Things to do in Washington DC
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Georgetown Ghost Tour & Exorcist Steps Night Walk DCYou'll walk Georgetown's haunted streets at night with a licensed guide, hear documented stories of deaths, curses, and Civil War hospital hauntings, see the Old Stone House yard and the real Exorcist Steps, and finish in 90 minutes. Family-friendly but genuinely unsettling — the kind of tour that sticks with you after dark.Is it for me?Book this if you want Georgetown's darker history told by someone who knows the documented stories and the local legends — the 90-minute nighttime format and licensed guide mean you get the atmosphere and the facts without arranging a private historian or wandering the neighborhood guessing which houses have the stories.
Washington Monument: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Direct EntryYou receive official Washington Monument tickets by email before your visit, skip the early-morning queue that usually forms, and enter at your assigned time with only a brief security check. The package includes a guidebook to the monument and its views. You avoid the pre-dawn wake-up and the online registration scramble — the service handles that part — and show up ready to go straight to the observation deck.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the DC skyline from the top of the monument without waking up at 5 a.m. to hunt for tickets or standing in line before dawn — the service does the registration work, and your timed entry means you walk straight through security instead of waiting for a slot to open.
Washington DC: Donut Tour & White House Walking HistoryYou walk five donut stops across downtown Washington DC with a local guide, starting at Western Market (operating since 1802) and passing the White House, Lafayette Square, and Palmer Alley. You taste donuts from a five-generation family bakery, sample local favorites, and end with an international treat at CityCenterDC. The guide shares history about presidents, politics, and the capital's architecture as you go, and you leave with insider dining and sightseeing tips.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see DC's main landmarks and eat well without planning the route yourself—the guide handles the history, the timing, and the donut stops, which is what makes it possible to cover the White House, Chinatown, and five different bakeries in one morning.
Washington DC: Monuments E-Cart Tour with Local StoriesYou’ll ride an electric cart through Washington DC with a local guide who shares personal stories at each monument — from MLK Jr.’s memorial to the White House and Lincoln Memorial. Expect moments of quiet awe and laughter along the way. It’s history you can feel, not just see.
DC Bike Tours Night: Monuments lit and less crowdedYou ride past nine major memorials over three hours on a guided bike tour, moving slowly enough to absorb what your guide is explaining but fast enough to cover real ground. The bike, helmet, lights and vest are all included, and the pace suits casual exercisers—five miles is manageable even if you haven't been on a bike in years. You're back by the time the city really cools down.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see the main DC memorials without the daytime crowds and have a few hours in the evening to spare. The three-hour pace includes plenty of walking and standing, so it's not a fast-paced ride—it's the stops that make the tour work.
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: Night Monuments Tour by Electric Vintage CarYou’ll ride through Washington DC’s most famous monuments in an open-air vintage electric car, with a local guide sharing stories as you go. From Capitol Hill to the glowing Lincoln Memorial and a close-up look at the White House after dark, this tour lets you see DC’s icons with fresh eyes—and maybe make a few new friends along the way.
Washington DC: Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour & Ford's Theatre EntryYou’ll trace Lincoln’s final steps through downtown DC alongside an expert guide who brings Civil War history alive. Stand inside Ford’s Theatre and Petersen House with reserved entry—smell old wood, hear real stories, feel the weight of that night. It’s not just facts; it lingers long after you leave.
Washington DC: Landmarks & Memorials Guided Tour BusYou’ll ride through Washington DC’s heart with a local guide sharing stories behind each landmark—from Capitol Hill to the Lincoln Memorial and beyond. Expect time for photos, quiet moments at memorials, and surprising details you won’t find in guidebooks. It’s not just about seeing monuments—it’s about feeling their weight in real life.
DC Ghost Tour: Treasury Annex, White House & Haunted SitesA guided ghost tour of Washington D.C. covering a mile of historic streets and eight haunted sites—the Treasury Annex, President's Park, White House, Blair House, Decatur House, Hay-Adams Hotel, St. John's Episcopal Church and Dolley Madison House—led by a local expert in English. The tour includes authentic local ghost stories grounded in the city's documented history, and operates in all weather. Dress in smart casual and bring layers; the route is wheelchair accessible and prams are welcome, though the tour involves walking and is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.Is it for me?The tour starts and ends in the historic district near the White House, making it accessible by public transportation or on foot if you're staying downtown—no car needed to reach the starting point or move between the eight stops along the mile-long route.
Washington DC: Natural History Museum Guided Tour & Hope DiamondYou get a private guide through the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum for two hours, seeing the Hope Diamond, Egyptian mummies, taxidermied megafauna, and a live coral reef. The guide handles the pacing and context so you don't have to choose between rushing and getting lost. Wheelchair accessible, no large bags allowed through security.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main galleries explained without arranging your own entry or timing—the guide handles the route and the context, so you move through 126.5 million artifacts without the decision fatigue of a self-guided visit.
