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Top 10 luxury & private things to do in Washington DC

Private cars, exclusive access, the kind of small group that doesn't share the experience with strangers. Premium tours through Washington DC for travellers whose calendar is the constraint, not the budget.

  1. Private family tour of Washington DC during cherry blossom season, Washington DC1

    1. Private family tour of Washington DC during cherry blossom season

    4.9· 1603 reviews· 4 hours

    Customised 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
  2. Washington D.C. sightseeing tour in vintage Model-T cars, Washington DC2

    2. Washington D.C. sightseeing tour in vintage Model-T cars

    4.8· 436 reviews· 2 hours

    Four 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
  3. Washington D.C. moonlight tour in a vintage car, Washington DC3

    3. Washington D.C. moonlight tour in a vintage car

    4.8· 143 reviews· 2 hours

    Two-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
  1. Personalized private tour of Washington DC, Washington DC4

    4. Personalized private tour of Washington DC

    4.8· 126 reviews

    Tailor 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
  2. Capitol Hill small group walking tour of up to 4 key sites, Washington DC5

    5. Capitol Hill small group walking tour of up to 4 key sites

    4.8· 2033 reviews

    Two 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
  3. Night tour of Washington, D.C. monuments by open-top bus, Washington DC6

    6. Night tour of Washington, D.C. monuments by open-top bus

    4.7· 7092 reviews· 3 hours

    Two hours on a luxury bus — after-dark views of the White House, MLK Memorial, and more, with photo stops included.

    Rob, our tour guide, provided us with fantastic information and details, while Elena's driving was excellent. We truly appreciate the wonderful experience we had.James_W
  4. Six-hour Washington DC monuments tour with boat cruise, Washington DC7

    7. Six-hour Washington DC monuments tour with boat cruise

    4.7· 1338 reviews· 6 hours

    A six-hour deluxe coach tour — visit over 10 iconic landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial, followed by a Potomac River boat cruise from Georgetown.

    Tyrone made for an excellent tour guide. We had a wonderful time, even though the weather was rainy.Climber727115
  5. Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria private tour from Washington DC, Washington DC8

    8. Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria private tour from Washington DC

    4.6· 336 reviews· 5 hours

    Five hours by private vehicle — explore George Washington's estate and the historic sites of Old Town Alexandria, including the Masonic Temple.

    Brittany, our guide, was not only fun but also exceptionally knowledgeable. The tour was engaging, and the views from the house were stunning. We chose to bring our own lunch, though there was an option to buy food on-site. Overall, it was a lovely and enjoyable day.319charlenez
  6. Full-day Washington DC tour with U.S. Capitol and National Archives access, Washington DC9

    9. Full-day Washington DC tour with U.S. Capitol and National Archives access

    4.6· 2534 reviews· 8.5 hours

    Ten-hour comprehensive tour by bus, includes reserved entry to U.S. Capitol and National Archives, guided stops at major monuments and a complimentary Georgetown boat ride in summer.

    Nick was fantastic! He was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour fun.andrewgO3529FL
  7. Potomac River party yacht cruise with open bar, Washington DC10

    10. Potomac River party yacht cruise with open bar

    4.1· 28 reviews· 2 hours

    Two-hour daytime or sunset cruise on the Potomac River with open bar and live DJ, offering panoramic views of D.C.'s iconic monuments.

    The boat ride offered a wonderful experience with outstanding hospitality. The DJ and drinks were very enjoyable. Considering the quality and price of the ride, it’s definitely something you should do.Vergial_D

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