WASHINGTON, D.C.
The best way to spend a day in D.C.
The 15 best private & custom 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.
Washington DC at night: a 3-hour bus tour with 10+ lit monument photo stops, guided narration, and optional museum upgrades.
Most Popular“Our guide was knowledgeable, considerate, and very friendly. She made the experience more than just seeing the sights.”
Private 4-hour Washington DC tour with hotel pickup, luxury van rides, key memorials and Arlington, plus flexible stops for up to 5.
“Cliff, Was the best Tour guy you would ever get in life, his knowledge was exceptional, My family and I were amazed. I will be heading to Boston Massachusetts soon and will use the same firm just because of Cliff it is worth trying a tour guide again.”
Private 7:30pm DC night monuments tour with hotel pickup, photo stops at iconic memorials, flexible timing, and an expert guide for up to 10.
“Christopher gave us an incredible tour. He was very knowledgeable and taught us many things about the history of our country and the monuments. The van was comfortable and water was provided.”
Private multilingual DC monument tour with hotel pickup, a comfortable SUV, and photo stops at Lincoln, Jefferson, Capitol, and more in 4 hours.
“My driver was very knowledgeable and courteous of my needs. I highly recommend this tour. I was able to see all of the main monuments in the Washington DC area. Four hours was more than enough time for me to go where I wanted. I was able to ask him any question about Washington DC…”
A semi-private National Archives skip-the-line tour in Washington DC. See the Constitution and other originals with small-group storytelling.
“The tour hide Annette was excellent. We appreciated her knowledge and friendliness. We highly recommend this tour to everyone who is interested in history of US”
Private DC monuments tour by limousine with hotel pickup, photo-friendly stops, and flexible timing to see the Mall and memorials without leg burnout.
“Fantastic and worth every penny. Got to see everything we wanted to with lots of photo stops. Amin was brilliant didn’t rush us at all. If you are only in Washington for a couple of days this is the excursion to do.”
Private Washington DC tour with White House views, National Mall memorials, and Arlington changing of the guard, customized in a 4-hour loop.
“Lots of walking at Arlington cemetery. We saw quite a few sites. Take snacks and water to stay hydrated.”
Semi-private Smithsonian Air & Space guided tour for up to 8 people, covering iconic aircraft and Apollo-era space artifacts in 2.5 hours.
“Our tour guide Leigh was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We learned so much more with her than we would have had we wandered around on our own. Highly recommend this tour and Leigh as a guide!”
Private DC moonlight monuments tour by van with hotel pickup, free stops at major memorials, and a relaxed evening pace.
“Visit to Jefferson and Martin Luther King memorial. Very moving. The tour guide was very knowlegable and made the whole experience a lot of fun.”
A semi-private, up-to-8 Smithsonian American History tour in Washington DC, covering the anthem banner, Washington sword, Dorothy slippers, and more.
“Super organized, expert guide, made it easy getting through crowds to next site plus being g thoughtful that our group stay as a group as a courtesy for other visitors. So polite and checked if we had any questions after he shared stories made us feel warm abd wel one of we had other questions”
Private custom guided Washington DC tour for up to 4, with Arlington, Capitol, National Cathedral, Mall monuments, Ford’s Theatre, Archives.
“This was an awesome experience. We would highly recommend this tour. We can’t say enough good things about our tour guide Alan. He was so courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable. He had so many interesting bits of historical information. In addition to the tour, Alan even took us to see the grave of our relative who…”
Private DC highlights in a comfortable van with pickup and smart routing to see the White House, Lincoln, Jefferson, National Mall, and more.
“Bernard was very accommodating and friendly. We covered quite a lot of ground during the time, and he hit all the top items we wanted to see, even with a few extra bonuses thrown in. I highly recommend this tour if you’re looking to see all the highlights without having to do your own walking/driving…”
Semi-private Arlington walk with a guide, JFK and Unknown Soldier highlights, possible Changing of the Guard, plus Lee House and shuttle memorials.
“Our guide Maribeth was excellent. She knew the cemetery inside and out with historical insights. So many stories behind the markers.”
Private 3-hour bike tour of Washington DC with hotel pickup, snacks, and a custom route through the White House, Capitol Hill, and memorials.
“Great private bike tour of Washington DC monuments! Jeff is an excellent guide, with many great stories to tell about DC.”
Private 4-hour Washington DC SUV tour for up to 6 with multilingual guides. See major monuments, plus Virginia stops. Day or night.
“Jorge was very knowledgeable and made this an experience we will never forget.”
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