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Welcome to Washington DC

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. The U.S. Constitution provided for the establishment of a federal district that would not be part of any state but instead be under the jurisdiction of Congress. In 1791, the City of Washington was founded as the national capital. Congress held its first session there in 1800 and in 1801 the land was officially designated as the federal District of Columbia. Millions of visitors come to enjoy historic, top-caliber dining and drinking spots and see sights like the Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, the Smithsonian Institution, and hundreds of monuments, museums, galleries, and historic homes.

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Things To Do In Washington DC

Hop-On Hop-Off Double Decker Tour & Arlington Cemetery Audio Tour

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Hop-On Hop-Off Double Decker Tour & Arlington Cemetery Audio Tour

As the Official Tour Provider of the National Mall, Big Bus gets you closer than anyone else to the monuments and memorials of DC. Plus,...

75 to 110 minutes • Free Cancellation

75 to 110 minutes • Free Cancellation

75 to 110 minutes • Free Cancellation

3.8 (3,356)

~~$45~~
$44

DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets

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DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets

Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Guided Night Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Make your way through the city...

3 hours • Free Cancellation

3 hours • Free Cancellation

3 hours • Free Cancellation

4.7 (5,395)

~~$63~~
$62

DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks & Open-Top Luxury Bus

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DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks & Open-Top Luxury Bus

Experience the stunning beauty of the architecture and memorials of Washington, D.C. lit up after dark. You’ll begin the tour at the U.S. Navy Memorial,...

3 hours • Free Cancellation

3 hours • Free Cancellation

3 hours • Free Cancellation

4.7 (7,037)

~~$64~~
$63

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

You haven't seen Washington DC until you've seen it at night! On this evening 100% live narrated tour, you'll enjoy the sights and sounds of...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

4.6 (4,006)

~~$59.95~~
$58.95

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

Enjoy a 90-minute Hop-on Hop-off panoramic trolley tour of Washington, DC. The tour route will maximize your time and provide you with a great introduction...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

4.3 (2,551)

~~$54.95~~
$53.95

Guided African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry

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Guided African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry

Go back in time to some of the most iconic moments from the civil rights movement with this fascinating African American history tour of Washington...

4 hours • Free Cancellation

4 hours • Free Cancellation

4 hours • Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,155)

~~$91~~
$90

DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades

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DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades

Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Washington DC Guided Moonlit Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Make your way through...

3 hours • Free Cancellation

3 hours • Free Cancellation

3 hours • Free Cancellation

4.7 (2,210)

~~$63~~
$62

Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise

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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise

Board your glamourous, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial for one of the best bus tours in Washington DC! Expanding on our popular...

6 hours • Free Cancellation

6 hours • Free Cancellation

6 hours • Free Cancellation

4.8 (3,524)

~~$89~~
$88

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Experience one of the country’s most famous cemeteries at your own pace on this hop-on hop-off trolley tour of Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC....

45 minutes • Free Cancellation

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45 minutes • Free Cancellation

4.5 (762)

~~$21.50~~
$20.50

Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

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Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

Venture into the shadowy streets of Washington D.C. on our spine-tingling ghost tour, where eerie history meets the supernatural! Guided by a local expert and...

1 hour • Free Cancellation

1 hour • Free Cancellation

1 hour • Free Cancellation

4.3 (450)

~~$26~~
$25

Lincoln Assassination Tour with Petersen House Entry

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Lincoln Assassination Tour with Petersen House Entry

Plunge into the gripping timeline of April 14, 1865, and investigate the conspiracy that shattered a nation. You will walk the exact streets where the...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

2 hours • Free Cancellation

2 hours • Free Cancellation

4.9 (514)

~~$65~~
$64

Washington DC Highlights Tour with Top Landmarks and Memorials

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Washington DC Highlights Tour with Top Landmarks and Memorials

See Washington DC’s most iconic landmarks in comfort and style – in just half a day! Perfect for first-timers or short stays. This popular half-day...

4 hours • Free Cancellation

4 hours • Free Cancellation

4 hours • Free Cancellation

4.9 (503)

~~$59~~
$58

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No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

Debby_K, Jul 2026

Great service!

Often tickets for popular experiences go quickly and the Washington Monument is no exception. I was able to select my date and time and did not have to wait in line or risk missing out. On our day, folks were waiting in line before 8 am and tickets were gone before 9:30. Communication was excellent and all questions answered promptly!

