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Washington DC: US Capitol Bus Tour with Archives Access

4.3  / 5
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Activity provider:USA GUIDED TOURS
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Washington DC: US Capitol Bus Tour with Archives Access

Activity provider:USA GUIDED TOURS
4.3  / 5
32 reviews

From US$ 129 per person

Explore the best of Washington, DC on this small-group 8-hour tour including a reserved entrance to the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Archives Building!

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Duration 8.5 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Explore Washington, DC in a luxury climate-controlled tour bus
  • Access to the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Archives Building included
  • Enjoy a fully-guided sightseeing experience led by expert local tour guides
  • Experience a beautiful boat cruise on the Potomac River (seasonal)
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Explore the best of Washington, DC on this guided tour, including a reserved entrance to the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Archives Building. After an in-depth tour of the U.S. Capitol Building, you'll continue through the city to discover some of DC's most famous landmarks and attractions. Discover the major points of interest with a knowledgeable guide who will share the stories behind each site. Seasonal variations in the itinerary offer unique experiences.

In the summer months, relax with a complimentary boat cruise along the beautiful Potomac River and Georgetown Waterfront after lunch, with the option to purchase a meal at one of the many waterfront restaurants.

In contrast, the winter season features an afternoon scenic bus tour through Virginia, showcasing the Pentagon, Air Force Memorial, Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery.

To finish up, get a fascinating look at the interior of the National Archives.

Includes
  • Entrance to the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Archives Building
  • Guide
  • Transportation by luxury climate-controlled tour bus
  • Bottled water
  • 1-hour boat cruise (seasonal: April 1 to October 15)
  • Food (unless otherwise specified)
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Neptune Fountain at the Library of Congress

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  • Involves a moderate amount of walking
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels are welcome as long as someone accompanying the passenger using it can assist them board and disembark
  • Entrance to the U.S. Capitol Building requires a security scan/check similar to TSA (airport-style security)
  • Please let the provider know if you or anyone in your party has titanium body parts so that they can alert Capitol Police prior to entering the security screening
  • Capitol Hill parking is very limited; taking a taxi/car service or public transportation to the start of the tour is advised
  • Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure for check-in and security
  • No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
  • Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between Oct 15 - Mar 15 due to colder temperatures

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4.3 /5

based on 32 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
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Our guide Chris was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about American's History and we had an awesome time. I'm so glad we found this tour. Definitely book this tour if you want to get some good sightseeing done in DC. I promise, it is worth the money. The only downfall is we did not go directly through USA Guided Tours, the company that actually operates the tours. If you are reading this, please, please go directly to USA Guided Tours Website to book your tour. Going through a 3rd party like getyourguide.com is more trouble than it is worse. They have absolutely no concern on whether they give you the wrong info or not. They gave us the wrong starting location and we ended up missing the Capitol part of the tour and they refuse to refund us a portion of our fee. SIMPLY put, they only care about the money, not integrity. USA Guided Tours provides an excellent product and I will definitely book with them whenever I visit a city that they service. Please heed my warning.

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May 4, 2023

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It was a very nice experience to explore the city in the Glass-top bus. The glass top gave us excellent views of the city and allowed us to see everything at once. The bus also stops on various points so that we feel the history of the city from front. It is a good mixture of walking, enjoying the ride and getting to know unlimited facts about the city. A big thanks to Dion, our tour guide who knew everything about the city and narrated beautiful stories to us about all the points, the memorials, museums and many more.

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