DC in A Day | National Mall, US Capitol, Archives

There is a lot to see in Washington DC and planning how to fit it all in can be overwhelming. DC by Foot can help. Our DC in A Day tour will lead you to and through some of the highlights of the city. You will have a guide with you the entire time from the start to the end to help you navigate through the city, security and make sure you don’t miss the hidden treasures.

This 6.5-hour tour includes a guided tour of the National Mall, a ride on the DC Metro system, lunch break at the US Capitol Visitor Center Cafeteria, tickets to tour inside the Capitol – as well as a guide to tell you all the stories about sites you see along the way and reserved entry time to the National Archives.

Check out our DC Tourism Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Washington DC attractions.

SIGHTS WE COVER ON THE  TOUR:

• National Mall – Lincoln, Korean, Vietnam, and WWII Memorials
• White House – view the South Lawn
• Washington Monument– from afar
• Smithsonian Museums – while we won’t take you inside, you’ll hear the history of these museums and highlights to plan your own trip to one of these 20 museums.
• Capitol Building – Your guide will have tickets for a 1 hour tour inside the Capitol building
• Library of Congress – visit this most beautiful building in the city on a guided tour.
• Supreme Court – photo stop outside
  
• Capitol West Lawn – learn all about the inauguration set up that occurs on the West side of the Capitol Building
• National Archives – the tour ends at the Archives, where we will have timed tickets to skip the line.  Your guide will take you to see the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and more.
  

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Don’t like these stops? Not a problem, we can customize the tour if you’re interested in visiting another location! Maybe you’d like to tour inside a Smithsonian Museum or two instead of visiting the National Archives? That can be arranged, just contact us to work out details!

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Security: You will have to go through security to enter many locations. Please do not bring: liquids, gels, sprays or aerosols. There is no where to store items along the tour. No food is allowed in the Capitol so this much be eaten/disposed of before that portion of the tour.