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 website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Washington DC - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Washington DC, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
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!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
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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Tandem Kayak Rentals
Now renting for 2026! Book Today!
Washington
Up to 4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Water Activities, Wildlife
Ballpark Boathouse
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Private Arlington Cemetery Tour
Private vehicle for up to 10 guests! • 4 Hours • Great for everyone! • All Ages!
Washington
Private Tours
Perfect Private Tours & Transportation
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Rental - Double Kayak at Wharf
Now open for the 2026 season on Wednesday-Sunday!
Washington
1 Hour to 4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
The Wharf Boathouse
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Rock Creek Park
Discover the surprising stories that shaped America’s first urban National Park.
Civil War Tour of the Battle of Fredericksburg
8 Hours • Private Tour • Up to 54 People
Washington
8 Hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Transportation
Monumental Tours Inc
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Navy Yard, DC
$380 Flat • 2 Hours • Up to 8 Guests • BYOB • Private Charter
Washington
2 hours
Private Tours
YACHTSY
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Bonsai Bar @ Atlas Brew Works - Bridge District
2 hours all materials provided
Cherry Blossom Sightseeing Cruise
Available March-April • 45 min • Includes Historical Narration
Washington
45 minutes
Boat Tour
Capitol River Cruises
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Make a Donation
Washington
1 Hour
The Society of the Cincinnati
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Walking Tours Explore All
Capitol Hill Walking Tour – Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | Mon - Fri
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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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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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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Following in Her Footsteps: A Walking Tour of Women's Advocacy on Capitol Hill
2 Hours • Washington D.C. Walking Tour
Washington
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Meandering Map Tours
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DC National Mall Walking Tour w/ Washington Monument Ticket (Monument is Entry only UNGUIDED) - 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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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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(Glass Roof / Open-Top) Best of DC • VIP Tour + U.S. Capitol/National Archives Entry
8.5 Hours • Boat Cruise + Inside Tour of National Archives & US Capitol Buildings!
Washington
8.5 Hours
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, River Cruise, Scooter, Shuttle, Sternwheeler/Riverboat, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Capitol Hill Walking Tour - Private
2.5 Hrs | Mon - Fri
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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DC National Gallery of Art Museum Tour – Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | Daily | World-class museum
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Private Tour - DC at Dusk
3 Hours • All Ages • Experience breathtaking views of our nation's capital, flooded with lights!
Washington
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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History Tours Explore All
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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Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Tour - Private
2.5 hrs | Daily | Most popular museum tour!
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Shuttle
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Insider's Pub Crawl
2 hours 15 minutes • Ages 21+
Washington
2 hours & 15 minutes
History Tour, Pub Crawl
D.C. Crawling
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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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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: Smithsonian Natural History + Air & Space Museum Tour – Private
5.5 hrs | Daily | Past & Future | Most Popular Combo!
Washington
5.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Half Day Tour of Annapolis
6 Hours • All Ages - Up to 13 people
Washington
6 Hrs
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Transportation
Monumental Tours Inc
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Washington DC Museum of Natural History Tour for Families
2 hours • All Ages • Languages: EN
Washington
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Universal Tour Guide US
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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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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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Bus Tours Explore All
Discover DC with Nick, DC Tour God
6 Hours • All Ages • Includes a Boat Cruise!
Washington
6 Hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, Sightseeing Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Private Tour - DC at Dusk
3 Hours • All Ages • Experience breathtaking views of our nation's capital, flooded with lights!
Washington
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Discover DC
6 Hours • All Ages • Includes a Boat Cruise!
Washington
6 Hours
Pickup Available
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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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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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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Private Tour
Minimum of 4 Hours • Perfect for Organized Travel Groups, Family Reunions, and Corporate Trips!
