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
Sea Ray Luxury 45' Yacht - Wellness Experience
Ages 21+ • 2 - 4 Hours • Captain/Crew Included • Up to 6 Passengers
Lux Charters
All Ages • Up to 10 Passengers
Washington
Waterfront Lux Charters
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Georgetown Tour
$124 • 3 Hours • Public or Private Tour • Taste the Diversity of DC's Oldest Neighborhood!
Washington
Private Tours
Food Tour
Blue Fern Travel
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Assassinations Capital: Presidential Crime Scenes
2.5 Hours • Ages 14+ • Famous crime scenes in the heart of DC
Washington
2.5 Hours
Walking Backward Tours
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Arlington National Cemetery: Secrets and Stories
3 Hours • All Ages
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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Rental - Canoe at Key Bridge
2026 season ends Oct. 25th
Washington
1 hour, 2 hour or 4 hour
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Canoe, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
Key Bridge Boathouse
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Industry & Innovation: a Walking Tour of the C&O Canal in Georgetown
All Ages Welcome • 1.5 Hours
Luray Caverns Private Round Trip Transfer
8 Hours • All Ages Up To 13 people
Washington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Ropes Course, Self-Guided Tour, Transportation, Walking Tour
Monumental Tours Inc
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Sightseeing Cruise Admission
45 min • Includes Historical Narration
Washington
45 minutes
Boat Tour
Capitol River Cruises
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Photography Tours Explore All
Washington DC Historic Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Washington
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Private Tutoring by Phone on F-Stops, Shutter Speeds & Everything Else!
2 Hour Phone Tutorial
Washington
Private Tours
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Monuments and Memorials: Travel Photography Half Day
3.5 Hour Safari • Our MOST Popular Safari
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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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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DC National Mall Walking Tour w/ Washington Monument Ticket (Monument is Entry only UNGUIDED) - Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | Daily
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
City Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Full Moonrise over the Nation's Capital from the Skydome
2 Hour Safari | $119 per photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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DC At Night By Smartphone
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Georgetown By Land and Sea
2.5 Hour Safari | $119 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
Washington Photo Safari
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Monuments at Night
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Studying Principles of Composition at the National Gallery of Art
2 Hr Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
City Center at Holiday Time!
1.5 hrs, $89 per photographer
Washington
1.5 hrs.
Kid-Friendly
Washington Photo Safari
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Rental - Canoe at Fletchers
Now renting for 2026!
Washington
1 -4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Canoe, Fishing, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
Fletcher's Boathouse
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Rental - Double Kayak at Thompsons
Now renting for 2026! Book today!
Washington
1 - 4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
Thompson Boat Center
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The Haz Experience!!
Fish alongside Haz Life on an exclusive, content-driven Potomac River fishing experience.
Washington
4 or 6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Potomac Chesapeake Mariners LLC dba FishThePotomac
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Retro Boat Rentals DC - Bonnie
Captain Your Own Retro Boat • 1.5 Hours • Up to 4 Guests • No Experience Required
Washington
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Sea Suite Cruises DC
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Lesser-Known Notables of Oak Hill Cemetery
Explore one of DC's most beautiful cemeteries and learn the stories of its lesser-known inhabitants.
Washington
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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From Parchment to Power: Skip-The Line Archives
All Ages! • 2.5 Hours
Washington
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Friends in DC
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Rental - Double Kayak at Key Bridge
2026 season ends Oct. 25th
Washington
1 hour, 2 hour or 4 hour
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
Key Bridge 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 - 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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City Tours Explore All
Monumental Holiday Lights Private Tour
3 Hours • Private Tour • 5 to 54 People
Washington
3 hours
LGBTQ-Friendly, Private Tours
City Tour, Guided Tour, Pub Crawl, Sightseeing Tour, Winter Activities
Monumental Tours Inc
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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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Discover DC
6 Hours • All Ages • Includes a Seasonal Highlight — Boat Cruise or Kennedy Center Visit!
Washington
6 Hours
Pickup Available
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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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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2-Hour African American Heritage Tour in Washington DC
Experience during a 2-hour evening tour with a local tour guide, the African American neighborhood
Washington
2 Hours
City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Washington DC City Guided Tour in Private Luxury Vehicle
Customize your itinerary!
