Explore Things to Do in Washington DC
Welcome to Washington, DC - a city where history, culture, and innovation come together at every turn. From the inspiring monuments and museums along the National Mall to the lively neighborhoods filled with world-class dining, art, and entertainment, the nation’s capital offers something for every traveler. Whether you’re here to explore iconic landmarks like the White House and Capitol, stroll along the Potomac, or experience the city’s vibrant festivals and nightlife, Washington, D.C. invites you to discover its unique blend of tradition and modern energy.
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Our site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in Washington DC. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in Washington DC into something truly memorable.
Why wait until you arrive in Washington DC to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
The Power of a Presidential Portrait
All Ages! • 1Hour! • View the Gallery!
Sunset - Sea Ray Yacht
Ages 21+ • 2 Hours • Captain/Crew Included • Up to 6 Passengers • Only Available on Weekdays
Exhibition Only Admission
Changing Exhibition Gallery • All Ages
Washington
1 Hour
The Society of the Cincinnati
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Bubbles, Boating, and Brunch
Ages 21+ • 2 Hours • Up to 12 People
Washington
2 Hours
DMV Tour Group
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Mercedes Maybach GLS 600
Washington DC: National Mall & Washington Monument Tour
Washington
1,5 Hour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Mount Vernon Day Tour from Washington DC
See military memorials and important graves
Washington
Bus Tour
All Washington View
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Private Cruises Aboard Independence
1976 Bruno & Stillman Downeast Electric Motor Yacht - Up to 13 guests
Washington
Private Tours
Nautiste LLC
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Cantina Cruises - Georgetown Private Charter
$45-50/person • 25-48 People • Drinks Sold On Board • 1 hr 45 mins • $500 Deposit Option
Washington
1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Private Tours
Sea Suite Cruises DC
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Pink Weekday Sunset Cruise (WITH CAPTAIN)
Up to 6 people • 2 Hours • Private cruise
Washington
Private Tours
Sloan's Pink Boats
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Private Tours Explore All
Private Tour
Minimum of 4 Hours • Perfect for Organized Travel Groups, Family Reunions, and Corporate Trips!
Washington
4–10 hours
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Scooter
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Private Washington DC Night Tour
Private vehicle for up to 10 guests! • Great for everyone! • The perfect way to see DC at night!
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Private Tours
Perfect Private Tours & Transportation
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Private Walking Tour
Book a private guide for a personal DC design tour with you, your family, or your group!
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Private Tours
DC Design Tours
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Private Washington DC Bike Tour
All Ages • 2-4 Hour Options!
Washington
Private Tours
Bike Tour
Unlimited Biking
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Custom Transportation • Regional Transfer • One-Way
One Way • Perfect for Organized Travel Groups, Family Reunions, and Corporate Trips!
Washington
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Scooter, Transportation
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Private Washington DC Black History Tour
Private vehicle for up to 10 guests! • 3 Hours • Great for everyone! • Experience DC's black history
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Private Tours
Perfect Private Tours & Transportation
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Private Tour - DC at Dusk
3 Hours • All Ages • Experience breathtaking views of our nation's capital, flooded with lights!
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Private Tours
Bus Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Private Cruises Aboard Independence
1976 Bruno & Stillman Downeast Electric Motor Yacht - Up to 13 guests
Washington
Private Tours
Nautiste LLC
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Cantina Cruises - Navy Yard Individual Tickets
$50-55/person • Up to 48 People • Drinks Sold On Board • 2 hrs
Washington
2 Hours
Private Tours
Sea Suite Cruises DC
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Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum - Private
2.5 hrs | Daily | Our newest museum tour!
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Bus Tours Explore All
Three-Hour DC City Night Tour
Very popular! • See the sights after the sun goes down
Washington
3 hours
Bus Tour, City Tour
All Washington View
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Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Tour
5 Hours • Take a guided tour of two of the most popular destinations in the DC area!
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5 Hours
Bus Tour, Museum, Sightseeing Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Custom Transportation • Hourly/As Directed
Perfect for Organized Travel Groups, Family Reunions, and Corporate Trips!
Washington
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Scooter, Transportation
USA Guided Tours - DC
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DC Highlights
4 Hours • All Ages • Half-day introduction to DC's favorite sites!
Washington
4 Hours
Bus Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Private Tour - DC at Dusk
3 Hours • All Ages • Experience breathtaking views of our nation's capital, flooded with lights!
Washington
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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(Glass Roof / Open-Top) Discover DC
6 Hours • All Ages
Washington
6 Hours
Bus Tour, Cemetery Tour, City Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Museum, Party Bus, River Cruise, Scooter, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Cherry Blossoms Galore Tour
4 Hours • Available March - April
Washington
4 Hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, Sightseeing Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Mount Vernon Day Tour from Washington DC
See military memorials and important graves
Washington
Bus Tour
All Washington View
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Custom Transportation • Regional Transfer • One-Way
One Way • Perfect for Organized Travel Groups, Family Reunions, and Corporate Trips!
Washington
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Scooter, Transportation
USA Guided Tours - DC
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(Glass Roof / Open-Top) DC at Dusk Bus Tour
3 Hours • All Ages
Washington
3 Hours
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Museum, Party Bus, Scooter, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Winter Activities
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Walking Tours Explore All
(Glass Roof / Open-Top) Discover DC
6 Hours • All Ages
Washington
6 Hours
Bus Tour, Cemetery Tour, City Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Museum, Party Bus, River Cruise, Scooter, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Capitol Hill Walking Tour – Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | Mon - Fri
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Socialites and Spies of Georgetown
For all ages! • 2.5 hours • Socialites and Spies of Georgetown
Washington
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Walking Tour
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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New York City : Ground Zero 1 Hour Guided Walking Tour
All Ages • 1.5 Hours
Washington
1h
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Combo: National Archives Museum + National Portrait Gallery Tour – Semi-Private
5.5 hrs | Daily | Explore America's Historic Foundations | Popular Combo!
