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
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.
Definitely a must! Start your DC trip here!
Loved the all day tour. Saw all the key locations with the exception of The White House (closed due to security / riot fencing that was up). Tour guides (Sam and Nick) - Nick, especially, exceptional. Informative. Fun. Engaging. Calvin, bus driver, also great guy. Definitely the way to "start" your stay in DC. You see everything and then, if something really intrigues you, you know what to revisit. Do wish there had been more explanation of the USAA National Military Monument (at base of Lincoln Memorial / between that and the Washington Monument) as we discovered the names on the stripes of those 2 erected stone flags the night before we left on another tour and were able to search our fathers' names on it. Would have done it earlier had we known. But the all day tour and time spent on the Potomac was great. We went in late September - great weather!
Great Tour
Excellent tour and tour guide. My son and I loved the experience. I wish we made this tour the very first outing during our DC trip.
Awesome Tour Guide!
Great tour! Would definitely do again! Nick and Cheryl were amazing!!! Highly recommend!
Still memorable!
I did this tour 5 years ago. Nick was our guide, and 5 years later, i still remember him, and his jokes and his personality. Best tour guide ever. I had a tour of white house, met former President's and visited DC numerous times. Nick still is the best.