Top Washington DC Private Sightseeing Tours

Private Washington DC City Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Private and personalized tour of Washington dc

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

Travelers that want a special Washington DC experience—that most tourists miss—should prioritize visiting city's monuments at night, with fewer crowds and beautiful lighting. On this private Washington DC sightseeing tour, visit several city monuments in just a few hours. Enjoy stops at the Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and Washington Monument. As you traverse the city, learn about the city's sights from your driver, and snap great photos along the way.

Private Washington DC Night Tour with Stops at 6 Top Sites

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Washington DC City Tour | Monuments Tour

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

Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC

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 hours 5 minutesFree Cancellation

Luxury SUV Private Day or Night Tour of Washington DC

Most Washington DC tours can be packed full of people, making it hard to take in all the information your guide shares, but not this Washington DC Premium Small-Group Tour. This small-group experience takes you to the US capital’s top highlights, as well as lesser-known landmarks, in just one day. Plus, with less tour goers in your group, you’re sure to enjoy your guide’s commentary.

Washington DC Premium 5-Hour Private Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Head out after dark to see the iconic monuments of Washington, DC, lit up for the night. This evening tour takes you on a scenic ride past the Capitol, the Washington Monument, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and other sites. This tour combines a ride in a tour vehicle with some stops where you'll get out to walk for a closer look. Upgrade to include a reserved entry ticket into the Washington Monument, Air & Space Museum, or African American Museum.

DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades

3 hoursFree Cancellation

The National Gallery of Art DC - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

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 Tour of Washington DC

See Washington, D.C.’s most iconic sites illuminated at night on a 3-hour, small group tour with an experienced guide. Enjoy time to explore the city’s moving memorials to the Marine Corps and Korean Veterans, then see the World War II Memorial and the Pentagon Memorial. Walk around the landmarks dedicated to Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson, and capture unforgettable images of the capital city after dark with time to photograph some of D.C’s most famous views.

Washington DC Small-Group Evening City Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit two of Washington DC’s most popular museums—and enjoy a personalized, stress-free way to explore—with this two-in-one tour of the National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum. Pick between private and small-group tour options, and meet your guide right outside. Start with the National Portrait Gallery, where you’ll see presidential portraits, early photographs, and more, before heading next door to discover American masterpieces from the past to the present day.

DC Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum - Exclusive Guided 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.

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US Capitol "Big 3" Highlights with Reserved Entry

US Capitol "Big 3" Highlights with Reserved Entry

Explore the vast Arlington National Cemetery, just across the water from Washington DC, at a pace that suits you on this hop-on hop-off trolley tour. With trolleys departing regularly, you can hop off at any of the stops, including the JFK Gravesite/Eternal Flame, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Arlington House. Listen to an on-board guide share the history of Arlington and the significance of the memorials, monuments, and burial sites that you pass.

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Make exploring beyond Washington DC city limits easy—and enjoy a fully personalized sightseeing experience—on this private tour. In the space of just half a day, you can look forward to visiting Mount Vernon—former president George Washington’s estate—as well as Old Town Alexandria, whose colonial–era history offers plenty of opportunities for discovery. With round-trip transit and admission tickets included, the logistics are solved for you.

Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Check out Washington DC after dark on this private city tour, where you’ll get a different perspective than you have on day tours. Visit the National Mall, all lit up at night. Get your cameras ready for snapping photos of the Washington Monument, Capitol building, and more. There’s no need to stick to a fixed itinerary like on a group tour, and here you can ask your personal guide all the questions you have about US history and politics.

The National Mall Private 2.5-hour Evening Tour in Washington DC

Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour

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

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Exclusive Guided Tour

Washington DC Small-Group Evening City Tour

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What are people saying about Washington DC

Yvonne_B, Oct 2026

Despite the rainy weather, we loved the lighted DC monuments night tour with Eddie.

