VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol Building
- Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (Seasonal: April 1 to September 30)
- Tickets to the National Archives Building
- Standard Bus
- English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
68 First Street Southeast
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
701 Constitution Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20408, USA
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What To Expect
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U.S. Capitol
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
White House
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National World War II Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (pass by)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Georgetown
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
The Pentagon
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The National Archives Museum
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol Building.
- Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (Seasonal: April 1 to September 30).
- Tickets to the National Archives Building.
- Standard Bus.
- English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus).
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry will be included in your confirmation email from Cool DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol Building
- Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (Seasonal: April 1 to September 30)
- Tickets to the National Archives Building
- Standard Bus
- English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