Washington
4–10 hours
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Scooter
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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DC Express With Convertible Glass-Top Bus
2 Hours • All Ages • Snapshot Introduction to Washington DC
Washington
2 Hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, Sightseeing Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Custom Transportation • Hourly/As Directed
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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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
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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Sunrise on the National Mall
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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A Special Nikon Camera Users Virtual Photo Safari on Zoom!
2 Hour Safari | $79
Washington
Photography Tour, Virtual Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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"Twi-Night" at National Harbor and Alexandria by Water Taxi
2.5 Hour Safari | $119 per photographer
Washington
LGBTQ-Friendly
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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DC National Mall Walking Tour w/ Washington Monument Ticket (Monument is Entry only UNGUIDED) - 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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Samsung Galaxy Owners of the World, Unite! A Virtual Photo Safari on Zoom For YOU!
2 Hour Safari | $79 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Outsmarting Your Smartphone at D.C.'s Monuments
3.5 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
3.55 hours
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Library of Congress
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Washington DC: Best of Capitol Hill Bike Tour
All Ages • 3 Hours
Washington
Bike Tour, History Tour, Museum, Photography Tour
Unlimited Biking
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Washington DC Holiday Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Washington
2 hours
History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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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DC By Moonlight
All Ages! • 2 Hours • A Family Favorite!
Washington
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
City Tour, Guided Tour
Friends in DC
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Catholic Heritage Tour
8 Hours • 5 to 39 People
Washington
Private Tours
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Monumental Tours Inc
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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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The National Academy of Sciences: a Photo Safari in Art and Architecture!
Exclusive access and guided tour at the National Academy of Sciences
Washington
Beer Tour, Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Castle, Chocolate Tour, City Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Cultural Performance, Dinner Boat, Dinner Cruise, Evening Cruise, Festival, Food Tour, History Tour, Museum, Photography Tour, River Cruise, Sailing, Shooting Range, Sternwheeler/Riverboat, TV and Movie Sites Tour, University Tour, Walking Tour, Water Park, Wine, Winery, Workshop
Washington Photo Safari
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Discover DC
6 Hours • All Ages • Includes a Boat Cruise!
Washington
6 Hours
Pickup Available
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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DC Express With Convertible Glass-Top Bus
2 Hours • All Ages • Snapshot Introduction to Washington DC
Washington
2 Hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, Sightseeing Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Virtual Online Grand Tour of Washington DC
1 Hour Tour • Live Zoom Call
Washington
1 Hour
City Tour
Zohery Tours
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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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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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Private Tours Explore All
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Tour
10 Hours • 5 to 54 People
Washington
10 Hours
History Tour, Self-Guided Tour, Transportation
Monumental Tours Inc
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Retro Boat Rentals DC - Violet
1.5 Hour Rental • Up to 4 People • Starting at $175 • Self-Driven
Washington
1.5 Hours
Sea Suite Cruises DC
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Arlington National Cemetery Tour
Walking Tour
Washington
2.5 Hours
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Washington DC Museum of Natural History Tour for Families
2 hours • All Ages • Languages: EN
Washington
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Universal Tour Guide US
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Rental - Double Kayak at Thompsons
Now renting for 2026! Book today!
Washington
1 - 4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
Thompson Boat Center
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Washington DC Bike Rentals
All Ages • 2 Hours - 1 Month Rental Options!
Washington
Bike Rental
Unlimited Biking
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DC at Dusk Bus Tour
3 Hours • All Ages • Experience breathtaking views of our nation's capital, flooded with lights!
Washington
3 Hours
Pickup Available, Private Tours
Bus Tour, Museum, Party Bus, Scooter, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Winter Activities
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Dupont Circle & Embassy Row
Hear the fascinating stories, colorful scandals, and architectural grandeur that define Embassy Row
Meandering on the National Mall: A Walking Tour of the Memorials and Monuments
2 Hours • Washington D.C. Walking Tour
Washington
2 Hours
Meandering Map Tours
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Design on the Water: Washington DC Architecture Cruise
Discover a new perspective on the design of the District! • 50 minutes • All ages