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
Release the Kraken Rage Room
Come on in and Release the Rage
Washington
30 minutes
Rage Room
Kraken Kourts – Penn Quarter
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Lux Charters
All Ages • Up to 10 Passengers
Washington
Waterfront Lux Charters
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Georgetown Foodie Tour
All Ages • 3 - 3.5 hours • Iconic DC Tour! • Check out Off-the-Beaten-Path Eateries
Washington
Private Tours
Mangia DC Food Tours
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Sea Club
Set Sail All Season with SeaClub: Unlock Unlimited Boat Rentals with Our Exclusive Memberships
Sightseeing Cruise Admission
45 min • Includes Historical Narration
Washington
45 minutes
Boat Tour
Capitol River Cruises
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U Street Food Tour
3 Hours 30 Minutes • Ages 7 and up
Rental - Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) at Key Bridge
Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in May 2026!
Washington
1 hour, 2 hour or 4 hour
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, SUP, Water Activities, Wildlife
Key Bridge Boathouse
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Rental - Double Kayak at James Creek Marina
Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. We'll reopen in May 2026!
Washington
1-4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
James Creek Marina
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2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray
2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray• 1 - 5 Days Options • Fits 2 People
Washington
1 - 5 Days Options
Supre Auto Group
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Photography Tours Explore All
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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Samsung Galaxy Owners of the World, Unite! A Virtual Photo Safari on Zoom For YOU!
2 Hour Safari | $79 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Ebook
$19.95 • Learn from the Pros!
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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World War I Memorial At Night
1.5 Hour Safari | $79 per photographer
Washington
Photography Tour, Water Park
Washington Photo Safari
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Full Moonrise Over Georgetown
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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The Tidal Basin at Night
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Library of Congress
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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A Special Nikon Camera Users Virtual Photo Safari on Zoom!
2 Hour Safari | $79
Washington
Photography Tour, Virtual 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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F-Stops and Shutter Speeds: At the National Portrait Gallery
2 Hr Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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History Tours Explore All
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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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Tour – Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | Uncover Nature's Marvels
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Sailing, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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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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NYC : Guided Excursion by ferry & View of Statue of Liberty
1.5 hours • All Ages • Up to 30 people
New York City
City Tour, Ferry, Guided Tour, History Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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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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Combo: National Archives + Museum of American History Tour - Private
5.5 hrs | Daily | Ultimate comprehensive overview
Washington
5.5 hours
Private Tours
Cemetery Tour, History Tour, Museum, Shuttle, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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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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Private Day Tour - Baltimore and Annapolis
8 Hours • Includes Transportation!
Baltimore
Private Tours
City Tour, Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Photography Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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NYC Ground Zero : Family tour with Ticket for 9/11 Memorial
2 hours • All Ages • Up to 8 people
New York City
2hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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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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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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Private Day Tour - Monticello
All Day • Includes Transportation!
Monticello
Private Tours
Bus Tour, City Tour, Driving Tour, Plantation Tour, Transportation, University Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Joan Miro Exhibit at the Phillips Collection
1 Hour Safari | $69 per photographer
Washington
1 hour
Bus Tour, Climbing, Driving Tour, Photography Tour, Walking Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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(Glass Roof / Open-Top) Best of DC • VIP Tour + U.S. Capitol/National Archives Entry
8.5 Hours • 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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African American History and Culture Tour
3.5 Hours • All Ages • National Museum of African American History Tickets Included
Washington
3.5 Hours
Private Tours
Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Museum, Party Bus, Scooter, Shuttle, 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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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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Private Tour - The VIP Experience
8 Hours • Private Tour • Transportation Included!
Washington
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Bus Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Private Tour
Minimum of 4 Hours • Perfect for Organized Travel Groups, Family Reunions, and Corporate Trips!
4–10 hours
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Scooter
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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Dupont Circle Food Tour
3 Hours 30 Minutes • Ages 7 and up
Cantina Cruises - Georgetown Individual Tickets
$40-50/person • Up to 48 People • Drinks Sold On Board • 1 hr 45 mins
Washington
1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Private Tours
Sea Suite Cruises DC
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Family Friendly Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Tour - Private
2.5 hrs | Daily
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Monumental Core: The Design of the National Mall Virtual Tour
The tumultuous and dramatic history of our National stage • Live Virtual Tour
Kraken Glow Night
Friday & Saturday Nights
Washington
3 Hours
Pickleball, Roller Skating, Sports
Kraken Kourts – Bryant Street
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Family Friendly National Archives Museum Tour - Private
2 hrs | SKIP-THE-LINE | Daily
Washington
2 hours
Private Tours
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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A Tiny Adventure: Let’s do Macro Photography
2 Hr Safari | $119 per Photographer
Washington
Food Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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U Street Corridor
Explore the architecture, history, and cultural legacy of DC's “Black Broadway."
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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Social Pickleball Drop-In
2 Hours • All Skill Levels
Washington
2 Hours
Pickleball, Sports
Kraken Kourts – Bryant Street
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Private Tours Explore All
A Zoom Workshop on Photography as a Second Career
2 Hour Safari | $89 per Photographer
Washington
Wedding, Workshop
Washington Photo Safari
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Girl Scout Cookies & Wine Pairing
Perfectly Paired Cookies & Wine
Cherry Blossom Sightseeing Cruise
Available March-April • 45 min • Includes Historical Narration
Washington
45 minutes
Boat Tour
Capitol River Cruises
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Private Boat Tour, embarking from National Harbor
Starting at $450/hr with 2 hr min • + NH docking fee + 10% MD tax • Up to 6 people/boat
National Harbor
Private Tours
Embark DC
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Dart Lane Rental
Washington
Private Tours
Sports
Kraken Kourts – Bryant Street
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Party Boat - Georgetown Private Charter
$45-80/person | 8-20 People | BYOB & Sold On Board | 1 hr 45 mins | $200 Deposit Option
Washington
1 Hour 45 Minutes
Private Tours
Sea Suite Cruises DC
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Urban Winery After Hours
Learn About Winemaking a DC's First Winery!
DC National Gallery of Art Museum Tour – Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | Daily | World-class museum
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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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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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Tour
10 Hours • 5 to 54 People
Washington
10 Hours
Walking Tour
Monumental Tours Inc
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Walking Tours Explore All
Private Day Tour - Monticello
All Day • Includes Transportation!
Monticello
Private Tours
Bus Tour, City Tour, Driving Tour, Plantation Tour, Transportation, University Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Tour – Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | Uncover Nature's Marvels
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Sailing, 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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Smithsonian National Museum of American History Tour – Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | American artifacts and History
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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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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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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(Glass Roof / Open-Top) Best of DC • VIP Tour + U.S. Capitol/National Archives Entry
8.5 Hours • 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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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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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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Private Day Tour - Baltimore and Annapolis
8 Hours • Includes Transportation!
Baltimore
Private Tours
City Tour, Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Photography Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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