The best family-friendly activities in Washington DC for parents and kids (Updated August 2026)

This 2.5-hour walking tour begins at the DC Mall and leads you through the most revered memorials, concluding with a visit to the Washington Monument....
$43.28

Explore Washington, D.C. with the Official Tour of the National Mall. As the National Park Service's authorized concessionaire, Big Bus takes you closer to the...
$45

DC Cherry Blossoms Insiders Tour
Discover the beauty and significance of Washington DC's cherry blossoms on this insightful 2.5-hour walking tour led by a retired National Mall park ranger. Stroll...
$45

Skip the traffic and take the scenic route to your destination. Pass is valid for unlimited water taxi rides on a single date for one...
$46

Gilded Age mansions, high-stakes diplomacy, and sordid scandals converge in Dupont Circle, once on the rural edge of the capital and later a playground for...
$48

Established fifty years before the Capital, Georgetown began as a gritty port city on the banks of the Potomac River, described by Abigail Adams as...
$48

Explore the political core of Washington DC! This tour takes visitors through the heart of Federal power in Washington DC, looking at the history of...
$48

Venture into some of Washington's most diverse residential areas in this off the beaten path tour of the Columbia Heights and Adams Morgan neighborhoods. From...
$48

Witness the solemn Changing of the Guard ceremony from a prime viewing spot on this guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Beyond the Tomb...
$48.30

Deep, dark secrets about a forgotten past lie among the manicured gardens and Victorian row houses of DC’s finest neighborhood. Historical figures stayed here, documenting...
$49

Big Bus is the only official bus tour partner of the National Park Service; no one gets you closer to the best memorials, monuments, and...
$49

This tour will take you minute by minute through the last day of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. You will meet the conspirators who were...
$49

The DC Memorials and Monuments is a comprehensive tour of the Monuments and Memorials with experienced tour guide. Guests will visit all the Monuments and...
$49

A complete tour with a small group that allows time to visit the main sites to pay respects, take photos, and watch the full Changing...
$49

See Niagara Falls by day and by night on this two-day small-group trip from Washington, D.C. Drive north through the countryside to the falls, where...
$49

Stroll through historic Georgetown with Preserve Tours and learn about the preservation of the neighborhood while your guide snaps photos of you along the way....
$49

Step beyond the typical sightseeing route and uncover the hidden stories of Georgetown on this intimate guided walking tour. Explore one of Washington, D.C.’s most...
$49

This condensed tour is designed for those who are short on time and would like to have an overview of the essential DC. It is...
$49

Explore Washington DC’s most iconic landmarks in a fun, relaxed, and engaging way skip the long walks or crowded buses. This small-group golf cart tour...
$50

Explore the solemn beauty of Arlington National Cemetery on a 2-hour walking tour that showcases its most significant sites. From the iconic JFK gravesite to...
$51

