WASHINGTON, D.C.
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The 11 best escape games & entertainment 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.
A guided Washington DC night circuit with earpieces, glow LED bracelets, and major monuments lit up—plus water and a light snack.
Most Popular“Well worth it. Highly recommend this tour. Dave was awesome and had so much knowledge about the city. I would definitely do this again if I travel back to DC.”
Small-group history pub crawl near the White House in Washington, DC. 4 bars, real stories, and drinks you buy along the way.
“Fun walk through the city with 4 unique pub stops. Dalton did a great job sharing interesting facts on the city and American history. Highly recommended.”
60-minute escape missions in Penn Quarter near the White House, with four adventure themes, a helpful guide, and teamwork fun.
“Great fun - however, my partner and I both got very sick with stomach bug 6 hours after doing the escape room. Neither of us had gone outside for over a day other than the Escape room event (we both work from home). So time have been germs picked up while hitting buttons in the…”
Escape Game DC in Georgetown offers a 60-minute puzzle mission with smart clues, friendly guides, and non-scary themes for teams of up to 10.
“My friends and I went to celebrate one of their birthdays. Star was very helpful and had such a great energy. Would visit again”
A 90-minute DC comedy-magic duel with audience participation, mind-reading stunts, and a final vote to crown the funniest magician.
“A DC must see! The show is a wonderful combination of hilarious comedy and mind-boggling magic. Perfect for taking a date, friends, or even the entire family.”
LED bracelet night tour of Washington DC with hotel pickup, snacks, and Bluetooth earpieces. See monuments lit up in 3.5 hours.
“Dwight and Dave were absolutely terrific. Between their driving skills and historic knowledge made the night tour a huge success and definitely memorable! I truly believe it was worth every penny spent so I’m appreciative from what I learned to what I saw. It was once of a lifetime experience!”
Two hours of DC ghost stories and bar-hopping with 8 haunted stops, four pubs, and fun drinking games near the White House.
“Anton was a lovely tour guide who thoroughly knows his craft. All my question on topic or not were answered in an intelligent way. I really learnt a lot on this trip whilst having fun. I highly recommend this your.”
A 2-hour, small-group ghost walk and haunted pub crawl in Washington DC, ending at The Hamilton with spooky bar stops.
“Requested by visiting family. Cordial guide and good selection of places. Personally not a ghost fan, but the family was, so, I guess it hit its mark.”
A 2-hour Washington DC history pub crawl near the White House with 4 bar stops, craft beer and spirits, and English storytelling.
“Our guide was really knowledgeable, and fun.”
A 2-hour haunted pub crawl in Old Town Alexandria with US Ghost Adventures: 8 stops, historic stories, and a $30 ticket.
“Our tour guide Dana was amazing! Great tour lot of history and crazy stories. Dana was super knowledgeable, friendly and gave us a great tour. Highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in Alexandria history of ghosts and having a few beers while doing the tour.”
A 90-minute comedy magic duel at The Delegate in DC. You choose challenges, help onstage, and vote for the winner.
“This show is an absolute must-see! We had a fantastic time filled with laughter and magic … we kept wondering, "How did they do that?" I highly recommend it for audiences of all ages. The creativity in their content is truly impressive, and I’m sure every performance brings something new and unforgettable. Enjoy the experience!”
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