WASHINGTON DC
507 Tours Reviewed
A pedicab tour is the fastest way to see DC’s icons. This DC Rickshaw Monuments Tour strings together classic landmarks for quick photos and short walks, so you get a clear sense of where everything sits without spending your whole…
Your day in D.C. starts with fewer headaches. This private 10-hour tour pairs an air-conditioned car with a driver who tracks your flight, and I like that you get a flight-tracking driver and a comfortable heat-and-A/C vehicle. I also appreciate…
Night monuments change the whole mood. This semi-private evening tour shows you the big-name sights—White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and more—after dark, when the lighting does the heavy lifting. I especially liked the small group size (up to 14),…
Photo-packed DC, without the stress. This 4-hour day tour uses a luxury bus plus two-way earpieces so you get clear stories while you move between iconic stops like the White House, Capitol, and major memorials. I especially like the smart…
Two Smithsonian museums. Three hours. Big wow. This American History and Natural History combo tour pairs two DC heavy-hitters in one efficient walk, with Star-Spangled Banner and the Hope Diamond on your radar. I love the small group size capped…
National Mall buildings, explained on foot. This small-group walk is built around architecture and the design choices behind America’s best-known museums, starting at the Smithsonian Castle and ending at Capitol Hill. You get the “what is it?” and the “why…
Washington looks best when you see it from the water. This 2-hour City Cruises brunch cruise pairs free-flowing mimosas and champagne with big-picture sightseeing of the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, plus a fun stop at The Wharf. I especially…
Guard duty and big memorials fit into 150 minutes. This tour pairs Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with stops at Iwo Jima Memorial and JFK’s gravesite, plus a guide who helps you understand what…
Capitol Hill feels different when you pedal. This 2-hour guided bike tour strings together major landmarks you’d otherwise hop between by car, starting at the White House and rolling through places like the Supreme Court and the National Archives. I…
DC has a way of overwhelming you. This private tour keeps it human. You get your own chauffeur-driven SUV or sedan and a route built around the city’s biggest landmarks, with guide commentary to explain what you’re seeing without turning…
DC monuments look different when you glide from place to place. This private scooter tour threads together the city’s biggest stops fast, with a guide who narrates so you’re not just looking at buildings and hoping for the best. I…
One day. Two jaw-dropping stops, and it actually stays on schedule. This small-group tour (limited to 12) strings together Luray Caverns and scenic Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, with a driver/guide who keeps the day moving and the stops…
Politics gets fun in DC with a phone hunt. What makes House of Cards appealing is the Questo app clue chain that guides you from major sites to major sites, and you can keep moving at your own speed instead…
Capitol Hill turns politics into a stroll. I loved the Library of Congress interior and how guides like Jeff keep the history clear, fun, and easy to follow in a small group of up to 10. One possible drawback: the…
Four hours can fix your DC orientation. This private half-day tour gives you a guided loop of the city’s big monuments and memorials, including the National Mall and the White House area, without you figuring out metro transfers or trying…