First off, we were met by our tour guide Eddie at a local restaurant. This was very convenient for our group instead of making us UBER to a pickup spot of his choosing. His van was comfortable,clean and he supplied us with much needed umbrellas, water and snacks. Eddie was very knowledgable about the DC area where he was raised and attended school. He drove us to the Marine Corps, Pentagon, Jefferson, Korean, Vietnam, and Lincoln Memorials. At all these memorials, he allowed us time to get out to visit each site and take photos. He also gave us a detailed history of each memorial and its significance. Seeing the lighted memorials in DC at night is a must for any visitor and despite the chilly and rainy weather on our trip in October 2026, we were so happy we had Eddie take us on the tour. At the end of the tour, he dropped us off at our Air BNB. I highly recommend using ELD touring with visiting DC.

Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Exclusive Guided Tour

Mark_S, Oct 2026

Outstanding tour!

This was an amazing tour. I’ve done the tour before on my own, but this was the first time with a guide. Our guide Allen was outstanding! He is very knowledgeable about the cemetery. I highly recommend him. He secured a very nice spot for us to watch the changing of the guard ceremony. He also navigated around some road closures to keep us on track and time.

Private and personalized tour of Washington dc

Jennifer_K, Oct 2026

Best decision we ever made!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolutely Exceptional Private Tour of Washington, DC! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! The time, knowledge, and personal attention provided were truly exceptional. Our guide went above and beyond to make our tour memorable, sharing fascinating history, interesting facts, and insights that made every stop even more meaningful. The service was outstanding, and we never felt rushed. Their passion, professionalism, and genuine care made this experience truly special. If you’re looking for a private tour of DC, we highly recommend this experience! It was absolutely amazing and worth every minute!

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

Anita_S, Oct 2026

This Tour is Worth The $$—Maurice is amazing!

I took a private tour along with my sister and my sixteen year old daughter. We had Maurice as a driver. He was fantastic!! Maurice was extremely knowledgable about the city and the museums and monuments. He was funny and engaging and personally connected to and passionate about everything he was telling us. We got a glimpse into the backstory of the city learning surprising details of which we hadn’t heard before. I would highly recommend this tour—especially with Maurice as the tour guide!! I am definitely coming back to the city again because now I know what to go and see. If you are coming from out of town and you are not sure where to begin as you explore the city—I highly recommend that you start with this type of overview because it will help you know where and how to start exploring the city on your own when it’s over.

Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards

Lillian_G, Oct 2026

Walking Arlington was so inspiring

A LOT of walking but I expected that. The guide (Jim Garrett?) was outstanding and so considerate of my age and conditioning. He kept up a good pace and made sure we heard everything he had to say. The Changing of the Guard was less inspiring than I expected but the info on many individuals buried there just about brought me to my knees. Jim also graciously set us up with the shuttle to take us to my close Vietnam veteran friend (once MIA, home now) and I will be forever grateful. An excellent tour. I expected this to be a 'time filler' and it turned out to be the best one of our trip. Thanks again.

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 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.

The National Gallery of Art DC - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

JILL_S, Jul 2026

Insist on Paul Glenshaw for Your Guide

Our tour guide Paul Glenshaw was absolutely exceptional. As someone who worked at the National Art Gallery he possesses an amazing amount of unique information, including quirky information only someone who worked there would know (ask about the pistol range). Paul is also a talented artist who is passionate about art and he engages you so that you view the various pieces of art differently, with greater understanding. The backstories of the various works of art intensifies their impact. As he is also very personable, he made the entire experience wonderful.

Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Exclusive Tour

Caroline_R, Jul 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 American History Exclusive Guided Tour

973rudyv, Jun 2026

One of the best museums in the world

If you want to get a good impression of the US, you should definitely visit this museum. In a particularly attractive way, all aspects of American society over the past 200 years are highlighted. If you want to see everything, you need half a day. And all for free

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.

Private Washington DC Night Tour with Stops at 6 Top Sites

catherinemarystanton, Nov 2025

Night time Monument tour

Pedro was our tour guide for this amazing experience. He had so much personal knowledge of all of the sites as well as a lot of anecdotal insights. We saw some more sites than were listed. Along with the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorial - we saw the WW 2 Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr., Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Marine Corp Memorial, the Capital, the Pentagon - it was so great. We were driven around in a beautiful, spacious, comfortable ride. We would highly recommend this tour.