Tours in Washington DC

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Hidden Halls of Power: Secret History of the White House & DC

Washington, DC, has not always served as the federal government's headquarters. Following the Revolutionary War, the Residency Act of 1790 allowed for the establishment of the federal government in New York City, Philadelphia, and finally Washington, D.C. Establishing the federal government's seat was difficult due to the undeveloped state of the area that is today known as downtown Washington, DC. Land needed to be surveyed, maps needed to be created, and plans needed to be created for the new US capitol. Given that the newly established federal government had incurred enormous debts during the Revolutionary War that needed to be paid off, these duties proved to be easier said than done. As we travel through historical sites that date from the period immediately following the Revolutionary War to the present, we will be reminded of the American tale.
2 hours
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$26.00

Fun 2-Hour Tacos Cooking Class in Washington D.C.

Join a talented chef for a fun, hands-on cooking class where coastal flavors come to life in your own kitchen. In this class, you’ll learn how to create homemade tortillas from scratch, using fresh ingredients and a bit of traditional know-how. Then, you’ll prepare shrimp with a tantalizing lime-mojito twist to fill your tacos, topped with a refreshing black bean and mango salad that perfectly complements the seafood. A talented chef will walk you through each step, from tortilla-making to preparing a zesty taco filling, so you’ll be equipped to recreate these tropical flavors at home. This is the perfect class for anyone craving vibrant, citrus-infused seafood tacos.
2 hours
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$75.00

Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Washington

Experience your Washington vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone. It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city. Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding. Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date plus no tickets to collect or meeting place. Listen to the audio guide online, or offline. The audio content is professionally created by a group of top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals. The smartphone is yours and you will therefore not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties. There is no need to book or to be present at a specific time or date. The Audioguide can be downloaded and used immediately, it never expires, and any date/time indicated here is not binding!
1 hour 30 minutes
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$5.93

24-7 express Airport Shuttle-Taxi & Cars

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We have the best prices our cars always clean and drivers are professional all the time we have promotions and also and we have an express service trust in our service.
1 minute to 3 hours 20 minutes
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$90.00

Private Dupont Circle Walking Tour

Escape to the vibrant streets of Dupont Circle in Washington D.C. Dupont Circle is a fun and vibrant place in Northwestern D.C. Come see this thriving neighborhood inside the nation's capital city with all its bustling restaurants, bars, shops, statues, and more! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the app! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.
1 hour to 2 hours
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$20.00

District of Punk

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*Starting in March 2025, tour is offered the 2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Learn about DC's under-recognized, but impactful, punk scene. In the 1980s, the Reagan Administration was reinstating the Selective Service, hippies were turning in yuppies, and the punk scene rose as a reaction to what was received as a souless government. While punk is often associated with London, New York, and LA, there was a substantial scene in DC that had anchors in the Gallery Place neighborhood and elsewhere. On this tour you'll discover what made the DC punk culture distinct from others, the major contributors to the scene, and it's lasting impact on the local music scene today. Tour ends at the MLK Jr. Library, which holds DC's Punk Archive.
1 hour 30 minutes
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$30.00

Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour

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* Starting February 2025, tour is offered the second Saturday of the month at 4pm. This amazing walking tour will take you on a journey to an era in which U Street NW DC was the center of African American music and intellectualism. The sounds of jazz was everywhere, Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer were being established as the future writers of the day, and an effort to document the history of African Americans was underway. Take a journey through the Harlem Renaissance as it started in DC! Tour stops mid-way at the famous Ben's Chili Bowl, for optional refreshments and a bathroom break.
2 hours 30 minutes
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$30.00

From Dinosaurs to Diamonds: Discover Natural History

Embark on a captivating 2-hour guided tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. Led by expert guides, this immersive experience highlights the museum's most iconic exhibits, including the dazzling Hope Diamond, ancient Egyptian mummies, towering dinosaur fossils, and the mesmerizing Ocean Hall. Your guide will enrich your visit with fascinating stories and insights, ensuring you uncover the wonders of the natural world without feeling overwhelmed. Ideal for first-time visitors and families, this tour offers a personalized journey through the museum's vast collections, making your exploration both informative and unforgettable.
2 hours
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$72.00

