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The 15 best washington dc tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
DC memorials at night with photo stops and expert guide. Upgrade to a glass-roof bus for clear views of lit monuments.
“George was fantastic. So much knowledge and such a great personality. Highly recommended this tour!!”
See DC’s National Mall monuments lit up at night on a 3-hour coach tour with 10+ photo stops, a guide, and optional museum upgrades.
“James was amazing! Great tour. Packed in a lot of information and knowledge that would not have been learned with many other tours”
2.5-hour moonlight trolley tour of DC monuments with live narration, quick stops, and wheelchair-friendly open-air ride.
“Where to start!!!! Great way to view with the windows rolled up but now sure you would see much it it’s raining. Our driver Smiley was very funny and VERY knowledgeable. He had so many funny stories to share. Would recommend this trolley trip.”
Hop-on hop-off open-top bus with 18 stops across Washington DC, audio guide, app tracking, and optional add-ons like Arlington walking tour.
“This was the best way to see Washington DC without walking to get to the amazing sites. The drivers were experienced and patient with answering questions. Also the when getting to Union Station there was a Big Bus table and staff member to give us a map and instructions of where the bus would be outside. It was an overall great experience.”
A full day loop through Washington DC’s biggest landmarks with a live guide, short memorial walks, and a seasonal Potomac River cruise.
“Great experience the tour guide Joey and the driver (forgot her name) did a terrific job. It was super cold and lots of snow and ice they were very concerned about our safety getting on and off shuttle. Joey knows her history and answered all the questions and very patient with the “dumb” questions. Viator was a great site to book this with. No issues at all. I would highly recommend booking this tour.”
A 2-hour small-group electric cart tour of DC landmarks and Capitol Hill, with photo stops and local guide narration.
“Great way to see the city in 2 hours. Lorenzo was very informative and accommodating. A must do you get to see all the sights. Great tour.”
2-hour moonlight ride on an open-air electric cart around DC’s major monuments, with photo stops, narration, and easy night views.
“It was great! Got to see the major highlights of the city monuments and our tour guide was very knowledgeable.”
Hop-on hop-off trolley with 15 DC stops, English narration or 7 languages app, big-window views, and optional Arlington add-on.
“Very informative and definitely a great way to travel and see all the sites without being on foot the entire time”
Arlington National Cemetery walking tour with Tomb of the Unknowns Changing of the Guard plus Civil War, USS Maine, and JFK graves in 2 hours.
“Our tour guide, Meg, was amazing. She was energetic, fun, and extremely knowledgeable or all things DC. She even knew a lot about Astronaut history as well. She handled our precious 9-year old like a champ and made the experience fun for her too. I’d HIGHLY recommend this tour, and Meg as a guide!”
Reserved U.S. Capitol and National Archives entry with a guided coach tour of DC monuments, plus a seasonal Potomac cruise or Pentagon stop.
“This is a long and comprehensive trip due to the nature of what is covered on the tour Our guide was knowledgeable and easy to listen to. Importantly the pace of the tour was set at a steady tempo, no rush or hurry to get through all stops Felt safe and secure, plenty of communication, water on offer and the small party on an open top vehicle was just perfect Thanks guys”
3-hour Washington National Mall night bus tour with 10+ monument stops, photo breaks, holiday lights, and optional museum tickets.
“The tour guide was very kind. There was some confusion when she said it was a walking tour. It sounded like she was saying the bus would take us to a single stop and we would walk. Getting some passengers a little worried we had paid a lot for something we could do on our own. The tour guide also let some of her political views slip out. I love her passion, but it wasn’t the place. I did like that we were taken right to the monuments. I had a recent knee/foot issue and did not want to have to walk too much. There is some walking as to…”
Guided Segway tour covers White House, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall and more, with training, headsets, photo stops, fast pace.
“Great experience. You too can ride a Segway! Kyle and Sherman were knowledgeable and fun. Would do again. Thanks guys!”
Small-group guided tour of the US Capitol plus the Library of Congress or Supreme Court, with reserved Capitol entry and expert storytelling.
“It was great, our tour guide remembered everyone’s name. He had so many amazing facts. He responded well to everyone’s questions.”
See 10 Washington DC monuments lit at night on a 3-hour small-group tour. Stops include Lincoln Memorial, White House, and Capitol.
“Ramon was interesting and entertaining, traffic was terrible and he was so knowledgeable that he filled the time perfectly. Favorite stops were Korean memorial, Washington Monument and the capital.”
Private half-day Washington DC tour with luxury SUV pickup, White House to Arlington memorials, and a guide who tailors the day for you.
“Melinda was very knowledgeable. She could answer any questions we had. I told her she was like a little walking in encyclopedia. We would recommend her for your tour. a year ago We had Nick on our first time to DC and thought he was just terrific also. Continental tours just can’t be beat.”
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