Top Washington DC Cultural Tours - page 2

Learn about American history and culture—and explore a solemn landmark in a respectful way—on this tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Visit key monuments, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the President John F. Kennedy Gravesite, and the Robert E. Lee Memorial, hear more about the service members and national figures laid to rest here, and watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Go beyond the guidebooks as you walk through Arlington National Cemetery with a dedicated guide on this private tour. Visit the graves of the famous men and women buried there and learn about their lives. Ask your private guide as many questions as you like and enjoy a more flexible itinerary based on your interests.

On the night of April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre and vanished into the Washington night, launching one of the greatest manhunts in American history. Follow that story on the very streets where it happened; visit the boarding house where the conspiracy was planned, Baptist Alley where Booth's horse awaited, Ford's Theatre, and the Petersen House where Lincoln died the next morning. Led by an expert guide and inspired by Manhunt, this tour brings the events of April 1865 vividly to life with stories, hidden details, and insights most visitors miss. More than sightseeing, it's a chance to stand where history happened and experience one of America's most dramatic stories firsthand. See beyond the crowds and modern cityscape, revealing the hidden clues, overlooked locations, and human drama behind the assassination. Experience Lincoln's final hours in a way no book, museum, or documentary can match.

Watch the city come alive on a private night tour of Washington D.C. Pass by a number of illuminated monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Capitol Building. Learning about the history of the city and the U.S. from your guide.

Discover the highlights of Washington D.C. during this four-hour private tour. Follow a customizable itinerary with a seasoned guide and long-time local resident. Understand the history and significance of iconic landmarks like the White House, Supreme Court, Lincoln Memorial, and more—with plenty of get-down photo stops along the way. Enjoy complimentary bottled water and door-to-door transfers from the airport or your DC Metro Area hotel.

Skip long lines with this guided Capitol Hill tour, including entry to the US Capitol and Library of Congress. Pass by the Supreme Court, Senate Offices, and the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial while your guide handles security and logistics, allowing you to focus on the hill’s rich history and stories.

Deepen your understanding of the legislative branch of the US government on a small-group tour of Capitol Hill that explores the US Capitol and your choice of the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, or both (along with the Folger Shakespeare Library). This tour goes inside each destination for a guided tour, and highlights include reserved entry at the US Capitol with a guide to help bring Capitol Hill's fascinating politics and history to life.

Explore the famous sites of Washington DC on this private driving tour with hotel pickup. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure, then climb aboard a luxury vehicle and enjoy an educational and entertaining account of the nation’s capital with a private guide. Travel between the plethora of famous war memorials, monuments, and landmarks, with enlightening commentary from your guide.

Learn about the history and impact of Washington D.C.’s Black community during this full-day private tour. Listen to stories and insights from your own personal guide as you explore the city by chauffeured vehicle. Highlights include the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Howard University, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Explore the many famous monuments and memorials of Washington, DC by moonlight on this narrated sightseeing tour. Hop aboard an open-air trolley and get an educational and entertaining rendition of the storied history of the nation’s capital. Take in views of an illuminated Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the White House, and more. Leave the brochure at home—your guide has way better stories.

Discover the place that President George Washington called home on a 5-hour tour to Mount Vernon. Relax and enjoy the scenery as provided transportation takes you from the capital into the countryside. Take a guided tour inside the mansion, then explore the 500 acre grounds independently and at your own pace. During the return trip to the city, stop at Christ Church in Alexandria, where Washington attended sermons.

Discover Washington DC's most important landmarks in just a few hours, on a small-group walking tour of Capitol Hill's highlights. Stop outside major buildings, including the US Capitol and the Supreme Court; go inside the main reading room of the Library of Congress, and get insides in American history from your guide that you wouldn't encounter on your own.

Check off one of Washington DC's most popular museums—and get a more in-depth experience than you would if visiting alone—on this small-group or private tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. With your guide in the lead, head past the crowds, and look forward to discovering highlights from George Washington’s sword to Dorthy’s ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz."

