Top 10 Walking Tours in Washington DC, District of Columbia (DC)

On this 1.5-hour walking tour, experience Alexandria's Colonial and Civil War era history.  Visit John Carlyle's 18th century mansion, an 18th century tavern, George Washington's church, and a 19th century Apothecary shop. On your stroll through Alexandria, enjoy the passion of your professional guide and the rich history of the longest Union occupied southern city.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

On this private walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, you’ll follow your knowledgeable young guide to learn about the graves of the famous men and women buried here. By the end of this 2.5 hour tour, you’ll be familiar with many of the permanent residents of the most famous cemetery in the whole United States.

Inclusions: Guided Walking Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours, Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

This 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour through Washington DC’s most popular sites will introduce you to the wars and presidents that have helped shape the United States. Explore the monuments & memorial of the city on a tour, led by one of our entertaining guides, welcomes up to 8 guests.

Inclusions: Semi-Private Walking Tour, Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum, Professional Tour Guide, Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours, Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour, semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour welcoming up to 8 guests. We’ll talk politics and history as we trace Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations.

Inclusions: Semi-Private Walking Tour, Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum, Professional Tour Guide, Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours, Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine, Passes to the House of Representatives and or the Senate Provided by guide at the end of the tour.

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Join a 1.5 to 2 hour private guided tour of the National Museum of Natural History, featuring rare marvels from around the world. The tour will lead you through the minerals, mammals, and mummies that have been wowing visitors for over a century.

Inclusions: Guided Museum Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 1.5 - 2 Hours, Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

The theme/subject is a much needed topic of discussion for all Americans, young and old. This tour is unique because it is one of a kind in the Nation's Capital. There are many so called "classical tours" given but none on the lines of my tour which offers the history of slavery in the Federal City.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Private transportation

Explore the Arlington National Cemetery with a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide during 2H. This guided experience provides historical and human perspectives of US nation’s leaders and protectors that make your visit much more meaningful and informative.

Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide

Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Meet your local Tour guide for an amazing evening walking tour of 2H and learn about African American history and heritage in D.C. Explore the U Street “Black Broadway” who was once truly the heart of Black culture in America, attracting locals and visitors for an unparalleled music and nightlife scene. It’s also the birthplace of celebrated DC hero, jazz musician Duke Ellington. Until the 1920s, the U Street Corridor was home to the nation's largest urban African-American community, this section of the city is as vibrant as ever, anchored by the lively 14th Street corridor to the west and the refurbished Howard Theatre bordering the Shaw neighborhood to the east, where a towering sculpture in reverence to Ellington stands. Food is eclectic and exciting. One of the best ways to experience food from soul food to Italian to the world-famous Ben’s Chili Bowl and uniquely, on the eastern end, you’ll the area known as “Little Ethiopia” for its concentration of residents from that country

Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide

Exclusions: Transportation, Food and drink

Unearth the shady and seedy history of Old Town Alexandria on this 2.5-hour guided ghost tour and pub crawl. A costumed guide will lead you through hidden alleyways and tell you tales from the historic places and haunted buildings along the way. During the tour, you will also stop at several historic Old Town pubs to enjoy a beverage before continuing on your way.

Inclusions: Costumed tour guide, 2.5 hour walking tour, Visit local, historic bars, Stories of local hauntings and ghosts, Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!

Exclusions: Available for purchase

The 2 hour private guided museum tour will introduce you to the history of flight in the United States that eventually landed a man on the moon. Take one giant leap into the unique collection at the National Air and Space Museum, covering the United States’ world famous space program.  (PLEASE NOTE: The Air & Space museum is currently under massive construction and will remain as such for multiple years. This means that many of the exhibits we describe may NOT be on display. We adjust our tour based on the changing stages of this renovation, and the exhibits that are available to us. Thank you for understanding. Feel free to refer the Smithsonian Air & Space website for an updated list of exhibits)

Inclusions: Guided Museum Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 2 Hours, Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)