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DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets

Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Guided Night Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Make your way through the city at night via temperature-controlled coach bus, learning about sites you pass along the way. Travelers will have a chance to stop at 10 top sites for photos including the White House, US Capitol, MLK Jr Memorial, WWII Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, & mor…

4.6(6,094)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 6094 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £47.59 per person

Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards

Witness the solemn Changing of the Guard ceremony from a prime viewing spot on this guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Learn the full history of the Tomb of the Unknowns and the soldiers that guard it day and night. Explore the cemetery’s history from its beginnings in the Civil War to today and visit key memorials including the JFK Eternal Flame, the USS Maine Memorial, and the…

4.9(2,863)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2863 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £52.12 per person

DC Monuments & Capitol Hill Highlights Tour by Electric Cart

Experience a whole different side of Washington, DC during our Monuments by day tour! Climb into our all-electric Red Roadsters and tour the National Mall in style while enjoying the moonlit magic of the monuments, White House, and Capitol Hill!

4.8(3,132)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 3132 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £42.01 per person

Washington DC Monuments Tour by Electric Cart Day and Night

Experience a whole different side of Washington, DC during our Monuments tour! Climb into our all-electric Red Roadsters and tour the National Mall in style while enjoying the magic of the monuments, White House, and Capitol Hill!

4.8(3,329)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 3329 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £42.01 per person

US Capitol "Big 3" Highlights with Reserved Entry

Join an expert local guide on this small-group guided tour of Capitol Hill, one of the top things to do in DC! Explore the largest library on the world and see Thomas Jefferson's original book collection at the Library of Congress, or marvel at the majesty of the US Supreme Court, with either option including reserved access to the US Capitol Tour. Upgrade to the VIP option for a smaller group to…

4.8(2,182)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2182 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £37.88 per person

DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades

Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Washington DC Guided Moonlit Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Make your way through the city at night via temperature-controlled coach bus, learning about various sites you pass along the way. Travelers will have a chance to stop at 10 top sites for photos including the White House, US Capitol, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Wor…

4.6(2,318)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2318 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £47.59 per person

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

Explore Washington DC’s top landmarks and monuments on a 6-hour tour by deluxe touring coach with full narration from an expert guide. Stop at the White House, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and more. See 100+ sites with time to walk around 10+ of them with your guide, who shares the history and little-known facts about the nation’s capitol. Your guide will…

4.7(1,691)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1691 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £52.88 per person

Private African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry

Go back in time to some of the most iconic moments from the civil rights movement with this fascinating African American history tour of Washington DC Often at the epicenter of the activism surrounding civil and black rights in America, the country’s capital holds the key to some of history’s most captivating moments. From the most famous to lesser-known but equally significant sites, your tour g…

4.7(1,186)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1186 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £313.48 per person

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

Deep, dark secrets about a forgotten past lie among the manicured gardens and Victorian row houses of DC’s finest neighborhood. Historical figures stayed here, documenting their experiences in letters & journals. Some have never left, haunting these grand homes to this day. On this family-friendly nighttime tour, you will learn about this town and be enchanted by its past, present, and future. Ha…

4.8(834)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 834 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £37.01 per person

No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

This is a direct ticket emailed to you to go to the top of the Washington Monument in DC without waiting in hours-long lines in the early morning to get tickets. There is only a brief security line to pass through with your timed entry pass. No additional costs from hopping on a tour bus and the like. It's simple - we do the waiting, you the sightseeing.

4.7(807)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 807 reviews1 h

From £18.88 per person

Washington DC's Best Donuts, Sweet Treats & Walking History Tour

Recently voted one of TripAdvisor's top Food Experiences in the US. Join us for a historic Donut adventure through our nation’s capital, Washington DC. Our tour begins in Western Market, which has a legacy dating back to 1802! There we will sample donuts made from a business that’s been in the same family for five generations. From there we’ll head downtown, where we’ll see a restaurant favored b…

4.9(628)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 628 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £56.65 per person

Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House

The first Lincoln Assassination tour to go into Ford's Theatre! Step back in time to April 14, 1865, and investigate the conspiracy that shattered a nation. while exploring various Civil War era sites that stand today. You will walk the exact streets where the plot unfolded and track John Wilkes Booth’s movements leading up to Lincoln's murder and his desperate escape route down Baptist Alley. St…

4.9(574)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 574 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £44.19 per person

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Exclusive Guided Tour

Join a 2 hour exclusive guided tour of the National Museum of Natural History, featuring rare marvels from around the world. The tour will lead you through the minerals, mammals, and mummies that have been wowing visitors for over a century.

