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★4.7 202 experiences from US$ 9.75 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Washington DC night tour: 10+ monuments lit after dark
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Washington DC night tour: 10+ monuments lit after darkThree-hour guided tour of Washington DC's floodlit monuments after dark: start at the U.S. Navy Memorial, hop off at the White House, Lincoln Memorial.
7,297 reviews
4.68★
Duration
3h
Every day
19:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 58per person
Washington DC: National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Stops & Tickets
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★Top rated
Washington DC: National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Stops & Tickets3-hour guided night tour of Washington DC monuments on the National Mall. Photo stops include White House, Lincoln Memorial, and MLK Memorial. Temperature-controlled coach.
6,091 reviews
4.62★
Duration
3h
Every day
19:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight: Trolley & Night Lights
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Best value
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight: Trolley & Night LightsEvening trolley tour of Washington DC's monuments with live narration. Stops at Lincoln Memorial, MLK Jr. Memorial, White House, Capitol. Pickup at Union Station.
4,248 reviews
4.56★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
18:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person

Recommended (7)

Potomac River Boat Cruise Washington DC Guided Monuments Tour
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Travelers' pick
Potomac River Boat Cruise Washington DC Guided Monuments Tour
3,758 reviews
4.74★
Duration
6h
fromUS$ 89per person
Washington DC Monuments Tour: Electric Cart & Night Views
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Travelers' pick
Washington DC Monuments Tour: Electric Cart & Night Views
3,327 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 56per person
Washington DC: Electric Cart Monuments Tour & Capitol Hill
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Travelers' pick
Washington DC: Electric Cart Monuments Tour & Capitol Hill
3,132 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 56per person
Arlington Cemetery: Walking Tour & Changing of the Guard
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Travelers' pick
Arlington Cemetery: Walking Tour & Changing of the Guard
2,861 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h–2h 30m
fromUS$ 69per person
Washington DC: 15-Stop Trolley Tour & Hop-On Hop-Off Access
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Travelers' pick
Washington DC: 15-Stop Trolley Tour & Hop-On Hop-Off Access
2,849 reviews
4.09★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 55per person
Washington DC Day Tour: Capitol & National Archives Entry
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Travelers' pick
Washington DC Day Tour: Capitol & National Archives Entry
2,568 reviews
4.56★
Duration
8h 30m
fromUS$ 129per person
DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments Lit Up
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Travelers' pick
DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments Lit Up
2,318 reviews
4.60★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 63per person

Top rated (10)

Arlington Cemetery: Walking Tour & Changing of the Guard
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Arlington Cemetery: Walking Tour & Changing of the GuardWalk Arlington Cemetery with a guide, hear stories at JFK’s grave, and witness the Changing of the Guard. Includes guided tour, rain or shine. Book your spot.
158 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Washington DC: Pedicab Tour Monuments & Memorials
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Washington DC: Pedicab Tour Monuments & MemorialsPrivate pedicab tour of DC monuments with expert guide. See White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, MLK Memorial & more. No walking, families & dogs welcome.
104 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
Next departure: 22 Apr 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 270per person
Washington DC: Evening Memorials Small-Group City Tour
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Washington DC: Evening Memorials Small-Group City TourFeel the city’s stories come alive on a small-group Washington DC evening tour. See iconic memorials, travel by comfy minivan, and connect with local history.
254 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
Every day except Tuesday and Sunday
19:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 275per group
Washington DC: Private Bike Tour with Hotel Pickup & Gear
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Washington DC: Private Bike Tour with Hotel Pickup & GearYour guide meets you at your hotel with bikes and gear included. Customize your three-hour tour: White House, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall, and war memorials.
120 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · FRPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 595per group
Washington DC: Escape Game at Tysons Corner, 6 Rooms
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Washington DC: Escape Game at Tysons Corner, 6 RoomsSix escape rooms in 60 minutes at Tysons Corner, DC. Prison Break, Cosmic Crisis, Timelabs, and more. Team-based puzzles with a dedicated game guide. Wheelchair accessible.
128 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
63
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Loudoun County: 3-Winery Tour from DC Metro & Leesburg
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Likely to sell out
Loudoun County: 3-Winery Tour from DC Metro & LeesburgThree Loudoun County wineries in one day with a guide, driver, and round-trip transport from DC or Leesburg. No designated driver needed. Explorer or Connoisseur tastings.
117 reviews
4.98★
Duration
6h–8h
Sat and Sun
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Washington DC: National Gallery Art Tour Semi-Private 8 Max
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Washington DC: National Gallery Art Tour Semi-Private 8 MaxFeel the pulse of art history at DC’s National Gallery with a small group, expert guide, and stories behind masterpieces. Includes entry and 2.5-hour tour.
102 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Washington DC Monuments Night Tour: 12-Person Groups & Audio Guide
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Travelers' pick
Washington DC Monuments Night Tour: 12-Person Groups & Audio GuideSmall-group night tour of DC monuments with local guide and audio experience. Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, U.S. Capitol, and more. Max 12 guests.
407 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
Every day
19:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Escape Room DC: Prison Break & 4 Themed Adventures
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Escape Room DC: Prison Break & 4 Themed AdventuresEscape room in Penn Quarter with 5 themes including Prison Break. 60 minutes, up to 8 players, game guide included. Puzzles and teamwork required.
303 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
56
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Skip-the-Line National Archives Tour: VIP Access, Small Group
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Skip-the-Line National Archives Tour: VIP Access, Small GroupSkip-the-line guided tour of the National Archives Museum with priority Rotunda access to the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights.
224 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h–2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person

