Top Washington DC Half-day Tours

Experience Washington DC from a different perspective on this evening coach tour. Visit multiple sites when the crowds are lower and the atmosphere is a little more relaxed. Discover the highlights of the National Mall, including the White House, the US Capitol, and Lincoln Memorial. Make stops along the way for an up-close look, and learn more from your guide's commentary. Additionally, upgrade to include admission tickets to DC museums (for later, independent sightseeing).

Explore the heart of American democracy on Capitol Hill with reserved timed-entry tickets and a guide who knows these halls inside and out. We reserve every ticket in advance, so you skip the planning and go straight to the history. Choose your option: US Capitol & Library of Congress (3 hrs, up to 15): Tour the Jefferson Building's Main Reading Room, Gutenberg Bible, and Jefferson's library, then the Capitol Rotunda, crypt, and Statuary Hall. US Capitol & Supreme Court (3 hrs, up to 15): Start at the Supreme Court, then the Capitol Visitor Center, film, and docent-led Capitol tour. BIG 3 Capitol Hill Landmarks (4 hrs, up to 15): All three landmarks on one guided tour, Tuesday–Friday. Upgrade any tour to PRIVATE for just your group (the 45-minute Capitol docent portion is shared). Note: the Library of Congress is closed Mondays and the Supreme Court is closed weekends. Perfect for first-time DC visitors, history buffs, families, and school groups.

See Washington DC’s historic monuments and memorials in a light that most travelers miss on this evening half-day small-group tour. Witness the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, the US Capitol Building, and much more illuminated beneath the night sky while enjoying audio link insights from your guide at each location.

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.

Explore Washington DC's iconic landmarks and monuments on a full-day coach tour. Stop at the White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and more. Depending on the season, you'll be invited to enjoy a Potomac River cruise or extra memorial stops and Pentagon Mall lunch. Upgrade options include admission to the Washington Monument, National Air and Space Museum, African American Museum, or a guided Capitol Hill walk with U.S. Capitol entry.

Join us on these fantastic day and night tours and see the landmarks of Washington DC like never before. Explore the: *US Capitol Building *National World War II Memorial *Cherry Blossom, etc. *Jefferson Memorial, *Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, *Vietnam Veterans Memorial, *US Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, *Washington Monument State Park, *John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing *Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, *Korean War Veterans Memorial, *Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, *Veterans Memorial Museum *Korean Memorial *Indian American Museum *National Gallery of Art *National Archives Museum *Natural History Museum *American History Museum *African American Museum

Enjoy a more personalized way to explore the best of Washington DC—and see the city at its most atmospheric (and least crowded)—on this nighttime sightseeing tour. Meet your driver-guide directly at your hotel; after hopping aboard your vehicle, set off with just a small group of fellow travelers for company. Look forward to spotting the White House, seeing the monuments of the National Mall, and more, all lit up after dark.

Follow in the footsteps of the nation's first president on this half-day history tour. Travel to Mount Vernon, George Washington's home in Virginia and one of the nation’s most beloved historic sites. Also enjoy a bus trip around Old Town Alexandria, where you see 17th- and 18th-century homes and discover little-known facts about the landmarks. Upgrade to add a Washington DC night tour to your itinerary, if you wish.

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.

Explore the delightful neighborhood of Georgetown while sating your hunger pangs on this small-group food walking tour. Enjoy seasonal delights and local favorites like Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and Old Bay crab pressed sushi while your guide leads you to some of Washington DC’s best culinary hotspots. Take in landmarks like the Washington Harbour and the Francis Scott Key Bridge, before sampling the tour’s mysterious ‘secret dish’.

Experience the grandeur of Washington DC’s architecture and memorials at night on this moonlight small-group tour. Avoid the crowds and traffic, and explore with just a small group for company. Travel in a climate-controlled van with hotel pickup and drop off included, discovering famous sights like the White House, the Capitol Building, and the Lincoln Memorial. A great way to get your bearings in a new place for the first time.

See a different side of Washington DC, and beat the daytime crowds, on a nighttime coach tour of the city's top sights. Travel in a standard vehicle, or upgrade for one with a glass roof. Along the way, gaze at floodlit memorials and monuments, such as the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial. Have time for photo stops, and learn more from your guide's narration en route.

See Washington DC's highlights, whilst beating the crowds, on this customised, private sightseeing tour. Pick a departure time that works best for you, meet your guide at your preferred location, and hop aboard a luxury SUV or Sprinter van. Options of where to visit include the White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and much more—and will learn the stories behind the sights from your guide.

Discover the history and highlights of the nation’s capital when you take this sightseeing tour of Washington DC. Join a private guide and see top landmarks including the Capitol Building, the White House, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the Kennedy Center, and more. Ride around in private, air-conditioned comfort, stepping out when necessary to get a closer look at the monuments.

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.

The US Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress are some of the most popular sights in DC, but that can also mean long lines to get inside. On this small-group half-day guided tour, spend more time exploring rather than waiting around with reserved access. Learn about the historic importance of each landmark as you spend time navigating them on foot.

Enjoy Washington DC’s monuments and landmarks lit up after dark, and see side of the capital city many visitors miss, on this evening highlights tour. Have the opportunity to stop outside 10 top DC landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial, White House, and US Capitol. As you travel between attractions, learn details about the landmarks and memorials from your driver-guide. Then, at each stop, have time to take photos and explore on your own.

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.

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.

Maximize your time and sightseeing in Washington DC on this shared or private tour of the city's memorials and major landmarks. Setting out from the United States Navy Memorial, admire DC highlights from the White House to the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Travel in the comfort of a luxury tour bus, with photo stops and a guide to share the stories behind each destination.

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.

Experience the beauty of Washington, D.C. at night on this monuments at night bike tour of the city. Check out the Jefferson, Lincoln and WWII memorials once the sun goes down and explore the Vietnam War Memorial and the National Mall at night. This popular tour offers travelers the chance to explore on two wheels after dark when monuments are less crowded.

See the historical sights of Washington DC with an up-close view of significant monuments on a bike tour by comfortable cruiser. Ride an easy route over flat terrain from the National Mall to the Potomac Tidal Basin and view DC landmarks including the Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial as you explore the attractions with a knowledgeable guide.