Price per person across the 58 options priced per person: US$ 9.75–US$ 415 (median US$ 59). With 100+ reviews: 30 of 59.
Of the 59 options: 56 with live guides in English, 59 with free cancellation, 49 with instant confirmation, 45 kid-friendly, 10 private and 42 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.
Washington DC Walking Tours — U.S. Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery and 36 more
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59 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
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Arlington Cemetery: Walking Tour & Changing of the GuardWalk Arlington National Cemetery with a guide, witness the Changing of the Guard, and visit JFK’s grave. Includes entry and guided stories, rain or shine.Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 · From age 3★ 4.89 (2,872 reviews)Duration: 2h–2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 69 per personView
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Travelers' pick ·-27% off its previous price
Capitol Hill Tour with Library of Congress & Supreme CourtCapitol Hill guided tour in Washington DC with Library of Congress or Supreme Court entry, small groups, reserved access, expert guide.Mon–Sat · 09:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 14:00 · All ages★ 4.77 (2,192 reviews)Duration: 3h–4hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 50 per personView
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Travelers' pick ·Likely to sell out
Georgetown Ghost Tour & Exorcist Steps Night Walk DCNighttime walking tour of Georgetown's haunted houses, Civil War hospital curses, and the Exorcist Steps. 90 minutes with licensed guide. Includes Old Stone House yard access.Every day · Every 30 min, 16:00 to 21:00 · From age 4★ 4.79 (841 reviews)Duration: 1h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 49 per personView
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Excellent quality
Washington DC African American History Tour with Museum EntryFour-hour guided tour of Washington DC's civil rights landmarks, from the U.S. Navy Memorial to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.Every day · 10:00 · From age 3★ 4.70 (1,186 reviews)Duration: 4hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 415 per personView
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Washington DC: Donut Tour & White House Walking HistoryWashington DC food tour with donut tastings at five stops, including Western Market since 1802, White House views, and Palmer Alley. Local guide, 3–4 hours.Every day · 10:00, 11:00 and 13:00 · All ages★ 4.88 (630 reviews)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 75 per personView
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Washington DC: Smithsonian Big 3 Museums & Air & Space EntryThree Smithsonian museums in 3 hours with reserved Air & Space entry, Wright Flyer, Hope Diamond & Apollo artifacts. Expert guide, small groups, 1 mile walking.Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages★ 4.82 (508 reviews)Duration: 3hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 89 per personView
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Excellent quality
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.Every day · 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00★ 4.27 (487 reviews)Duration: 1hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 26 per personView
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Best value
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.Every day · 21:00 · Season until 29 Nov · All ages★ 4.61 (355 reviews)Duration: 1h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 30 per personView
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Travelers' pick ·-10% off its previous price
Lincoln Assassination Tour: Ford's Theatre & Petersen HouseWalk the streets where Lincoln was shot and visit Ford's Theatre and Petersen House with a guide who separates fact from myth on America's most infamous true-crime story.Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages★ 4.87 (579 reviews)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 59 per personView
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Excellent quality
Georgetown DC: Food Tour & Neighborhood Walk with TastingsGeorgetown food tour in Washington DC with 4-5 tastings, wine pairing, and local guide. 2.5-3.5 hours walking, starts 2pm. Vegetarian options available.Next departure: 26 Mar 2027 · Ages 14–90★ 4.82 (467 reviews)Duration: 3hLive guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 79 per personView
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Georgetown Food Tour Washington DC: 3.5-Hour Walking GuideWalk through Georgetown's 250+ years of history on a 3.5-hour food tour with a licensed guide.Thu–Sun · 15:00 · All ages★ 4.67 (396 reviews)Duration: 3h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 84 per personView
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Excellent quality
U Street Corridor walking tour: Black Broadway flavorsWalk the U Street Corridor in DC with a local guide, tasting at several restaurants and learning the Civil Rights history and jazz-era stories woven.Thu–Sun · 11:30 · From age 3★ 4.78 (260 reviews)Duration: 3hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 112 per personView
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Georgetown food tour Washington DC: 6 dishes & historic stopsTaste pita and hummus at a Michelin spot, enjoy a half smoke, taco, cupcake on Wisconsin Ave, pass Julia Child's home and C&O Canal.Every day · 6 start times, 11:00 to 15:30 · All ages★ 4.73 (373 reviews)Duration: 3hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 100 per personView
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Excellent quality
Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Walking TourGuided walking tour of Washington DC's Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and Capitol. Groups max 12, passes to House & Senate galleries included. Rain or shine.Tue–Fri · 09:30 · All ages★ 4.94 (220 reviews)Duration: 2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 55 per personView
