Capitol Hill with US Capitol, National Mall Bus Tour, Boat Cruise

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About this activity

Explore Washington DC on this Full Day Guided Bus, Walking, and Boat Tour.

Start your day with a 2-hour Guided Walking Tour through Capitol Hill where you'll pass by the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and Senate Office buildings. Travelers will be provided Entry into US Capitol to see a minimum of 3 rooms which may include the Crypt, Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, Old Supreme Court Chamber, or Old Senate Chamber.

Following Capitol Hill, enjoy a guided Bus Tour and make stops outside 10+ top monuments including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and pass by sites including Washington Monument, Tidal Basin, and more.

There is a lunch break roughly halfway through the day (own expense).

Tour also features a scenic seasonal boat cruise along the Potomac River (typically mid March to mid October). When the boat is not operating, extra stops will be added to Jefferson Memorial, Air Force Memorial and Pentagon Mall.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Signature Tours of DC

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Seasonal Potomac River Cruise (typically mid-March to mid-October)
Included: Visit Georgetown Washington Harbor for lunch on own before ferry (Pentagon Mall in off-season)
Included: Professional Tour Guide that stays with you through out tour, and walks you through the sites
Included: Full Day Comprehensive Bus, Walking, and Boat Tour of Washington DC
Included: Sightseeing City Bus Tour of Washington DC
Included: *Bonus stops at Jefferson, Airforce, and Eisenhower Memorials when Potomac Cruise not operating
Included: Complimentary Bottled Water
Included: Stop at top DC Sites including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, & more
Included: Entry into US Capitol
Included: 2-Hour Walking Tour of Capitol Hill, pass by Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Senate Buildings

Not included

Not included: Lunch (stop for lunch provided, at own expense)

Itinerary

U.S. Capitol

2 hours Admission included

2-Hour entry into the US Capitol Building
The White House

25 min Admission not included

Photo stop outside the White House for photos and to explore the area. The National Mall, FBI, Department of Justice, Department of Labor,
National World War II Memorial

20 min Admission included

The Washington Monument, Eisenhower Memorial, Smithsonian Museum
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

20 min Admission included

The Bureau of Engraving, The Holocaust Museum, The Department of Agriculture
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

20 min Admission included

Cherry Blossom trees, Tidal Basin lake,
Lincoln Memorial

20 min Admission included

Lincoln Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial

15 min Admission included

Potomac River
Vietnam Veterans Memorial

20 min Admission included

Vietnam war memorial, the Department of Interior, The Federal Reserve
Marine Corps War Memorial

20 min Admission included

Arlington Cemetery
Georgetown

1 h 40 min Admission included

Boat ride and lunch
Library of Congress

5 min Admission not included

Pass by the Library of Congress
Supreme Court

5 min Admission not included

Pass by the Supreme Court building
Capitol Hill

1 min

Guided Walk of Capitol Hill

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meets across the street from the Supreme Court on First Street NE. Please arrive 15 min before tour starts.

End point

Tour ends outside of the National Archives Building.

Using your ticket

MEETING LOCATION

Meets across the street from the Supreme Court on First Street NE. Please arrive 15 min before tour starts.

IMPORTANT

Not permitted inside the US Capitol building:

Outside food and beverages
Bags larger than 18" wide x 14" high x 8.5" deep
Aerosol containers
Weapons
Laser pointers
Animals
Bottles, cans, food/beverage containers (open, empty containers allowed)
Non-aerosol spray
Creams, lotion, perfumes greater than 3.4 oz
Drones/UAS

*List is subject to change and at the discretion of the U.S. Capitol. Please refer to their website for the up to date or full list of prohibited items.

RECOMMENDED

There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. DC can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.