Unforgettable DC: Capitol & Archives VIP Access Tour
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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.
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Brett_A, 10/17/2025 8:13:13 PM
All sound a great way to see Washington DC in one day with great commentary and history from our tour guide Dion!
anitawhiteb, 10/16/2025 3:50:00 PM
Fantastic Tour of the city. It was my first visit to DC and they covered everything and more! Nick was great!. Very entertaining!
L930BAkaylal, 10/16/2025 3:43:58 PM
So much knowledge shared with us today! It was absolutely wonderful. Very worth doing this tour if you want to see and learn about all major spots in the National mall.
Darcy A, 10/15/2025 9:18:49 AM
This tour was fantastic! I really don't think it's possible to see everything you get to see trying this on your own vs this tour. Elvis was our guide & Tanya was our driver. They worked so well together! Everyone on this tour really had a great time. Elvis is so knowledgeable about DC & had such a wonderful personality making us laugh with the occasional joke. I have already recommend this tour to my friends & recommend it for you too
Terri_L, 10/14/2025 5:14:24 PM
Our tour guide Evan was absolutely amazing. He was so knowledgeable, engaging, and helpful. I would absolutely do another tour with him. The tour itself was wonderful, even though some of the monuments were closed due to the government shut down.
Steve_A, 10/13/2025 9:52:43 PM
Many of the major sites to see in Washington DC visited. The leader informed us all very well and knew much of the background to the sites. His instructions for the tour were very clear and he was most courteous to us. He freely answered our questions.
billyrH7578WY, 10/2/2025 11:14:56 AM
We really enjoyed Nick‘s knowledge he was entertaining. He was very personable. He also was very respectful. Anyone that is in Nick future tour or go away very pleased with the experience.
Mariann_G, 10/1/2025 7:07:16 PM
The tour was great Evan was great very knowledgeable and funny too Clear directions of what to do at each stop
Mindy D, 9/30/2025 6:20:45 PM
Absolutely amazing and worth every penny. Nick was our guide and there wasn’t a question he couldn’t answer and the amount of historical information he knew seemed to have no end. Between the bus and his guidance we were able to be completely feel immersed in this tour. I will tell everyone I know USA Tour is the way to go in Washington DC.
Beegee558, 9/30/2025 6:11:19 PM
Excellent small group tour with very entertaining commentary from our guide Nick. A great way to see a lot of DC in a day. The cruise was very enjoyable and it was nice to have time for lunch.
- 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
Departure 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 20004Return details
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.Redemption
Climate-controlled buses – closed-top bus or upgrade to convertible glass-top / open-top bus. Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures. You will be able to view the interior of the US Capitol Building and the National Archives Building. Reserved entry is included! The tour starts at Neptune Fountain in front of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building (address: 68 First St SE, Washington, DC 20004) Check-in lines may be lengthy- please arrive no later than 8:15 am for a timely check-in. The boat cruise is seasonal from April 1 to September 30. In off-peak season (Oct 1 – Mar 31), instead of boat cruise and Georgetown stop, we'll have lunch at the Pentagon City Mall. 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. Security restrictions at the US Capitol Building and the National Archives Building prevent any food or drinks being brought through security. US Capitol visitor policies are designed to keep visitors and staff safe and secure and to preserve the collections, facilities, and historic building and grounds for generations to come. Before entering the Capitol Visitor Center, all visitors are screened by a magnetometer and all items that are permitted inside the building are screened by an x-ray device. For the full list of items are strictly prohibited in the Capitol, including the Capitol Visitor Center, please visit www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/prohibited-items24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund