City Tours in Washington DC at a glance
- Our pick: Potomac River Boat Cruise Washington DC Guided Monuments Tour, US$ 89 per person (6h, 4.74★ · 3,764).
- Top rated: Private Washington DC City Tour: Spanish, Portuguese or English, US$ 275 per person (4h, 4.96★ · 226).
- Best value: Washington DC Sightseeing Tour: Vintage Model-T Car, Day or Night, US$ 55 per person (2h, 4.81★ · 616).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: US$ 55–US$ 275 (median US$ 70). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 10.
Of the 10 options: 9 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 5 private and 7 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
City Tours in Washington DC
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
10 options
Potomac River Boat Cruise Washington DC Guided Monuments Tour Six-hour guided tour of DC monuments with Potomac River cruise. Includes Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, war memorials, lunch, and Georgetown. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.74 (3,764 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Private Washington DC City Tour: Cadillac or Mercedes with Historian Private 4-hour Washington DC tour in luxury vehicle with historian guide. Hotel pickup, customizable stops, complimentary water. Multiple languages. Every day · 8 start times, 08:30 to 19:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.90 (1,721 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT · IT · TR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 550 per group
Washington DC Sightseeing Tour: Vintage Model-T Car, Day or Night Tour Washington DC's monuments by vintage Model-T replica car with a live English-speaking guide. Choose a shared group tour or private option, day or night departure. Every day · 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00 and 21:00 · All ages ★ 4.81 (616 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Washington DC Night Tour: 22+ Monuments & Memorials Three-hour guided bus tour of Washington DC covering the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and 22 other monuments, bilingual guide. Every day · 19:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.48 (584 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Private Washington DC City Tour: Spanish, Portuguese or English Private 4-hour DC tour visiting Lincoln Memorial, Capitol, Vietnam Veterans Memorial with driver narration and photo stops. Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 16:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.96 (226 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 275 per person
Washington DC: Private City Tour with Custom Stops & Pickup Feel the pulse of Washington DC on a private city tour. Choose your favorite sights, from the U.S. Capitol to Mount Vernon, with hotel pickup and local stories. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 4.97 (159 reviews) Duration: 4h–15h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 550 per group
Washington DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Sunset Tour Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour of Washington DC with 2.5-hour sunset tour, Arlington Cemetery audio guide, and National Mall access. 24/48/72-hour options. Every day · 18:30 · All ages ★ 4.17 (173 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Washington DC: Evening Memorials Small-Group City Tour Feel 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. Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 19:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.99 (255 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 275 per group
Washington DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Water Taxi Pass Red Loop bus tour with 11 stops plus Potomac Water Taxi between Georgetown, The Wharf & Old Town Alexandria. 24-hour pass, open-top deck, audio commentary. Every day · No fixed time · From age 3 ★ 4.11 (19 reviews) Duration: 45m–1h 50m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Georgetown & Old Town Alexandria: Private DC Sightseeing Tour Private SUV tour of Georgetown and Old Town Alexandria with driver-guide. Includes air-conditioned transport, waterfront walks, and colonial architecture. Half or full day. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 640 per group
All 10 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac River Boat Cruise Washington DC Guided Monuments TourOur pick | US$ 89 per person | 6h | 4.74★ · 3,764 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Private Washington DC City Tour: Spanish, Portuguese or EnglishTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 275 per person | 4h | 4.96★ · 226 | Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 16:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Washington DC Sightseeing Tour: Vintage Model-T Car, Day or NightBest value | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.81★ · 616 | Every day · 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00 and 21:00 | English |
| Private Washington DC City Tour: Cadillac or Mercedes with HistorianPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 550 per group up to 5 people · ≈ US$ 110 per person if 5 go | 4h | 4.90★ · 1,721 | Every day · 8 start times, 08:30 to 19:00 | English, Spanish, Italian +2 |
| Washington DC Night Tour: 22+ Monuments & Memorials | US$ 70 per person | 3h | 4.48★ · 584 | Every day · 19:00 | English |
| Washington DC: Private City Tour with Custom Stops & PickupPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 550 per group up to 4 people · ≈ US$ 138 per person if 4 go | 4h–15h | 4.97★ · 159 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Washington DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Sunset Tour | US$ 69 per person | 2h 30m | 4.17★ · 173 | Every day · 18:30 | English |
| Washington DC: Evening Memorials Small-Group City TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 275 per group up to 5 people · ≈ US$ 55 per person if 5 go | 3h | 4.99★ · 255 | Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 19:00 | English |
| Washington DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Water Taxi Pass | US$ 79 per person | 45m–1h 50m | 4.11★ · 19 | Every day · No fixed time | — |
| Georgetown & Old Town Alexandria: Private DC Sightseeing TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 640 per group up to 5 people · ≈ US$ 128 per person if 5 go | 3h | — | Every day · No fixed time | English |
By what you need
- Private (5): Private Washington DC City Tour: Spanish, Portuguese or English (US$ 275 per person) · Private Washington DC City Tour: Cadillac or Mercedes with Historian (US$ 550 per group) · Washington DC: Private City Tour with Custom Stops & Pickup (US$ 550 per group)
- With pickup (5): Private Washington DC City Tour: Spanish, Portuguese or English (US$ 275 per person) · Private Washington DC City Tour: Cadillac or Mercedes with Historian (US$ 550 per group) · Washington DC: Private City Tour with Custom Stops & Pickup (US$ 550 per group)
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