Washington
Private Tours
City Tour, History Tour, Museum
All Washington View
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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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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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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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DC National Mall Walking Tour w/ Washington Monument Ticket (Monument is Entry only UNGUIDED) - Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | Daily
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
City Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Bus Tours Explore All
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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Discover DC
6 Hours • All Ages • Includes a Seasonal Highlight — Boat Cruise or Kennedy Center Visit!
Washington
6 Hours
Pickup Available
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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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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DC at Dusk Bus Tour
3 Hours • All Ages • Experience breathtaking views of our nation's capital, flooded with lights!
Washington
3 Hours
Pickup Available, Private Tours
Bus Tour, Museum, Party Bus, Scooter, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Winter Activities
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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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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Mount Vernon Day Tour from Washington DC
See military memorials and important graves
Washington
Bus Tour
All Washington View
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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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(Glass Roof / Open-Top) Best of DC • VIP Tour + U.S. Capitol/National Archives Entry
8.5 Hours • Seasonal Boat Cruise + Inside Tour of National Archives & US Capitol Buildings!
Washington
8.5 Hours
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, River Cruise, Scooter, Shuttle, Sternwheeler/Riverboat, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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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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History Tours Explore All
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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Half Day Tour of Annapolis
6 Hours • All Ages - Up to 13 people
Washington
6 Hrs
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Transportation
Monumental Tours Inc
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Alexandria and Mount Vernon Tour
All Ages • 5 Hours • See DC sites on the way to historical Alexandria
Washington
5 Hours
History Tour
Zohery Tours
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Washington DC: Best of Capitol Hill Bike Tour
All Ages • 3 Hours
Washington
Bike Tour, History Tour, Museum, Photography Tour
Unlimited Biking
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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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Tour - Happy Hour Kayak Monument Paddle from Key Bridge
Returning in 2027
Washington
90 minutes
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, History Tour, Kayak, Rentals, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
Key Bridge Boathouse
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Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Tour - Private
2.5 hrs | Daily | Most popular museum tour!
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Shuttle
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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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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National Archives Museum Tour – Semi-Private
2 hrs | SKIP-THE-LINE | Daily
Washington
2 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Civil War Tour of the Battle of Fredericksburg
8 Hours • Private Tour • Up to 54 People
Washington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Transportation
Monumental Tours Inc
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Walking Tours Explore All
National Archives Museum Tour – Semi-Private
2 hrs | SKIP-THE-LINE | Daily
Washington
2 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Capitol Hill Walking Tour - Private
2.5 Hrs | Mon - Fri
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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The National Academy of Sciences: a Photo Safari in Art and Architecture!
Exclusive access and guided tour at the National Academy of Sciences
Washington
Beer Tour, Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Castle, Chocolate Tour, City Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Cultural Performance, Dinner Boat, Dinner Cruise, Evening Cruise, Festival, Food Tour, History Tour, Museum, Photography Tour, River Cruise, Sailing, Shooting Range, Sternwheeler/Riverboat, TV and Movie Sites Tour, University Tour, Walking Tour, Water Park, Wine, Winery, Workshop
Washington Photo Safari
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Washington DC: Walking Tour and Entrance to the African American Museum
2.5 Hours • Wednesday-Sunday
Washington
2.5 Hours
Museum, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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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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DC at Dusk Bus Tour
3 Hours • All Ages • Experience breathtaking views of our nation's capital, flooded with lights!
Washington
3 Hours
Pickup Available, Private Tours
Bus Tour, Museum, Party Bus, Scooter, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Winter Activities
USA Guided Tours - DC
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National Mall Walking Tour from Washington DC
All Ages • 2 Hours • From $20 • Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
Washington
Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Arlington National Cemetery Guided Walking Tour
All Ages • 2 Hours • From $20 • Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
Washington
Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Combo: National Museum of Natural History + American History Museum – Semi-Private
5.5 hrs | Daily
Washington
5.5 hours
Private Tours
Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Sailing, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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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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