There is so much to see on a trip to Washington, DC. Rush hour traffic and Metro schedules can make seeing just a few monuments an all day affair. Even if you decide to fight the traffic, finding parking near the monuments and museums is a struggle. The Metro is a good option, but requires a LOT of walking.
The best way to see the Nation’s Capitol is by tour. There is a large variety of Washington DC tours to choose from. Everything from your standard DC monuments and museums to unique food and drink tours. These are the best tours of Washington, DC.
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Nothing is more spectacular than the DC monuments and memorials lit up at night. This 3 hour nighttime guided tour will take you to the all of the popular DC monuments and memorials. This is particularly fabulous at during December when the city is lit up with Holiday decor. Check out my article on The Top Things To Do at Christmas in Washington DC
Washington DC in One Day is a 6 hour guided group bus tour to all of the must-see memorials and monuments, with excellent reviews. The maximum tour capacity is 30 people. This tour ends with a scenic boat ride past the monuments on the Potomac River (April 1-October 15)
For those wanting the ultimate private tour of DC, this is the tour for you! Your private guide will pick you up in a luxury SUV and take you on a guided 4 hour tour of the best sights in the city. Since you are the only ones on the tour, you can pick your own departure time, and customize your itinerary to fit your interests. This is the ultimate way to tour Washington, DC. Price is per group, not per person–maximum group size is 5 people.
The 2 hour Washington DC Electric Cart Guided Tour is a great option for those who don’t want an all day tour. This open aired driving tour can accommodate up to 7 people. The Electric Cart Guided Tour guides are knowledgable and you will have more photo opportunities than with a large group. This tour has almost 2,000 five star reviews!
Experience the moving Changing of the Guards ceremony with the best reserved viewing, and then a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, including John F. Kennedy’s grave, and Robert E. Lee’s house. This tour is 1 1/2-2 hours long with a maximum group size of 15.
This 3 1/2 hour half-day guided bus tour will immerse you in African American History throughout the city, including admission and tour of the African American History Museum. Stops include The MLK Memorial, U.S. Capitol, White House and many more monuments and memorials. Maximum tour capacity is 30 people.
This 4 hour guided tour includes all of the monuments along the National Mall as well as the U.S. Capitol. The tour vehicle is a sprinter van, allowing for a more intimate experience with the guide more accessible for questions and conversation along the way.
Ride on hybrid electric bikes throughout the city to visit the top monuments and memorials on this 3 hour guided bike tour. Helmets and bike rentals included.
This 3 hour tour combines history, sight seeing and donuts! Sights you will see on your donut-eating adventure include the White House and Palmer’s Alley-the most Instagrammable place in DC!
Learn history of the city through this 2 hour bar tour.
Hotel Stays in Washington DC
Click below to search for hotels in Washington DC. My favorite hotel to stay at is the Hotel Hive, located across the street from George Washington University and within walking distance to the monuments.
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