Top Things to Do in Washington DC

We compared all 202 experiences in Washington DC so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

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

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Georgetown Ghost Tour & Exorcist Steps Night Walk DC
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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.
832 reviews
4.79★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
11
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Washington Monument: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Direct Entry
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Best value
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
Washington DC Monuments Tour on E-Cart: 2-Hour Guided History
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Travelers' pick
Washington DC Monuments Tour on E-Cart: 2-Hour Guided HistoryTwo hours on an open-air e-cart stopping at the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
640 reviews
4.65★
Duration
2h–2h 15m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Washington DC: Donut Tour & White House Walking History
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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.
627 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Washington DC Sightseeing Tour: Vintage Model-T Car, Day or Night
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Travelers' pick
Washington DC Sightseeing Tour: Vintage Model-T Car, Day or NightTour 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.
612 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Washington DC Night Tour: 22+ Monuments & Memorials
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Travelers' pick
Washington DC Night Tour: 22+ Monuments & MemorialsThree-hour guided bus tour of Washington DC covering the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and 22 other monuments, bilingual guide.
582 reviews
4.48★
Duration
3h
Every day
19:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
DC Bike Tours Night: Monuments lit and less crowded
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Travelers' pick
DC Bike Tours Night: Monuments lit and less crowdedGuided night bike tour of Washington DC's iconic monuments like Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, and WWII memorials. Bike and safety gear included.
574 reviews
4.71★
Duration
3h
Every day
16:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Lincoln Assassination Tour: Ford's Theatre & Petersen House
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Travelers' pick
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.
573 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 65US$ 59per person
Washington DC Highlights Tour: Capitol, White House & Memorials
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Washington DC Highlights Tour: Capitol, White House & MemorialsHalf-day guided tour of Washington DC hits the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial from the U.S. Navy Memorial.
515 reviews
4.82★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Washington DC: Smithsonian Big 3 Museums & Air & Space Entry
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Travelers' pick
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.
505 reviews
4.82★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per 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: Natural History Museum Guided Tour & Hope Diamond
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Travelers' pick
Washington DC: Natural History Museum Guided Tour & Hope Diamond2-hour tour of the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum with guide. See the Hope Diamond, mummies, Ocean Hall whale, and millions of artifacts. Wheelchair accessible.
475 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Georgetown DC: Food Tour & Neighborhood Walk with Tastings
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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.
467 reviews
4.82★
Duration
3h
Sat and Sun
13:00
Season until 15 NovLive guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Free cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Washington DC: African American History Tour & Museum Ticket
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Washington DC: African American History Tour & Museum TicketAfrican American history tour across DC's four quadrants visiting the National Museum of African American History & Culture, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, Capitol, White House, and Frederick Douglass home.
434 reviews
4.64★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Georgetown: History & Gossip Walking Tour with Local Stories
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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.
425 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
11
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Skip-the-Line National Archives Tour: Declaration & Constitution
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Travelers' pick
Skip-the-Line National Archives Tour: Declaration & ConstitutionWalk past the entry line at the National Archives and stand before the Declaration of Independence.
422 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h–2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Washington DC Monuments Night Tour: 12-Person Groups & Audio Guide
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★Top rated
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
Washington DC: Open-Air Monuments Minibus Tour at Night
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Travelers' pick
Washington DC: Open-Air Monuments Minibus Tour at NightFeel the city come alive as you ride a 360° open-air minibus through Washington DC’s monuments, with photo stops, stories from your guide, and flexible weather covers.
397 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2h 10m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Georgetown Food Tour Washington DC: 3.5-Hour Walking Guide
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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.
395 reviews
4.67★
Duration
3h 30m
Thu–Sun
15:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 84per 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
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