WASHINGTON, D.C.
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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“Night tour was the exact same route and audio as the day tour, just charged extra for the same ride.”
A 6-hour Washington DC guided tour with bus-and-walk routing, seasonal Potomac cruise, and an optional glass-top upgrade from $89.
“Evan was awesome! His knowledge is incredible and great personality… He explained all areas and the history of each stop as well as other local spots of interest. He kept us very entertained while sharing details with exceptional detail. Ali was also very friendly and helpful..”
Guided Segway tour in Washington DC: 30-minute training, headset commentary, and fast stops at White House, memorials, and landmarks.
“Riding a Segway is super fun as an activity by itself. Here you also get to see some really amazing sites in DC with a team of knowledgeable tour guides.”
Private 4-hour Washington DC tour with hotel pickup, luxury van rides, key memorials and Arlington, plus flexible stops for up to 5.
“Mark was friendly, knowledgeable, and timed the tour perfectly. We saw tons of sites, and he was super flexible with any requests we had.”
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.
“Steve and our driver did a great job taking us around DC and explaining the sites. It was an enjoyable tour!”
A narrated DC minibus loop with photo stops at major memorials, plus optional Mount Vernon upgrade for a full-day classic sights package.
“Bobby was GREAT! Super friendly and fun! Made friends w the other couple on the tour with us! Definitely 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.
“Fantastic tour trolley. I thought it would be cheesy to look so touristy but I have to say we were the smart ones to get this tour. We didn’t have to do any driving or parking! No getting lost! Narration was perfect, drivers were so much fun & knowledgeable. We learned a lot. We ended…”
A half-day DC highlights tour with live commentary and air-conditioned comfort, hitting the Capitol, White House, and major memorials.
“Joe and Jhon were the best , we learned a lot about UsA history, we enjoyed every stop. I highly recommend them.”
See Washington, DC by night in about 3 hours on a comfortable bus, with water and a phone charger plus major memorials.
“Our tour guide was very personable and had great knowledge of our trip. We stopped at ALOT!! Even made a special extra stop at the Naval Memorial for my son who is in the Navy.”
Glide the National Mall on a 2.5-hour Washington DC Segway tour with training, helmet, and radio headset narration of major landmarks.
“Teddy and Kyle were fantastic guides! Informative, interesting and funny. I was nervous at first never being on a Segway but I felt so safe and well prepared! Great overall tour!!”
A guided DC highlights tour with a Potomac River cruise when in season, plus timed monument stops for an easy first-trip day.
“We went during the Cherry Blossom Festival & the traffic was horrendous. I would have been stressed out driving in it but our driver Godfrey navigated with ease & patience & with a huge smile the entire time. Our guide, Lin was a walking history book & was absolutely amazing. I know he can't tell…”
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.
“The tour was very informative and fun. I enjoyed our guide very much and highly recommend! Also, I was able to see everything quickly. As well as get a good understanding of the layout of the city so I could navigate to other things, I wanted to do.”
Georgetown’s 3-hour small-group food walk mixes DC landmarks with 6+ tastings, ending at Baked & Wired Cupcakes for a sweet finale.
“We had the best time with Matt! The tour was the perfect mix of super flavorful food, history, and seeing the beautiful architecture of Georgetown. Would highly recommend!”
One-day Washington highlights from NYC: Lincoln Tunnel, Arlington, National Mall monuments, White House, Capitol time, and photo stops by bus with a guide.
“A really great day. The guide Juanita had a lot of knowledge. Given good time to take pictures and have some time to explore”
3-hour small-group monuments tour in Washington DC at night, with a local guide, pickup options, and time at each lit stop.
“Loved the personal experiences shared that brought this tour to life! Eddie and Tracie were both very knowledgeable on the history of each stop, as well as about anything else in the city. We enjoyed the small, private tour experience and would recommend this one to everyone!!!”
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