Highlights of American and African American History Museum

Join us for a powerful guided tour exploring two iconic Smithsonian museums—the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. We'll begin at the American History Museum, where you'll see the Star-Spangled Banner, First Ladies’ gowns, and exhibits that trace the nation's development. Then, we’ll journey to the African American History and Culture Museum to uncover stories of resilience, creativity, and influence—from slavery and the civil rights movement to Black excellence in music, sports, and the arts. This tour offers a rich, thought-provoking look at America through multiple lenses. Perfect for history lovers, students, and curious minds.
3 hours
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$89.00

Evening Guided Tour of Washington DC's Most Inspiring Memorials

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As the sun goes down, some of America's most cherished monuments and memorials are transformed by lights that make them shine brightly against the night sky. This memorable walking tour takes you to see these iconic DC sites after dark, when their architectures and details take on a new beauty. Your tour will start at the inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, gazing up at the massive stone sculpture emerging from the mountain. Then it's on to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, where quotes and statues tell the story of his unprecedented four presidential terms. Continuing on, we'll visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial. At the World War II Memorial, we'll stop to remember the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation. As we walk the tree-lined paths, your guide will share interesting facts and history about each memorial. We'll end the tour at the obelisk of the Washington Monument. this is a unique way to experience America's heritage.
2 hours
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$65.00

Architecture of Washington's National Mall Audio Guide

Uncover the meaning behind some of the most iconic structures in D.C. on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Washington, D.C. Washington D.C.’s National Mall is filled with iconic monuments celebrating the city and country's history. On this walking tour with architect Kristen Weller, you’ll explore these premier public gardens and gain insights into what the memorials mean. You'll make your way from Union Square to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and learn how the space has changed over the years and who’s influenced it. You’ll hear how the park’s design mimics the Garden of Versailles in France and how it was commissioned as a ‘stage for American democracy’. You’ll visit iconic structures, old and new, like the Washington Monument, the Tidal Basin, and the Smithsonian Castle. You’ll also have a chance to admire the Lincoln Memorial, which was previously part of the Tidal Basin and later filled in!
1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes
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$19.99

Private Fun Learning About Fungi and Plant Wellness

This is an interactive experience that explains to the traveler the benefit of plant and fungi in their everyday lives. Its a life changing experience because the world is starting to focus on mental health and fungi and plants have been proven scientifically to help.
1 hour 30 minutes
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$55.00

e-Scavenger hunt Washington: Explore the city at your own pace

Go on a discovery tour with our E-scavenger hunt in Washington. You go on a search for the city's treasures with your family or friends. Use GPS to get to the right locations. At those location you'll play fun assignments and get interesting facts about the location or the city. Will you set the top score in Washington? This E-scavenger hunt is a unique way to discover a city. It will give you a fantastic day in Washington. Decide for yourself when you start, pause and end. The E-scavenger hunt is fun to do and also teaches you about the city. No time limits or age limits! Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour whenever you choose.
3 hours to 4 hours
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$36.85

The Kennedy Homes: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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The future President and the grandest First Lady met, married, began raising a family and help lift a quiet area into the Camelot era before Jackie returned following John F. Kennedy’s death. On this self-guided GPS audio tour, you'll walk the brick sidewalks among homes dating back to the 18th century on this 90-minute tour that includes stops at many of the Kennedy homes plus Holy Trinity Church they attended and Martin’s Tavern where Jack proposed.
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
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$7.99

Scavenger Hunt in Washington DC by Crazy Dash

During Crazy Dash of Washington DC, you'll use an app and walk through the city to collect points by finding items around the city and performing challenges. You can find the items in any order you want. Check out the rankings in the app to see your score compared to other teams across the nation. Crazy Dash comes with a remote host to chat with you in case you need anything. Crazy Dash is our most relaxed scavenger hunt. Come explore with us in Washington DC!
2 hours
Free Cancellation
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$10.00

Sunrise Yoga Above the Nation’s Capital

Complete with panoramic views of the White House and Washington Monument, Hotel Washington's Sky Room is an incomparable location to start your day.
1 hour
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$25.00

Assassinations Capital: Presidential Crime Scenes Walking Tour

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This tour is recommended for ages 14+. Some of the most notorious crime scenes in DC are hidden in plain sight. Strolling from the Capitol to the White House, you'll see the locations of four presidential assassination attempts (and talk about some of the attempts outside of DC). Your guide will share the motives, the manhunts, and crazy coincidences that might have changed history forever.
2 hours 30 minutes
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$25.00

Self Guided 4 Hours Walking Tour of Downtown Washington DC

Come visit the world of downtown D.C. Just a few blocks from the National Mall and all its federal monuments and memorials, downtown D.C. is a bustling, thriving world filled with shops, businesses, clubs, bars, sports arenas, and other major sites. Let's take a trip through this exciting area! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the app! This tour has been designed by the world-famous expert guide, Peter Smeallie With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.
2 hours to 4 hours
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$20.00

