Top Washington DC Half-day Tours

Washington DC Highlights Tour with Top Landmarks and Memorials

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Georgetown Foodie Culinary Tour & Neighborhood Walk

Georgetown Foodie Culinary Tour & Neighborhood Walk

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.

Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

US Capitol "Big 3" Highlights with Reserved Entry

US Capitol "Big 3" Highlights with Reserved Entry

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the history and scale of Washington DC—and quickly travel between destinations—on a fun and time-saving Segway tour. Headsets ensure you can hear your guide’s insightful commentary as you zip past prominent buildings, historic sights, and top DC monuments. This tour is ideal for visitors who want to get a good overview of the city, in order to know where to explore in more depth later.

Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

See the highlights of the capital on a Washington DC express tour that whisks you around the city by van or minibus. A knowledgable guide provides informative commentary about DC’s major landmarks such as the White House and the US Capitol Building. During your 2-hour tour, starting from Capitol Hill, you’ll get a comprehensive overview in a short time. Select the night tour and see the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and World War II Memorial illuminated after dark.

Washington DC 3-Hour Express Sightseeing Monuments Tour

See the landmarks of Washington DC on a night tour that highlights the major monuments of the United States capital. This night tour uses audio-visual technology including bluetooth earpieces that make it easy to hear the guide’s commentary, and LED bracelets to identify the group. View top destinations including the US Capitol, the White House, and memorials to Martin Luther King Jr, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson.

DC Night Tour With Magic LED- Pick Up/Drop, Snacks, LED Bracelets

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoy a new perspective on the nation’s capital—and see the sights without worrying about crowds—on this private driving tour. Meet your guide at your Washington DC accommodation, hop aboard a spacious SUV, and set off after nightfall. You can customize your schedule to see only the landmarks that interest you most, from the White House and US Capitol to Lincoln Memorial and beyond—and can admire them all lit up after dark.

Private Night-Time Tour of Washington DC | DC After Dark™

There's a certain magic to Washington DC that can only be experienced at night, when highlights like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and White House are all illuminated after dark. On this evening bus tour, you'll see the city after the sun has gone down and travel without the crowds. As you go, learn more from your guide's narration—and even upgrade to add on a visit to George Washington's Mount Vernon.

Washington DC Night Tour-starts at 7:30pm

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Venture beyond Washington DC city limits—and explore some of the nation’s key historical landmarks—on this half-day coach tour. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, and set off via the George Washington Memorial Parkway: you’ll spy landmarks like the Robert E. Lee Childhood Home, George Washington Masonic National Memorial, and Alexandria’s Christ Church. Upon arrival, go for a self-led audio tour of Mount Vernon’s grounds and museum.

George Washington's Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour from DC

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Two Smithsonian Museums Private Tour: American & Natural History

Experience American history firsthand with a ticket to Mount Vernon, George Washington’s elegant estate on the banks of the Potomac River near Washington DC. Learn the stories behind the remarkable estate at the Orientation Center, then explore the manicured grounds, and visit the 5-acre experimental farm; and see the reconstructed gristmill and distillery, open only on weekends from April through October.

George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

30 minutes to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Tastes of Georgetown Food & History Small Group Walking Tour

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

City Cruises DC: Scenic Buffet Lunch Cruise

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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National Archives + American History Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Take a spooky stroll through Washington DC on this guided walking ghost tour. Visit one of the most haunted buildings in the world—the United States Capitol Building—as well as the Supreme Court Building and the Library of Congress. Hear the stories of feuding ghosts of past lawmakers, haunted souls surrounding the Trial of the Lincoln Assassination Conspirators, the phantoms of past presidents and the curse that surrounds everything on Capitol Hill. It’s a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure.

Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill

Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Take a hop-on hop-off Washington DC trolley tour to explore the nation’s capital at your own pace. The route encompasses the city’s top attractions, including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and more. Just hop off at any stop when you want to explore, and then hop back on the trolley to continue around the city. You can also upgrade to include Arlington National Cemetery entry.

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

See the sites of Washington, D.C., light up after dark with a tour of the city’s most important landmarks. Capture unforgettable images of the U.S. Capitol building and the White House then visit a pair of moving war memorials. Stand at the base of the softly-lit Abraham Lincoln Memorial, and see the buildings that line Pennsylvania Avenue, from the National Gallery of Arts to the FBI and Freedom Plaza. Enjoy live commentary on board as you explore the city with a guide.

Night-Time City Tour of Washington DC

Hop-on Hop-off Tour of DC with 18 Stops and Arlington Audio Tour

1 hour 50 minutesFree 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

DC: US Capitol & Library of Congress / Supreme Court Guided Tour

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What are people saying about Washington DC

Becky_R, Oct 2026

Capitol, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Adventure

This tour with Mark was an outstanding tour! We learned so much & having such a competent guide helped us navigate 3 different tours of buildings. Don’t miss this tour, the Library of Congress is stunning. We are so glad we picked this tour. Thanks Mark

Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)

Michael_M, Oct 2026

This tour is well worth the time and money!

