Archives Building!
Duration: 45 minutes
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