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Today, the Washington DC neighborhood of Georgetown is an affluent area but a few hundred years ago it was a bustling port for the exportation of tobacco. Join this private walking tour for a look at the black history of Georgetown and learn about how it was the site of an active slave trade. Hear the stories of former black residents who shaped one of DC’s oldest neighborhoods as you walk around.

Explore Washington DC in the company of an academic and expert in African Studies—and learn about lesser-known chapters in the city’s history—on this immersive, private walking tour. Meet your guide right off the National Mall, and walk to several key DC landmarks, from Lafayette Square to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. As you go, learn about key episodes relating to the Federal City’s history of slavery.

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.

Behind the gleaming facades, Washington DC has seen untold political scandals, secrets, and powerbroking across the eras—and this private history tour will give you the inside track on the US capital’s most sordid stories. Meet your guide downtown, and stroll past the highlights of Capitol Hill, landmarks like the FBI Headquarters, and more. As you go, learn about the behind-closed-doors moments in the city’s past.

Discover the top highlights of Washington DC in just three hours with this private tour. Travel by private vehicle and see more in less time with less effort. Customize your itinerary to see what interests you, including the US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, White House, and the Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR, and Martin Luther King, Jr. memorials, and more.

Immerse yourself in Washington DC's thriving craft beer scene—and follow your guide to three locals-loved breweries—on this small-group tour. Don't worry about finding your own way there: Round-trip transit from downtown DC is included, so you can focus on enjoyment. From there, enjoy up to 12 delicious craft beers, go on insider brewery tours, and learn all about the brewing process from your beer-expert guide.

Explore Washington DC’s National Mall and learn about history and politics in a fun, challenging way with this app-led escape game. You don’t need to follow a tour leader or stick to a group tour’s itinerary. Instead, move between monuments solving clues that form a complete story. Take as much time as you need, and know there is 24 hour support if you need some hints or help.

Lines for the Washington Monument can get long, especially at weekends and during school breaks. Bypass the line and experience this iconic monument with a guide along with the rest of DC’s most important monuments and memorials on this highly rated bus tour. In addition to enjoying views from the 500-foot (152-meter) Observation Deck, you’ll pass by the US Capitol and the White House, with photo stops at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and more.

After the sun goes down and the tourist crowds have thinned, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover the nation’s capital. See the Lincoln Memorial, White House, and more in their illuminated splendor on a 3-hour nighttime tour. Save your energy and take a shared tour bus to numerous iconic monuments, including the US Capital, MLK Memorial, and Vietnam War Memorial.

Enjoy panoramic views of Washington D.C.'s most important monuments during this attraction-packed, small-group boat cruise from the D.C. Wharf to Alexandria Old Town and back. Highlights covered include the Lincolm Memorial, Washington Monument, and Arlington National Cemetery. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.

Washington, DC’s abundance of historical landmarks can be overwhelming, but this private, guided tour will take you to the most essential sites of the U.S. capital city in just a few hours. Focusing on the National Mall, you’ll get to see the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, and more, as you learn about the history and design of this formidable place.

One of the newest museums in Washington DC, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History is also the only such institution in the country solely devoted to African-American life and culture. This private tour offers an extra level of insight as you explore the collection highlights and many artifacts and artworks, plus a chance to bypass the crowds and enjoy a more personalized experience.

On this leisurely walking tour, be immersed in one of the most historically significant parts of Washington D.C. Delve into Georgetown's colonial and Federal period history with a private guide, who will bring to life stories of long-standing traditions, high society and world politics. Home to world-class shopping, rich history, five-star restaurants and one of the world’s best universities, Georgetown simply cannot be missed.

Maximize your limited time in the nation’s capital on a half-day sightseeing tour. End-to-end transportation from your hotel (or central meeting point) enables your group to comfortably cover a long list of famous attractions. The well-rounded itinerary includes visits the city's best-known monuments, memorials, museums, and more. Live commentary from your guide gives you a deeper understanding of world-famous landmarks, such as Arlington Cemetery, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Spyher’s hosts are all former CIA officers with operational experience. Pending availailability, the tour is available privately in Spanish, French, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic.

Explore several of Washington DC’s top historical landmarks on this two-in-one outing. Pick your preferred time slot, and meet your guide: You’ll get to see, and learn all about, three iconic DC landmarks: the White House, the US Capitol, and the Washington Monument. Next, say goodbye to your guide and, with included tickets, head for a self-led tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

The National Gallery is filled with incredible works by the likes of Da Vinci, Rubens, Rembrandt, Monet andVan Gogh but it can feel overwhelming for the first-time visitor. Rather than just wandering around, explore the museum's masterpieces in the company of a guide who can provide essential context on this small-group tour.

With art that stretches from Renaissance masters to modern American icons, the National Gallery of Art is a Washington DC museum that belongs on every art lover’s itinerary. However, its enormous collection can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Instead, see the best of the gallery with a guide and just a small group for company on this highlights tour, which explores the stories, techniques, and scandals behind the paintings.

Explore Washington DC on a fun pedicab tour, tailored to your preferences. Avoid crowded buses and set your own pace, making stops as you please. Dive into historical landmarks like the White House, Washington Monument, MLK Memorial, and, Lincoln Memorial to experience the city's essence at your leisure.

Filled with iconic landmarks, Washington D.C. makes for an ideal photo backdrop, but getting the best results takes insider knowledge. Enjoy a deluxe photoshoot with the Capitol Building or Washington Monument in the distance during this private photography session, which includes tips on the most photogenic locations. After your shoot, you’ll receive 45 professionally shot and edited photographs within just five days.

Immerse yourself in United States history and art with a visit to the National Archives and the National Portrait Gallery, on this small-group tour. See the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, and personal letters written by George Washington and John F Kennedy. Then, head to Chinatown to discover several levels of portraits that range from the Founding Fathers to prominent modern Americans. This tour goes beyond the tourist sights and offers visitors in-depth context and history.

Explore the best-known monuments and memorials of Washington DC in one time-saving sightseeing tour. With just a small group for company, climb aboard an air-conditioned minivan and enjoy a narrated history of the US capital. View highlights including the White House, United States Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and other top landmarks, all in just half a day.

Discover many of Washington DC’s top monuments—and enjoy a stress-free, accessible way to explore the city—on this private pedicab tour with hotel pickup. Pick from multiple convenient tour times from morning to night, hop aboard your pedicab, and set off to explore the sights. You’ll discover highlights like the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and more—and will learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s commentary.

While most people visit Washington DC to see the White House, former presidents have lived all throughout the city, primarily in Lafayette Square and Foggy Bottom. Join a small group and embark on a walking tour to see where former presidents lived, worked, worshipped, and plotted throughout the years. Walk past some of DC’s oldest buildings and hear stories of its history.