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cathy_g, Apr 2026
Ken goes above and beyond...
Ken goes above and beyond to make this a great tour! His historical knowledge about every monument we went to was amazing. He allowed plenty of time to stop and see each monument and place on the tour. He pointed out other places in the city not on the tour with interesting facts about each one.
Jena_P, Apr 2026
Excellent Tour
Excellent guide - very knowledgeable and personable. The small size of the group and the ear pieces provided made this tour excellent.
It would have been helpful to know that entering the Supreme Court is not possible on weekends. I would have scheduled the tour for another day if I it was clear upon booking.
Truong_T, Apr 2026
Friendly tour guide and enjoyable evening
We had a great experience on the night monuments tour in DC, and a big part of that was thanks to Galen. He was friendly right from the start and made everyone in our group feel comfortable and welcome. Throughout the tour, he was very accommodating and make sure we had enough time at each stop, answering questions, and checking in to see if anyone needed anything.
What stood out most was how easygoing and engaging he was. He shared interesting information about the monuments without it feeling like a lecture, which kept our whole group interested. The pacing of the tour felt just right, and Galen did a great job keeping things organized while still making it feel relaxed.
Overall, our party really enjoyed the experience, and Galen played a big role in that. We’d definitely recommend this tour to others, especially if you get him as your guide.
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.
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!
Elizabeth_B, Mar 2026
Excellent Tour, Exceptional Customer Service
Rebecca was an amazing guide and offered wonderful insights and well-timed humor throughout our tour. Because of the time of our visit, with spring break and so many school group visits, the entry lines for the Capitol, Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court were especially long. Babylon Tours extended a partial refund after our tour. I was so impressed with the superior customer service and communication. We will absolutely use this tour guide and group again when we return to DC!
Chris_N, Mar 2026
A Nighttime Experience
We really enjoyed our experience and saw all of the top sites. My recommendation would be to see the MLK Jr and Korean War Monument during the day. The nighttime experience doesn’t capture their beauty. Our tour guide was fun and experienced. Would recommend this tour. Seeing monuments at night is truly a different and special experience.
Mercedes_J, Mar 2026
I had such an amazing...
I had such an amazing time on today’s African American History Tour! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many powerful historical facts about African American history and Washington, DC landmarks. You could really tell he loves what he does.
What made the tour even better was his personality—he was funny, engaging, and kept us interested the entire time. He also drove safely and made sure everyone felt comfortable while guiding us through such important history.
Overall, he was a great guy and an excellent tour guide. I learned a lot and truly enjoyed the experience.
10/10 – Highly recommended!
brittany_n, Oct 2025
Great family activity
We loved this tour! All my five kids ages 15-4 had a great time. The 4 year old rode on an attachment bike behind my husband and she loved it! We did it at night and it was the best time to see all the monuments lite up. Abby was awesome and gave a brief but educational explanation of all the monuments and then let us walk around. I would tell everyone to book this tour. It’s 3 hours so eat before but the route was so easy and flat/doable for any age or biking level.
Melodee_J, Oct 2025
Our tour guide...
Our tour guide Christopher, and driver Kareem, were terrific. We learned a lot of history and really enjoyed seeing the actual home and belongings of our first President. Walking around the property, seeing the gardens, out buildings, and tomb was enlightening. Contemplating the lives of the slaves was a somber element as well.
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!
MaryAnne_M, May 2025
Awesome Tour and Guide!!!!
My daughter and I had planned to visit the Smithsonian Museum of natural history, and I wanted my daughter to experience all the important highlights. I scheduled a semi private tour and we couldn’t have been more thrilled with our tour guide, Annemarie! She was so knowledgeable on any exhibit that we went to see. She gave us so much useful information. I really knew her history. She gave my daughter and I an amazing experience at the museum. I would highly recommend the store. We did the semi private tour and it was amazing.!
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