Washington
5.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Combo: National Archives Museum + National Portrait Gallery Tour – Private
5.5 hrs | Daily!
Washington
5.5 hours
Private Tours
City Tour, History Tour, Museum, Swamp Tour, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Combo: Smithsonian Natural History + Air & Space Museum Tour – Semi-Private
5.5 hrs | Daily | Past & Future | Most Popular Combo!
Washington
5.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Tour – Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | Daily | Most popular museum tour!
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Shuttle, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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(Glass Roof / Open-Top) DC at Dusk Bus Tour
3 Hours • All Ages
Washington
3 Hours
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Museum, Party Bus, Scooter, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Winter Activities
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum - Semi-Private
Explore two of Washington D.C.’s beloved museums | 2.5 hrs | Daily
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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History Tours Explore All
EARLY Morning Architectural Photography Tour of Washington DC!
2 Hour Safari | 99 per Photographer
Washington
City Tour, Driving Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Transportation
Washington Photo Safari
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Arlington National Cemetery Guided Walking Tour
All Ages • 2 Hours • From $20 • Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
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Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Civil War Tour of the Battle of Fredericksburg
8 Hours • Private Tour • Up to 54 People
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8 Hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Transportation
Monumental Tours Inc
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Combo: National Museum of Natural History + American History Museum – Private
5.5 hrs | Daily
Washington
5.5 hours
Private Tours
Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Sailing
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Tour - Private
2.5 hrs | Daily
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Sailing
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Washington DC: African American History Museum Private Family Tour
2 hours • private Group • Languages: EN
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Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum
Universal Tour Guide US
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NYC Ground Zero : Family tour with Ticket for 9/11 Memorial
2 hours • All Ages • Up to 8 people
Washington
2hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Insider's Pub Crawl
2 hours 15 minutes • Ages 21+
Washington
2 hours & 15 minutes
History Tour, Pub Crawl
D.C. Crawling
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Holiday Lights Tour
3 Hours • All Ages • See “America’s Christmas Trees” in one memorable evening!
Washington
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, Harbor Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Scooter
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Washington DC Holiday Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Washington
2 hours
History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
DC By Moonlight
All Ages! • 2 Hours • A Family Favorite!
Washington
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
City Tour, Guided Tour
Friends in DC
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Historic Alleyways
All Ages • 1.5 Hours • Historic Alleyways!
Washington
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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Rental - Single Kayak at Wharf
Now open for the 2026 season on Wednesday-Sunday!
Washington
1 Hour to 4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
The Wharf Boathouse
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Airport Transfer
Airport Transfers From IAD, DCA AND BWI To Downtown D.C.
Washington
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
RSN Enterprises
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Rental - Double Kayak at Wharf
Now open for the 2026 season on Wednesday-Sunday!
Washington
1 Hour to 4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
The Wharf Boathouse
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Echoes of Navy Yard
Explore DC's oldest and most rapidly changing neighborhoods on this two-hour walking tour.
Washington
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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Rental - Double Kayak at Fletchers
Now renting for 2026!
Washington
1 - 4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Fishing, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
Fletcher's Boathouse
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Kids Fishing Club Charter
Ages 5+ • 3 Hours • Private Fishing Experience
Washington
2.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Potomac Chesapeake Mariners LLC dba FishThePotomac
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Rental - Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) at Thompsons
Book today!
Washington
1 - 3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Rentals, SUP, Water Activities, Wildlife
Thompson Boat Center
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Rental - Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) at Wharf
Now open for the 2026 season on Wednesday-Sunday!
Washington
1 Hour to 4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Rentals, SUP, Water Activities, Wildlife
The Wharf Boathouse
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City Tours Explore All
EARLY Morning Architectural Photography Tour of Washington DC!
2 Hour Safari | 99 per Photographer
Washington
City Tour, Driving Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Transportation
Washington Photo Safari
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Virtual Online Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Tour
1 Hour Tour • Live Zoom Call
Washington
1 Hour
City Tour
Zohery Tours
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Monumental Private Day Tour
3 Hours • Private Tour • 5 to 54 People
Washington
3 Hours
Private Tours
City Tour, Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Monumental Tours Inc
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Mini Grand Tour Of Washington DC
2 hours • All Ages • Tour with a Scholar
Washington
4 hours
City Tour
Zohery Tours
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Washington After Dark Night Tour
All Ages • 4 Hours • Evening Tour of DC
Washington
4 hours
City Tour
Zohery Tours
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Holiday Lights Tour
3 Hours • All Ages • See “America’s Christmas Trees” in one memorable evening!
Washington
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, Harbor Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Scooter
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Cherry Blossoms Galore Tour
4 Hours • Available March - April
Washington
4 Hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, Sightseeing Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Monumental Moonlight Tour
3 Hours • Private Tour • 5 to 54 People
Washington
3 Hours
Private Tours
City Tour, Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Monumental Tours Inc
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DC Express With Convertible Glass-Top Bus
2 Hours • All Ages • Snapshot Introduction to Washington DC
Washington
2 Hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, Sightseeing Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Grand Tour Of Washington DC
Approx. 4 hours • All Ages • Tour with a Scholar!
Washington
4 hours
City Tour
Zohery Tours
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