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Excellent quality
Georgetown DC: Food & History Walking Tour with 6 TastingsSmall-group food tour through Georgetown's 300-year history with 6 tastings at local restaurants. 3–3.5 hours, max 8 guests, local guide, proceeds support the neighborhood.Thu–Sun · 13:00 · From age 3★ 4.74 (216 reviews)Duration: 3hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 129 per personView
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Excellent quality ·Likely to sell out
Georgetown: History & Gossip Walking Tour with Local StoriesWander Georgetown’s cobblestone streets, hear Kennedy tales, spot quirky architecture & canal secrets, all on foot with a guide who knows every corner.Every day · 11 start times, 09:00 to 19:00 · From age 5★ 4.88 (431 reviews)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 49 per personView
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Washington DC: Capitol & Library of Congress Guided TourWalk the tunnels senators use daily, see the Rotunda's 5,000 sq ft fresco, and explore the world's largest library. Timed entry included, max 15 guests, 3–4 hours.Mon–Sat · Every 30 min, 08:30 to 13:30 · All ages★ 4.95 (323 reviews)Duration: 3h–4hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 59 per personView
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Excellent quality ·Likely to sell out
Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour: Washington DC's Last DayWalk the route of Lincoln's final hours through Washington DC with a licensed guide, from the White House to Ford's Theatre and the boarding house where.Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 20:00 · All ages★ 4.81 (264 reviews)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 49 per personView
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Excellent quality ·Likely to sell out
National Mall Walking Tour with Washington Monument TicketSmall-group walking tour of National Mall memorials with Washington Monument entry and professional guide covering four stops in two hours.Every day · 10:30 · All ages★ 4.91 (229 reviews)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 75 per personView
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Dark Nights in Washington, D.C.: Haunted Paranormal HistoryWalk past the most haunted office building in America, through Lafayette Square's graveyard grounds.Every day · 21:00 · Season until 28 Nov · From age 18★ 4.74 (204 reviews)Duration: 1h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 35 per personView
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Washington D.C. Pub Crawl History Tour: 4 Bars Near White HouseSmall-group pub crawl and history tour visiting 4 iconic bars near the White House in Washington D.C., led by an expert local guide.Every day · 16:00 and 19:00 · From age 21★ 4.96 (203 reviews)Duration: 2h 15mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 59 per personView
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Excellent quality
Capitol Hill Private Walking Tour: Supreme Court & LibraryPrivate guided walking tour of Capitol Hill, Supreme Court and Library of Congress in Washington DC with House and Senate passes included.Tue–Fri · 09:30 · All ages★ 4.84 (201 reviews)Duration: 2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 55 per personView
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Excellent quality
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.Fri and Sat · 20:30 · All ages★ 4.38 (185 reviews)Duration: 1h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 25 per personView
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Excellent quality ·Likely to sell out
Capitol Hill & Library of Congress: Walking Tour with TicketsThree-hour Capitol Hill tour with licensed guide. Includes Library of Congress and Capitol Building entry. See Jefferson's library, Gutenberg Bible, and the Rotunda.Every day · 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 11:00 and 13:00★ 4.80 (176 reviews)Duration: 3hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 75 per personView
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Arlington National Cemetery: Veteran-Led Walking Tour StoriesWalk Arlington National Cemetery with a veteran guide, hear personal stories, witness the Changing of the Guard, and explore Arlington House. Small group, 3-hour tour.Every day · 10:30 · All ages★ 5.00 (92 reviews)Duration: 3hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 54 per personView
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Excellent quality
Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard: Small Group Walking TourArlington National Cemetery walking tour with Changing of the Guard ceremony, JFK's grave & Arlington House. 2.5 hours, groups under 12, professional guide included.Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 · All ages★ 4.95 (146 reviews)Duration: 2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 55 per personView
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Travelers' pick ·Likely to sell out
Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard TourWalk Arlington Cemetery with a guide, see Kennedy memorials, witness the Changing of the Guard, and visit Arlington House. Includes entry and self-guided audio tour.Every day · 9 start times, 08:45 to 15:00 · All ages★ 4.85 (138 reviews)Duration: 2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 49 per personView
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Washington DC: Capitol & Library of Congress 2-Hour Walking TourGuided tour of Capitol Hill with US Capitol entry, Library of Congress access, and Supreme Court exterior. Small groups, morning or afternoon departures.Mon–Sat · 08:00, 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00★ 4.21 (73 reviews)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 64 per personView
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Washington DC: Capitol & Library of Congress Guided TourReserved entry to U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress & Supreme Court with professional guide. 3-hour small-group walking tour, Gutenberg Bible viewing, no ticket lines.Tue–Sat · 09:00 and 13:00 · All ages★ 4.79 (116 reviews)Duration: 3hLive guide: EN · PT · IT · ES✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 79 per personView
