Top 25 things to do in Washington DC
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011. Washington DC monuments and memorials night tour
5.0· 243 reviews3 hoursFrom₹8,719/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationThree hours by van with a small group—visit Lincoln Memorial, U.S. Capitol, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial, with insights from a local guide and bonus audio experience.
“This tour was truly amazing. Ken was an excellent guide, incredibly knowledgeable and navigated the city expertly. We enjoyed every moment and highly recommend it.”— Mona M
022. Private family tour of Washington DC during cherry blossom season
4.9· 1603 reviews4 hoursFrom₹53,879/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationCustomised private tour in luxury vehicle, explore Washington DC's landmarks and cherry blossoms at your family's pace with an English-speaking guide.
“This tour was truly exceptional. I typically don't write reviews, but felt compelled to do so for this experience. Many in my family had never visited DC, and this tour allowed them to see so much. Michelle was incredibly kind and accommodating; she truly made the tour memorable. My family couldn't stop praising her. We really loved it—thank you for everything!”— Lauren_G
033. Guided small-group tour of Arlington Cemetery with Changing of the Guard
4.9· 2678 reviewsFrom₹6,759/ personFree cancellationTwo hours walking tour covering Arlington Cemetery highlights including the Changing of the Guard, JFK Eternal Flame, and Audie Murphy's grave.
“This tour was fantastic! The morning was truly epic. Our guide, James Garrett, demonstrated impressive knowledge and professionalism. Thank you!”— D7201NNkennyp
044. Historic Georgetown walking tour with expert guide
4.9· 363 reviews2 hoursFrom₹4,800/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationTwo hours on foot — explore Georgetown’s colonial architecture, learn about local history, and hear stories from an acclaimed author and guide.
“The Georgetown tour was incredibly engaging. Our guide had extensive knowledge and kept things enjoyable throughout. I gained a lot of insightful information!”— kathleenbE8708AZ
055. Guided highlights tour of the Smithsonian's Big 3 museums
4.9· 366 reviews3 hoursFrom₹7,739/ personFree cancellationLikely to sell outThree hours walking tour — explore American History, Natural History, and Air and Space Museums with reserved entry included.
“The tour involves a fair amount of walking, and as our guide Meg pointed out, three hours is not sufficient to thoroughly explore the three museums; it mainly offers highlights of popular artifacts. I would love to dedicate an entire vacation just to visiting the museums. Meg was excellent—very knowledgeable and enjoyable to converse with. She maximized our limited time effectively.”— Jeff_C
066. Washington DC night tour of iconic landmarks
4.8· 38 reviews3 hoursFrom₹3,967/ personFree cancellationTwo hours walking tour — illuminated sights of the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and more, without daytime crowds, plus next-day entry to the National Air and Space Museum.
“The night tour was an outstanding experience. The guide possessed extensive knowledge about the history of the U.S. and Washington, D.C., enhancing the enjoyment of each landmark we visited. Seeing the iconic attractions illuminated at night, which would have been challenging to reach on foot, was truly wonderful. It was the ideal conclusion to my final day in Washington, D.C. Thank you very much!”— Odyssey00598221647
077. Washington D.C. sightseeing tour in vintage Model-T cars
4.8· 436 reviews2 hoursFrom₹5,408/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationFour hours touring D.C.'s monuments in a vintage Model-T — highlights include the Jefferson Memorial, White House, and Capitol Hill, with insights from your guide.
“Maurice was fantastic! This was a wonderful tour.”— Dochill4u
088. Washington D.C. moonlight tour in a vintage car
4.8· 143 reviews2 hoursFrom₹5,408/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationTwo-hour private or group tour — a vintage car ride through D.C. with stops at key attractions, led by a friendly guide.
“The young guide was very knowledgeable, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We highly recommend this tour, as I wouldn't have been able to visit all the stops on my own.”— Geraldine_R
099. Personalized private tour of Washington DC
4.8· 126 reviewsFrom₹33,587/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationTailor your own private tour of Washington DC and explore at your own pace with a dedicated guide.
“This tour comes highly recommended. We explored numerous sites and received excellent information. It’s an efficient way to see the key attractions in a single day. Since we opted for a private tour, we could leave each area when we were ready.”— Diane_W
1010. Walking tour of Georgetown's haunted history and Exorcist Steps
4.8· 680 reviews1.5 hoursFrom₹3,821/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationLikely to sell outTwo hours exploring Georgetown's dark secrets — hear ghost stories as you walk through the historic neighbourhood, ending at the Exorcist Steps.
“It was an excellent experience. I highly recommend it. Our guide, Scott, was very amiable and provided clear explanations. His tour was engaging, filled with captivating stories that fascinated all of us.”— J4323BGdanielm
1111. Guided electric trolley tour of Washington DC's monuments
4.8· 121 reviews2.3 hoursFrom₹5,780/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationTwo hours on a guided electric trolley covering key memorials and monuments with expert commentary, suitable for all ages.
“The tour was excellent, with Kevin as our guide. He was friendly, well-informed, and easy to understand, offering a fantastic experience. We enjoyed many wonderful views for photos and had enough time to explore. I favored this over the hop-on, hop-off tour I did last year.”— Michele_F
1212. Capitol Hill small group walking tour of up to 4 key sites
4.8· 2033 reviewsFrom₹6,759/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationTwo to three hours touring Capitol Hill — visit the US Capitol, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, and Folger Shakespeare Library with an English-speaking guide.
“Even though the tour was extremely busy and crowded, our guide worked hard to provide us with information and was approachable and highly knowledgeable.”— Nancy_M
