Explore Washington DC VIP Tour With Capitol Entry
See DC’s top memorials with reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol and National Archives
Duration
8.5 Hours
Includes
Capitol entry, Archives entry
Highlights
Tour Washington, DC by luxury bus with an expert guide, with time for guided walks at major landmarks. Your day includes reserved access to both the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Archives Building, plus a seasonal activity around lunch.
- Start at Neptune Fountain by the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building
- Visit major National Mall memorials including Lincoln, Vietnam, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
- See sites like the White House, Jefferson Memorial, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Choose a seasonal Potomac River boat cruise or a visit to the Kennedy Center
- Enter the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Archives with reserved access
What's Included
- Washington DC sightseeing bus tour
- Reserved access to the National Archives Building and the U.S. Capitol Building
- Climate-controlled luxury buses
- Expert tour guides and live narration
- Bottled water
- Guided walks
- Seasonal boat cruise (Apr 1 – Sep 30)
Things to know
Lunch is not included and is paid separately. No food or drinks can be brought through security at the U.S. Capitol or National Archives. Vehicles can store foldable wheelchairs and strollers, but are not equipped with lifts or ramps.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure time for a full refund.
FAQs
Foldable wheelchairs and strollers can be stored on the bus. Full-size wheelchairs requiring a ramp need advance arrangements.
The buses have no storage for carry-on bags; please bring only purses, briefcases, or backpacks.
Time varies by location; your guide will announce the planned duration at every stop.
Meeting details
68 First St SE, Washington, DC 20004
More about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial rises along the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, a powerful tribute carved from a single block of granite known as the Stone of Hope. As one of the most moving stops on the Best of Washington DC VIP Tour, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial offers a chance to pause and reflect on the legacy of the civil rights leader whose words helped shape modern America. Set among cherry trees and within sight of the Jefferson Memorial across the water, the site connects Dr. King to the broader story of American ideals told through the monuments that surround it.
On this VIP tour, your guide brings the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial to life with context that goes beyond the inscriptions etched into the stone. You will walk between the two pieces of the Mountain of Despair, emerge toward the Stone of Hope, and read the quotations that line the curved inscription wall, each one drawn from Dr. King's sermons, speeches, and writings. The tour links this stop to nearby landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, where the I Have a Dream speech was delivered in 1963, giving you a fuller sense of how the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial fits into the geography of American civil rights history. Quiet mornings here feel especially reflective, with the sound of water from the Tidal Basin and the sight of the Washington Monument framing the scene.
This experience is ideal for history lovers, families with curious kids, and first-time visitors who want more than a quick photo stop. Travelers who care about social history, architecture, and the stories behind the symbols will find the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial especially meaningful, and the small-group VIP format means you can ask questions and linger over the details that matter to you. If you want to understand Washington, DC through the people and ideas that shaped it, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is an unforgettable place to begin.
Related locations
United States Capitol
Admission includedStanding on Capitol Hill, you feel the full weight of American history the moment the United States Capitol comes into view. The gleaming white dome rises above the city's low skyline, framing a building where laws have been debated and passed for more than two centuries. Inside, marble corridors lead to grand rotunda paintings and statuary that bring the nation's founding story to life. The United States Capitol is as much a living workplace as it is a monument.