Georgetown DC: Food Tour & Neighborhood Walk with TastingsYou walk 1.5 miles through Georgetown stopping at four to five local food spots, tasting from a deli, Indian spice shop, Italian cafe, and bakery while your guide explains the neighborhood's history from its mills and canals to its modern food scene. One wine or non-alcoholic pairing is included, dietary restrictions are accommodated, and you're done by early evening with time to explore on your own.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a local without planning which restaurants to hit or worrying about timing—the guide handles the stops, the tastings are already paid for, and you learn the neighborhood's real story while you eat.
Washington DC: Smithsonian Big 3 Museums & Air & Space EntryYou meet a guide at a central location and spend three hours moving through the National Air and Space, Natural History, and American History Museums, seeing the Wright Flyer, Hope Diamond, Apollo artifacts, and iconic objects like Dorothy's ruby slippers. Reserved entry to Air and Space means you skip the line, and the guide handles the route so you don't have to choose between exhibits. The pace is steady—about a mile of walking total—and groups stay small enough that you can actually hear what's being said.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a single morning or afternoon in DC who want to see the three most popular Smithsonians without spending hours deciding which rooms to enter or standing in entry lines—the reserved Air and Space entry and guided route are what make three museums fit into one visit.
Washington DC: African American History Tour & Museum TicketYou get a guided walk through DC's four quadrants hitting the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, Frederick Douglass home, and the African American Civil War Museum, with a knowledgeable guide who shares stories and context most tours skip. The tour ends with same-day tickets to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where you can explore on your own until closing. The whole thing takes three and a half hours of guided time, plus however long you want to spend in the museum.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main African American history sites across DC covered in one day with a guide who knows the context and stories behind each place, plus guaranteed museum entry without a separate ticket hassle—the tour is structured so the guide gets you to the museum with time left to explore on your own.
Washington DC: National Archives Guided Tour Skip-the-LineYou’ll stand inches from America’s founding documents on this National Archives guided tour in Washington DC, skipping long lines and hearing stories that bring faded ink to life. With an expert guide leading you through quiet galleries and famous signatures, you’ll leave feeling history in your bones.
Georgetown: History & Gossip Walking Tour with Local StoriesYou’ll wander Georgetown’s oldest streets with a local guide who knows every bit of history and gossip — from Kennedy family homes to hidden firemarks and canal locks. Pause at the Old Stone House garden, watch students at Georgetown University, and end near those iconic Exorcist Steps. This tour leaves you seeing DC’s oldest neighborhood through new eyes.
Georgetown: Walking Food Tour & Old Stone House TastingYou’ll wander Georgetown’s brick streets with a small group, tasting everything from flaky pastries to spicy street food while your guide shares stories behind each stop. See the Old Stone House up close, stroll beside the C&O Canal, and end with sticky fingers at a local bakery. It’s casual, full of flavor, and leaves you feeling like you’ve actually been part of the neighborhood for an afternoon.
Georgetown food tour Washington DC: 6 dishes & historic stopsYou walk Wisconsin Avenue and beyond with a local guide, stopping at six different spots to taste hummus and pita, a half-smoke, a farm-to-table taco, cupcake, and a secret dish that changes with the season. The guide points out Georgetown University, the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Julia Child's former home, and the oldest building in D.C. along the way. Bring comfortable shoes — it's a fair amount of walking — and let the guide know about any dietary needs before you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Georgetown's actual food culture — the places locals eat, not tourist spots — without figuring out the route or timing yourself between six different stops. The walking pace and fixed schedule mean you cover the neighborhood on foot and see how the food connects to the architecture and history around it.
Mount Vernon: Washington's Estate, Gardens & DistilleryYou get self-guided access to George Washington's 18th-century gardens, the family tomb, a working distillery and gristmill (weekends, April–October), and an interactive museum. The Grounds Pass skips the ticket line and lets you move through the estate at your own pace. Mansion tours cost extra and sell out early on weekends.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see Washington's estate without a guided group or a tight schedule — the self-guided format means you linger where you want and skip what doesn't interest you. The distillery and gristmill only run weekends April–October, so plan accordingly if those are must-sees.
Ghost Walking Tour Washington D.C.: Capitol Hill Haunted HistoryThis 90-minute ghost walking tour through Capitol Hill uncovers the haunted history of Washington, D.C., moving between the U.S. Capitol and the Folger Shakespeare Library. You'll hear tales of presidential tragedies, assassinations, and paranormal activity tied to real events, led by an expert guide in English. All fees and taxes are included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so anyone comfortable following a walking tour in English can follow the stories—families, history buffs, and first-time visitors to D.C. all work equally well here. What sets this apart is the focus on the paranormal history nobody teaches: you're not getting the official Capitol tour again, you're getting the darker stories that stay off the plaques.
