WASHINGTON, D.C.
The best way to spend a day in D.C.
The 15 best shopping 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 3-hour National Mall night coach tour with 10+ photo stops, professional guide commentary, and optional museum upgrades for later visits.
Most Popular“Sally & Chris were wonderful, they were a delight to be around. Very informative, they were very helpful, it was a very fun and learning experience.”
Washington DC at night: a 3-hour bus tour with 10+ lit monument photo stops, guided narration, and optional museum upgrades.
“Great experience. The live tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Well worth the price. It was very busy, packed a lot of sites in in a short time.”
See 10 Washington DC monuments by night on a small-group tour with a guided van ride, photo stops, and story-filled stops across the Mall.
“Dustin was a great narrator of the tour. Seeing the sites at night brought a special feeling to each stop. So much shared knowledge was appreciated!”
National Mall in one day with 10+ guided stops, narrated Potomac cruise, and optional museum or Capitol entry upgrades from $87.
“We saw a lot of places in a short amount of time, even crossing into Virginia. Our tour guide had a great sense of humor and our driver was really nice as well.”
Electric cart tour of Washington DC’s National Mall with memorable monuments, easy pacing, and a live guide for a fast, eco-friendly overview.
“Joel was great on the tour today; very friendly and light hearted, he made the trip very fun and enjoyable. He had really good knowledge of the area, giving us interesting information without overloading us with facts. We would highly recommend this tour to give an overview of what Washington D.C. has to offer. Thanks!”
National Mall tour with 10 stops plus optional U.S. Capitol or museum entry. See the White House, memorials, and more with an expert guide.
“Great experience, loved all the knowledge that was shared by our guide Tyrone McBride. This was so much better than going it alone where you wouldn’t necessarily get all the historical back stories.”
See Washington DC monuments lit at night on a 3-hour National Mall bus tour with live English commentary, photo stops, and comfortable buses.
“This was the first sightseeing item on the list & it did not disappoint! Our tour guide Rick was the best! So full of facts & tidbits about DC. Seeing the sights at night is awesome & a great way to avoid the day crowds. The bus was extremely comfortable & Gill was a skillful…”
A 2.5-hour guided DC walk from the White House to WWII and Vietnam memorials, ending at the Lincoln Reflecting Pool.
“easy meeting point very knowledgeable guide great locations”
Small-group National Mall walk with a Washington Monument ticket. Stop at Lincoln, Vietnam, Korea, MLK, WWII, and end at the summit line.
“Excellent and informative tour. Thanks Trevor. Time available at each memorial for a look around yourself and stress free visit to Washington Monument which is definitely worth the visit.”
Walk Arlington National Cemetery with a guide, catch the Unknown Soldier ceremony, then get quick photos at DC icons for $55.
“ABSOLUTELY AVOID THIS TOUR!!!! The local operator provided the instructions in the photo and we were at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour time. It was raining steadily and no one from Signature Tours arrived. At 10:05 I placed a call to the local office to inquire if they were running late and…”
Ride through Washington’s top monuments by coach and foot, with photo stops for iconic sites and optional museum tickets during cherry blossom season.
“The small van tour was comfortable on a cold winter day and went to a lot of places of interest. You have enough time to learn about them and take photos. The tour guide Tyrone was a professional. He provided a lot of information and engaged each of us as we went along. It was…”
Small-group convertible van tour of Washington DC’s National Mall with reserved Capitol and Archives entry plus seasonal Potomac cruise.
“The friendliness and knowledge of the driver. We learned alot of history and it was enjoyable 😉. Hoping to come back in the future for a nighttime tour.”
Guided National Mall walk with a Washington Monument climb ticket. See Vietnam, MLK, Lincoln and more in a small-group 3-hour tour.
“Alex was so engaging and full of all kinds of facts information and stories. I promise even if you think you know everything about the monuments, you will learn new things on this tour. The pace was great. You won’t regret booking this tour with Alex! He is awesome!”
A 2.5-hour semi-private National Mall walk with major memorials and included Washington Monument entry, ending with self-guided views.
“Annemarie, the tour guide very knowledgeable, great personality, patient and very detailed. An all around excellent tour experience.”
Easy 7-mile guided bike ride through Capitol Hill and the National Mall, with Smithsonian views, Lincoln Memorial stops, and photo tips.
“Tour was very informative and worked well for our family.”
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