Lowest price (10)

Washington DC: National Mall Bike Rental & Self-Guided Tour
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Washington DC: National Mall Bike Rental & Self-Guided TourBike rental in Washington DC covering the National Mall, White House, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument. Includes helmet, lock, map and handlebar bag.
52 reviews
4.52★
Duration
2h–9h
start times · Every day
13
Free cancellationfromUS$ 10.60per person
Arlington National Cemetery: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley & JFK Gravesite
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Travelers' pick
Arlington National Cemetery: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley & JFK GravesiteHop-on hop-off trolley tour of Arlington National Cemetery with 7 stops, JFK Eternal Flame, Tomb of Unknown Soldier & onboard guide. Wheelchair accessible.
852 reviews
4.37★
Duration
45m
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Washington Monument: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Direct Entry
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Travelers' pick
Washington Monument: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Direct EntryWashington Monument timed-entry tickets emailed directly to you. Skip early-morning lines, brief security check only, guaranteed access. Includes guidebook.
808 reviews
4.69★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
11
Instant confirmationfromUS$ 25per person
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft: Skip-the-Line Entry & Guidebook
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Travelers' pick
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft: Skip-the-Line Entry & GuidebookLincoln Memorial Undercroft tickets with guaranteed entry. Explore restored foundations, glass walkways, and Emancipation Proclamation copy. Wheelchair accessible.
13 reviews
4.38★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
7
Instant confirmationfromUS$ 25per person
Capitol Hill Haunted Walking Tour DC: Ghosts & Demon Cat
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Capitol Hill Haunted Walking Tour DC: Ghosts & Demon Cat1.5-hour haunted Capitol Hill walking tour in Washington DC. Visit Supreme Court, learn about presidential spirits and the demon cat. Small groups, wheelchair accessible.
185 reviews
4.38★
Duration
1h 30m
Fri and Sat
20:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
DC Ghost Tour: Treasury Annex, White House & Haunted Sites
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DC Ghost Tour: Treasury Annex, White House & Haunted SitesWalk Washington D.C.'s most haunted landmarks with a local guide who knows the ghost stories behind the Treasury Annex.
486 reviews
4.27★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 26per person
Washington DC: Museum of the Bible Ticket & Immersive Exhibits
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Travelers' pick
Washington DC: Museum of the Bible Ticket & Immersive ExhibitsStep into centuries of history at Washington DC’s Museum of the Bible. Explore rare artifacts, interactive exhibits, and stories with your admission ticket, wheelchair accessible.
329 reviews
4.56★
Duration
3h–5h
Every day except TuesdayFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Ghost Walking Tour Washington D.C.: Capitol Hill Haunted History
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Ghost Walking Tour Washington D.C.: Capitol Hill Haunted HistoryWalking tour through Capitol Hill's haunted sites with expert guide: hear the paranormal stories behind the U.S.
354 reviews
4.61★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
21:00
Season until 29 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Mount Vernon: Washington's Estate, Gardens & Distillery
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Travelers' pick
Mount Vernon: Washington's Estate, Gardens & DistillerySelf-guided tour of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate with gardens, gristmill, distillery, and museum. Skip ticket lines, open daily. Wheelchair accessible.
370 reviews
4.32★
Duration
30m–4h
Every day
09:00
Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Washington DC: Ghost Tour White House & Historic Haunted Sites
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Washington DC: Ghost Tour White House & Historic Haunted SitesDC's #1 nightly ghost tour visits White House, Blair House, Octagon Museum & more. Led by haunted history experts, 9+ locations, year-round.
25 reviews
4.40★
Duration
2h
Every day
22:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
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Washington DC at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Washington DC night tour: 10+ monuments lit after dark, US$ 58 (3h, 4.68★ · 7,297).
  • Top rated: Washington DC: National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Stops & Tickets, US$ 63 (3h, 4.62★ · 6,091).
  • Best value: Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight: Trolley & Night Lights, US$ 60 (2h 30m, 4.56★ · 4,248).

Of the 202 experiences: 196 with free cancellation, 176 with instant confirmation, 53 with hotel pickup and 127 bookable last-minute.

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