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Experience Washington, DC’s many sights at your own pace, on a bike with a private tour. Ideal for families, the tour can be customized to suit your tastes with itineraries including kid friendly museums and splash pads. Your guide is a seasoned cyclist with deep knowledge of the best routes for an enjoyable day out. Healthy, kid-friendly snacks and water are provided to keep you energized through the ride.

Filled with iconic landmarks, Washington D.C. makes for an ideal photo backdrop, but getting the best results takes insider knowledge. Enjoy a deluxe photoshoot with the Capitol Building or Washington Monument in the distance during this private photography session, which includes tips on the most photogenic locations. After your shoot, you’ll receive 45 professionally shot and edited photographs within just five days.

Experience George Washington’s home and Arlington National Cemetery on a private tour. Comfortable round-trip transportation from your hotel allows you to visit a number of points of interest, without the hassle of car rental. There’s no risk of going hungry with a light breakfast and lunch at Mount Vernon included. Enjoy immersive guided visits at each stop on your itinerary, with ample opportunity to ask questions and take photos.

Explore Washington DC’s National Mall and learn about history and politics in a fun, challenging way with this app-led escape game. You don’t need to follow a tour leader or stick to a group tour’s itinerary. Instead, move between monuments solving clues that form a complete story. Take as much time as you need, and know there is 24 hour support if you need some hints or help.

Make the most of your evening in Washington D.C. by combining two after-dark activities in one. This ghost tour and pub crawl is led by a costumed guide who tells you tales of the city's past and it people, from presidents to ghosts, as they lead you through Lafayette Square. You'll stop at two to three haunted pub stops and have a drink at each (at your own expense).

Downtown Washington DC is home to several areas of paranormal activity and spooky occurrences. Join this group ghost tour through the nation’s capital to hear anecdotes of fallen soldiers, political leaders, and former residents. Learn about the ghosts and ghouls that haunt the White House, Eisenhower Building, Washington Monument, and many more landmarks.

With art that stretches from Renaissance masters to modern American icons, the National Gallery of Art is a Washington DC museum that belongs on every art lover’s itinerary. However, its enormous collection can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Instead, see the best of the gallery with a guide and just a small group for company on this highlights tour, which explores the stories, techniques, and scandals behind the paintings.

Explore two of Washington D.C.’s beloved museums with an art historian on this guided tour. Enjoy a small, personalized experience—the tour will include no more than eight participants—while learning about the National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum. Discover the amazing history of the 19th century building where both museums are housed and the amazing works within it.

Maximize your limited time in the nation’s capital on a half-day sightseeing tour. End-to-end transportation from your hotel (or central meeting point) enables your group to comfortably cover a long list of famous attractions. The well-rounded itinerary includes visits the city's best-known monuments, memorials, museums, and more. Live commentary from your guide gives you a deeper understanding of world-famous landmarks, such as Arlington Cemetery, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Get an overview of Washington, DC’s architecture, landmarks, and political powerhouses during a small-group walking tour led by a local guide. Learn about the elegant plan that underlies the present-day city as you visit sights from the U.S. Capitol Building to the Supreme Court and Library of Congress.

The National Gallery is filled with incredible works by the likes of Da Vinci, Rubens, Rembrandt, Monet andVan Gogh but it can feel overwhelming for the first-time visitor. Rather than just wandering around, explore the museum's masterpieces in the company of a guide who can provide essential context on this small-group tour.

After the sun goes down and the tourist crowds have thinned, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover the nation’s capital. See the Lincoln Memorial, White House, and more in their illuminated splendor on a 3-hour nighttime tour. Save your energy and take a shared tour bus to numerous iconic monuments, including the US Capital, MLK Memorial, and Vietnam War Memorial.

Discover Washington DC, the capital of the United States, on a private tour—and leave the logistics to someone else. Ride across the city in comfort as you’re transported in a luxury vehicle while your guide shares fascinating insights, stories, and the history of the United States. Visit highlights and landmarks including the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and more.

Behind the gleaming facades, Washington DC has seen untold political scandals, secrets, and powerbroking across the eras—and this private history tour will give you the inside track on the US capital’s most sordid stories. Meet your guide downtown, and stroll past the highlights of Capitol Hill, landmarks like the FBI Headquarters, and more. As you go, learn about the behind-closed-doors moments in the city’s past.

