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The 15 Best Tours in Washington DC

539 tours  ·  from $8 a head

A long weekend or a school trip, the problem is the same: everything is free and nothing is easy to get into. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option - Meeting at the Navy Memorial at 7:30 pm
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DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option

National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets - The Capitol and the White House set the tone
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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

2.National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

See Washington DC’s monuments glowing after dark on a guided three-hour coach tour with 10+ photo stops and optional museum tickets.

“Sallie and Mike were great!!! I absolutely love history and Sallie made it so easy to understand for my little one. Whenever I come back I will definitely book Sallie and Mike again”

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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley - Lincoln Memorial: the tour’s strongest stop
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops - The National Mall route, from the Washington Monument to the Holocaust Museum
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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

4.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,848 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $49

See Washington DC’s major monuments, museums, and memorials by open-top bus, with 18 stops, live tracking, audio tours, and flexible passes.

“This was the best way to see Washington DC without walking to get to the amazing sites. The drivers were experienced and patient with answering questions. Also the when getting to Union Station there was a Big Bus table and staff member to give us a map and instructions of where the bus would be outside. It was an overall great experience.”

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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour - Starting at the Navy Memorial
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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour

5.Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,360 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

See Washington DC’s major monuments in six hours by coach, on foot, and seasonally by Potomac cruise, with expert guiding and photo stops.

“Wonderful tour with tour guide Nick and driver Leonard! Nick is full of historical and factual information and has a funny demeanor and makes it a fun day! It was raining and gold but Leonard kept the bus warm and they even provided rain ponchos - we had a great day touring DC and can’t wait to go back!”

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DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart - The Capitol and the Smithsonian museums from the cart
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DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart

6.DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,841 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55Top rated

See Washington DC’s major monuments and Capitol Hill by open-air electric cart, with photo stops, local stories, and little walking.

“Be prepared for the weather as the car is open. There is a lot to see and not a lot of time at each place, but it will give you a good idea of what you might want to go back in. See you later.”

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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart - The Capitol and the National Mall from a seven-seat cart
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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops - Union Station and Capitol Hill: stops 1 and 2
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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

8.Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,599 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

See Washington DC's major monuments and museums by narrated trolley, with 15 stops, flexible hop-on access, seven language options, and Arlington add-on.

“Go early so you can get the complete experience and not run out of time. Its so much to see on each stop. Research each stop to determined which one you want to see to ensure you get the full experience”

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Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards - Civil War sections and Arlington’s wider story
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Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

9.Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,566 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Walk Arlington Cemetery with a small group, see the Tomb of the Unknowns guard change, and visit JFK’s gravesite with an expert guide.

“Wow … what can I say … Liam our guide was excellent… very knowledgeable person… the changing of the guard was also excellent to watch (very moving) … well recommended”

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VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry - Inside the U.S. Capitol in the first hour
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VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry

10.VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,491 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

See the Capitol, National Archives, White House, and DC monuments in one guided day with reserved entry and seasonal Potomac cruise.

“This is a long and comprehensive trip due to the nature of what is covered on the tour Our guide was knowledgeable and easy to listen to. Importantly the pace of the tour was set at a steady tempo, no rush or hurry to get through all stops Felt safe and secure, plenty of communication, water on offer and the small party on an open top vehicle was just perfect Thanks guys”

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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private) - The White House and the city’s center of power
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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)

Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour - Starting near the White House
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Washington DC “See the City” Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress - Capitol Hill lawns, views, and political context
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Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress

Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions - The Capitol begins the evening with scale and ceremony
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Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

15.Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,658 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

See Washington DC’s illuminated monuments on a three-hour small-group van tour with photo stops at the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, White House, and more.

“Daniel our driver did an excellent job, very friendly and professional. Did a great job of explaining a lot of the history and other information about the stops and areas around the city. The van was very roomy and comfortable. An overall very enjoyable evening.”

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