WASHINGTON, D.C.
The best way to spend a day in D.C.
The 15 best city tours in Washington, with what each one covers, what it costs and how long to set aside. A shortlist for planning real days on and off the National Mall.
Guided Segway tour in Washington DC: 30-minute training, headset commentary, and fast stops at White House, memorials, and landmarks.
Most Popular“Very fun and easy way to see the favorite sites in DC. Our guide, Kyle, was fantastic. He was very informative and entertaining. We highly recommend this Segway tour when visiting the city.”
Private 4-hour Washington DC tour with hotel pickup, luxury van rides, key memorials and Arlington, plus flexible stops for up to 5.
“Very knowledgeable , near the city so well I made a tour very meaningful.. insightful as well with current construction and plans for further construction..”
DC City Cruises Spirit of Washington buffet brunch or dinner with DJ, games, and 360° Potomac views of major landmarks for about $65.
“It was delightful. Great DJ and dance floor. The food was excellent and plentiful! Great festive atmosphere. Well worth it!”
Old Town Trolley in Washington, DC with live narration, 100+ sights, unlimited hop-on hop-off stops, and an optional Arlington Cemetery tram upgrade.
“Great way to orientate yourself with the layout of the city at the same time hearing interesting facts . The large open windows were particularly good . A must at the beginning of your stay .”
A 2-hour DC Potomac River cruise with plated brunch or a 3-course dinner, 360° views, and smart-casual comfort on the Odyssey.
“It was a fantastic experience which we both really enjoyed!”
A 2-hour walking donut tour in downtown DC: fresh samples from Western Market to Palmer Alley and a gelato finish.
“Great tour! Ethan and Sam were great tour guides! They were knowledgeable and friendly and navigated the extremely busy streets with ease. We had a large group of 19 and they were able to keep everyone together. The only suggestion I would give would to give each participant a bottle of water at the beginning…”
See Washington, DC by night in about 3 hours on a comfortable bus, with water and a phone charger plus major memorials.
“We truly enjoyed this tour. The tour guide was awesome, so knowledgeable, and truly cared that we have a great experience. Kareem, the tour guide, is a native and knew the most interesting facts we’ve never seen or heard anywhere else! 10/10 experience! We would do it again just for the experience!”
Enjoy a 2-hour Washington DC Potomac lunch cruise with a buffet, coffee, and DJ music, plus views of the Washington Monument and Alexandria.
“It wasn’t as I expected it. But it was a nice experience overall, not sure it is something I would want to do again.”
Glide the National Mall on a 2.5-hour Washington DC Segway tour with training, helmet, and radio headset narration of major landmarks.
“The tour was great! The guides were personable and really interested in their jobs, we saw so much within Washington and they gave you great tips for the rest of your stay. Would highly recommend”
DC at night from the Odyssey: a 2.5-3 hour Potomac dinner cruise with a 3-course meal and DJ-led dancing.
“Enjoyable!!!! DJ on point, food excellent and outstanding service. The river cruise at night is spectacular.”
A 2-hour Washington DC brunch cruise on the Potomac with a buffet, bottomless mimosas, DJ music, and skyline views from the yacht deck.
“Bring your appetite and your happy self! Something for everyone! A smooth ride and great views of DC and VA!”
A 3-hour night minibus tour hitting DC’s top monuments and memorials, with free stops, guided stories, and time to photograph.
“Late arrival. Misleading description - said 6 - 10 pm with a stop at National Cathedral (optional entrance fee). No stop or even drive by the Cathedral. Guide was mediocre.”
3-hour small-group monuments tour in Washington DC at night, with a local guide, pickup options, and time at each lit stop.
“Eddie was wonderful and knowledgeable. His stories and history on DC made this tour for us. I would highly recommend booking this.”
Private multilingual DC monument tour with hotel pickup, a comfortable SUV, and photo stops at Lincoln, Jefferson, Capitol, and more in 4 hours.
“I tried to post pictures but for whatever reason it’s not working. This was such a great experience. The vehicle is great, the huge amount of things you get to see in such a short amount of time by an experienced, highly knowledgeable chauffeur was incredible. My family and I would highly recommend this to…”
3-hour Washington DC night tour from $59: White House, memorials, Capitol, WWII and MLK, finishing at the Lincoln lit up.
“The tour guide provided an educational and fun experience. We learned so much about the buildings and monuments around DC.”
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