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“The tour guide was perfect. Very knowledgeable, friendly and funny! The driver made us feel safe and was helpful!”
Private 4-hour Washington DC tour with hotel pickup, luxury van rides, key memorials and Arlington, plus flexible stops for up to 5.
“Terrific tour of the highlights of DC. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing it all with a private guide. She was great…a definite must!”
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 was an excellent guide. He was so knowledgable about DC, and made the tour both informative and enjoyable. Even our teenagers enjoyed the tour!”
Private multilingual DC monument tour with hotel pickup, a comfortable SUV, and photo stops at Lincoln, Jefferson, Capitol, and more in 4 hours.
“Jorge made our trip fun, educational and very engaging. He shared facts and details that were incredibly interesting. Highly recommend this tour.”
A semi-private National Archives skip-the-line tour in Washington DC. See the Constitution and other originals with small-group storytelling.
“Rebecca was absolutely amazing. Worth every dollar for the tour. I am a history buff and she nailed the history to a "T"”
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.
“Our guide Louie was very knowledgeable about the city and kept our son engaged throughout the experience. He was also flexible with the itinerary bypassing sites we had seen already and adding new ones. This was a great selection for us.”
Semi-private Smithsonian Air & Space guided tour for up to 8 people, covering iconic aircraft and Apollo-era space artifacts in 2.5 hours.
“Rebecca provided both historical overview and terrific anecdotes. We brought our 12 year old grandson, and all of us thought she was great!”
Private DC moonlight monuments tour by van with hotel pickup, free stops at major memorials, and a relaxed evening pace.
“DC at night was magical and our driver, Bernard, was great. We we’re able to see much more than we could have on our own and it was the perfect way to end our trip. Thank you!!”
A semi-private, up-to-8 Smithsonian American History tour in Washington DC, covering the anthem banner, Washington sword, Dorothy slippers, and more.
“The tour guide was thorough, kind & knowledgeable! She picked great selections in the museum to highlight. She made everyone feel included.”
Private custom guided Washington DC tour for up to 4, with Arlington, Capitol, National Cathedral, Mall monuments, Ford’s Theatre, Archives.
“Alan was amazing!! Would book this tour every time we visit! We loved that the tour can be customized to what we are wanting to see. Thank you so much for a great day Alan!!”
Private DC highlights in a comfortable van with pickup and smart routing to see the White House, Lincoln, Jefferson, National Mall, and more.
“Terrible. They tried to only give us 3 hours….had to call the manager to let us have entire 4 hours. Half the monuments he would not bring us to. Knowledgeable driver, but not the most polite…..”
Semi-private Arlington walk with a guide, JFK and Unknown Soldier highlights, possible Changing of the Guard, plus Lee House and shuttle memorials.
“Great tour. Donna was fantastic and knew her history and topic. We really enjoyed the tour, so much to see.”
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.
“The tour guide was very friendly and informative. He did not hurry with the tour and told us to take our time to enjoy the sights. He arrived at the hotel before the appointed hour.”
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