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15 Best Washington DC Tours

The best way to spend a day in D.C.

The 15 Washington tours most visitors build a trip around. Guided walks of the Mall, museum visits, river cruises and the after-dark monument runs.

15 Best Washington DC Tours

To turn the list into a booked day, happytovisit.com/washington-dc-monuments-by-moonlight-tour-by-trolley/ compares the best-reviewed options — and the official Washington.org and NPS sites have the timings.

DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option - 3 Hours of DC Monuments, Without the Daytime Crush
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DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option

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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets - Photo Stops You’ll Want to Actually Plan For
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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley - Getting on board: Union Station or the Washington Welcome Center
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

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3.Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

Ride an open-air trolley by moonlight for a guided loop of DC’s top monuments, with live narration and timed stops for photos.

★ 4.5

“There was some confusion over where they would pick us up. They sold us a ticket to be picked up at Union Station, and we ended up in line at Ford's Theatre. They were kind and considerate after that mix up.”

3,956 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $48.95by Historic Tours Of America

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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops - Your bus day basics: how long it takes and how you’ll move
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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour - A 6-hour plan that’s all about momentum, not lingering
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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour

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DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart - Where the tour starts: 450 F St NW and an easy orientation
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DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart

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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart - Price and timing: what $74.46 buys you (and why 2 hours works)
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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart

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7.Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart

See Washington DC’s National Mall lit up on an open-air electric cart. Night narration, great photos, and stops at major memorials.

★ 5.0

“Jose was the best guide! He was energetic and clearly very knowledgeable. He kept the interest of our tween and teen also. Everyone in our group was very happy with our tour. We loved being able to see so many sites and not having to navigate our vehicle to do so. It made the trip…”

2,610 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $74.46by Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA

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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops - Narration Options: English Onboard or a Seven-Language App
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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

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Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards - Meeting at 1 Memorial Ave and nailing the timing
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Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

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9.Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

Arlington National Cemetery walking tour with the Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns, plus JFK and other key memorials.

★ 5.0

“It was a pleasure to experience and know more about the historic facts about the cemetery and Christina my tour guide was exceptionally helpful and know all about it, i do recommend her shes very lovely and knowledgeable about her works.”

2,566 reviews2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $55.20by Unscripted Tours

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VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry - U.S. Capitol: Walking History, Then a Film That Adds Meaning
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VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry

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10.VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry

VIP Best of DC covers the U.S. Capitol, major monuments by coach, and the National Archives with reserved entry and a seasonal Potomac option.

★ 4.5

“Cancelled and then informed going ahead Arrived at pick up spot and there was no tour bus in sight Checked app again and was told your was CANCELLED snd I should get a refund; still waiting for refund Very traumatic experience for myself and wife”

2,491 reviews8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $129.00by USA Guided Tours

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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private) - The real value of a DC night tour: fewer hours, more icons
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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)

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11.National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)

Washington DC at night: a 3-hour bus tour with 10+ lit monument photo stops, guided narration, and optional museum upgrades.

★ 4.5

“Bus was nice. Stopped at all the greatest hits (Jefferson, Lincoln, Vietnam, etc) covered a lot of ground in a couple of hours. Rochelle had great stories about the city and the memorials. Chris was a fun bus driver. I've been to DC many times in my life and the night tours are always amazing.…”

2,207 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $68.00by DC Guided Tours

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DC: Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus with 17 Stops - Price and value: where the money goes
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DC: Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus with 17 Stops

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Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour - Lafayette Square and Treasury-Era Stops: Stories Behind the Names
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Washington DC “See the City” Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

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13.Washington DC “See the City” Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

Guided Segway tour in Washington DC: 30-minute training, headset commentary, and fast stops at White House, memorials, and landmarks.

★ 5.0

“This was fabulous! Got to see a bunch of sites , get great pictures, and the tour guide was very informative. The only thing I wish was that we could get off and walk some of the sites a bit more, and see the capital.”

1,924 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $70.00by Capital Segway

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Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress - The US Capitol stop: rotunda, crypt, and old house chambers
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Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress

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Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions - Meeting at Grand Hyatt and how the tour actually flows
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Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

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