Top Washington DC Private Sightseeing Tours

Private and personalized tour of Washington dc

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Private Washington DC City Tour

Group/Private Washington D.C Moonlight Tour in Luxury Vintage Car

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.

Washington DC Monuments Tour by Electric Cart Day and Night

Explore Washington, DC’s landmarks and Capitol Hill on a small-group electric cart tour, offering a sustainable and relaxed way to see the city. Enjoy narrated stops at highlights like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, with photo opportunities along the way. Led by a local guide, this tour provides fascinating insights and stunning views of the nation’s capital—without hours spent walking.

DC Monuments & Capitol Hill Highlights Tour by Electric Cart

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.

Skip-the-line DC National Archives VIP ALL ACCESS Guided Tour

Skip-the-line DC National Archives VIP ALL ACCESS Guided Tour

1 hour to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC

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).

DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Step into the past and be amazed by the natural world on this small-group or private tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Located in the heart of Washington DC, the museum is home to more than 126 million artifacts, including the Hope Diamond, Egyptian mummies, and a living coral reef. Spend time immersing yourself in the collection's stories and objects, and come away from the museum with new knowledge.

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Exclusive Guided Tour

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.

Private Mt. Vernon/Arlington Cemetery Tour for up to 10 Guests

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

Discover the highlights of Washington D.C. during this four-hour private tour. Follow a customizable itinerary with a seasoned guide and long-time local resident. Understand the history and significance of iconic landmarks like the White House, Supreme Court, Lincoln Memorial, and more—with plenty of get-down photo stops along the way. Enjoy complimentary bottled water and door-to-door transfers from the airport or your DC Metro Area hotel.

4- Hour Private customizable Washington DC Tour

4- Hour Private customizable Washington DC Tour

4 hours 5 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore the many famous monuments and memorials of Washington, DC by moonlight on this narrated sightseeing tour. Hop aboard an open-air trolley and get an educational and entertaining rendition of the storied history of the nation’s capital. Take in views of an illuminated Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the White House, and more. Leave the brochure at home—your guide has way better stories.

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary on this private walking tour of Washington DC. Visit the highlights and landmarks of the nation's capital, including the Supreme Court, the Capitol Building, the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress, and others. Then, enjoy free time to explore the Capitol Visitor Center, including the US House of Representatives, with your provided entry ticket (unguided).

Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Exclusive Tour

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.

US Capitol with Library of Congress or Supreme Court Entry

US Capitol with Library of Congress or Supreme Court Entry

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Luxury SUV Private Day or Night Tour of Washington DC

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour

Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Exclusive Guided Tour

Private Washington DC City Tour | Monuments Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience Washington, DC at night on a private, fully personalized sightseeing ride with an English-speaking local driver. Enjoy a relaxed, flexible tour in a private vehicle, seeing iconic landmarks illuminated after dark, including the White House, U.S. Capitol, National Mall, World War II Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial. Your driver shares historical insights, local stories, and recommendations while allowing time for photos, short walks, and breaks at your preferred pace. This door-to-door experience is stress-free, fully customizable, and perfect for first-time visitors or anyone wanting to experience the city’s monuments in a calm, atmospheric setting. Pickup and drop-off from central hotels are included, and the itinerary can be adapted based on your interests.

Washington DC by Night Private Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience

Explore the famous sites of Washington DC on this private driving tour with hotel pickup. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure, then climb aboard a luxury vehicle and enjoy an educational and entertaining account of the nation’s capital with a private guide. Travel between the plethora of famous war memorials, monuments, and landmarks, with enlightening commentary from your guide.

Private Multilingual DC City Tour (Spanish, Portuguese, English)

Arlington Cemetery Private Tour

USAF Band at Arlington - Ceremonial units can be observed.

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What are people saying about Washington DC

Beverly_D, Sep 2026

Great service!

Amin was on time, the vehicle was clean and in great shape. He was a great guide through the stops that we wanted to see. He was very patient with my husband who was using a cane, to get him the closest he could to each memorial and made sure he got in and out of the car safely!

