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The 15 best dc city sightseeing 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.
Hop-on hop-off open-top bus in Washington DC with 18 stops, audio-guided sights, and optional Arlington and sunset add-ons from $49.
Most Popular“This is the best way to get the layout of DC, and then stop where you want! The three day package allows you to prioritize your tour, and then come back for more!”
A 6-hour Washington DC guided tour with bus-and-walk routing, seasonal Potomac cruise, and an optional glass-top upgrade from $89.
“Great experience on this tour. Guide was knowledgeable and had many great facts and trivia about the city. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Guided Segway tour in Washington DC: 30-minute training, headset commentary, and fast stops at White House, memorials, and landmarks.
“Sherman was our guide . He was knowledgable and made the tour enjoyable whilst keeping us all safe. The itinerary was great taking in all the major sites”
Private 4-hour Washington DC tour with hotel pickup, luxury van rides, key memorials and Arlington, plus flexible stops for up to 5.
“Potentially a good tour if you get a good guide. Our guide was one of the worst we’ve ever had on a tour, and we’ve done quite a few. He forgot 2 of our requested stops and had to circle back, costing us time. He seemed to be deciding what to show us as he…”
See Washington DC’s top memorials and monuments in 4 hours on a small-group van tour from the Grand Hyatt, with exterior views of Capitol and White House.
“It was great! Steve shared a lot of information ! My highlight was the Viet Nam Memorial where he helped me locate a name!”
A narrated DC minibus loop with photo stops at major memorials, plus optional Mount Vernon upgrade for a full-day classic sights package.
“This is a great experience. Our driver had a Ph.D. and vas very knowledgeable. His kindness and professionalism were great!!!!”
Old Town Trolley in Washington, DC with live narration, 100+ sights, unlimited hop-on hop-off stops, and an optional Arlington Cemetery tram upgrade.
“What a great way to see the sights! We hopped off at many stops and toured some of the amazing museums and memorials then hopped on again!”
A half-day DC highlights tour with live commentary and air-conditioned comfort, hitting the Capitol, White House, and major memorials.
“It was thorough, enjoyable and efficient. We covered a lot of ground in a short time! Perfect for a first time to Washington person!”
See Washington, DC by night in about 3 hours on a comfortable bus, with water and a phone charger plus major memorials.
“It was a great experience. I feel we saw so much in 3 hours. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable. Enjoyed how he would throw in little bits of trivia along the way.”
Glide the National Mall on a 2.5-hour Washington DC Segway tour with training, helmet, and radio headset narration of major landmarks.
“The whole crew taught us how to handle the Segway and gave us confidence to ride safely. Brandon was our guide. He was Steller. Loved him! Always telling us the history and interesting facts of the DC area. Super fun way to tour DC. I definitely recommend this company & Brandon.”
A guided DC highlights tour with a Potomac River cruise when in season, plus timed monument stops for an easy first-trip day.
“we've been visiting from Cyprus (Europe) and our guide James has provided a great overview of the American history, showed us the most important sites of Washington and gave plenty of recommendations on what more to see. We were not lucky with the weather for the boat tour but otherwise enjoyed the whole experience!”
See DC’s top monuments in about 2 hours on an open-air vintage Model T replica or electric cart, day or night, with quick photo stops.
“Paul was a fantastic tour guide! It was so cold and he was flexible. Extremely knowledgeable and funny! I highly recommend him and the tour!!”
Georgetown’s 3-hour small-group food walk mixes DC landmarks with 6+ tastings, ending at Baked & Wired Cupcakes for a sweet finale.
“Great food and knowledgeable tour guide. ( Cooper ) He also made it enjoyable Was a small group which made it fun”
One-day Washington highlights from NYC: Lincoln Tunnel, Arlington, National Mall monuments, White House, Capitol time, and photo stops by bus with a guide.
“I liked the fact that you could move around the city with the bus, this allows you to see all the most important points during the day. Also the guide explains a lot of stuff while being in the bus to make the best out of it. We made a final stop with amazing view…”
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 extremely knowledgeable about the area and answered all of our crazy questions. We would highly recommend this tour.”
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