There is a bit of walking but the pace is reasonable. We started in the American History Museum and ended in the Air and Space Museum. I really enjoyed the tour asking questions and chatting with the guide. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend this tour. Getting familiar with the museums makes any future visit so much better since now I have an idea of where to start.

George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

Mary_B, Sep 2026

A great place to see, but still had to go through the ticket line.

Wow, what an amazing place to see. We still had to go through the ticket line, happy it wasnt very long. I thought buying the tour in advance kept us out of the ticket line, but it did not. Once inside we had to go to the Information booth to receive our map and details about the mansion tour. Even with all that, we all ( grandparents, adult children and young adult grandsons) loved it.

Washington DC Night Tour: ICONIC Landmarks, Monuments SMALL GROUP

Michael_C, Sep 2026

3 hour DC at night tour

Excellent night tour spending enough time at key locations! After going on this tour I believe DC must be seen at night. Jared did a great job with guiding our group of 12. I went to the wrong Marriott for pickup and he went out of his way to come pick me up!! Terrific tour and price!! Highly recommend! Mike

African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket

Edith_B, Sep 2026

Best Tour of D.C. / highly recommended!

The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area, history to current. The bus was very comfortable, not crowded. I’ve been to D.C. before and learned so much on this tour that I didn’t know prior to the tour. I highly recommend this tour! This is the only tour that we are considering going on again next time we are in D.C.

Washington DC Night-Time City Tour

Carl_C, Aug 2026

Magical Nighttime Tour

This was a 'bucket list' item for me. My teenage kids loved it as well. Seeing the monuments lit up at night was almost "magical". The MLK Memorial and Jefferson Memorials are fantastic. We had the BESt tour guide possible with Mr. Kareem. He was very knowledgable, and even "quizzed" us on various trivia about the Presidents and America History...what fun! He also knew little secrets about some of the Memorials that you won't read about in the History Books. For me, visiting the WWII and Iwo Jima Memorials was the most heartfelt, since you get a real sense of just how terrible and tragic those conflicts were. I would highly recommend this nighttime tour for anyone who wants a highlight to their Wash DC trip....Try to get Mr. Kareem if you can...IMHO, he is the BEST!

Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Exclusive Tour

Brittany_L, Jun 2026

Excellent way to spend a few hours!!

This tour was very informative and gave key highlights to the area without needing to spend hours and hours reading plaques in different buildings on our own. It was a comfortable pace for all individuals in the group. Our guide, Debra, was not only knowledgeable about the area and different buildings but attentive to the people she led. We especially appreciated the tickets to the Senate and the House galleries and felt this was the perfect ending to a great day.

Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour

Jason_H, May 2026

Americana and knowledge

My sister and I had an exceptional tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History with Maribeth. She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and interactive, and did a wonderful job tailoring the tour to our interests. The experience offered a fascinating glimpse into American history and was both informative and fun, especially with all the Americana items that reminded us of our youth. Overall, it was a great tour and one we would highly recommend.

Small Group Washington DC Tour with Changing of the Guard

Alan_G, Mar 2026

Washington DC familiarisation tour - excellent

A brilliant way to get to see lots in a relatively short time so that you can then choose what you’d like to spend more time on later. Our histesss was very good indeed and worked extra hard as she had to negotiate unexpected road closures due to a huge protest march.

Washington DC Highlights Tour with Top Landmarks and Memorials

Sambria_L, Feb 2026

Fantastic

What an amazing tour! The guide, Nick, was very informative and engaging throughout the entire experience. He’s also a self proclaimed comedian hahaha! Despite the cold weather, I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the historic sites. Give this tour a try if you’re in town or visiting!

Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill

Michelle_S, Nov 2025

Great tour!

We loved it! We had Davey Crockett and he was so realistic! It was more of a history tour than a ghost tour - so definitely family friendly. We have lived in DC our whole lives and learned many new things. It’s also nice to walk around the Capitol grounds at night! A unique experience. Davey is very knowledgeable of the history and it was easy to retain everything he said because of the fun storylines he framed! Definitely recommend this tour and the price is a steal! There are a few more that cost a bit more and I don’t think that’s worth it.

Georgetown Foodie Culinary Tour & Neighborhood Walk

andreajnovak, Oct 2025

Fabulous food tour in Georgetown! Book it now!

We had a great time with Jacob on the tour. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and had a funny sense of humor. The Ethiopian restaurant was star of the show! We loved seeing Julia Childs home and the history that went with it. Great job, Jacob!! If you’re reading this, don’t think twice, book the tour. You won’t be disappointed.