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Ann_M, Apr 2026
Unscripted Tours Lincoln Assassination
Today our family of 4 (including children age 9 and 7) joined Jim’s Unscripted Lincoln Assassination Tour. What a fabulous experience!!! My husband and I each visited Ford’s Theater/Peterson’s House as children but today Jim brought history to life for ourselves and our 2 young kids. His knowledge and cadence kept us completely engaged and hanging onto each word as if we didn’t know how the story would end. This week our family has gone on at least 5 tours around DC but this tour was an absolute highlight. We highly recommend Unscripted Tours and the Lincoln Assassination Tour in particular.
Patricia_B, Apr 2026
Great tour and guide, not so great fellow travelers.
The tour guide and driver were excellent. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and must be a saint. Since it’s then end of spring break, there were plenty of kids. A lot of them did Not Know how to behave. Their parents allowed them to be rude and disrespectful. To talk over the tour guide. Under such conditions, this tour guide still put on a great tour and was patient and respectful to all travelers.
Lindsay_M, Mar 2026
Don’t miss out on this tour!
This was such a wonderful experience! This is the only way to see DC, you get off and on the bus and are taken to the most popular monuments and landmarks. Sally was so knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. Tanya was a great bus driver and was able to manipulate small situations finding us the best stop to get off and on the bus. You will have made so many memories by the end of the day.
Mari_G, Mar 2026
I had an exhilarating...
I had an exhilarating time on the DC Highlights tour! Rob and Corey were so personable and helpful, making the experience exciting for all of us. From the White House to the Lincoln Memorial, every stop offered fascinating stories. The luxury bus was comfy, and it was just plain fun for all the family with plenty of photo opportunities. Kudos to Rob and Corey for their patience and charm throughout! I highly recommend this tour!
Carolina_A, Mar 2026
Amazing!
Our guide Kyven was great! He was super knowledgeable about the history of the city and the monuments, and he was able to maneuver around all the traffic that comes with cherry blossom season. We accidentally left our jacket and they went above and beyond to drop it off for us the next day. Would definitely recommend this tour to first time visitors!
Laura_F, Mar 2026
Great Museum Highlight Tour!
Shane was a wonderful tour guide who navigated us though wind, sleet, and snow to see the National Natural History, American History, and Air and Space Museums. We didn't have a lot of time to visit these Smithsonian's on our own, and he gave the perfect museum highlight tour. He pointed out main attractions, as well as lesser-known treasures within each museum. He was personable, spoke clearly, and shared a wealth of knowledge with us, as well as provided a great lunch recommendation for after the tour. Great experience for the time and money!
Kelly_P, Mar 2026
Great monument tour!
Greg was an excellent guide! From clear instructions as to where to meet and all the details during the tour! He was engaging and knowledgeable. Perfect tour for some monument and history background for my daughter's first time to DC and then went on our exploring the rest of the mall on our own.
Colby_B, Jan 2026
This tour was...
This tour was exceptional! George was a wonderful guide, his knowledge of the area went far beyond a typical tour with local tidbits and information that really enhanced our trip. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting DC whether your first time or 100th.
Peter_G, Nov 2025
Informative and fun tour
Took the three hour Capitol Hill tour with Ingeborg. Really enjoyed this tour and got a lot out of it. Ingeborg was very engaging, really knew her stuff, and I think we all learned some interesting background on the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, and US Capitol. Would definitely recommend this tour. Just the right length of time to see the sites and learn about them, but not get exhausted doing it.
Jenelle_G, Aug 2025
Fantastic visit!
Visiting Mount Vernon was such a fun and memorable experience! Even though the mansion was under construction and only certain rooms were open, it was still fascinating to tour and step back in time. The grounds were beautifully maintained, and the staff was wonderful—friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. There was certainly a lot of information to take in, which made the visit all the more enriching. We also enjoyed the nice gift shop and the on-site restaurant, which added to the experience. Overall, a fantastic visit that I’d highly recommend!
Jim_R, Aug 2025
AWESOME Georgetown Foodie Tour
Georgetown Foodie Tour was great!
Our guide, Dietrich, was awesome. He did a really good job explaining the tour and setting expectations. My wife loved that he showed us the Julia Child house. Dietrich kept a good pace, but not too fast. There was a lady in the group with knee issues and Dietrich was very accommodating and thoughtful with her. Dietrich seemed to know all the folks in the restaurants and got everything setup for us without us saying anything. Dietrich told good stories during the walks and told them well. I and, more importantly, my family had a great time!
Great way to spend an afternoon.
Thank you, Jim
Kimberly_K, Jun 2025
Georgetown walking food tour- A must!
What a great experience. Jen was our guide and perfect for this type of tour. She showed real enthusiasm and knowledge about the Georgetown area as well as the food offerings. The tour lasted 3 hours and was a walking tour visiting varied eateries in the area. The food was tasty and plentiful. Would do this tour again if additional eateries were offered. Jen, additionally, sent a follow up email which included the restaurants and food items included in the tour.
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