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Excellent quality
Washington DC: Evening Food Tour Dupont & Adams MorganStart your night in Washington DC with a small group food tour through Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, tasting pupusas, Ethiopian platters, and rooftop drinks. Includes all food, drinks, and guide.Mon–Fri · 16:00 and 17:00 · From age 21★ 5.00 (90 reviews)Duration: 4hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 169 per personView
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Excellent quality
Washington DC: National Mall Walking Tour & Monument EntryFeel the stories behind DC’s memorials on a small group tour, ending with self-guided Washington Monument entry. Includes tickets and local insights.Every day · 09:30 · All ages★ 4.99 (79 reviews)Duration: 2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 55 per personView
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Washington DC: Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Walking TourStep inside Washington DC’s Dupont Circle & Embassy Row with a local guide, hear stories of Gilded Age scandals, and see iconic mansions. Includes wheelchair access.Sat · 10:00 and 11:00 · Season until 1 Dec★ 4.96 (124 reviews)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 48 per personView
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Lincoln Assassination Tour: Ford's Theatre & Petersen HouseWalking tour of Lincoln's assassination sites in Washington DC. Visit Ford's Theatre, Petersen House, and the boarding house where the conspiracy was planned. Ticket included.Every day · 09:00, 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages★ 4.98 (66 reviews)Duration: 2h–2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 59 per personView
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DC Cherry Blossom Bus Tour with Tidal Basin WalkFour-hour Washington DC cherry blossom tour starting at the Navy Memorial, with guided stops at Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial.Next departure: 17 Mar 2027 · All ages★ 4.55 (161 reviews)Duration: 4hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 59 per personView
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Georgetown: Historic Walking Tour with Local Stories & ArchitectureStart at a beloved Georgetown bakery, stroll cobblestone streets, peek inside DC’s oldest house, and end by the Potomac: guided walk with local insight included.Sun · 10:00 · All ages★ 4.89 (84 reviews)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 48 per personView
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Washington DC: Madams Walking Tour & Civil War Red Light StoriesCurious about DC’s wild past? Walk Pennsylvania Ave with a guide, hear madam tales, and stop for a drink. Includes 2 hours of stories, no entry fees.Fri · 19:00 · From age 14★ 4.99 (81 reviews)Duration: 2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 32 per personView
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Georgetown DC: Morning Food Tour & Historic Cobblestone WalkGeorgetown food tour with 5-6 local tastings, coffee, pastries and chocolate. Guided walk past historic townhouses and C&O Canal. Small groups, morning departure.Thu, Sat and Sun · 10:00 · From age 4★ 4.96 (57 reviews)Duration: 3h–3h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 87 per personView
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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.Every day · 22:00 · All ages★ 4.42 (26 reviews)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 30 per personView
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Excellent quality ·Likely to sell out
Haunted Lafayette Square ghost tour with pub stopsGuided ghost walking tour around Lafayette Square and the White House with stops at historic bars. Costumed guide tells stories of hauntings and prohibition for 2.5 hours.Fri and Sat · 19:30 · From age 21★ 4.56 (57 reviews)Duration: 2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 35 per personView
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Excellent quality
Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour: Kennedy Graves & Tomb of Unknown Soldier2.5-hour walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery with expert guide, 40+ stops including Kennedy graves, Changing of the Guard, and Arlington House. Rain ponchos included.Mon–Thu · 09:00 and 13:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (31 reviews)Duration: 2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 69 per personView
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Excellent quality
Capitol Hill Food & Walking Tour Washington DC3.5-hour Capitol Hill food tour with tastings included, small groups under 12, wheelchair accessible. Professional guide covers culinary history and neighborhood heritage.Sat and Sun · 14:00 · All ages★ 4.36 (42 reviews)Duration: 3h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 81 per personView
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Georgetown Spy History Tour with Former CIA OfficerWalk Georgetown's WWII & Cold War spy sites with a former intelligence officer. 1.5 hours, signal sites, dead drops, real stories. Small groups.Thu and Sat · 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 9★ 4.87 (23 reviews)Duration: 1h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 85 per personView
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Arlington National Cemetery: Private Walking Tour & Changing of GuardsPrivate 2.5-hour walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery with expert guide. Visit JFK's gravesite, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Changing of the Guard ceremony.Every day · 09:00 and 13:00★ 4.92 (13 reviews)Duration: 2h–2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 500 per groupView
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Washington DC: Capitol Hill Walking Tour & Bus Tour with Capitol Entry3-hour guided tour of Capitol Hill with US Capitol grounds access, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and bus tour of DC monuments including White House, Lincoln Memorial, and war memorials.Every day · 08:00 and 10:00 · All ages★ 4.61 (18 reviews)Duration: 3h–5hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 59 per personView