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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

Lynne_L, Jul 2026

Informative and convenient

It was great to be able to get on and off when I wanted to explore something, but it was just as enjoyable to listen to our driver Duke tell us about the city and some of the museums.

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Washington DC “See the City” Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

PCCTraveling, Jul 2026

Do It! Best way to get around DC!!

As a 50 something, riding a Segway was a bit out of my comfort zone. However, I wanted to cover as much ground in Washington DC as quickly as possible. Our guide, Tommy, was fantastic. And, after about 10 minutes, the Segway seemed super natural. We were in a group of 4: 2 “tenured” couples and a family of 4. Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening.I highly recommend booking this excursion.

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DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets

Theresa_M, Jul 2026

Excellent tour guide and driver.

Great time on an air conditioned bus with an amazing tour guide and a singing bus driver. Plenty of time at each stop. Definitely recommend!

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DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets

lisaiT6403LX, Jul 2026

James and Chris- great tour team!

Chris and James were great! Chris drove the bus and was an excellent driver and ensured we were on the bus after each stop. James had so much passion and knowledge. I learned so much and wish we had more time! I def recommend!

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DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades

noahn466, Jul 2026

James and Chris were great

James, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept the pace up so that we could visit many different places. The three hours flew by. I recommend James and Chris.

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DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades

Relax01931593684, Jul 2026

Best history tour I've ever experienced

James and Chris were solid! Driving was great. My wife gets motion sick easy and this was not that kind of trip. They are both very friendly and attentive to us. They genuinely seem to enjoy their job. James spoke non-stop on this trip. He's full of knowledge and keeps the group moving, together and creates awe in every moment and stop. We really liked him. I would do this exact trip again when I come back one day.

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Washington DC “See the City” Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

Q6176SAtraceyh, Jul 2026

Fourth of July fun!

Sherman was a great tour guide! Pricing is well worth it!!!

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Washington DC Monuments & American History Guided E-Cart Tour

Connector50707777375, Jul 2026

Wonderful experience

We brought our pre-teen children for the first time to Washington. This tour was perfect for us- we learned about the history while riding on a fun e-cart! Would highly recommend!

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Bubble Planet Immersive Interactive Experience in Washington DC

Suzi_L, Jul 2026

Magical fun

It was fun and felt magical walking through some of the rooms. I would have loved more rooms and the big bubble maker was down so they should have more of those too.

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DC: No Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry & Guidebook

PCCNewYork, Jul 2026

Monument Tour

The tours to the WWII , Lincoln, Korean monuments and the Vietnam memorial were great in that the guide gave us a brief introduction and we ventured on our own afterwards for each site. The highlight was entrance to the Washington Monument and that is when the tour guide left us. Overall, Greg and his teammate were informative but not lengthy! Just the right amount of talk you want on a tour!

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Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

K_M, Jul 2026

Nice walk through Georgetown

It is an interesting historical tour with a haunted theme. Sonia was very entertaining with fun humor

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Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

EmilyB3261, Jul 2026

Awesome tour, beware mosquitoes 🤣

Sonja was an awesome tour guide! She was so knowledgable and funny, she really makes the tour what it is!Be careful of the mosquitoes, even with bug spray I’ve been eaten alive which is the only downside.We loved the tour and would highly recommend!

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Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Karen_H, Jul 2026

Great Experience

Even with the record temperatures the staff was great. They ensured that people were staying in the shade when possible

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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

Jennine_A, Jul 2026

Directionally Challenged.

Getting around Washing DC is very difficult if you've never been there before. Love the Hop On Hop Off (HOHO) concept but.... Our biggest problem was when we opened the HOHO map, we could see where the stops were but could NOTE tell where WE are on the map. Flipping between the HOHO map and regular Maps was extremely difficult. Also found that the stops were not well marked. Woud recommend with caution.

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No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

William_R, Jul 2026

Great value!

This saved us a ton of time not having to wait in line...plus we were guaranteed to have a spot. The communication was outstanding!!

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Washington DC Attractions

Lincoln Memorial

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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The White House

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Washington Monument

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Thomas Jefferson Memorial

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U.S. Capitol

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Korean War Veterans Memorial

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National World War II Memorial

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