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

All tours (121–140 of 202)

Lincoln Assassination Tour: Ford's Theatre & Petersen House
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Travelers' pick
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.
64 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h–2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Georgetown DC: Morning Food Tour & Historic Cobblestone Walk
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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.
57 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h–3h 30m
Thu, Sat and Sun
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 87per person
Haunted Lafayette Square ghost tour with pub stops
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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.
57 reviews
4.56★
Duration
2h 30m
Fri and Sat
19:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Washington DC: National Mall Bike Rental & Self-Guided Tour
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Best value
Washington DC: National Mall Bike Rental & Self-Guided TourBike rental in Washington DC covering the National Mall, White House, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument. Includes helmet, lock, map and handlebar bag.
52 reviews
4.52★
Duration
2h–9h
start times · Every day
13
Free cancellationfromUS$ 10.60per person
Capitol Hill Food & Walking Tour Washington DC
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Likely to sell out
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.
42 reviews
4.36★
Duration
3h 30m
Sat and Sun
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 81per person
Washington DC & Mount Vernon: Full-Day Tour with Audio Guide
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Washington DC & Mount Vernon: Full-Day Tour with Audio GuideFull-day Washington DC tour covering White House, Capitol, memorials, plus 2-hour Mount Vernon estate visit with audio guide and transportation included.
38 reviews
4.42★
Duration
8h
Every day except Friday
10:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 158per person
Washington Monument Tickets: Skip the line with guided morning tour
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Washington Monument Tickets: Skip the line with guided morning tourWashington Monument tickets with self-guided entry and 3-hour guided tour of 10+ DC monuments. Guide and water included, morning departure.
33 reviews
4.67★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Washington DC Museum: Private African American History Tour
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Washington DC Museum: Private African American History TourExperience the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington DC with a private guide. Includes entry ticket and personal insights for a premium visit.
32 reviews
4.25★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 350per group
Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour: Kennedy Graves & Tomb of Unknown Soldier
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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.
31 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Mon–Thu
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
National Gallery of Art Tour with Art Historian: Da Vinci to Monet
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National Gallery of Art Tour with Art Historian: Da Vinci to MonetGuided tour of the National Gallery of Art led by a French art historian: walk from Da Vinci's only American portrait to Monet's Japanese Footbridge.
31 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 31 Jan 2027Live guide EN · FRfromUS$ 95per person
Washington DC: Ghost Tour White House & Historic Haunted Sites
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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.
25 reviews
4.40★
Duration
2h
Every day
22:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
DCA to Washington DC: Private Car Transfer & Hotel Pickup
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DCA to Washington DC: Private Car Transfer & Hotel PickupPrivate car service from Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to downtown DC hotels. Professional drivers, luxury vehicles, curbside pickup, bottled water. Fixed pricing.
24 reviews
5.00★
Duration
30m
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 147per group
National Gallery of Art tour: Masterworks without the maze
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Likely to sell out
National Gallery of Art tour: Masterworks without the mazeNavigate the National Gallery of Art with a guide who shows you the works you can't miss: Da Vinci, Monet, Vermeer, Picasso.
23 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
Georgetown Spy History Tour with Former CIA Officer
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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.
22 reviews
4.86★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Thu and Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
NYC to Washington DC Day Trip: Jefferson Memorial & Cherry Blossoms
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NYC to Washington DC Day Trip: Jefferson Memorial & Cherry BlossomsDay trip from New York to Washington DC with Thomas Jefferson Memorial, cherry blossom tour, and round-trip transport. Expert guide, comfortable vehicle, all pickups included.
19 reviews
4.37★
Duration
14h 30m
Next departure: 20 Mar 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Washington DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Water Taxi Pass
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Washington DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Water Taxi PassRed 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.
18 reviews
4.06★
Duration
45m–1h 50m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Washington DC: Capitol Hill Walking Tour & Bus Tour with Capitol Entry
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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.
18 reviews
4.61★
Duration
3h–5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Ronald Reagan DCA to Washington DC: Private Luxury Transfer
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Travelers' pick
Ronald Reagan DCA to Washington DC: Private Luxury TransferPrivate airport transfer from DCA to DC hotels with meet-and-greet, real-time flight tracking, and Cadillac sedan. Fixed price, no shared rides, 30-min wait included.
16 reviews
5.00★
Duration
30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per group
Washington DC: Capitol & National Mall Bus Tour with Boat Cruise
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Washington DC: Capitol & National Mall Bus Tour with Boat CruiseFull-day Washington DC tour with US Capitol entry, 10+ monuments, Capitol Hill walking tour, and seasonal Potomac River cruise. Includes professional guide and bottled water.
14 reviews
4.93★
Duration
8h
Mon–Sat
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft: Skip-the-Line Entry & Guidebook
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Travelers' pick
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft: Skip-the-Line Entry & GuidebookLincoln Memorial Undercroft tickets with guaranteed entry. Explore restored foundations, glass walkways, and Emancipation Proclamation copy. Wheelchair accessible.
13 reviews
4.38★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
7
Instant confirmationfromUS$ 25per person
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