The Best Tours of Washington DC

Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC Moonlight Tour

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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Monuments & Museums at night

Moonlight Monuments & Memorials Tour

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 Moonlight Tour

Washington DC by Moonlight Electric Cart Tour

See the monuments and museums by moonlight in an open air electric cart in this 3 hour guided tour for up to 7 people.  
Electric Car tour of Washington DC

E-Bike Tour DC by Moonlight

This tour includes electric bike rentals and helmets for all ages!  Ride electric bikes through DC monuments by moonlight. 
Washington DC bike tour by moonlight

Daytime Mueseums & Monuments Washington DC Tours

Washington DC in One Day:  Guided Sightseeing Tour

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) 
Guided tour of Washington DC

Private Half Day Tour of  Washington, DC

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.
Private tour of Washington DC

Washington DC Electric Cart Guided Tour

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!
Electric cart tour of Washington DC

Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour and Change of the Guards

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. 
Arlington National Cemetery Washington DC

African American History Tour with Museum Admission

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.
 
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial in Washington DC

Small Group Half Day DC Tour 

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. 
Small group tour of Washington DC

DC Monuments E-Bike Tour

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.  
bike tour of Washington DC

U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress Small Group Guided Tour

This 3 hour guided tour includes reserved admission to both the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress.  
Tour of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington DC

Private Guided Tour of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

Experience the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History with a private 2 hour guided tour! 
Tour of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History In Washington DC

Skip the Line Private Guided Tour of the National Archives Building

Tour the National Archives Building on this 1 1/2 hour private guided tour.  
National Archives Building Tour in Washington DC

Food & Drink Tours in Washington DC

Taste of Georgetown: Food & History Tour

This small guided tour includes tasting at 4 of the best restaurants in Georgetown while learning about the DC neighborhood’s rich history.
Taste of Georgetown Food Tour

U Street Food, History & Street Art Tour

Lunch is included on this 3 hour walking food tour of the U Street Corridor
U Street Food Tour in Washington DC

Gastronomic Georgetown Food Tour

Come hungry for this 3 1/2 hour walking culinary and historical tour of DC’s Georgetown neighborhood.  

Georgetown Food Tour in Washington DC

Washington DC Delicious Donut Adventure

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!
 
Donut tour of Washington DC

Small Group History & Pub Crawl Tour

Learn history of the city through this 2 hour bar tour.  
Washington DC History and Pub Crawl 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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