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Mount Vernon Tours7 optionsWashington Hop on Hop Off6 optionsWashington Night Tour10 optionsArlington National Cemetery Tours27 optionsGeorgetown Tours21 optionsCherry Blossom Tour Washington Dc7 optionsLibrary of Congress Tours21 optionsBus Tour Washington Dc9 optionsWashington City Tour9 optionsMuseums18 optionsNational Mall Tours27 optionsGhost Tour Washington Dc9 options
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Washington DC night tour: 10+ monuments lit after dark★ 4.68 (7,255) · 3h
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Washington DC: National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Stops & Tickets★ 4.62 (5,909) · 3h
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight: Trolley & Night Lights★ 4.56 (4,191) · 2h 30m
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Potomac River Boat Cruise Washington DC Guided Monuments Tour★ 4.74 (3,722) · 6hUS$ 89View ›
Washington DC Monuments Tour: Electric Cart & Night Views★ 4.76 (3,215) · 2hUS$ 54View ›
Washington DC: Electric Cart Monuments Tour & Capitol Hill★ 4.81 (3,103) · 2hUS$ 54View ›
Washington DC: 15-Stop Trolley Tour & Hop-On Hop-Off Access★ 4.09 (2,811) · 1h 30mUS$ 55View ›
Arlington Cemetery: Walking Tour & Changing of the Guard★ 4.89 (2,795) · 2h–2h 30mUS$ 69View ›
Washington DC: Capitol & National Archives Reserved Tour★ 4.56 (2,560) · 8h 30mUS$ 129View ›
Washington DC: Night Monuments Tour & Photo Stops by Bus★ 4.60 (2,307) · 3hUS$ 63View ›Top rated (10)
Arlington Cemetery: Walking Tour & Changing of the GuardYou’ll walk through Arlington National Cemetery with a guide who knows every story behind those famous names—JFK’s grave, Audie Murphy’s resting place—and pause for the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Expect moments of quiet reflection, unexpected details left by visitors, and time to just stand in awe beneath those endless rows of white stones.
Washington DC: Pedicab Tour Monuments & MemorialsYou get a private pedicab with an expert guide covering the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and Albert Einstein Memorial—all without walking, waiting in lines, or dealing with weather. The guide sets the pace and adjusts the route to your interests, and the tour works for families, dogs, and anyone who needs to avoid a full day on foot.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see DC's major monuments without walking the National Mall all day, managing crowds, or arranging your own timing—the pedicab and guide handle the logistics so you focus on the sites.
Washington DC: Evening Memorials Small-Group City TourYou’ll join a small group for an evening ride through Washington DC’s most moving memorials — from Lincoln’s silent gaze to the somber lines of names at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. With local stories and time to pause at each site, you’ll feel both history and humanity up close.
Washington DC: Private Bike Tour with Hotel Pickup & GearYou get hotel pickup with bikes and all gear included, a professional guide who tailors the route to your interests, and three hours minimum to explore DC's main monuments and memorials at your own pace. Extend the tour anytime for an additional fee.Is it for me?Right choice if you want to see DC's main monuments without the pace of a group tour or the logistics of renting a bike yourself—the guide handles navigation and timing, so you focus on the sights. Plan for three hours minimum, though most people extend it to four or five depending on how many stops matter to them.
Washington DC: Escape Game at Tysons Corner, 6 RoomsYou and your team enter one of six themed escape rooms and have exactly 60 minutes to solve puzzles, find clues, and complete the mission before time runs out. A dedicated game guide is there to help if you get stuck. The whole experience — briefing, game, and debrief — fits in an hour, and Tysons Corner's restaurants and shops are right outside if you want to grab food before or after.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants a focused, time-bound challenge that doesn't require planning multiple stops or coordinating transportation — everything happens in one room, one hour, in a location surrounded by places to eat and shop before or after.
Loudoun County: 3-Winery Tour from DC Metro & LeesburgYou get picked up at West Falls Church Metro or Leesburg, driven to three rotating Loudoun County wineries with a guide and professional driver, and returned to your starting point. Choose Explorer to pay for tastings individually, or Connoisseur for one included tasting at each winery. Lunch is on your own at any stop. The whole day includes travel time and removes the need to arrange transport or designate a driver.Is it for me?Pick this if you live in or near DC and want a full winery day without arranging a designated driver, coordinating multiple cars, or planning the route yourself — the fixed schedule and included transport are what make a relaxed afternoon possible.
