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
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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Half Day Tour of Annapolis
6 Hours • All Ages - Up to 13 people
Annapolis
6 Hrs
History Tour
Monumental Tours Inc
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2 Hour Cruise Pink Bentley Pontoon Boat Rental (WITH CAPTAIN)
Up to 6 people • Private cruise
Washington
Private Tours
Sloan's Pink Boats
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Dupont Circle: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Washington
Woodrow Wilson House Museum
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Eastern Market Food Tour
2 Hours • Ages 7 and up
Rock Creek Park
Discover the surprising stories that shaped America’s first urban National Park.
Scandalous History Tour
3 hr: Ages 16+ • Political True Crime Tour! See The Supreme Court, Watergate, Ford's Theatre & more!
Washington
3 Hours
Bus Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray
2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray• 1 - 5 Days Options • Fits 2 People
Washington
1 - 5 Days Options
Supre Auto Group
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Axe and Smash Party Package
2 Hours of Axes and Rage
Washington
2 hours
Private Tours
Axe Throwing, Rage Room
Kraken Kourts – Penn Quarter
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The Tidal Basin at Night
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Bus Tours Explore All
Holiday Lights Tour
3 Hours • All Ages • See “America’s Christmas Trees” in one memorable evening!
Washington
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, Harbor Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Scooter
USA Guided Tours - DC
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DC Highlights
4 Hours • All Ages • Half-day introduction to DC's favorite sites!
Washington
4 Hours
Bus 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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(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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(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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Discover DC
6 Hours • All Ages • Includes a Boat Cruise!
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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Three-Hour DC City Night Tour
Very popular! • See the sights after the sun goes down
Washington
3 hours
Bus Tour, City Tour
All Washington View
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Private Tour
Minimum of 4 Hours • Perfect for Organized Travel Groups, Family Reunions, and Corporate Trips!
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Scooter
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Mount Vernon Day Tour from Washington DC
See military memorials and important graves
Washington
Bus Tour
All Washington View
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African American History and Culture Tour
3.5 Hours • All Ages • National Museum of African American History Tickets Included
Washington
3.5 Hours
Private Tours
Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Museum, Party Bus, Scooter, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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History 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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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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Boomerang Boat Tours Brunch Cruise
$75 | 2hrs | Brunch Buffet | Open Bar
2 hours
Boat Tour, History Tour
Boomerang Boat Tours
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National Archives Museum Tour - Private
2 hrs | SKIP-THE-LINE | Daily
Washington
2 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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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 Day Tour - Gettysburg
All Day - Includes transportation via Washington DC Region!
Washington
Private Tours
Cemetery Tour, Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Transportation
USA Guided Tours - DC
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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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Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum - Private
2.5 hrs | Daily | Our newest museum tour!
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Combo: Smithsonian Natural History + Air & Space Museum Tour – Semi-Private
5.5 hrs | Daily | Past & Future | Most Popular Combo!
Washington
5.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Tour – Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | Daily | Most popular museum tour!
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Shuttle, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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City Tours Explore All
EARLY Morning Architectural Photography Tour of Washington DC!
2 Hour Safari | 99 per Photographer
Washington
City Tour, Driving Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Transportation
Washington Photo Safari
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Private Day Tour - Baltimore and Annapolis
8 Hours • Includes Transportation!
Baltimore
Private Tours
City Tour, Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Photography 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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African American History and Culture Tour
3.5 Hours • All Ages • National Museum of African American History Tickets Included
Washington
3.5 Hours
Private Tours
Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Museum, Party Bus, Scooter, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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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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Three-Hour DC City Night Tour
Very popular! • See the sights after the sun goes down
Washington
3 hours
Bus Tour, City Tour
All Washington View
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Great Falls MD: Making Silky Waters With Neutral Density Filters!
3 Hour Safari | $119 per Photographer
Washington
City Tour, Cultural Performance, Food Tour, Photography Tour, University Tour, Water Park
Washington Photo Safari
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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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Monumental Moonlight Tour
3 Hours • Private Tour • 5 to 54 People
Washington
3 Hours
Private Tours
City Tour
Monumental Tours Inc
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Holiday Lights Tour
3 Hours • All Ages • See “America’s Christmas Trees” in one memorable evening!
Washington
3 Hours
Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, Harbor Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Scooter
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Walking Tours Explore All
Combo: National Archives + Museum of American History Tour - Private
5.5 hrs | Daily | Ultimate comprehensive overview
Washington
5.5 hours
Private Tours
Cemetery Tour, History Tour, Museum, Shuttle, 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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After-Hours Tour of Washington DC's most Inspiring Memorials
2 Hours
Washington
Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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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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Discover DC
6 Hours • All Ages • Includes a Boat Cruise!
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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Queer Black Broadway
For all ages! • 1.5 hours • Queer Black Broadway!
Washington
1.5 Hours
LGBTQ-Friendly
Walking Tour
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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Combo: National Museum of Natural History + American History Museum – Semi-Private
5.5 hrs | Daily
Washington
5.5 hours
Private Tours
Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Sailing, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Tour – Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | Daily | Most popular museum tour!
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Shuttle, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Madams of DC
Explore the History of DC's Civil War-era Red Light District
Washington
2 hours
Walking Tour
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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Washington DC National Mall Family Friendly Walking Tour
2 hours • All Ages • Languages: EN
Washington
Private Tours
Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Private Tours Explore All
Dupont Circle: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Washington
Woodrow Wilson House Museum
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Airport Transfer: DC Hotel to IAD
Dulles (IAD) Airport Drop-Off • Specify your preferred pickup location and drop-of time!
Transportation
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Wilson House Self-Guided Neighborhood Walking Tours Bundle
If These Walls Could Talk!
Washington
Woodrow Wilson House Museum
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Private Arlington Cemetery Tour
Private vehicle for up to 10 guests! • 4 Hours • Great for everyone! • All Ages!
Private Tours
Perfect Private Tours & Transportation
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Rental - Bicycle at Fletchers
Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in March 2026!
1-4 hours rentals available
Bike Rental, Self-Guided Tour, Transportation, Wildlife
Fletcher's Boathouse
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2 Hour Cruise Pink Bentley Pontoon Boat Rental (WITH CAPTAIN)
Up to 6 people • Private cruise
Washington
Private Tours
Sloan's Pink Boats
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Queer Black Broadway
For all ages! • 1.5 hours • Queer Black Broadway!
Washington
1.5 Hours
LGBTQ-Friendly
Walking Tour
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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Anacostia
Uncover the unexpected side of DC, with historic homes, quirky landmarks, and vibrant stories.
Girl Scouts: "Playing the Past" for Juniors
90 Minutes | Relive history to earn your "Playing the Past" Badge
Washington
90 Minutes
Woodrow Wilson House Museum
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History Tour – Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | American artifacts and History
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Photography Tours Explore All
Library of Congress
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Photo Critiques: In-Person or Virually!
Get a Photo Critique from a Professional
Washington
Private Tours
Photography Tour, Virtual Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Full Moonrise Over the Nation’s Capital
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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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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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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EARLY Morning Architectural Photography Tour of Washington DC!
2 Hour Safari | 99 per Photographer
Washington
City Tour, Driving Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Transportation
Washington Photo Safari
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The Tidal Basin at Night
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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World War I Memorial At Night
1.5 Hour Safari | $79 per photographer
Photography Tour, Water Park
Washington Photo Safari
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Great Falls MD: Making Silky Waters With Neutral Density Filters!
3 Hour Safari | $119 per Photographer
Washington
City Tour, Cultural Performance, Food Tour, Photography Tour, University Tour, Water Park
Washington Photo Safari
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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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