5.0(475)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 475 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £79.31 per person

Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)

See the best of the Smithsonian Museums on a 3-hour guided tour of the highlights of the American History, Natural History, and Air and Space Museums. Includes Reserved Entry to the Air and Space Museum! The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum complex with 21 museums and miliions of objects! The Natural History, Air and Space, and American History Museums are 3 of the most popul…

4.8(505)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 505 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £67.23 per person

Skip-the-line DC National Archives VIP ALL ACCESS Guided Tour

Our SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACESS TOUR. Discover the United States’ turbulent history through works preserved in the National Archives. Exclusive guided tours will bring you face to face with the seemingly humble documentation that gave birth to the most powerful nation in the world. The National Archives will introduce you to the original paperwork that formed the United States of America. What do…

4.9(422)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 422 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £52.12 per person

Georgetown Foodie Culinary Tour & Neighborhood Walk

Washington D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most notable residents, local commerce, embassies, and of course, culinary gems. On this tour, you will eat your way through this well-known and prestigious neighborhood. You will learn about Georgetown's early iconic years as we stroll off-the-beaten path for a taste from various local eateries.

4.8(467)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 467 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £59.67 per person

Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of a historic neighborhood older than DC itself. One of our guides (Canden Schwantes) wrote the book(s) on Georgetown. See the colonial charm of canals, cobblestoned streets, historic homes, & intriguing history. You will see and hear stories of: - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - a waterway through the industrial part of the neighborhood. - Old Stone House - oldest residentia…

4.9(425)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 425 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £37.01 per person

DC: US Capitol & Library of Congress / Supreme Court Guided Tour

Explore the heart of American democracy on Capitol Hill with reserved timed-entry tickets and a guide who knows these halls inside and out. We reserve every ticket in advance, so you skip the planning and go straight to the history. Choose your option: US Capitol & Library of Congress (3 hrs, up to 15): Tour the Jefferson Building's Main Reading Room, Gutenberg Bible, and Jefferson's library, the…

5.0(306)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 306 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £44.19 per person

Washington's Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6+ Tasty Dishes

Wisconsin Avenue is Georgetown's beating heart, and that's where your local guide will start. Your first stop is a neighborhood favorite from a Michelin-recognized chef, known for fresh pita and creamy hummus, and for a line that stretches down the block. Next, a longtime local butcher shop serves up Washington's famous handmade half smoke, a true D.C. classic. Along the way, pass the former home…

4.7(370)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 370 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £75.53 per person

Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour

Our Gastronomic Georgetown Food Tour takes you to the historic yet chic charm of Georgetown, an area that predated Washington DC. You will be transported on this 3.5 hour food tour across 250+ years of history, and enjoy flavors closely connected to the Northwest DC neighborhood. Its roots are still very much alive and can be seen in the red brick town homes, and turn of the century factories tha…

4.7(395)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 395 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £63.45 per person

Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour

Join this 2.5 hour exclusive guided tour of the National Museum of American History to learn about the relatively short but immensely rich history of the United States of America. Our passionate guides will take you to some of the most captivating pieces on display at this one of a kind gallery.

4.9(272)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 272 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £79.31 per person

Washington DC Capitol Hill Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

Explore Capitol Hill on a fully guided 3-hour tour, featuring reserved entry to both the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress. Walk through the historic Rotunda and National Statuary Hall, marvel at the artifacts within the Library, and discover the hidden underground tunnels connecting these iconic landmarks. Led by an expert local historian, this immersive experience allows you to bypass lo…

4.9(247)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 247 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £52.12 per person

Ghosts of D.C. - Walking Tour

Uncover the haunted history of Washington, D.C. on this ghost walking tour through Capitol Hill. Perfect for all ages, this experience blends real history with chilling storytelling as you explore some of the capital’s most iconic, and most haunted, locations. Hear tales of restless spirits, presidential tragedies, assassinations, and mysterious paranormal activity that still lingers today. From…

4.6(354)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 354 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £22.65 per person

Skip-the-Line National Archives VIP ALL ACCESS Tour Semi-Private

Our SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS National Archives semi-private (6 Guest Maximum) guided tours will bring you face to face with the seemingly humble documentation that gave birth to the most powerful nation in the world. The National Archives will introduce you to the original paperwork that formed the United States of America. What does VIP ACCESS mean? - ⁠Skip-the-Line Priority entry into the A…

5.0(224)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 224 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £52.12 per person