Washington DC Monuments Night Tour: 12-Person Groups & Audio GuideYou visit ten major DC monuments and memorials in one evening with a local guide and audio context at each stop, spending real time at Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the U.S. Capitol without the daytime crowds. Groups cap at 12 people, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is provided. You'll need moderate fitness for the walking and some steps, but the 10–20 minutes per site means no rushing.Is it for me?Book this if you want DC's main monuments without a large tour group and prefer to see them after dark when the lighting changes how they look—the 12-person cap and time at each site are what make that possible.
Escape Room DC: Prison Break & 4 Themed AdventuresYou and your team have sixty minutes to solve puzzles, find hidden clues, and complete a mission before time runs out. A game guide walks you through the rules and helps if you get stuck. Choose from Prison Break, Special Ops, The Heist, or The Depths — each one is a different story in a different set of rooms. Plan for ninety minutes total, including the briefing and debrief. Groups are up to eight players, and the games aren't dark or scary, just intense and fun.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a group activity that doesn't require planning a route or managing logistics — you show up, get briefed, and play. The sixty-minute format means it fits into a day around DC sightseeing, and the location in Penn Quarter puts you near restaurants and the National Mall.
Washington DC: National Archives Skip-the-Line Small Group TourYou’ll stand inches from America’s founding papers at the National Archives Museum in Washington DC, guided by someone who brings each document to life. See original signatures on the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, explore presidential letters and civil rights artifacts, and end with rare treasures like the Magna Carta — all with skip-the-line entry and a small group vibe that lets you soak it all in.
Washington DC: Capitol & Library of Congress Guided TourYou start at the Supreme Court's exterior, walk the underground tunnels Congress uses, and emerge into the Capitol Rotunda beneath a 5,000 square foot Civil War–era fresco. From there, you move to the Library of Congress to see the Gutenberg Bible and the Jefferson collection in the Great Hall. Timed entry to both buildings is included, and groups stay small — no more than 15 people — so the pace stays manageable and the spaces don't feel crowded.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the three major Capitol Hill buildings in one morning without arranging entry tickets or navigating security lines separately — the reserved access and fixed 3–4 hour window mean you see the Rotunda and the Library without the usual wait.
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Washington DC: National Mall Bike Rental & Self-Guided TourYou pick up a hybrid bike with helmet, lock, map and handlebar bag, then explore Washington DC's National Mall, White House, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument entirely on your own schedule. Lock up to visit museums or grab lunch whenever you want, then return the bike by closing time. No guide, no group pace, just you navigating the city's bike lanes.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see DC's main landmarks in one day without booking a guided tour or arranging their own transport—the bike and map handle both, and you move at whatever speed suits you.
Arlington National Cemetery: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley & JFK GravesiteYou board a trolley at Arlington National Cemetery and ride a full loop with seven stops, getting off whenever a grave or memorial pulls you. The guide provides live commentary from the trolley, but the pace is yours—spend twenty minutes at the JFK Eternal Flame or move through in two hours. Bring a valid passport or government ID; it's required for entry and checked at the gate.Is it for me?Right for visitors who want to see Arlington's major memorials and graves without arranging their own transportation or timing—the trolley handles the route while you control how long you pause at each stop.
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft: Skip-the-Line Entry & GuidebookYou skip the reservation hunt and arrive at your scheduled entry time with official tickets already in hand. Explore the restored undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial, walk glass pathways through soaring concrete chambers, and see a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation in the restored space. The guidebook walks you through the memorial's construction history, and you move through at your own pace with no tour groups. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and the experience suits any fitness level.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Lincoln Memorial from a side almost no visitor reaches, without spending time hunting for one of the limited daily reservation slots—the guaranteed tickets mean you arrive on schedule and skip the early-morning refresh-and-hope process.
Washington Monument: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Direct EntryYou receive official Washington Monument tickets by email before your visit, skip the early-morning queue that usually forms, and enter at your assigned time with only a brief security check. The package includes a guidebook to the monument and its views. You avoid the pre-dawn wake-up and the online registration scramble — the service handles that part — and show up ready to go straight to the observation deck.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the DC skyline from the top of the monument without waking up at 5 a.m. to hunt for tickets or standing in line before dawn — the service does the registration work, and your timed entry means you walk straight through security instead of waiting for a slot to open.
