Top Washington DC Walking Tours - page 3

Experience 250 years of American history on this 3-hour guided walking tour led by a local historian & professional tour guide. Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, where you’ll explore pivotal moments from the American Revolution to the 20th century and beyond. Rather than wandering aimlessly, you’ll follow a carefully curated narrative that makes history engaging, accessible, and relevant. Head to the National Archives Museum, where you’ll enjoy skip-the-line entry. Inside, view the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, some of the most important original documents in world history. Throughout the tour, the small group size allows for meaningful interaction, questions, and discussion, creating a more personal and enriching experience than large group tours.

Washington, DC has so many landmarks to take in that it can be overwhelming trying to decide where to start. On this half-day combination sightseeing bus and walking tour, take in more than 20 sights as you explore the city, including the Jefferson Memorial, the White House, the National Archives, and much more.

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.

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.

See all of the most-important Washington D.C. landmarks in just one day with this morning coach tour that makes exploring the city easy. Board your bus near the National Archives building, make photo stops at 10 landmarks including the White House, WWII Memorial, U.S. Capitol, and Lincoln Memorial.

Make the most of your evening in Washington D.C. by combining two after-dark activities in one. This ghost tour and pub crawl is led by a costumed guide who tells you tales of the city's past and it people, from presidents to ghosts, as they lead you through Lafayette Square. You'll stop at two to three haunted pub stops and have a drink at each (at your own expense).

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.

Get more from your visit to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on this small-group or private tour. Follow your guide through one of the world’s largest collections of historic aircraft and spacecraft. See Buzz Aldrin’s spacesuit, the Apollo 11 module, and real moon rocks. As you go, your guide shares stories about the sights you wouldn't uncover on your own. A family-centric tour option is also available.

Combine US history with a pub crawl through DC’s most iconic bars on this small-group historic tour. Learn the history your teachers left out as you listen to stories that helped shape the nation’s capital. Hear how one of the founding fathers was a master distiller, what life was like during the Prohibition days, and even the parties at the White House.

Maximize your time and sightseeing in Washington DC on this shared or private tour of the city's memorials and major landmarks. Setting out from the United States Navy Memorial, admire DC highlights from the White House to the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and more. Travel in the comfort of a luxury tour bus, with photo stops and a guide to share the stories behind each destination.

Get a comprehensive overview of Washington DC's most important landmarks and highlights on this small-group or private walking tour. Learn about the nation's history as you make stops at iconic landmarks including the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, National World War II Memorial, and more. Your tour concludes with entry to the Washington Monument where you can enjoy a self-guided tour.

Perfect for first-time visitors to Washington DC, this introductory walking tour brings you up close and personal with many of the top sights in the nation’s capital. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your guide at the Lincoln Memorial. You discover landmarks like the US Capitol, the National Mall, the Washington Monument, and the museums of the Smithsonian—and learn about their back stories and history from your guide.

Immerse yourself in the history of African-American culture in the United States during this half-day history excursion in the Nation’s Capital. Follow the path of the first African-Americans at Jamestown through the Civil Rights movement, checking out key sites such as the MLK Memorial en route to the Museum of African American History and Culture.

Enjoy Washington DC’s monuments and landmarks lit up after dark, and see side of the capital city many visitors miss, on this evening highlights tour. Have the opportunity to stop outside 10 top DC landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial, White House, and US Capitol. As you travel between attractions, learn details about the landmarks and memorials from your driver-guide. Then, at each stop, have time to take photos and explore on your own.

Discover Washington DC's most important landmarks in just a few hours, on a small-group walking tour of Capitol Hill's highlights. Stop outside major buildings, including the US Capitol and the Supreme Court; go inside the main reading room of the Library of Congress, and get insides in American history from your guide that you wouldn't encounter on your own.

Get more from your visit to the National Gallery of Art than you would if exploring alone, all thanks to this private or small-group tour of the Washington DC museum. Follow your guide through one of the country's only national collections of art, including works by Renaissance artists, French impressionists, American painters, and more. As you go, learn the stories behind the masterpieces, and see the collection highlights.

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.

Discover the best of Washington DC all in one day on this time-saving, multi-stop tour. Drop by the city’s top landmarks and monuments, from the White House and the US Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and beyond. Explore on foot and by comfortable bus, or upgrade to travel by glass-topped vehicle for unimpeded views. This tour also includes a seasonal Potomac River cruise for a new perspective on the nation's capital.

Combine a comprehensive Washington DC bus tour with a seasonal Potomac River cruise or off-season memorial visits. See more than 10 top city sights, including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Enjoy a lunch break on your own at Georgetown Washington Harbor or Pentagon Mall. Optional upgrades include self-guided entry to the Washington Monument, Air and Space Museum, African American Museum, or a 2-hour Capitol Hill walking tour with US Capitol entry starting at 8am.

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 two of Washington DC's most popular museums, all in just half a day on this small-group (or private) tour. With a guide for company, you'll visit two highlight Smithsonian museums. Begin at the National Museum of Natural History to view everything from taxidermy elephants to the Hope Diamond. Then, head to the always-popular National Air and Space Museum to views rockets, planes, and more.

Ditch the crowds and join us on a VIP experience of 4 iconic buildings in 4 hours in this semi-private (group of 8 or less) tour of Capitol Hill! Just arrive and we'll take care of the rest. Enjoy more flexibility and a relaxed pace. We head inside the Supreme Court where your guide will discuss the history, notable justices, landmark cases, and the secrets of the building. Next, the Folger Shakespeare Library. The building holds the world's largest collection of the printed works of Shakespeare and an Elizabethan Theatre. We move to the Library of Congress, the world's largest library. Your guide's reserved passes will bring you into the heart of knowledge. You will see Thomas Jefferson's library and the grandeur of the Main Reading Room. Using a tunnel, we enter the US Capitol where your guide gives little known history before providing passes for a tour of the historic spaces

Visit two of Washington DC’s most famous Smithsonian museums on this private guided tour. Start at the National Museum of American History, with a guide taking you through the socio-political and cultural history of the US, from slavery to segregation to some of the most iconic pop culture moments. Then, tour the highlights of the Museum of Natural History, seeing the Hope Diamond, T. rex fossils, and more.

Take one giant leap into the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, on a small-group tour that covers the early history of flight, and the modern-day life of an astronaut. Explore a collection that includes everything from space suits to moon rocks and a model of the International Space Station, with insights that you wouldn't be able to get on your own.