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 site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in Washington DC. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in Washington DC into something truly memorable.
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
Above it All - Washington National Cathedral
2 hours • Up to 6 people • Great for couples!
Sea Ray Luxury 45' Yacht - Wellness Experience
Ages 21+ • 2 - 4 Hours • Captain/Crew Included • Up to 6 Passengers
Presidential Inauguration Preview Tour in Washington DC
All Ages • 2 Hours • Walk in the footsteps of many US presidents
Washington
2 Hours
Sightseeing Tour
Zohery Tours
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Washington DC Private Daytime Tour • Four Hours
For all ages! • 8 persons minimum • Discover the City’s Major Memorials & Monuments
Washington
4 hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour
RSN Enterprises
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Comedy Walks© Washington D.C.
$25 per Person | Every Saturday and Sunday | Ages 16+
Washington
Private SUP, SUP
Comedy Walks - DC
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Rental - Pedal Boat
Rentals are available daily. Perfect for ages 2 and up! Up to 4 people allowed in each boat.
Washington
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
Tidal Basin
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Monuments At Night Tour
4 Hours • Up to 4 People! • Age 18+ to book
Rental - Single Kayak at James Creek Marina
Now renting for 2026! Book Today!
Washington
1-4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
James Creek Marina
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Capitol Hill
Take a deep dive into the architecture, intrigue, and symbolism at the heart of American government.
The Final 50 Membership
Washington
Kraken Kourts – Bryant Street
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Rental - Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) at Thompsons
Book today!
Washington
1 - 3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Rentals, SUP, Water Activities, Wildlife
Thompson Boat Center
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Rental - Single Kayak at Fletchers
Now renting for 2026!
Washington
1-4 hour rental options available
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Fishing, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
Fletcher's Boathouse
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Kids Fishing Club Charter
Ages 5+ • 3 Hours • Private Fishing Experience
Washington
2.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Potomac Chesapeake Mariners LLC dba FishThePotomac
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Retro Boat Rentals DC - Bonnie
Captain Your Own Retro Boat • 1.5 Hours • Up to 4 Guests • No Experience Required
Washington
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Sea Suite Cruises DC
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From Parchment to Power: Skip-The Line Archives
All Ages! • 2.5 Hours
Washington
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Friends in DC
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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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Rental - Pedal Boat
Rentals are available daily. Perfect for ages 2 and up! Up to 4 people allowed in each boat.
Washington
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
Tidal Basin
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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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The Haz Experience!!
Fish alongside Haz Life on an exclusive, content-driven Potomac River fishing experience.
Washington
4 or 6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Potomac Chesapeake Mariners LLC dba FishThePotomac
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The Harlem Renaissance in DC
All ages - 2 hours - Discover the Jazz and Literary History of DC!
Washington
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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Walking Tours Explore All
NYC : 9/11 Memorial & Wall Street - Statue of liberty
4 hours • All Ages
Washington
City Tour, Guided Tour, Self-Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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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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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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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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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 Tour, Bus Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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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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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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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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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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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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Bus Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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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 Tour, Bus Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Tour
5 Hours • Take a guided tour of two of the most popular destinations in the DC area!
Washington
5 Hours
Bus Tour, Museum, Sightseeing Tour
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 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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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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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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Private Tours Explore All
Whitlow’s on Water - Wharf Individual Tickets
$40-55/person • Up to 47 People • Drinks Sold On Board • 2 hrs
Washington
2 Hour
Private Tours
Sea Suite Cruises 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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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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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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NYC Ground Zero : Family tour with Ticket for 9/11 Memorial
2 hours • All Ages • Up to 8 people
Washington
2hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Private Fishing Charter - Parker 2320
3 Hour, Half Day, and Full Day Private Charters • Ages 5+ • Up to 6 Passengers
Washington
3, 4, or 6 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Potomac Chesapeake Mariners LLC dba FishThePotomac
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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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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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Private Navigator Tours!
For all ages! • 2-4 Hours • Up to 45 guests
Washington
2-4 hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Be You Charters
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Self Guided Tours
Self Guided tours are offered at 12pm, 1 pm, & 2pm | 45-50 minutes.
Washington
45-50 minutes
Private Tours
Self-Guided Tour
Architects Foundation - The Octagon
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Photography Tours Explore All
Full Moonrise Over the Nation’s Capital
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
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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Sunrise on the National Mall
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
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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Full Moonrise over the Nation's Capital from the Skydome
2 Hour Safari | $119 per photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Monuments at Night
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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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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The Tidal Basin at Night
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Washington
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Monuments and Memorials: Travel Photography Half Day
3.5 Hour Safari • Our MOST Popular Safari
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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City Tours Explore All
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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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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NYC : 9/11 Memorial & Wall Street - Statue of liberty
4 hours • All Ages
Washington
City Tour, Guided Tour, Self-Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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2-Hour African American Heritage Tour in Washington DC
Experience during a 2-hour evening tour with a local tour guide, the African American neighborhood
Washington
2 Hours
City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Monumental Moonlight Tour
3 Hours • Private Tour • 5 to 54 People
Washington
3 Hours
Private Tours
City Tour, Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Monumental Tours Inc
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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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Grand Tour Of Washington DC
Approx. 4 hours • All Ages • Tour with a Scholar!
Washington
4 hours
City Tour
Zohery Tours
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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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Mini Grand Tour Of Washington DC
2 hours • All Ages • Tour with a Scholar
Washington
4 hours
City Tour
Zohery Tours
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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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