The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

Dimitra_C, Aug 2026

Book your tour with Leigh@Babylon Tours!

Our guide, Leigh, was amazing! She turned our whole visit into an unforgettable experience! Well informed, witty, she kept our interest intact for almost 3 hours! The museum itself is full of very interesting objects, most of the original. Highly recommended!

Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests

LeeAnn_S, Aug 2026

Magical Evening Tour

Amazing Tour with the great tour guide Nick who made the evening amazing and made history fun and informative. His expertise and sense of humor made the magical evening fly by and his generous spirit made us all feel special. Wonderful guide, wonderful tour wonderful evening.

Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC

Melissa_H, Aug 2026

Alan is extremely...

Alan is extremely knowledgeable about history and encourages questions. He turns what could be boring history into really interesting stories. This was particularly good for our group, which included two teenage kids. He was great about engaging them throughout the tour. We also loved that we could fully customize the tour to our particular interests. This is in no way Alan's fault, but it was in the 90's the day of our tour, so we were all wilting by the end of our four hours together. Having resided in DC myself, I know that DC is an impossible town to park in. You definitely will have to do some walking in between monuments but Alan does a good job of strategically parking so you're closet to the car on the way back, when you're wiped out. We would highly recommend Alan. He is knowledgeable, entertaining and thorough!

Group/Private Washington D.C Moonlight Tour in Luxury Vintage Car

Elizabeth_R, Aug 2026

Fast Family Experience for Experiencing DC

This tour was just what we needed as a family with young kids (ages 7 months-7 years old). It was two hours and we saw all the major sites with minimal walking. Our tour guide, Maurice, was so kind, engaging, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend it for families who want to learn and experience the historic sites!

Skip-the-line DC National Archives VIP ALL ACCESS Guided Tour

pam_t, Aug 2026

Great tour and Guide!

Our Tour Guide AnneMarie was great. She knew pretty much everything. Took us to all of the different areas and explained everything. Answered our questions as well. Well worth it if you’re interested in hearing all the history and little details that you would miss if you were doing it on your own.

Private Washington DC City Tour | Monuments Tour

Deborah_H, Aug 2026

Perfect individualized tour

We had a lovely tour. It was edited for our specific desires.. And included (per my husbands request) a trip to Ben’s Chili Bowl. We included a visit to the Pentagon Memorial that I hadn’t even thought of and the new Air Force Memorial. A drive through Arlington Cemetery was not available secondary to the heavy rain conditions but that isn’t anything our driver had control over. All in all a wonderful tour.

Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Exclusive Tour

Caroline_R, Jun 2026

Another great tour with Babylon!

Such a wonderful guide with Maribeth and the stories and insights were amazing. We couldn't get inside the Supreme Court but we were given info on what was happening there which was great. Seeing The Library of Congress was easy and she even came with us to the Galleries after the tour. Hearing her past only emphasised where we were and what we were seeing. Highly recommend her and the tour company!

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Exclusive Guided Tour

Martha_B, May 2026

This museum is best seen with a knowledgable guide

This place is ENORMOUS! Without Brenda we would have wandered around for hours and not really seen much of anything. BUT with her we were able to see highlights of some VERY interesting exhibits and hear stories surrounding them that made the visit most enjoyable. I can't imagine visiting here, especially for the first time, without a guide to help steer you in the right direction. We are very grateful to have Brenda share some of her wealth of knowledge. WELL WORTH the price.

Washington DC Small-Group Evening City Tour

Danae_C, Apr 2026

Tour that Doesn’t Feel Rushed…PERFECT!

We had an amazing time with Mr Eddie! He texted the day before to confirm pickup and arrived 15 mins early for our tour. He explained our stops and set expectations for our stops. As we drove he gave a history of DC while pointing out places of interest. He drove slow enough that we all had an opportunity to see what was being discussed. Our favorite stop was the Pentagon. He walked with us and gave a detailed account of the days events as well as details about the memorial itself. We could not have been more pleased with the entire experience! We loved the personal touch he provided for our family.