See Washington DC’s iconic monuments in a single morning on this 3-4 hour guided sightseeing bus and walking tour of DC's top monuments and memorials. Travelers will have the opportunity to stop for photos at 10 Top Attractions including White House, MLK Memorial, US Capitol & Lincoln Memorial. Upgrade option is available at checkout to include a 2-hour guided walk through Arlington National Cemetery following your city tour. Visit the grave of John F Kennedy and his Eternal Flame. Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. View the Famous and historic Arlington house. The residence of general Robert E. Lee. Get a glimpse of the JFK family graves. Take in all 639 Acres of a national landmark with over 150 years of history.

Discover the highlight monuments and memorials along Washington DC’s world-famous National Mall and Tidal Basin—and learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s immersive narration—on this small-group tour. You can look forward to discovering iconic sights like the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and much more plus enjoy included ticket to the Washington Monument.

Discover the heart and soul of African American history with a private tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Step beyond the ordinary into an immersive experience that brings to life the struggles, triumphs, and enduring spirit of a people who shaped a nation. With personalized guidance, delve deeper into the narratives that conventional tours might overlook. Engage with history on an intimate level, hearing stories that resonate with power and poignancy. A private tour promises not just a journey through time but an emotional and enlightening encounter with the true essence of American history. Embark on this unforgettable exploration and connect with the past in a way that inspires your future.

See the moving Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns on a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Be perfectly placed for good views of the moving ceremony, then continue to some of the cemetery's most important gravesites and memorials, including places dedicated to John F. Kennedy, the USS Maine, Second World War soldier Audie Murphy, and more, learning the fascinating history of the cemetery as you walk.

Explore the famous monuments and memorials of Washington DC by night on this small-group (or private) sightseeing tour. Hop aboard an open-air, electric vehicle and enjoy an educational and entertaining narrated history of the nation’s capital. Travel by the wealth of famous attractions, with views of the Washington Monument, the White House, and many other landmarks lit up after dark, and don't forget to bring your camera to capture this magical time of day.

Beat the crowds—and enjoy a flexible and independent way to explore Washington DC’s top landmarks—with this private self-guided audio walking tour. Download and activate the tour to use whenever suits your schedule. The GPS map, available offline, guides you to highlights like the Lincoln Memorial, White House, and Washington Monument, while the audio commentary includes hidden gems and local stories along the route.

Take a walk around the world and see the international side of the nation’s capital city. From diplomatic scandals to millionaires mansions, this tour explores the glamour of DC in the early 20th century and the international aura of today. Experience a fascinating 2-hour walking tour of Embassy Row, guided by a professional tour guide who will immerse you in tales of international intrigue and Gilded Age splendor. Starting at the iconic Dupont Circle Fountain, you'll travel along Embassy Row, marveling at the opulent mansions and historic embassies that line Massachusetts Avenue. Along the way, you'll uncover stories of power, diplomacy, and scandal that have shaped the area. The tour continues to Sheridan Circle before winding through the serene streets of Kalorama to visit the historic Woodrow Wilson House, a preserved gem of the past. Concluding back at the Dupont Circle Metro, this tour offers a captivating blend of architecture.

While several different tours teach you about Georgetown’s espionage history, not many give you the opportunity to hear behind-the-scenes stories from a former intelligence officer. On this walking tour, listen to personal anecdotes from a former CIA professional while you learn the neighborhood’s storied past, with ties to WWII and the Cold War.

Discover the best of Washington DC all in one day on this time-saving, multi-stop tour. Drop by the city’s top landmarks and monuments, from the White House and the US Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and beyond. Explore on foot and by comfortable bus, or upgrade to travel by glass-topped vehicle for unimpeded views. This tour also includes a seasonal Potomac River cruise for a new perspective on the nation's capital.

Enjoy panoramic views of Washington D.C.'s most important monuments during this attraction-packed, small-group boat cruise from the D.C. Wharf to Alexandria Old Town and back. Highlights covered include the Lincolm Memorial, Washington Monument, and Arlington National Cemetery. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.

Lines for the Washington Monument can get long, especially at weekends and during school breaks. Bypass the line and experience this iconic monument with a guide along with the rest of DC’s most important monuments and memorials on this highly rated bus tour. In addition to enjoying views from the 500-foot (152-meter) Observation Deck, you’ll pass by the US Capitol and the White House, with photo stops at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and more.