Top Washington DC Walking 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).

Go to the heart of the United States government on a small-group tour of Capitol Hill that explores the US Capitol and either the Library of Congress or the Supreme Court. 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.

See the moving Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns on a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Be perfectly placed for good views of the moving ceremony, then continue to some of the cemetery's most important gravesites and memorials, including places dedicated to John F. Kennedy, the USS Maine, Second World War soldier Audie Murphy, and more, learning the fascinating history of the cemetery as you walk.

Scoring tickets to enter the Washington Monument can be a hassle involving an early wake-up, waiting on the ticket line, and then returning later in the day for your assigned entry time. These tickets allow you to skip the wait and walk straight in at your assigned time. Enjoy the epic city views from top and learn about this iconic monument.

Discover the hidden history and local legends of Georgetown with a ghost tour. Today the upscale area is bustling with tourists, but it also has a darker past. Learn about supernatural occurrences and listen to true crime stories as you stroll past Victorian row houses, churches, and alleys of the city’s oldest neighborhood.

Discover the highlight monuments and memorials along Washington DC’s world-famous National Mall and Tidal Basin—and learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s immersive narration—on this small-group tour. You can look forward to discovering iconic sights like the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and much more plus enjoy included ticket to the Washington Monument.

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.

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.

Experience some of the most popular attractions in Washington, DC like an insider on this full-day sightseeing tour. Begin with a tour of the United States Capitol Building; admission tickets are prebooked for a seamless visit. Then, see the city’s most famous landmarks and monuments aboard a comfortable coach, including the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and more. Then, end your tour with a visit to the National Archives Museum.

Discover the beauty and significance of Washington DC's cherry blossoms on this insightful 2.5-hour walking tour led by a retired National Mall park ranger. Stroll around the Tidal Basin and learn about the cherry trees and their cultural impact. Admire the stunning blossoms while visiting the iconic Jefferson, FDR and Martin Luther King Memorials. Uncover fascinating stories like the Cherry Tree Rebellion, and learn about managing the Cherry Blossom Festival. This tour takes you to lesser known gems like the Stone Lantern and Pagoda, providing perspective on the evolving relationship between Japan and the U.S. - Guided by a knowledgeable retired park ranger - Explore the National Mall, Tidal Basin, and major memorials - Learn about cherry blossoms' history and cultural significance - Enjoy a leisurely stroll with ample photo opportunities

Visit USA’s largest National Cemetery, where more than 400,000 military personnel are buried, and learn about the site and some of its most famous memorials – including President Kennedy’s. This small-group walking tour allows you to explore at a leisurely pace, pay respects, take photos, and watch the full Changing of the Guard ceremony. There is an additional self-guided tour of another memorial included if you want to see more.

With the sheer size of the Smithsonian museums, it can be tough to know where to start, let alone how to see all the most interesting exhibits. This small-group walking tour of the National Air and Space Museum, Museum of National History, and Museum of American History lets you squeeze the most out of your time in the city.

Discover the US Government’s storied history with this half-day guided walking tour of Capitol Hill and the Library of Congress. Visit the US Capitol’s Rotunda, Crypt, and Old House Chamber before exploring the world’s largest public display of knowledge in the Library of Congress and stopping off at the Supreme Court. All while your guide shares the detailed history of one of the US’s most prestigious locations.

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).

Your journey begins at the Neptune Fountain, right outside the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Meet your guide and begin your adventure. We walk to the Supreme Court where you'll learn about the prison that once stood on the site and the symbolism-filled architecture of the Supreme Court building. Then we head inside the Supreme Court where your guide will discuss the complex history of the institution, notable justices, landmark cases, and the secrets of the building. Next your guide will guide you through the architectural history of the US Capitol and reveal little known history of the building before providing you with reserved passes for a federal guide-led tour of the United States Capitol.

Experience Washington DC during the popular Cherry Blossom season on this Guided Bus & Walking tour. Travelers will have the chance to see the stunning cherry blossom trees up close, with time dedicated to stroll along the Tidal Basin. Stops will be made during the tour to many of Washington DC's top Monuments and Memorials, including outside the White House and U.S. Capitol buildings. Professional Tour Guide will stay with you throughout tour, and walk with you through the sites. Travelers may opt to select a 3-Hour Tour option, or choose a Full-Day experience that also includes a Seasonal Narrated Boat Tour along the Potomac River (available starting March 26). Cherry Blossom season (typically late March-early April) travelers will have time to walk along Cherry Blossoms trees. The official Cherry Blossom peak bloom dates are announced by the National Park Service closer to the dates. Make sure not to miss one of the city's most visited times of year, Cherry Blossom Season!

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.

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’.

Combine visits to several of Washington DC’s most popular attractions on this walking tour that takes you to the White House, the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and much more. Learn facts about each location that most guidebooks miss, while taking the opportunity to snap photos of the White House from several different vantage points.

Come hungry for food and for knowledge on this historical and culinary tour of Georgetown, whose roots predate Washington DC. Learn about Georgetown's 250 years of history, from its origins as a working class port city to its current status as a trendy college neighborhood, and stop to sample a broad selection of some of the best food the neighborhood has to offer. Tastings can range from tacos to Korean tapas to French cuisine paired with wine, and all tastings are included in the price.

Put down your guidebook and skip the stress of navigating on your own when you book a gourmet food and walking tour through historic Georgetown. Your guide takes you off the beaten path to highly-rated establishments, from a deli loved by locals to an Indian restaurant that’s been around for 20 years. Along the way, see hidden landmarks often missed by visitors, including Julia Child’s former home.

On this walking tour, you don’t just stroll past D.C.’s bastions of power; you get inside the room where it happens. Led by your guide, you visit landmarks like the US Capitol, the Library of Congress, or Capitol Museum, and Thomas Jefferson's historic library. You even explore lesser-known spots like the Capitol Rotunda and the old House chambers, gaining insights into the inner workings of the United States. The tour starts at either the United States Botanic Garden or the Supreme Court of the United States.

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.