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 website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Washington DC - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Washington DC, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
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
Washington DC National Mall Family Friendly Walking Tour
2 hours • All Ages • Languages: EN
Washington
Private Tours
Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Starting at $380 • Driver: 25+ • Up to 8 People • Private Charter
Embassy Row: Mansions of the Gilded Age
Dupont Circle Walking Tour
90 minutes
USA Guided Tours - DC
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A Zoom Workshop on Photography as a Second Career
2 Hour Safari | $89 per Photographer
Wedding, Workshop
Washington Photo Safari
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Cleveland Park
Discover Gothic grandeur, lush gardens, and architectural gems in DC’s historic streetcar suburb.
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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Georgetown Food Tour
3 Hours 30 Minutes • Ages 7 and up
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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Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
45 min • Includes Historical Narration
Washington
Boat Tour
Capitol River Cruises
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Girl Scouts "Fair Play" Badge for Brownies
90 Minutes | Play Vintage Games to earn your "Fair Play" Badge
Washington
90 Minutes
Woodrow Wilson House Museum
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Photography Tours Explore All
Monuments at Night
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Library of Congress
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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DC National Mall Walking Tour w/ Washington Monument Ticket (Monument is Entry only UNGUIDED) - 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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Ebook
$19.95 • Learn from the Pros!
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Cherry Blossoms at Sunrise
2.25 hr | $119 per Photographer
Washington
Bus Tour, Driving Tour, Festival, 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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Saint Matthews Cathedral Photo Safari
2 Hour Safari | $109 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Private Tutoring by Phone on F-Stops, Shutter Speeds & Everything Else!
2 Hour Phone Tutorial
Private Tours
Photography Tour
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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DC At Night By Smartphone
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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City Tours Explore All
Discover DC
6 Hours • All Ages • Includes a Boat Cruise!
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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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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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 National Mall Walking Tour w/ Washington Monument Ticket (Monument is Entry only UNGUIDED) - 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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Monumental Private Day Tour
3 Hours • Private Tour • 5 to 54 People
Washington
3 Hours
Private Tours
City Tour
Monumental Tours Inc
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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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Three-Hour DC City Night Tour
Very popular! • See the sights after the sun goes down
Washington
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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(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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NYC : 9/11 Memorial & Wall Street - Statue of liberty
4 hours • All Ages
New York City
City Tour, Guided Tour, Self-Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Full-Day Tour Live the Colonial Williamsburg Experience
12 Hours • Private Tour • 5 to 54 People
Washington
12 Hours
Private Tours
History Tour
Monumental Tours Inc
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General Admission
Most Popular! • Guided Tour • Changing Exhibition Gallery • All Ages
Washington
1 Hour
The Society of the Cincinnati
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Rental - Level 1 Single Scull at Thompsons
Rentals will resume in Spring of 2026!
Washington
1 - 2 Hours
Boat Rental, Rentals, Water Activities
Thompson Boat Center
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Session 3 - Snowplow Sam 2/3
Ages 3-6 • Great for beginners! Purchased as a set of 4 weeks. Weekend classes in February
Washington
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
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Monuments Tour
4 Hours • Up to 4 People! • Age 18+ to book
Monumental Holiday Lights Private Tour
3 Hours • Private Tour • 5 to 54 People
LGBTQ-Friendly, Private Tours
Monumental Tours Inc
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Washington DC : Cherry Blossom Walking Tour
Washington
Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Rental - Double Kayak at Wharf
Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in April 2026!
Washington
1 Hour to 4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
The Wharf Boathouse
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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2018 Grand Cherokee Model • 1, 2, 3 Day Options • Fits 5 People
Washington
Rentals
Supre Auto Group
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Monuments at Night
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Walking Tours Explore All
(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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New Orleans: African American Heritage Walking Tour
All Ages · 2 Hours
Food Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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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
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Museum, Party Bus, Scooter, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Winter Activities
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria
All Ages • 6 Hours • Public Tour
Washington
6 Hours
Walking Tour
The Legend Tours
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Madams of DC
Explore the History of DC's Civil War-era Red Light District
Washington
2 hours
Walking Tour
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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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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Discover DC
6 Hours • All Ages • Includes a Boat Cruise!
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 - Private
2.5 Hrs | Mon - Fri
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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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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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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Private Tours Explore All
Session 2 - Snowplow Sam 2/3
Ages 3-6 • Great for beginners! Purchased as a set of 4 weeks! Weekend classes in January
Washington
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
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Private Mount Vernon Tour
Private vehicle for up to 10 guests! • 4 Hours • Great for everyone!
Private Tours
Perfect Private Tours & Transportation
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Session 2 - Adult 1
Ages 16 and up • Purchased as a set of 4 weeks! Weekend classes in January
Washington
30 Minutes
Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
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Washington DC Museum of Natural History Tour for Families
2 hours • All Ages • Languages: EN
Washington
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Universal Tour Guide US
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Georgetown Food Tour
3 Hours 30 Minutes • Ages 7 and up
Comedy Walks© Washington D.C.
$25 per Person | Every Saturday and Sunday | Ages 16+
Washington
Private Sup, SUP
Comedy Walks - DC
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Washington, DC: A Photographer’s Paradise, on Zoom!
2 Hours | $79
Washington
Cruise / Large Boat, Festival, Haunted House, Museum, Photography Tour, River Cruise
Washington Photo Safari
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Sheridan Circle: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Washington
Woodrow Wilson House Museum
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U Street Food Tour
3 Hours 30 Minutes • Ages 7 and up
Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Tour
5 Hours • Take a guided tour of two of the most popular destinations in the DC area!
Washington
5 Hours
Bus Tour, Museum, Sightseeing Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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History 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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Private Day Tour - Gettysburg
All Day - Includes transportation via Washington DC Region!
Washington
Private Tours
Cemetery Tour, Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Transportation
USA Guided Tours - DC
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New York: NYC American Museum of Natural History Family Private Tour
2 hours • All Ages • Languages: EN
New York City
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum
Universal Tour Guide US
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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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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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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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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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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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National Archives Museum Tour - Private
2 hrs | SKIP-THE-LINE | Daily
Washington
2 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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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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