Virtual Experience: Treasures of Egypt Guided Tour in Washington DC

Virtual Online Tours If you’ve been thinking of an educational recreation, enjoy a 2-hour guided Treasures of Egypt Virtual Tour in Washington DC. The Owner and Founder of Zohery Tours, Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D. will present Treasures of Egypt Virtual Tour from Zoom video conferencing application. Dr Zohery with Egyptology background will take you back in history and explore the Treasures of the Land of the Pharaohs and answer any questions in your mind about Egypt the Cradle of the Civilization.
1 hour
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$99.00

Washington, D.C. Scavenger Hunt: Washington D.C.'s Cultural Gems

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.
2 hours
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$12.31

Washington DC Smithsonian Natural History Private Tour

Explore the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History with a Private 5-Star Expert Guide. Discover the Hall of Fossils, the Hope Diamond, and rare wildlife collections through fascinating stories and expert insights. Tour is available in following language: English German, Spanish & French Highlights: • Discover the best of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History with a 5-Star Expert Guide • Visit iconic exhibits like the Hope Diamond with expert commentary • Explore the Hall of Fossils and stand face-to-face with towering dinosaur skeletons • Uncover the secrets of our planet’s past through rare mineral and wildlife collections • Immerse yourself in fascinating stories behind the world’s most celebrated artifacts Take a journey through the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, one of the most iconic museums in Washington, D.C. This private 2-hour tour is your chance to explore the wonders of nature and science with a Licensed Private Guide.
2 hours
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$193.00

Private Tour with US Capitol Or Archives Or Washington Monument

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Enjoy the best of Washington, D.C. on a customized 3 hour private tour. You will be picked up at a location of your choice in a late model SUV, Van or Bus (depending on group size) and personally guided through the top highlights of the city, with fun and educational information along the way from your expert driver/guide. You'll pass all of the major sights, with time to get out and visit each memorial up close.
3 hours
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$980.00

Washington City to New York City - Private Transfer

Book your Private Transfer from Washington City to New York any hotel or address. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers
4 hours
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$344.74

Fabulous Private Night City Tour by Car of Washington DC

Discover impressive architecture coupled with a rich history that spans hundreds of years. Washington DC night city tour will bring you to a time long gone but always in the hearts of the locals. It is a perfect match for those who want to enjoy the city's iconic sites in the shortest amount of time. You will visit fascinating places, such as the Freedom Plaza, and Lincoln Memorial Park. What secrets are hidden in the US Capitol? Which two American Presidents kept alligators at the White House?! Find out with your private tour guide.
4 hours
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$990.22

Washington, a city designed to be great, shows visitors without false modesty its broad avenues, manicured boulevards, and magnificent monuments and government buildings. It is the embodiment of American power, status, and national pride. However, this does not mean that the tourist will feel uncomfortable, that he will be a stranger. On the contrary, on tours with experienced guides, it is not difficult to find common ground with this slightly self-confident «gentleman».

The history of the capital of the United States begins with a few settlements (Georgetown, Alexandria) on the bend of the Potomac River. The city itself, named after the first president, was laid out during his administration and built strictly according to plan. Now, in the center of Washington D.C. (District of Columbia), there is a National Alley that unites the most important landmarks: the White House on the north side, the Jefferson Memorial on the south side, the Capitol on the east side, the Lincoln Memorial on the west side. In the center of this cross stands the marble stele of Washington. On the other side of the river (i.e. already on the territory of Virginia) is the gigantic Pentagon, the center of the military power of the state. Tourist note: A tour of the White House is available to all comers, but the Pentagon prohibits even a photo in front of the building.

The other side of life in the capital is the flourishing of culture. The architectural ensemble is a delight to the eye, intricately combining Victorian and Georgian houses, buildings in the neo-Gothic, neoclassical and Beaux-Arts styles. As for museums, a galaxy (19 organizations) operate under the Smithsonian Institution. They are devoted to the arts, natural history, science, technology, various periods and peoples, including Native Americans. A zoo also operates under the auspices of the Institute.

The world of fashion, shopping and nightlife is another touch to the portrait of the No. 1 persona among U.S. cities. Immersing yourself in it means getting to know the city, the country, the people and yourself better. It is also a way to get really memorable and useful souvenirs.