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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Planning the perfect vacation in Washington DC is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in Washington DC. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
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
Wharf Private Charters
2 hour private charter • Group size: 25-47 passengers (ages 21+) • Book now with $500 Deposit
Washington
2 Hour
Private Tours
Whitlow's on Water, LLC
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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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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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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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Rental - Pedal Boat
Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in March 2026!
Washington
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
Tidal Basin
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Georgetown - Private July 4th Fireworks Cruise (20 Passengers)
America250 Fireworks • Drinks Included • Up to 16 People
Washington
1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Private Tours
Sea Suite Cruises DC
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Lux Charters
All Ages • Up to 10 Passengers
Washington
Waterfront Lux Charters
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Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
45 min • Includes Historical Narration
Washington
Boat Tour
Capitol River Cruises
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Tour - Kayak Monument Paddle from Key Bridge
Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Tour will resume in April 2026!
Washington
90 minutes
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Guided Tour, Kayak, Rentals, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities
Key Bridge Boathouse
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Wine Tour & Tasting
Learn About Winemaking a DC's First Winery!
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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Full Moonrise Over the Nation’s Capital
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Monuments at Night
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Street Photography & the Art of Seeing at the National Monuments
3 Hour Safari
Washington
Photography Tour
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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Cherry Blossoms at Sunrise
2.25 hr | $119 per Photographer
Washington
Bus Tour, Driving Tour, Festival, Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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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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Library of Congress
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Photography Tour
Washington Photo Safari
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Washington, DC: A Photographer’s Paradise, on Zoom!
2 Hours | $79
Washington
Cruise / Large Boat, Festival, Haunted House, Museum, Photography Tour, River Cruise
Washington Photo Safari
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Bus Tours Explore All
(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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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
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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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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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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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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DC at Dusk Bus Tour
3 Hours • All Ages • Experience breathtaking views of our nation's capital, flooded with lights!
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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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 - 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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City Tours Explore All
(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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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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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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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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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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Private Day Tour - Monticello
All Day • Includes Transportation!
Monticello
Private Tours
Bus Tour, City Tour, Driving Tour, Plantation Tour, Transportation, University Tour, Walking Tour
USA Guided Tours - DC
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NYC : Guided Excursion by ferry & View of Statue of Liberty
1.5 hours • All Ages • Up to 30 people
New York City
City Tour, Ferry, Guided Tour, History Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Monumental Private Day 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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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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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
(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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Washington DC Classic Daytime Tour
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Discover the City’s Major Memorials & Monuments
Washington
2 Hours
Guided Tour
RSN Enterprises
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Art in Bloom DC Demo – Laura Dowling
For All Ages • 1 Hour • Special Speaker Laura Dowling!
Washington
1 Hour
Private Tours
The Society of the Cincinnati
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National Mall
Discover the design, drama, and meaning behind Washington’s iconic monuments and obscure landmarks.
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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Rental- Single Kayak at Tidal Basin
Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in April 2026!
Washington
1-4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
Tidal Basin
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Architectural Treasures of Pennsylvania Avenue at Night
2 Hour Safari | $99 per photographer
(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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Date Night for Two
Winery Tour & Tasting Room Reservations
Release the Kraken Rage Room
Washington
30 Minutes
Rage Room
Kraken Kourts – Penn Quarter
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Private Tours Explore All
U Street Food Tour
3 Hours 30 Minutes • Ages 7 and up
Design on the Water: Washington DC Architecture Cruise
Discover a new perspective on the design of the District! • 50 minutes • All ages
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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Rental - Level 2 Single Scull at Thompsons
Rentals will resume in Spring of 2026!
Washington
1 - 2 Hour
Boat Rental, Rentals, Water Activities
Thompson Boat Center
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Library of Congress Open House at the Main Reading Room
2.5 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
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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Girl Scouts "Fair Play" Badge for Brownies
90 Minutes | Play Vintage Games to earn your "Fair Play" Badge
Washington
90 Minutes
Woodrow Wilson House Museum
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Story-Telling at the National Museum of American History
2 Hour Safari | $99 per Photographer
Museum, Train
Washington Photo Safari
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Georgetown - Private Paddle Club Cruises
Private Party Boat for Group sizes of 8-20 People
Washington
1 Hour 45 Minutes
Private Tours
Sea Suite Cruises 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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History Tours Explore All
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum - Semi-Private
Explore two of Washington D.C.’s beloved museums | 2.5 hrs | Daily
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
History Tour, Museum, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour
2 Hours
Washington
Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum
Universal Tour Guide US
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Tour – Semi-Private
2.5 hrs | Uncover Nature's Marvels
Washington
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Driving Tour, History Tour, Museum, Sailing, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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New York: NYC American Museum of Natural History Family Private Tour
2 hours • All Ages • Languages: EN
New York City
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum
Universal Tour Guide US
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NYC : Guided Excursion by ferry & View of Statue of Liberty
1.5 hours • All Ages • Up to 30 people
New York City
City Tour, Ferry, Guided Tour, History Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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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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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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Full-Day Tour Live the Colonial Williamsburg Experience
12 Hours • Private Tour • 5 to 54 People
Washington
12 Hours
Private Tours
History Tour
Monumental Tours Inc
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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 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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