All Washington DC Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 3

Small-Group Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Tour

Step into the dramatic side of Capitol Hill on a walking tour filled with political intrigue, scandal, and shocking moments from American history. From secret affairs and courtroom dramas to duels of honor and deadly rivalries, discover the stories Congress would rather forget. Along the way you’ll hear about spies in the Civil War, lawmakers attacked on the Senate floor, a journalist’s murder on the Capitol steps, and even a scandalous love story that shook Washington society. This tour reveals that behind the marble monuments and grand institutions of Capitol Hill lies a history packed with ambition, betrayal, and controversy. Join us to explore the scandals, secrets, and sensational stories that unfolded just steps from the U.S. Capitol.

The Capitol at Night: Scandals, Murder, Politics Adults Only Tour

The Capitol at Night: Scandals, Murder, Politics Adults Only Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

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

Discover a new perspective on Washington DC's best-known sights—and enjoy a comfortable way to travel, without the hassle—on this nighttime, open-top bus tour. See many of the city's key monuments and memorials lit up after dark, from the White House to the Lincoln Memorial. As you go, the on-board narration illuminates the city's rich history. To enhance your visit, upgrade to include 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus passes.

Monuments and Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus with Guide

If there’s one thing Washington D.C. is known for, it’s donuts. That’s not true, but it should be—you’ll taste and see why on this tour. Following your guide, you’ll travel from local donut institutions to the joints favored by politicians, exploring from cake and raised classics to the global donuts of Chinatown. Bonus: You’ll also catch views of the White House, learn about the city’s non-donut history, and more.

Washington DC's Best Donuts, Sweet Treats & Walking History Tour

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.

Washington DC After Dark Night-Time Sightseeing Wonder Tour

Experience the thrill of Capitol Hill like an insider! Enjoy a conversational, engaging experience—no megaphones or boring lectures here. Your adventure begins at the awe-inspiring Supreme Court. Discover the inner workings of the highest tribunal in the land through highly entertaining storytelling. Instead of a boring lecture, your guide will bring the highest court in the land to life through gripping, entertaining stories of legendary justices, fierce rivalries, and the landmark cases that changed America! Explore the majestic Marble Palace and feel the energy of the room where history is made. Afterward, your guide will lead you through the hidden treasures of the Capitol Museum. To top it all off, we’ve handled the hard part: you’ll receive guaranteed, pre-reserved passes for the official U.S. Capitol tour. Bypass the planning headache and walk straight into the breathtaking Rotunda and historic Crypt!

US Capitol & Supreme Court Express Guided Tour with Entry

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour

3 hours 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

Visit George Washington’s historic home and estate with a 6-hour tour of Mount Vernon from Washington, D.C. Get a glimpse of the President’s life and work as you explore an elegant mansion furnished with period antiques and Washington’s personal belongings. Browse education exhibits at the onsite museum, and visit the tomb where George and Martha Washington were buried. Learn about the legacy of slavery at Mount Vernon in the slaves’ quarters, then tour the beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds before returning to D.C.

George Washington's Mount Vernon Half-Day Tour from Washington DC

5 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

The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore the nation’s capital in style as you’re escorted around some of the US’s most significant landmarks in open air vehicle. On this compact tour, you'll get a detailed introduction to Washington DC’s monuments and history, alongside an expert Washingtonian storyteller. Unlike if you were to explore alone, you'll discover unique, little-known facts that you won’t find on the internet or in books. Discover some of DC’s most iconic sights in an Open-Air Cruiser for a unique sightseeing experience Your guide will engage you with stories and facts as you travel and explore and plenty of time to ask your guide questions.

American Monuments Moonlight Night Guided Open-Air Cruiser Tour

American Monuments Moonlight Night Guided Open-Air Cruiser Tour

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Small Group Washington DC Tour with Changing of the Guard

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

A grand walking tour of Capitol Hill to explore the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and US Capitol. Learn about the country's legislative & judicial branches and step inside with the included entry tickets. Supreme Court: The tour does not enter, but you will get a full understanding of the judicial branch. Library of Congress: See an original Gutenberg Bible, view Jefferson's original library collection. Take a peek in the main Reading Room and admire items such as a draft of the Gettysburg Address, handwritten lyrics for “The Sound of Music,” Maya Lin’s drawings for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, original artwork by Stan Lee for the Spider-Man comic. Capitol Building: Learn about the Burning of Washington and find the best angle for a photo. See the original plaster model of Freedom. Your guide will secure hard-to-get tickets for the docent-led tour, which brings you into the Crypt, the Rotunda, and the Old House.

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Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Highlights Walking Tour (With Tickets)

Washington DC: Monuments at Night Bike Tour

Skip-the-Line National Archives VIP ALL ACCESS Tour Semi-Private

1 hour to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

National Archives Skip-the-Line Express Guided Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

City Cruises DC: Bottomless Mimosa Buffet Brunch Cruise

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.

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City Cruises Washington DC: Buffet Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Washington DC: Buffet Dinner Cruise

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Gettysburg National Military Park Small Group Day Tour

9 hoursFree 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™

Enjoy a comfortable, one-of-a-kind way to explore the nation's capital on this private limousine tour. Meet your guide at your preferred Washington DC, Virginia, or Maryland address, and hop aboard your luxury vehicle. In the space of just half a day, you'll see dozens of Washington DC's top landmarks, from the White House and Jefferson Memorial to the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and much more.

