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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.

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.

If you’re looking to explore Washington DC in style, this 2-hour tour of some of the US’s most iconic monuments and landmarks while riding in either a four or seven-seater electric vintage-style luxury car could be for you. Riding in a Model T replica, witness unobstructed views of the Jefferson Memorial, Capitol Hill, DC’s war memorials, and many more.

Enjoy an offbeat experience—and discover a new side of the nation's capital—on an evening ghost tour of Washington DC. Follow your animated guide to the Dolley Madison House, Lafayette Square, and a range of other historical locations. At each stop, learn the spooky stories behind the city’s alleged hauntings and ghost sightings. The tour is also a great opportunity to see the nation’s capital illuminated at night.

Discover many of Washington DC’s most significant African-American historical and cultural landmarks on this small-group, half-day driving tour. Meet your guide in the morning at the US Navy Memorial Plaza, hop aboard your vehicle, and set off: you’ll pass highlights ranging from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial to the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. At tour’s end, head to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to explore independently.

Follow the story of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in April 1865 without having to follow a dry guidebook on this Washington DC walking tour. With a guide and a small group, make stops at the White House, Peterson's Boarding House, and Ford's Theatre, where the president was shot. Along the way, look at historical photos and listen to anecdotes of mystery and betrayal.

Admire the city skyline from a fresh perspective during a sunset cruise in Washington DC, which comes with an all-you-can-eat buffet. Board a luxury boat for a sightseeing cruise on the Potomac River with dinner and dancing while a DJ spins your favorite tunes. Pass by illuminated landmarks such as the Washington Monument and maximize your time in the capital by combining dinner and sightseeing.

See Washington, D.C.’s most iconic sites illuminated at night on a 3-hour, small group tour with an experienced guide. Enjoy time to explore the city’s moving memorials to the Marine Corps and Korean Veterans, then see the World War II Memorial and the Pentagon Memorial. Walk around the landmarks dedicated to Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson, and capture unforgettable images of the capital city after dark with time to photograph some of D.C’s most famous views.

If you've already explored Washington D.C.'s best-known landmarks, discover another side to the capital on this after-dark tour. Learn more about the history of Washington D.C. through its hauntings and ghost stories as you visit such places as America's most haunted office building while your guide recounts colorful stories of the city's dark past.

Go beyond the traditional daytime DC tours with an after-dark visit to the city’s famous landmarks. Climb aboard an air-conditioned vehicle and see famous memorials and monuments, taking in views of the illuminated Washington Monument, the White House, more along the way. As you go, you'll have the benefit of skipping daytime crowds and traffic and enjoying another perspective on the city.

Tea Around Town: A Luxurious Tea Experience in Washington, D.C. Hop aboard our charming pink bus for a unique blend of luxury, sightseeing, and fine tea. As you enjoy freshly baked scones, savory bites, and sweet treats, sip on three premium teas and take in breathtaking views of D.C.'s most iconic landmarks, including the U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House. Relax in our fully temperature-controlled bus while a live guide brings the city’s history to life with engaging commentary. This is the perfect way to explore D.C. in style while indulging in the elegance and relaxation of a high tea experience.

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.

Sip champagne onboard a luxurious yacht on a 2-hour brunch cruise along Washington DC’s scenic shoreline. Cast off from Gangplank Marina then enjoy a sumptuous brunch buffet. Capture unforgettable images of the DC skyline while relaxing at your private table, then savor coffee or tea as you enjoy views of the capital city’s elegant cityscape.

Washington DC is full of historical sites and while it’s easy to explore on foot or by bus, this 2-wheel tour option gives travelers access to some of the city’s most popular landmarks. Check out the Lincoln Memorial, White House exterior, Supreme Court and the Capitol on this Capital Sites Bike Tour. Your friendly guide shares plenty of history, facts, and city knowledge on this easy bike ride through the nation’s capital.

Washington, DC’s rich and storied history runs the gamut of political intrigue, scandals, murders, and some of the greatest moments in U.S. history. This fully narrated tour combines walking and driving to major sites like the White House, the Pentagon FBI building, and the National Archives. Guides narrate the stops as you travel, and the tour is available in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.

Cruise in style through Washington DC on a private limousine tour of the nation’s capital. Pick a departure time that works best for you, meet your driver at your preferred local address, and hop aboard your luxury vehicle. Then, sit back and relax as you cruise through the city, looking out for highlights like the White House, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and more.

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.

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.

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 a taste of Washington DC's historic U Street neighborhood on this guided culinary walking tour. Discover the history and culture of these streets, formerly known as ‘Black Broadway,’ while stopping at multiple local restaurants to sample the foods that make these neighborhoods unique. A portion of every ticket price goes to feed district residents in need.

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.

Explore the famous sites of Washington DC on this private driving tour with hotel pickup. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure, then climb aboard a luxury vehicle and enjoy an educational and entertaining account of the nation’s capital with a private guide. Travel between the plethora of famous war memorials, monuments, and landmarks, with enlightening commentary from your guide.

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.

If you are new in town, it can be tricky to avoid the tourist traps and find the best places to eat. This small-group food tour lets you discover the rich history of Georgetown while visiting several of the area’s best eateries for tastings, including lunch, and little-known stories about the oldest neighborhood in Washington DC.