Washington DC VIP Tour with Reserved Access
About this activity
Highlights
- Priority access to U.S. Capitol Building
- Guided tour of National Archives
- Scenic boat cruise along Potomac River
- Visit to Lincoln Memorial
- Explore Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Priority entry to the U.S. Capitol Building
- Guided tour of the National Archives
- Boat cruise along the Potomac River
- Lunch at waterfront restaurants
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Strollers may not be accommodated on the tour.
- Food and drinks are not allowed through security at the U.S. Capitol and National Archives.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking to get an up-close look at the monuments.
- Bring a valid ID for entry into government buildings.
- Arrive at the meeting point no later than 8:15 AM for check-in.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- 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
Traveler reviews
We never spent a lot of...
We never spent a lot of time in one place but we saw a whole lot of wonderful places. A perfect way to see the highlights It was great to go in the daylight then later on another tour go back after dark.
Great tour of DC
We had a full day touring DC, saw so many things we could never have seen on our own! Nick, our tour guide, did an exceptional job giving us such great info with a dose of humor!
Great tour
Our capital tour with our guide Elvis was great. His knowledge of the capital made the tour fun and enlightening. The bus tour of monuments and memorials was well worth the money and Evan made the trip fun, we saw a lot in the time we had.
Great day touring DC with Nick and Kareem
Great tour! USA Guided Tours, 6 hour DC tour. Nick, tour guide! Absolutely the BEST!!!! He talked non-stop and gave so much information and history. He made it relevant and even funny. He kept us engaged. And Kareem was our driver and he made it look easy. Don't hesitate to book this tour. You get to see much of DC without having to drive yourself.
VIP Best of DC summer trip.
Accommodating with easy access to sites. Since it was the first week of June, there were scores of middle and high schoolers on their end-of-year trip. Our school district in Texas ended classes May 27th.