Stretch Limo Private Day and Night Custom Tour of Washington DC

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Washington DC

DC's Monuments & Landmark Guided Small Group E-Cart Tour

AnoinaMD, Sept 2026

Fascinating and fun experience!

It was a great experience and fun adventure. Definitely better to see some of these monuments at night with the special lighting. Definitely less crowds and commotion. The weather was beautiful and traffic was not bad. Our Guide was gracious and had a lot of knowledge in history. She gave us enough time at scheduled stops to snap photos and made recommendations. I would definitely recommend to sightseeing visitors. Washington, DC is quite inspirational and gave me a better idea at how historical this place is. Rated this experience, Five Stars *****

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

Jan_K, Sept 2026

Great tour with Ryan and lots of history facts.

We had a great time. Ryan is an outstanding tour guide who had all the answers to our many questions. He wasn't political about anything during our entire tour, a rare thing I've found here in Washington DC. Ryan taught us many facts about the Supreme Court and the Capitol building. I enjoyed seeing the statues and the old senate chambers. The Court was closed because the judges were inside working.

DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets

Lynda_N, Sept 2026

I would highly recommend...

I would highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Washington DC. Communication and meeting location was excellent. James our tour guide is a Washington DC local and was very knowledgeable of the area and history. Only drawback was limited access to the white house due to security but understandable

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

Omar_A, Sept 2026

Fantastic tour! 100% recommended.

We took this tour during our first trip to Washington in July and it was simply fantastic. It was one of the highlights of our visit and such a great way to see so much of the city in one day without ever feeling like we were just being rushed from place to place. We visited many of Washington’s iconic landmarks, including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial and MLK Memorial, and really enjoyed the cruise along the Potomac as well after lunch. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging and brought a lot of stories and fun facts instead of simply pointing out the sights. Everything was well organised and the whole experience was enjoyable from beginning to end. The bus was very comfortable too. For a family visiting Washington and wanting to see the major sights while also learning about the history behind them, we couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough. Absolutely worth it and a wonderful memory from our trip to DC!

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

Nolan_B, Sept 2026

I had Wayne and my guide...

I had Wayne and my guide and he was delightful. Very knowledgeable and full of additional info not necessarily related to the tour itself, but places we happened by along the way. He made it very fun and I had a great time. There is a fair amount of walking so make sure you're up on your caridio, but other than that it was a very fun tour. If ever I'm in the area again, I'd love to do another one of Wayne's tours.

Washington DC Monuments Tour by Electric Cart Day and Night

Christopher_D, Sept 2026

Awesome night tour! THE BEST!

This was a great experience and we HIGHLY recommend! The tour took us to all the best visitor spots, we got fantastic pictures, and our guide Amanda was the nicest, most knowledgeable and engaging guide we ever had. If youre thinking of booking, don’t hesitate!! Book it! You won’t be disappointed!

US Capitol with Library of Congress or Supreme Court Entry

Mary_V, Sept 2026

Exceptional Tour

Our tour guide was Evelyn with Unscripted Tours. Evelyn was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun to spend time with! She knew the Capitol rotunda would be closing, so she hustled us in for the last tour in the early afternoon. She also got us tickets to the house chamber where we saw two bills pass. In the Library of Congress she explained the sculptures, murals and mosaics on the walls and ceiling. She also told us so much US history and we learned so much from her.

Private Washington DC City Tour

Lauren_A, Sept 2026

Fantastic City Tour/ Great Guide

This tour was fantastic!!!! Sebastian was so fun and knowledgeable We had 7 people and the Sprinter van was comfortable and perfect for all of us. Even though it rained (Sebastian had umbrellas for us) he knew the exact route to take and gave us lots of photo opportunities. Such a great way to see the city. I highly recommend!

Washington DC's Monuments & US History Guided E-Cart Tour

Joyita_G, Sept 2026

Review of tour and guide

I was the only one traveling today in my tour. It was rainy, windy and cold, but Feyez - my guide was chatting and telling me fun stories and made the day really fun!! He shared a lot of stories and also offered to take photos for me. It was a fun trip! I recommend him highly.

Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise

Dawn_V, Sept 2026

Best tourist ever!

This is the best way to see all the monuments in one day! Our guide Nick and driver Calvin were an unstoppable team! So much knowledge and extra information. We covered all the great stops, took pictures, met so many great people, and got a chance to enjoy Washington to the fullest!

Group/Private Washington D.C Moonlight Tour in Luxury Vintage Car

Allison_J, Sept 2026

Ask for Maurice!

The tour was great and Maurice was the best guide. They used the full time and we saw so many parts of the city while getting some time at a few spots to walk around and take photos. Maurice navigated us around in the best car that has been transitioned to electric. Seats are comfortable. Would definitely recommend!

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

Wendy_M, Jul 2026

Ask for Byron the Entertainer

Our tour guide Byron the Entertainer made it so fun even though it was 90 degrees. I felt like we were the lucky ones for getting him as our guide. The tour included lots of jokes, sing-alongs and fun stories and was great for our family with young kids. Byron kept it light. The tour is a great way to see a lot of DC quickly and enjoy the sites at night.