Washington DC National Archives Reserved Entry

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 get to explore the Kennedy Center for lunch where we can see exhibits and galleries, stunning views from the terrace and shop in the gift shops [show your ticket for a discount]!

Meeting Point

Neptune Fountain

68 First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Your VIP experience begins at Neptune Fountain in front of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.
Address: 68 First St SE, Washington, DC 20004

What's included:

• Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (Seasonal: April 1 to October 15)
• Upgrade to Glass-Top/Open-Top Convertible Bus Available
• Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol Building
• Tickets to the National Archives Building
• English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes

U.S. Capitol

Washington DC, 20510, District of Columbia

Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol Building - the centerpiece of the capital city!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave, , Washington DC, 20500, District of Columbia

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 through the Elipse, otherwise known as the South Lawn.

15 minutes

National World War II Memorial

1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, 20024, District of Columbia

Guided tour of WWII Memorial.

15 minutes

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

540 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC, 20024, District of Columbia

This brand new memorial completed in 2020 is dedicated to massive legacy of President Eisenhower with a large wall depicting the cliffs of Normandy behind the simple memorial designed by iconic American designer Frank Gehry.

Pass by without stopping

Jefferson Memorial

701 E Basin Dr SW, At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, 20242, District of Columbia

Guided tour of Jefferson Memorial.

20 minutes

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

1850 West Basin Drive SW, Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, 20024, District of Columbia

Visit the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial – dedicated in 2011 – just across the Tidal Basin.

15 minutes

Georgetown

, , Washington DC, 20007, District of Columbia

SEASONAL (Apr 1 - Oct 15); in the warmer month, guests enjoy a boat cruise on the Potomac River and can purchase lunch and explore Georgetown.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

2700 F St. NW, , Washington DC, 20566-0002, District of Columbia

SEASONAL (Oct 16 - Mar 31); lunch break & free time - enjoy the terrace for a view of the whole city, the exhibits and galleries & gift shops [show ticket to cashier for discount].

1 hour

Lincoln Memorial

2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, 20002, District of Columbia

Enjoy the iconic memorial up close!

15 minutes

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, 20002, District of Columbia

Guided tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Includes walking. This stop is conjoined with the one above.

15 minutes

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

1850 West Basin Dr SW, , Washington DC, 20242, District of Columbia

Guided tour of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial, which will transport you back in time to the years of 1933-1945.

15 minutes

The National Archives Museum

701 Constitution Avenue NW, , Washington DC, 20408-0001, District of Columbia

Delight in reserved entrance into the National Archives Building!

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Korean War Veterans Memorial

10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, 20002, District of Columbia

A stunning memorial steps away from the Reflecting Pool depicts lifelike statues walking through moss along a wall carved with images in a design inspired by the Penisula itself.

15 minutes