Capitol Hill Haunted Walking Tour DC: Ghosts & Demon CatYou walk Capitol Hill's haunted streets for 90 minutes with a guide who knows the neighborhood's dark history. You'll pass the Supreme Court, hear about presidential ghosts and the demon cat, and explore one of DC's oldest and strangest blocks. The tour includes all fees and taxes, operates rain or shine, and works for any fitness level — you just show up and follow along.Is it for me?Book this if you want DC's ghost stories told by someone who knows the streets, without arranging your own research or walking alone at night — the guide handles the narrative and the route, so you just show up and listen.
DC Ghost Tour: Treasury Annex, White House & Haunted SitesA guided ghost tour of Washington D.C. covering a mile of historic streets and eight haunted sites—the Treasury Annex, President's Park, White House, Blair House, Decatur House, Hay-Adams Hotel, St. John's Episcopal Church and Dolley Madison House—led by a local expert in English. The tour includes authentic local ghost stories grounded in the city's documented history, and operates in all weather. Dress in smart casual and bring layers; the route is wheelchair accessible and prams are welcome, though the tour involves walking and is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.Is it for me?The tour starts and ends in the historic district near the White House, making it accessible by public transportation or on foot if you're staying downtown—no car needed to reach the starting point or move between the eight stops along the mile-long route.
Ghost Walking Tour Washington D.C.: Capitol Hill Haunted HistoryThis 90-minute ghost walking tour through Capitol Hill uncovers the haunted history of Washington, D.C., moving between the U.S. Capitol and the Folger Shakespeare Library. You'll hear tales of presidential tragedies, assassinations, and paranormal activity tied to real events, led by an expert guide in English. All fees and taxes are included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so anyone comfortable following a walking tour in English can follow the stories—families, history buffs, and first-time visitors to D.C. all work equally well here. What sets this apart is the focus on the paranormal history nobody teaches: you're not getting the official Capitol tour again, you're getting the darker stories that stay off the plaques.
Washington DC: Ghost Tour White House & Historic Haunted SitesYou walk nine haunted locations across Washington DC in one night, including the White House, Blair House, and Octagon Museum, hearing documented ghost stories and historic tragedies at each stop. A professional guide leads you through eerie streets and legendary landmarks without entering buildings, so you're free to leave whenever you want. The tour runs nightly, year-round, and works for private groups and special events.Is it for me?Book this if you want DC's most comprehensive haunted history in one night without arranging your own route—the guide handles the stops, the stories, and the timing, leaving you to focus on the experience.
Mount Vernon: Washington's Estate, Gardens & DistilleryYou get self-guided access to George Washington's 18th-century gardens, the family tomb, a working distillery and gristmill (weekends, April–October), and an interactive museum. The Grounds Pass skips the ticket line and lets you move through the estate at your own pace. Mansion tours cost extra and sell out early on weekends.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see Washington's estate without a guided group or a tight schedule — the self-guided format means you linger where you want and skip what doesn't interest you. The distillery and gristmill only run weekends April–October, so plan accordingly if those are must-sees.
Washington DC: Madams Walking Tour & Civil War Red Light StoriesYou’ll walk through Washington DC’s old red light district with a local guide who brings forgotten stories to life—from Murder Bay to Marble Alley rivalries. Expect laughs, odd facts, a quick drink stop (bring cash), and glimpses of scandal behind today’s monuments. You’ll leave seeing Pennsylvania Avenue—and maybe history itself—a little differently.
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Georgetown & Old Town Alexandria: Private DC Sightseeing TourYou get a private SUV with a driver-guide, transportation between Georgetown and Old Town Alexandria, and the freedom to set your own pace through both neighborhoods' historic streets and waterfronts. No group schedule, no parking hassles, and air conditioning between stops. You decide how long to spend in each place and where to focus your time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Georgetown and Old Town Alexandria without managing your own transport, parking, or timing—the private vehicle and driver-guide handle all of that, leaving you free to actually look around and linger where something catches your eye.
Washington DC: Embassy Row & Georgetown Private Luxury TourYou're driven through Embassy Row's grand diplomatic residences and historic mansions along Massachusetts Avenue, then explore Georgetown's cobblestone streets, Federal architecture, and waterfront on your own terms. Hotel pickup and door-to-door service are included, along with a knowledgeable driver-guide who shares stories about the neighborhoods. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the pacing is entirely flexible — stop longer in Georgetown, skip a section, or add a focus on architecture or history if you want. You return to your hotel without arranging transport or timing yourself around a group schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Embassy Row and Georgetown without arranging your own transport or keeping pace with a group — the private vehicle and flexible schedule let you explore at your own speed and customize what you focus on.