This guided walking tour explores Washington, DC’s cherry blossom history while visiting some of the most meaningful memorials along the Tidal Basin. We begin at the DC War Memorial, a quiet tribute to District residents who served in WWI, before reaching the shoreline of the Tidal Basin, where the story of the cherry trees comes into focus. Guides explain the 1912 gift of cherry trees from Japan, their symbolism of friendship, and how the Basin became the heart of springtime celebrations. Stops include the historic Japanese Lantern, ceremonially lit each year during the Cherry Blossom Festival, followed by the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, where themes of renewal, justice, and leadership unfold beneath blooming trees. The walk continues to the peaceful George Mason Memorial and concludes at the iconic Thomas Jefferson Memorial, framed by blossoms and reflections across the water, bringing together nature, history, and American ideals.

Explore Washington, DC on a customizable 3-hour private cart tour led by a professor of archaeology and anthropology. This expert-guided sightseeing experience goes beyond standard narration, offering deeper historical, cultural, and political insight into the nation’s most iconic landmarks. Travel comfortably by private cart with strategic stops for walking and photos at the White House (North Lawn at Lafayette Square), United States Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Downtown Washington, and the National Mall. Designed for travelers seeking more than a typical DC monuments tour, this experience combines convenience, expert storytelling, and academic perspective for a truly elevated introduction to Washington, DC.

Get a VIP look at George Washington’s residence as you're led through the mansion by a private guide. During this 1-hour private walking tour, you'll go behind-the-scenes as you hear expert commentary about the United States’ first president and his historic estate. This tour includes some of the gardens and grounds. You'll also have the opportunity to lay a wreath at the Washington family tomb. Following the private tour, you are welcome to continue your visit with self-guided exploration of the Museum and the Distillery & Gristmill (seasonal). Flat rate applies for groups of 1 - 10 travelers. **Tour must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.**

Eat where the locals do with this food tour of best bites around downtown DC! From a slice of pizza now considered the DC pizza to a modern classic dish at a local Irish pub, to sweet treats at a food hall serving as the heart of Chinatown, to a mezze platter at a Michelin rated restaurant, you will get the true sense of what the neighborhood is through its diverse food and restaurants! Along the way we will also point out other famous eateries and recommendations. Drinks may be purchased separately.

Experience Washington, D.C. at Night! Explore iconic landmarks like the Lincoln, Jefferson, MLK Jr., Iwo Jima, Vietnam & Korean War Memorials, and more — all beautifully lit under the night sky. This is more than a tour. It’s a meaningful journey, made personal with passionate guides who walk with you at every stop, sharing powerful stories that bring each site to life. With over 20 years as a trusted family-run company, we know how to navigate the city with ease and make every moment smooth, safe, and unforgettable — no matter the season or what’s happening in town. Perfect for families and travelers of all ages, we’re here to turn your evening into a memory you’ll always treasure. Book today and discover D.C. with the team that brings the capital to life!

Deepen your knowledge of US history on a combined tour of the National Archives and the National Museum of American History, and learn fun facts that you might not discover on your own. Join your guide and see the original Declaration of Independence, the star-spangled banner that inspired the US National anthem, the 1297 Magna Carta, and much more.

Step into the world of Thomas Jefferson with a day trip from Washington D.C. to Monticello, his meticulously designed mountaintop estate and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy included admission and a 45-minute official guided tour that brings Jefferson’s life, ideas, and influence on life through expert storytelling and preserved interiors. From architectural innovation to sweeping views of the Virginia countryside, Monticello offers a deeper understanding of one of America’s most complex founders. This thoughtfully planned experience provides a meaningful journey into U.S. history without the hassle of organizing transportation or tickets.

Step into the dramatic side of Capitol Hill on a walking tour filled with political intrigue, scandal, and shocking moments from American history. From secret affairs and courtroom dramas to duels of honor and deadly rivalries, discover the stories Congress would rather forget. Along the way you’ll hear about spies in the Civil War, lawmakers attacked on the Senate floor, a journalist’s murder on the Capitol steps, and even a scandalous love story that shook Washington society. This tour reveals that behind the marble monuments and grand institutions of Capitol Hill lies a history packed with ambition, betrayal, and controversy. Join us to explore the scandals, secrets, and sensational stories that unfolded just steps from the U.S. Capitol.

Get up close and personal with Washington DC’s most iconic monuments—and see many of the city’s top landmarks in just half a day—on this comfortable coach tour. Meet in the morning in central DC, and hop aboard: you’ll pass more than 30 key sights, will learn more from your guide’s commentary, and will get up close and personal with the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and more. In season, you’ll also embark on a Potomac River cruise.

Deepen your knowledge of US history on a combined tour of the Arlington National Cemetery and the National Museum of American History and learn and fun facts that you might not discover on your own from your guide. See the gravesites of John F. Kennedy and Civil War casualties at the cemetery and catch a glimpse of the star-spangled banner that inspired the US National anthem at the museum.