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Get more from your visit to the National Gallery of Art than you would if exploring alone, all thanks to this private or small-group tour of the Washington DC museum. Follow your guide through one of the country's only national collections of art, including works by Renaissance artists, French impressionists, American painters, and more. As you go, learn the stories behind the masterpieces, and see the collection highlights.

The National Archives is home to some of the most important documents in the United States. Discover the important role the archives have played in preserving US history while avoiding the queues with this small-group tour that includes skip-the-line reserved entry. See the original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Magna Carta, and more.

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.

Explore the foundation of American democracy on an exclusive tour of the National Archives Museum with skip-the-line access. View the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights up close. Learn how these documents shaped a global superpower, and discover personal letters, speeches, and rare artifacts, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Magna Carta, on a moving journey through U.S. history.

Washington DC’s Georgetown neighborhood is considered the historic core of the city, and it offers a wealth of sights for visitors to explore. See the best of the area's past and present—and discover sights and stories you'd miss if exploring alone—on this small-group walking tour. Follow your guide to key sights from JFK's former home to Georgetown University, learning behind-the-scenes stories along the way.

Step back in time to when George Washington was founding the United States when you take this tour of his former home, Mount Vernon, and Old Town Alexandria. See the 18th- and 19th-century buildings of Alexandria, including the Masonic Memorial dedicated to the first president. Then, tour the former estate of George Washington where you can learn about the story of his life and watch historic reenactments.

Experience some of the most popular attractions in Washington, DC like an insider on this full-day sightseeing tour. Begin with a tour of the United States Capitol Building; admission tickets are prebooked for a seamless visit. Then, see the city’s most famous landmarks and monuments aboard a comfortable coach, including the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and more. Then, end your tour with a visit to the National Archives Museum.

Visit USA’s largest National Cemetery, where more than 400,000 military personnel are buried, and learn about the site and some of its most famous memorials – including President Kennedy’s. This small-group walking tour allows you to explore at a leisurely pace, pay respects, take photos, and watch the full Changing of the Guard ceremony. There is an additional self-guided tour of another memorial included if you want to see more.

If you’re looking to explore Washington DC in style, this 2-hour tour of some of the US’s most iconic monuments and landmarks while riding in either a four or seven-seater electric vintage-style luxury car could be for you. Riding in a Model T replica, witness unobstructed views of the Jefferson Memorial, Capitol Hill, DC’s war memorials, and many more.

Get more from your visit to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on this small-group or private tour. Follow your guide through one of the world’s largest collections of historic aircraft and spacecraft. See Buzz Aldrin’s spacesuit, the Apollo 11 module, and real moon rocks. As you go, your guide shares stories about the sights you wouldn't uncover on your own. A family-centric tour option is also available.

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.

A grand walking tour of Capitol Hill to explore the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and US Capitol. Learn about the country's legislative & judicial branches and step inside with the included entry tickets. Supreme Court: The tour does not enter, but you will get a full understanding of the judicial branch. Library of Congress: See an original Gutenberg Bible, view Jefferson's original library collection. Take a peek in the main Reading Room and admire items such as a draft of the Gettysburg Address, handwritten lyrics for “The Sound of Music,” Maya Lin’s drawings for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, original artwork by Stan Lee for the Spider-Man comic. Capitol Building: Learn about the Burning of Washington and find the best angle for a photo. See the original plaster model of Freedom. Your guide will secure hard-to-get tickets for the docent-led tour, which brings you into the Crypt, the Rotunda, and the Old House.

Discover the US Government’s storied history with this half-day guided walking tour of Capitol Hill and the Library of Congress. Visit the US Capitol’s Rotunda, Crypt, and Old House Chamber before exploring the world’s largest public display of knowledge in the Library of Congress and stopping off at the Supreme Court. All while your guide shares the detailed history of one of the US’s most prestigious locations.

Discover many of Washington DC’s most significant African-American historical and cultural landmarks on this small-group, half-day driving tour. Meet your guide in the morning at the US Navy Memorial Plaza, hop aboard your vehicle, and set off: you’ll pass highlights ranging from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial to the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. At tour’s end, head to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to explore independently.

Take a hop-on hop-off Washington DC trolley tour to explore the nation’s capital at your own pace. The route encompasses the city’s top attractions, including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and more. Just hop off at any stop when you want to explore, and then hop back on the trolley to continue around the city. You can also upgrade to include Arlington National Cemetery entry.

Step into one of history's most dramatic nights—tracing Lincoln's final hours through Civil War-era D.C. Unlike rushed, generic museum visits, this guided tour takes you inside Ford's Theatre and the Petersen House with reserved access, revealing hidden details and untold stories. You see the theatre booth where the President was shot, stand in the very room where Lincoln drew his last breath, and more. This 2-hour small-group tour offers an intimate look at these historic sites.

Combine US history with a pub crawl through DC’s most iconic bars on this small-group historic tour. Learn the history your teachers left out as you listen to stories that helped shape the nation’s capital. Hear how one of the founding fathers was a master distiller, what life was like during the Prohibition days, and even the parties at the White House.

See a side of Washington DC that most visitors miss—and learn all about the capital’s spookiest corners and eeriest legends—on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in front of the Supreme Court Building, and set off after dark. You’ll explore many of DC’s top landmarks, from the US Capitol to the Library of Congress, and will learn all about the supposed hauntings and unexplained happenings that they’ve borne witness to.

Combine visits to several of Washington DC’s most popular attractions on this walking tour that takes you to the White House, the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and much more. Learn facts about each location that most guidebooks miss, while taking the opportunity to snap photos of the White House from several different vantage points.

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.

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.

Don’t just stroll past D.C.’s capitol of power—with this walking tour, you’re going inside. Led by your guide, you’ll visit the US Capitol, the Library of Congress or Capitol Museum when the Library is closed, Thomas Jefferson's original library, and more. You’ll explore the rotunda, the crypt, and the old house chambers of the US Capitol, witness the Supreme Court exterior, and get a deep dive into the powers that run the United States.

Immerse yourself in the history of African-American culture in the United States during this half-day history excursion in the Nation’s Capital. Follow the path of the first African-Americans at Jamestown through the Civil Rights movement, checking out key sites such as the MLK Memorial en route to the Museum of African American History and Culture.

Visit George Washington’s historic home and estate with a 6-hour tour of Mount Vernon from Washington, D.C. Get a glimpse of the President’s life and work as you explore an elegant mansion furnished with period antiques and Washington’s personal belongings. Browse education exhibits at the onsite museum, and visit the tomb where George and Martha Washington were buried. Learn about the legacy of slavery at Mount Vernon in the slaves’ quarters, then tour the beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds before returning to D.C.