Washington Monument Skip-the-Line Tickets: 500 feet of DC landmarksYou arrive at your timed slot, skip the ticketing line, and take the elevator to 500 feet for unobstructed views of the Lincoln Memorial, Capitol, White House and the entire DC grid. A digital guidebook by a retired ranger helps you identify landmarks and understand the city's design. The whole visit takes about an hour, and you avoid the morning crowds that often sell out tickets by 10am.Is it for me?Book this if you're visiting DC for the first time or want the main panoramic view without spending your morning in a ticket queue — the timed slot and skip-the-line access are what make it possible to see the city from above and still have the rest of your day free.
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft: Direct Entry & Digital GuidebookYou get reserved direct entry to the newly opened Lincoln Memorial Undercroft, a 15,000-square-foot underground museum beneath the monument itself. Your ticket includes a premium digital guidebook with audio commentary, rare historical photographs, and architectural maps you explore at your own pace. No guided group, no crowds, no waiting—just you, the foundational columns, and the stories they've held for a century. Book your timed entry slot in advance.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Lincoln Memorial's hidden side without arranging your own entry or navigating the crowds above—the reserved time slot and digital guidebook mean you explore the undercroft at your own pace, with all the historical context built in.
Washington DC: National Mall Evening Tour & Lincoln UndercroftYou walk four illuminated memorials on the National Mall with a guide who knows the history behind the marble: the 60-year fight to build the WWII Memorial, the 19 soldiers frozen at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the exact spot where Dr. King stood at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963. After the 2-hour tour, you skip the line and enter the newly opened Lincoln Memorial Undercroft and Museum with timed tickets already in hand, so you can spend as long as you need without the morning queue.Is it for me?This tour is built for anyone who has seen pictures of the National Mall and wants to understand the stories behind the monuments instead of just walking past them — the evening timing and small-group format make it possible to hear the guide and absorb the history, and the skip-the-line Undercroft access means you're not trading the walk for a long queue.
Washington DC: Cherry Blossom & Tidal Basin Walking TourYou walk from the WWII Memorial through the Tidal Basin's cherry blossoms, past the MLK Jr. and FDR memorials, to the Jefferson Memorial, with a professional guide narrating the history and the friendship that brought the trees to DC. The tour covers the bloom route during peak season, includes all entry access to the memorials, and ends where the National Cherry Blossom Festival itself takes place.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main cherry blossom memorials in one guided walk without navigating the National Mall yourself—the fixed route and expert narration turn a scattered set of monuments into a single story about history, nature, and two nations' friendship.
Lincoln Assassination Tour: Ford's Theatre & Petersen HouseYou walk to four key sites—the boarding house, Baptist Alley, Ford's Theatre, and the Petersen House—with an expert guide who layers in the hidden details and human drama of April 1865. Ford's Theatre entry is included; you see the artifacts and the Presidential Box, then cross the street to the room where Lincoln died. The tour connects the Washington you see today with the capital of the Civil War era, and you leave knowing the geography and the sequence of events in a way no book can teach.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Lincoln assassination through the actual places it happened, not through a museum alone. The guide and the geography do the work of making the story real.
Arlington National Cemetery: Private Tour & Changing of the GuardYou get a private guide who contextualizes the cemetery's Civil War origins, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with the Changing of the Guard ceremony, President Kennedy's gravesite, and a walk through the Custis Walk to the oldest graves on 630 acres. The pace is tailored to your interests, so you're not rushing between stops; you're absorbing the weight of each one. Bring water, eat beforehand, and wear shoes for hills.Is it for me?Right for visitors who want depth over speed—the private guide and customized pace mean you're not following a group schedule, and you understand why each stop matters before you move to the next one. The significant hills and walking distance mean you should be comfortable on your feet for several hours.
Washington DC Airport Transfer: Private Black Car & WiFiYou get picked up at Washington DC airport with a name sign, driven to your hotel in a new private vehicle with WiFi and water, and dropped off without waiting for a shared shuttle or negotiating a fare. The driver and vehicle details arrive before you land, so arrival logistics are handled before you even touch down.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi line and rideshare wait—the driver meets you at baggage claim with your name, so you go straight from the airport to your hotel without arranging anything else.
