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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.
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!
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.
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.
Anonymous, Oct 2026
Fascinating and fun tour of the Archives
Alan was an excellent tour guide and extremely knowledgeable & well prepared! He seemed to enjoy what he does and gave us a summary of our tour, a map of the mall and list of restaurants ect. We definitely will sign up for his Arlington Tour next time.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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Exclusive and customizable, Washington DC private sightseeing tours are especially great for visitors who want to see all of the city’s key landmarks in a short amount of time. With a private excursion—whether that’s by limousine, luxury SUV, or minivan—you’ll work with the tour operator and your driver to prioritize your must-visit locations, with plenty of time for photo ops. Most private sightseeing tours include hotel pick-up and drop-off, which can also be a huge time saver for those with limited hours to spend in the nation’s capital.
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