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Our pick
Washington DC: Segway City Tour with Monuments & Memorials★ 4.87 (2,040) · 2h 30m
Best value
Washington DC: Night Monuments Tour by Electric Vintage Car★ 4.81 (568) · 2h
Top rated
Washington DC: Evening Memorials Small-Group City Tour★ 4.99 (251) · 3h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 11 options: US$ 46–US$ 275 (median US$ 70). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 11.
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Private experiences (4)
Private Washington DC City Tour: Cadillac or Mercedes with HistorianYou get a private 4-hour tour of Washington DC in a luxury vehicle with a historian guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, complimentary water, and the freedom to adjust stops and timing as you go. The guide arrives with advance notice, covers the major monuments and museums, and can work around Arlington's 5 PM closing time. Best for families and groups who want the main sights without arranging transport, tickets, or timing themselves.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Washington DC landmarks in one private tour without arranging your own transport, timing multiple stops, or navigating crowds—the historian guide and flexible itinerary let you focus on what matters to your group, and the morning or afternoon start time is what makes Arlington Cemetery possible in the same day.
Private Washington DC City Tour: Spanish, Portuguese or EnglishYou’ll ride through Washington DC’s famous sites with a multilingual driver who shares stories as you go. Expect quick photo stops at places like Lincoln Memorial and time to admire neighborhoods you’d miss on foot. There’s bottled water, hotel pickup, and space to relax—leaving you free to watch DC roll by from your window.Is it for me?Your driver handles navigation and timing while you spend four hours seeing DC's major monuments, neighborhoods, and Virginia landmarks without arranging transport.
Washington DC: Private City Tour with Custom Stops & PickupYou’ll get to shape your own day in Washington DC—choose between iconic spots like Arlington Cemetery or Mount Vernon, see history up close at Ford’s Theatre or the National Archives Museum, and travel comfortably with hotel pickup and a local guide who knows every story behind each monument. Expect moments that stick with you long after you leave.
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.
Up to 2 hours (1)
Washington DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Water Taxi PassYou board an open-top bus at the Washington Monument and hop off at any of 11 stops—the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and more—then rejoin whenever you're ready. On the same pass, you can cruise the Potomac River on the water taxi between Georgetown, The Wharf, and Old Town Alexandria. The 24-hour pass works across both, and you can use it on the same day or split it over two consecutive days.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see DC's main landmarks without renting a car or planning a rigid itinerary—the bus and water taxi let you move at your own pace and skip the logistics of timing and transport between stops.
2 to 5 hours (2)
Washington DC: Night City Tour with Memorial Stops & GuideYou’ll ride through Washington DC at night with a local guide who shares real stories behind every memorial—from Ford’s Theatre to the Lincoln steps. Expect small surprises: city lights after rain, quiet moments by granite walls, snacks and water always within reach. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s feeling history come alive under DC’s nighttime sky.
Washington DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Sunset TourYou board and exit the open-top double-decker bus whenever you want across 24, 48, or 72 hours, hitting the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington, and Georgetown at your own pace with digital commentary. The included 2.5-hour sunset tour with a live guide takes you through illuminated sites after dark, departing separately from L'Enfant Plaza. You also get audio guides for three neighborhoods, a free Oval Office photo, and the knowledge that part of your ticket supports DC's preservation.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see DC's main landmarks without planning a rigid itinerary—the hop-on hop-off format lets you move at your own pace during the day, and the included sunset tour with a live guide handles the evening so you're not navigating neighborhoods in the dark alone.
Half day and longer (1)
Potomac River Boat Cruise Washington DC Guided Monuments TourYou’ll walk beneath marble columns at iconic DC memorials, cruise along the Potomac River (in season), and hear stories from guides who know every corner of Washington DC. Expect quick stops at places like the White House and Capitol plus time for lunch in Georgetown or Pentagon City. It’s not just sights—it’s little moments that linger after you leave.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 10 of the 11 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Washington DC: Segway City Tour with Monuments & Memorials is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.87 out of 5 across 2,040 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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