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!
Bus Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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Scandalous History Tour
3 hr: Ages 16+ • Political True Crime Tour! See The Supreme Court, Watergate, Ford's Theatre & more!
Washington
3 Hours
Bus 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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Private Tour
Minimum of 4 Hours • Perfect for Organized Travel Groups, Family Reunions, and Corporate Trips!
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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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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Photography Tours Explore All
World War I Memorial At Night
1.5 Hour Safari | $79 per photographer
Photography Tour, Water Park
Washington Photo Safari
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Monuments and Memorials: Travel Photography Half Day
3.5 Hour Safari • Our MOST Popular Safari
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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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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Full Moonrise Over the Jefferson Memorial
2 Hour Safari | $119 per photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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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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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
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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DC At Night By Smartphone
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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History Tours Explore All
Smithsonian National Museum of American History Tour - Private
2.5 hrs | American artifacts and History
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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After-Hours Tour of Washington DC's most Inspiring Memorials
2 Hours
Washington
Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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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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Private Day Tour • Colonial Williamsburg
All Day • Customizable • Includes Transportation!
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
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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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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Half Day Tour of Annapolis
6 Hours • All Ages - Up to 13 people
Annapolis
6 Hrs
History Tour
Monumental Tours Inc
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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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Washington DC: African American History Museum Private Family Tour
2 hours • private Group • Languages: EN
Washington
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum
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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City Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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 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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Great Falls MD: Making Silky Waters With Neutral Density Filters!
3 Hour Safari | $119 per Photographer
Washington
City Tour, Cultural Performance, Food Tour, Photography Tour, University Tour, Water Park
Washington Photo Safari
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NYC: 9/11 Memorial and Financial District Walking Tour
2 hours • All Ages • Languages: EN
New York City
City Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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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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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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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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Walking Tours Explore All
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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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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(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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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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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 - 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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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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Washington DC : Cherry Blossom Walking Tour
Washington
Walking Tour
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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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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Private 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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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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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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Sandhill Cranes along the Platte River, Nebraska
4 day Safari | $1750 per client
4 days/5 nights
Washington Photo Safari
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4th of July Fireworks Cruise
90 min • Enjoy the Fireworks from the Potomac River!
Rental - Double Kayak at Thompsons
Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in April 2026!
Washington
1 - 4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
Thompson Boat Center
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Arlington National Cemetery Tour
Walking Tour
Private Washington DC Night Tour
Private vehicle for up to 10 guests! • Great for everyone! • The perfect way to see DC at night!
Private Tours
Perfect Private Tours & Transportation
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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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Monumental Core: The Design of the National Mall Virtual Tour
The tumultuous and dramatic history of our National stage • Live Virtual Tour