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DC Cherry Blossoms: Tidal Basin & Memorials Walking Tour2.5-hour cherry blossom tour around DC's Tidal Basin with retired park ranger. Covers Jefferson, FDR & MLK memorials, Stone Lantern, Japan-US history. Mostly flat, 2 miles.Next departure: 2 Mar 2027 · All ages★ 5.00 (9 reviews)Duration: 2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 45 per personView
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Washington DC: Capitol, Supreme Court & Library of Congress TourSmall-group Capitol Hill walking tour with reserved passes to US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress & Folger Shakespeare Library. Expert guide, 10 guests max.Tue–Fri · 10:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (7 reviews)Duration: 4hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 129 per personView
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Georgetown Washington DC: Private Walking Tour & Historic HomesPrivate walking tour of Georgetown covering colonial history, Kennedy homes, C&O Canal and cobblestone streets. Includes photos and small groups.Every day · 08:30, 09:00 and 14:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (6 reviews)Duration: 3hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 185 per personView
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Georgetown Haunted Walking Tour: Exorcist Stairs & JFK SitesSelf-guided haunted walking tour through Georgetown's most spooky sites, including the Exorcist stairs, Halcyon House, and Civil War-era ghost stories. Use anytime on the app.Every day · No fixed time · From age 8★ 4.00 (1 review)Duration: 1h–1h 30m✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 9.75 per personView
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Washington DC: Cherry Blossom & Tidal Basin Memorials WalkSpring cherry blossom walking tour of Washington DC's Tidal Basin with MLK, FDR & Jefferson Memorials. 2-hour guided tour, 5 memorials, professional local guide included.Next departure: 20 Mar 2027 · From age 4★ 5.00 (4 reviews)Duration: 1h 45mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 39 per personView
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Arlington National Cemetery: Private Walking Tour & Tomb of Unknown SoldierPrivate 3-hour Arlington Cemetery tour with tram ride, Changing of the Guard ceremony, and JFK's tomb. Small groups, English-speaking guide, photo time included.Every day · 08:45, 09:15 and 13:45★ 5.00 (3 reviews)Duration: 3hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 235 per personView
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Arlington National Cemetery: Private Tour & Changing of the GuardPrivate guided tour of Arlington National Cemetery including Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, JFK gravesite, and Changing of the Guard ceremony with expert guide.Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday · 08:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (1 review)Duration: 3hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 109 per personView
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Arlington Cemetery Tour: Changing of the Guard ViewingSmall-group walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC with reserved viewing of the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb.Every day · 8 start times, 09:30 to 14:30 · All agesDuration: 2h–3hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 70 per personView
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Washington DC National Mall: Architecture Audio Guide & MemorialsSelf-guided audio tour of Washington DC's National Mall: Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans, WWII & Korean War memorials, Washington Monument & Smithsonian Castle.Every day · No fixed time · From age 6Duration: 1h 30m–1h 45m✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 19.99 per personView
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Washington DC: National Mall Evening Tour & Lincoln UndercroftEvening walking tour of Washington DC's National Mall with skip-the-line Lincoln Memorial access. 2-hour guided tour, 4 illuminated memorials, small groups, flat route.Every day · 19:15★ 5.00 (1 review)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 75 per personView
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Washington DC: Georgetown Photowalk & Camera TutoringGuided photowalk through Georgetown's historic streets, Exorcist steps and Potomac riverfront. Expert camera tutoring included. Small groups, public transit nearby.Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 07:00, 18:00 and 20:00 · From age 21Duration: 2h✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 130 per personView
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Washington DC Ghost Tours: Capitol Hill Haunts & Lantern Walk90-minute lantern-led ghost tour of Capitol Hill covering Supreme Court, Library of Congress & U.S. Capitol. Nightly 9pm, March–November. Victorian-costumed guide, ages 7+.Every day · 21:00 · All agesDuration: 1h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 25 per personView
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Washington DC: Cherry Blossom & Tidal Basin Walking TourExpert-led cherry blossom tour from WWII Memorial to Jefferson, covering Tidal Basin, MLK & FDR memorials. Wheelchair accessible, professional guide included.Next departure: 20 Mar 2027 · All agesDuration: 2hLive guide: EN · IT✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 45 per personView
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Arlington National Cemetery: CIA Memorial & Kennedy GravesitesFormer intelligence officer leads 2.5-hour Arlington National Cemetery tour with CIA Memorial Wall, Kennedy gravesites, and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington DC.Next departure: 4 Jul 2027 · From age 13Duration: 2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from US$ 105 per personView