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The 15 Best Washington DC Tours

25 tours  ·  from $21

The museums on the Mall cost nothing and the walking between them is the hard part. The 15 below cover the monument loops after dark, the bike routes and the guided halls, priced and timed.

DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option - Meeting at the Navy Memorial at 7:30 pm
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DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option

1.DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,933 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Start at the U.S. Navy Memorial at 7:30 pm for a three-hour guided ride past DC’s major memorials. Stop for photos at the White House, Capitol, Lincoln, Jefferson, and more. Choose the glass-roof vehicle for clearer nighttime views, with open tops used in warmer months.

“Very much worth it. We were even running 5 minutes late and they sent a van to pick us up and drop us off with the rest of the group.”

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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets - Starting near the National Archives at 7:30 pm
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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

2.National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Ride a comfortable coach around Washington DC after dark with guides such as Sally, Tyrone, or James. Stop for photos at the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and more, while passing 20+ sights. Optional tickets for the Washington Monument and museums are used on the next available day.

“Great experience! Narration was better than other tours. Amazing nice driver & guide! Highly recommend”

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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley - Choosing between Union Station and the Washington Welcome Center
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

3.Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,956 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride an open-air trolley through Washington DC after dark, with live narration, ghost stories, and photo stops at the Lincoln, FDR, MLK, Vietnam, and Korean War memorials. Guides such as Smiley, MJ, Bill, and Hollywood are known for lively storytelling. Choose Union Station or the Washington Welcome Center.

“I read a lot of reviews and recommendations for the moonlight monument tour. We absolutely loved it! Smiley our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny too.”

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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops - Start with a full circuit before hopping off
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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

4.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,848 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Use a 1, 2, or 3-day Big Bus pass to explore Washington DC from an open-top double-decker. Ride past the White House, Capitol, memorials, museums, and Arlington Cemetery, then hop off where you like. Recorded commentary, a city app, an Arlington audio tour, and a two-hour bike rental offer add flexibility.

“We had a great time. I grew up in D.C., but saw places I'd never seen before. It was a great way to see a lot of the sights in a relatively short period of time. The drivers were SO nice!”

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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour - Meeting at the Navy Memorial
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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour

5.Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,360 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

Cover Washington DC’s headline sights in about six hours with an English-speaking guide and comfortable coach transport. Walk around the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and major war memorials. From April through September, a Potomac cruise replaces the winter Pentagon City stop. A glass-top bus upgrade is available.

“Overall trip was great. I enjoyed everything I saw. Unfortunately tour guide ruined the experience. :((”

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DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart - Capitol Hill and the Smithsonian museums
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DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart

6.DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,841 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55Top rated

Ride through Washington DC in a quiet, open-air electric cart limited to seven people. Your guide takes you past the Capitol, Smithsonian museums, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, White House, and Pennsylvania Avenue, with time for photos and local stories.

“plenty of time at photo stops guide very knowledgeable friendly and very safe in driving through the traffic of DC”

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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart - The Capitol and the museums along the National Mall
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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart

7.Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,610 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $74

Ride through Washington DC after dark in an open-air, all-electric seven-passenger cart. Your guide shares stories as you pass the Capitol, White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson, MLK, Lincoln, Korean War, and Vietnam memorials. Small-group and private formats are available, with stops for photos.

“Our guide, Joel, is phenomenal! He provided some real insight into the lesser known symbology associated with each of the monuments we toured. He is also very friendly and quite funny.”

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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops - Stops 1 to 5: Union Station, the Capitol, and the waterfront
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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,599 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Use a narrated trolley to link 15 Washington DC sights, from Union Station and the Capitol to the White House and Lincoln Memorial. Ride in English or use the seven-language app, then hop off where you wish. Guides such as Joe Moe, Birdie, Rooster, and Everett bring extra humor and local detail.

“It was an amazing experience. Our tour guide Everett knew his history of every monument and was funny and friendly as well. I recommend the Hop On and Off Tour. Excellent for the whole family.”

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Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards - Meeting at Arlington’s Welcome Center
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Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

9.Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,566 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Walk about two miles through Arlington National Cemetery with a guide such as Meg, Christina, Derrick, Skye, or Liam. You’ll see Civil War graves, the USS Maine Memorial, the Kennedy family graves, and the moving Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Groups are capped at 15.

“Was a great mix of history and interesting stores and symbolism watching the changing of the guard at tomb of unknown soldier”

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VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry - Inside the US Capitol for the opening hour
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VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,491 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Spend a full day seeing Washington DC with a live English-speaking guide, reserved Capitol and National Archives entry, and coach transport between major sights. Guides such as Nick, Evan, and Brittany are known for lively storytelling. The seasonal plan includes a Potomac cruise from April to September or a Pentagon-area stop in colder months.

“Tour covered a majority of important sites in DC. Our tour guide, Nick, was very knowledgeable and humorous at the same time. Highly recommend this tour.”

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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private) - The bus ride is part of the sightseeing
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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)

11.National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,207 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68

Set out at 7:30 p.m. from Pennsylvania Avenue for a three-hour guided night tour of Washington DC. Ride between more than 10 major sites, then walk at stops such as the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and MLK Memorial. Guides including Sally, James, and Dwayne add history and humor, while optional next-day museum tickets extend the experience.

“Wonderful, enjoyed the trip at night, it was well worth it, Sally is a local, well-versed in history, thoughtful, and erudite, and Godfrey is reliable.”

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DC: Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus with 17 Stops - Start near Union Station and get your bearings
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DC: Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus with 17 Stops

12.DC: Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus with 17 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,982 reviews · from $49

Use Big Bus Washington DC to cover the National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, White House, Capitol Hill, Tidal Basin, Arlington National Cemetery, and more. Enjoy English commentary or multilingual audio, live bus tracking, and unlimited hop-on access during your ticket period.

“Quentin was very helpful when I checked in and made sure I got on the bus before it left, so no waiting!”

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Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour - The 30-minute lesson before the monuments
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Washington DC “See the City” Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

13.Washington DC “See the City” Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,924 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Ride a personal Segway through central Washington with guides such as Kyle, Sherman, Brandon, and Alex. After a 30-minute training session, you’ll cover more than 25 sights, including the White House, National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol, and war memorials, with photo stops and headset commentary.

“Ralphie and Chris did a great job with our tour today! Was concerned on getting on a Segway but tge pre training before tge tour was a must and all went well. We stopped for pictures and they provided us history and fun facts of tge city and monuments”

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Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress - Capitol Hill before the buildings
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Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress

14.Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,869 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $67

Explore Capitol Hill with a guide such as James, Meg, Dash, or Skye, then enter the US Capitol on a reserved tour. Choose the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, or an upgraded route with Folger Shakespeare Library. Expect two to three hours, security screening, stairs, and a group capped at 15.

“Excellent tour. Worth the cost for a much more efficient guided experience than just walking everywhere on my own. Guide was knowledgeable and had a positive attitude.”

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Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour - What the 150-minute route covers
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Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

15.Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,529 reviews · 2h 30m · from $48

Ride a stadium-seat trolley through Washington DC after dark, hearing stories from guides such as Smiley, MJ, and Sooner Steve. Walk around the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean War, FDR, and MLK memorials, while the trolley passes the White House, Capitol, and Washington Monument.

“Hands down best tour! Our guide, MJ, was knowledgeable, friendly, and a very good driver. The monuments weren't over crowded, and we got some amazing pictures. 10/10 would go again!”

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