Top Washington DC Christmas Tours

Discover the magic of the nation’s capital like never before on our Holiday Lights Bus Tour, a festive hop-on hop-off adventure that celebrates Washington DC’s most enchanting seasonal sights. We will see famous hotels decorated in the holiday spirit, National Christmas Tree, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, National Mistletoe, and other holiday displays. On select dates, we will visit the US Botanic Gardens for their holiday light displays! For 2025, these dates are Dec. 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and Jan. 1. Finally, the tour concludes at Frosted at Franklin Square. Take in twinkling displays, and immerse yourself in the cheerful atmosphere. The Holiday Lights Bus Tour is the perfect way to celebrate the season—sparkling sights, festive traditions, and unforgettable memories from start to finish. This is a hop on hop off tour where some time is spent outside. The first 45 minutes are spent outside visiting the first two stops.

Celebrate the magic of the season on the water with a Christmas Eve Premier Dinner Cruise in Washington DC. You and your guests will enjoy a holiday 3-course, plated dinner freshly prepared by our chef, full bar service, and City Cruises’ distinctive hospitality. While onboard, experience exceptional views of Washington DC’s iconic landmarks, DJ entertainment, and festive décor. Our team will happily take care of the details, leaving you to celebrate the holidays on the Potomac River with your friends and family. Happy Holidays! Includes Three-hour Christmas Eve dinner cruise on the Potomac River Chef-prepared, three-course, plated holiday menu The most breathtaking views of the nation's greatest landmarks including the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial DJ entertainment Complimentary coffee, hot tea, and iced tea

Celebrate the magic of the season on the water with a Christmas Eve Premier Brunch Cruise in Washington, D.C. You and your guests will enjoy a holiday brunch buffet freshly prepared by our chef, full bar service, and City Cruises’ distinctive hospitality. While onboard, experience exceptional views of Washington, D.C.’s iconic landmarks, DJ entertainment, and festive décor. Our team will happily take care of the details, leaving you to celebrate the holidays on the Potomac River with your friends and family. Happy Holidays!

Join us for a holiday themed Donut adventure through our nations capital, Washington DC. 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 by a former President before passing by the White House itself for a perfect photo op. After soaking in some history at Lafayette Square, we’ll head deeper into DC to try some local fan favorite donuts from local celebrities. From there, we’ll head down Palmers Alley, the most instagrammable spot in DC, where we’ll end our adventure with delectable donuts with an international flavor. By the end, you’ll have made some great friends and enjoyed some incredible donuts and history. We hope you can join us today!