If you’re planning on heading to Washington, DC you must already know that it’s an incredible city filled with hundreds of things to do and see. However, you might not have given much thought yet as to how you’re going to see and do everything. Washington DC is famous for its many monuments and museums (some of these things you can even take free walking tours around), but if you want to get a really in depth experience (or you don’t want to walk everywhere) you should check out some of these amazing tours of Washington DC!
1. Viator VIP (from USD 129.0)
This bus tour gets interactive, showing you the best of DC Including US Capitol and National Archives Reserved Access, the White House and Lincoln Memorial, even granting you reserved entry to and a guided tour inside some buildings! See all the highlights of DC in one day! Also, if you go between mid-March and mid-October you also get to go on a Potomac River cruise.
VIP DC: Capitol, National Archives Priority Entry; Sights Tour
Duration 8 hours 30 minutes
2. Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour (from USD 49.0)
Hop on or off at 25 stops including all of DC’s most popular tourist attractions. It’s the only tour that includes a stop at Arlington National Cemetery where you can see the renowned “Changing of the Guard” ritual. You can explore what interests you the most at your own pace; essentially a customizable tour.
Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour & Arlington Upgrade
Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
3. Guided Night Tour (from USD 64.0)
If you’re more of a night owl or simply want to avoid the daytime crowds, this night tour is a perfect fit. Touring all the major buildings and monuments, you’ll have the opportunity to see the attractions lit up by beautiful lights, all while being transported by a luxurious bus.
Washington DC 'Monuments and Memorials' Guided Night Tour
Duration 3 hours
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4. BigBus Hop-on Hop-off Tour (from USD 54.0)
One of the most versatile tours, there are more than 40 stops with pretty much all you can think of included in three bus routes. With the 2-day pass, there’s a night tour option as well, giving you the freedom to choose exactly what you want to see and when. In addition, the tour includes admission to Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum for you to look at eerily real-looking wax sculptures.
Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, Water Taxi Admission
Duration 2 hours
5. Mt Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip (from USD 99.0)
If you’re in DC for a couple days, this half-day tour is a great way to take a visit to Mount Vernon, the estate George Washington lived in right beside the Potomac River. After walking around Mount Vernon, a bus will take you through Old Town Alexandria, a unique village full of historical buildings where our founding fathers gathered. The tour is a great option to visit a couple places right outside DC if you didn’t come with a car.
Washington DC: Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Bus Tour
Duration 5 hours
6. Capital Sites Bike Tour (from USD 55.0)
For those who enjoy a bit of exercise but also want to cover all the major monuments in DC, this bike tour will take you around the Supreme Court, White House, Capitol, and Lincoln Memorial. It’s definitely a cozy tour with a guide that will answer all your questions and also give you information on more exhibits around the city.
Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour
Duration 2 hours
7. Duck Tour
The famous Duck Tour is a great option to explore DC as well. Driving on land and water, you can float down the Potomac River next to the Washington Monument or drive around the Smithsonian museums.
Duck Tour
Departure: Union Station
Duration: 90 minutes
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8. DC Monuments Electric Cart Tour (from USD 72.0)
This electric cart tour gives a bit more of an intimate experience, taking your group in a small cart around DC’s most well-known monuments. It’s a great choice for a sunny summer day to hop on and off an open-air cart while listening to an informed guide and still getting the classic photo-ops.
Washington DC Electric Cart Small-Group or Private Tour
Duration 2 hours
9. Grand Tour (from USD 145.0)
This tour is truly a grand tour, spending a whole two days fully exploring Washington DC. The first day includes visitng the MLK Jr. Memorial, the White House, the Smithsonian museums, and even a tour of the US Capitol. On the second day, you’ll take an excursion to Mount Vernon and arrive back in time to visit Arlington and numerous other memorials. For an all-inclusive tour of DC, it’s definitely not a bad option.
Washington DC Guided 2-Day Grand Tour by Coach and Tram
Duration 2 days
10. Segway Tour (from USD 75.0)
This Segway tour goes through all the major highlights of the city like the Washington Monument, the US Capitol, the Washington Monument, etc. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll come away from the tour knowing more about the significance and history behind the buildings in our nation’s capital.
Washington DC Segway Tour
Duration 3 hours
What are you waiting for?
So get going! All that’s left to do is pick which tours suit you, and get exploring! Whatever you choose to do, it’s sure to be an amazing adventure.