Best of DC Tour - With Access to US Capitol & National Archives Buildings
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Best of DC Tour - With Access to US Capitol & National Archives Buildings
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7 hours (Approx.)
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Offered in: English
Overview
Beat the long entrance lines and experience some of the most popular attractions in Washington, DC like an insider on this full-day sightseeing tour. Enjoy priority entry into the United States Capitol, the home of Congress. Then visit the National Archives Building, where the original Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution are on display. In between, see the city’s most famous landmarks and monuments, like the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and more.
- Enjoy reserved, priority entrance to two of Washington DC's most sought-after attractions
- See Washington DC’s major sites on a coach tour with guided walks for photo opportunities
- Enjoy a leisurely cruise down the Potomac River (mid-March to mid-October)
- Lunch of your choice at L'Enfant Plaza included
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
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Meet the guide and the rest of the tour group at the US Capitol Visitor Center to begin this full-day tour of the US Capitol, a National Archives tour and a best of DC tour rolled into one.
Enjoy reserved entry into the United States Capitol for a guided walking tour of this historic building, home to the Senate and the House of Representatives. Watch a film on the history of government in the US, then continue exploring the building to learn about the country’s legislature. Along the way, see the Crypt, the large circular area on the first floor that supports the Rotunda, as well as National Statuary Hall, a chamber devoted to sculptures of prominent Americans and more.
Then return to the shuttle to look around and through the nation’s capital. See the outside of the United States Capitol and the White House, with stops at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Along the way, hear the historic stories and facts that make the city of Washington, DC one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.
This tour also features a scenic, seasonal boat cruise along the Potomac River (mid-March to mid-October only).
A choice of lunch options (included) are available at L'Enfant Plaza.
At the end of the tour, gain priority entrance into the National Archives Building for an up-close look at the original Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. These historic documents are housed in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom. Also, enjoy access to the Public Vaults, a permanent exhibit gallery with fascinating original records, like Abraham Lincoln's telegrams to his generals, and much more.
The tour concludes at the National Archives Building.
Please note that the National Archives Bldg and Capitol Bldg are currently closed for indoor tours. We currently offer a reserved entry into the International Spy Museum and an inside tour of the White House Visitor Center as replacements.
Enjoy reserved entry into the United States Capitol for a guided walking tour of this historic building, home to the Senate and the House of Representatives. Watch a film on the history of government in the US, then continue exploring the building to learn about the country’s legislature. Along the way, see the Crypt, the large circular area on the first floor that supports the Rotunda, as well as National Statuary Hall, a chamber devoted to sculptures of prominent Americans and more.
Then return to the shuttle to look around and through the nation’s capital. See the outside of the United States Capitol and the White House, with stops at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Along the way, hear the historic stories and facts that make the city of Washington, DC one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.
This tour also features a scenic, seasonal boat cruise along the Potomac River (mid-March to mid-October only).
A choice of lunch options (included) are available at L'Enfant Plaza.
At the end of the tour, gain priority entrance into the National Archives Building for an up-close look at the original Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. These historic documents are housed in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom. Also, enjoy access to the Public Vaults, a permanent exhibit gallery with fascinating original records, like Abraham Lincoln's telegrams to his generals, and much more.
The tour concludes at the National Archives Building.
Please note that the National Archives Bldg and Capitol Bldg are currently closed for indoor tours. We currently offer a reserved entry into the International Spy Museum and an inside tour of the White House Visitor Center as replacements.
Itinerary
On your way to the next stop - the White House (outside tour only), you will pass the Newseum, the Canadian Embassy, and the National Gallery of Art. 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 past Lafayette Park, honoring the Marquis de Lafayette, leader of French revolutionary forces.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
CURRENTLY CLOSED! Please note that the US Capitol Building is currently closed for indoor tours. Guests will be able to view the exterior building and grounds. However, entry is not included until further notice from the Architect of the Capitol and United States Capitol Visitor Center.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
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Traveler Tips
- "Bring an umbrella if you need to it also rained in the midst of Summer but only for short time." See review
- "It is expensive it is eight hours but you get what you paid for." See review
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